Determining the number of wishes made on a banner in Genshin Impact before a guaranteed 5-star character or weapon is obtained is a crucial aspect of resource management for players. This calculation helps players understand how close they are to receiving a high-rarity item, allowing them to better plan their spending of Primogems and other in-game currency. For example, if a player has made 70 wishes on a character banner without receiving a 5-star character, they know they are relatively close to the guaranteed 5-star at 90 wishes.
Accurate assessment of the cumulative wishes made offers significant advantages. It enables players to effectively allocate their in-game resources, preventing overspending or prematurely ceasing to wish when close to the guarantee. Historically, understanding this mechanic has shifted player behavior from impulsive wishing to strategic accumulation and expenditure of resources, fostering a more calculated approach to obtaining desired characters and weapons.