Genshin Impact Chronicled Wish Guide 2026: Fate Points

What is Chronicled Wish and How Does It Differ?

Chronicled Wish launched in Version 4.5 as a rotating banner featuring region-specific characters and weapons. Requires Intertwined Fate and cycles through Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, and Fontaine.

Remembrance of Jade and Stone ran January 21-February 11, 2026, featuring Xiao, Ganyu, Zhongli, Hu Tao, Yelan, Shenhe, Baizhu, Keqing, and Qiqi. For competitive wish pricing, Genshin mixed banner at buffget offers secure transactions with fast delivery.

System Overview

Probability rates:

• 0.6% base for 5-star (1.6% average with pity)
• 5.1% base for 4-star (13% average)
• 94.3% for 3-star weapons

Guarantees 4-star minimum every 10 wishes. Hard pity at 90 wishes for 5-star.

Chronicled Path lets you select one designated 5-star before pulling. Your 5-star pulls become either your chosen item or standard banner 5-stars.

Key Differences from Other Banners

Event Wish: 50/50 system where losing guarantees featured character next. Fate points cap at 2 for weapons.

Standard Banner: No targeting mechanism. Random 5-star characters or weapons with no guarantee.

Chronicled Wish: 1 fate point cap means pulling non-designated 5-star immediately guarantees your next 5-star as chosen character.

Regional Rotation Schedule

• Ode to the Dawn Breeze: March 13-April 2, 2025
• Thunder Rends the Plains on High: May 27-June 17, 2025 (Inazuma)
• Sumeru Chronicled: September 10-30, 2025 (Wanderer, Tighnari, Alhaitham, Cyno, Nilou, Dehya)
• Luna III: December 23, 2025-January 13, 2026
• Luna IV Phase 1: January 14-February 3, 2026
• Luna IV Phase 2: February 3-24, 2026

Why Liyue Matters in 2026

Liyue offers 11 distinct 5-star characters and 10 four-stars. Zhongli delivers universal shielding, Hu Tao and Ganyu remain top-tier DPS. For players who missed initial releases, Chronicled Wish is the most reliable acquisition method.

Fate Point Mechanics: Complete Breakdown

What Are Fate Points?

Fate points function as guarantee counters. Pull a 5-star that's NOT your designated selection = 1 fate point awarded.

This single point guarantees your next 5-star will be your chosen character.

Differs from weapon banner's 2-point system. You never need more than two 5-star pulls to secure your target.

Setting Your Target

Access Chronicled Path before pulling. Select one 5-star from available options. System locks this as your target.

You can change anytime, but doing so resets fate points to zero immediately. Only change if you've pulled your original target or you're willing to sacrifice guarantee progress.

Accumulation Rules

• Pull designated item: Receive character, fate points reset to 0
• Pull non-designated 5-star: Receive off-banner item, gain 1 fate point
• Next 5-star with 1 fate point: Guaranteed designated item, reset to 0

Standard 5-stars (Keqing, Qiqi, Mona, Jean, Diluc, Tighnari, Dehya) count as non-designated unless specifically selected.

Critical Limitation: No Carryover

Fate points reset to zero when banner ends. If you have 1 fate point with insufficient primogems to reach pity, those points become worthless after expiration.

Successfully pulling your designated item also resets to zero. Want constellations? Start guarantee process from scratch.

Pity System and Guarantees

Hard Pity at 90 Pulls

Absolute maximum 90 wishes before guaranteed 5-star. Identical to event character banners.

90 pulls = 14,400 primogems (90 × 160) if converting directly.

Soft Pity at Pull 73

Base 0.6% probability increases dramatically starting pull 73. Average 1.6% rate reflects this window.

Most 5-stars occur between pulls 75-80. Practical cost averages 12,000-12,800 primogems per 5-star.

The 50/50 System

First 5-star: 50% chance of designated item. Win = system resets, next 5-star faces 50/50 again.

Lose = non-designated 5-star + 1 fate point. Next 5-star guaranteed as designated item.

Guarantee Mechanics

1 fate point + next 5-star = designated item. System overrides 50/50 entirely at 100% certainty.

Worst case: 180 pulls maximum (90 for first loss + 90 for guarantee). Soft pity reduces to ~150-160 pulls.

Featured Liyue Characters 2026

Complete 5-Star Roster

Eleven 5-stars: Keqing, Xianyun, Yelan, Hu Tao, Xiao, Ganyu, Zhongli, Qiqi, Baizhu, Shenhe, Yun Jin.

Standard residents Keqing and Qiqi appear alongside limited characters. Chronicled Wish offers only guaranteed acquisition method for specific standard 5-stars.

Strength Tier List

Top Tier:

• Zhongli: Unmatched shielding + universal resistance shred
• Yelan: Hydro application, damage amp, personal damage
• Hu Tao: Pyro DPS with exceptional single-target damage

High Tier:

• Ganyu: Cryo DPS (charged shot + burst playstyles)
• Xiao: Anemo DPS with consistent AoE
• Shenhe: Cryo support with massive damage amp
• Baizhu: Dendro healer with shield + elemental application

Situational:

• Xianyun: Plunging attack support
• Keqing: Electro DPS (improved via Aggravate)
• Qiqi: Pure healing, limited utility

Best for Different Playstyles

Account-wide utility: Zhongli (universal shield + resistance shred). Yelan second (fits countless teams).

Main DPS: Hu Tao (single-target, animation canceling) or Ganyu (ranged, AoE coverage).

Support: Shenhe (Cryo teams) or Baizhu (Dendro reactions).

Featured 4-Stars

Lan Yan, Gaming, Yanfei, Xinyan, Chongyun, Ningguang, Xingqiu, Beidou, Xiangling, Yaoyao.

Xingqiu and Xiangling = exceptional value, core meta components. Beidou provides AoE damage + damage reduction. Ningguang = capable Geo DPS.

Step-by-Step: Using Fate Points Optimally

Before Pulling

1. Access banner details → Chronicled Path
2. Review all designated 5-star options
3. Select target before any pulls
4. Verify choice appears with designated indicator

Scenario 1: Win First 5-Star

Pull 78 reaches pity, receive designated character. Fate points stay 0, system resets. Want constellations? Continue pulling but face another 50/50.

Cost: ~12,480 primogems (78 × 160). Maximize value with Genesis Crystals through buffget for competitive pricing.

Scenario 2: Lose 50/50

Pull Qiqi instead of designated Ganyu. System grants 1 fate point immediately. Next 5-star guaranteed Ganyu regardless of pulls needed.

Continue until pity (~75-80 from last 5-star). Guaranteed designated character, fate points reset. Total: ~150-160 pulls.

Scenario 3: Two Non-Target 5-Stars

Cannot occur. 1-point cap ensures second 5-star is always designated after losing first 50/50.

More predictable than weapon banner's 2-point system (240 pulls worst case). Chronicled caps at 180 pulls (~160 with soft pity).

Primogem Cost Analysis

Average Cost Per 5-Star

Soft pity data: 75-80 pulls average = 12,000-12,800 primogems per 5-star. 1.6% average rate reflects increased probability beyond pull 73.

Conversion: 160 primogems per Intertwined Fate. Players typically accumulate fates through battle pass, shop resets, events, maintenance compensation.

Worst-Case: 270 Pulls

Absolute maximum: 90 pulls first loss + 90 pulls guarantee = 180 pulls (28,800 primogems).

Soft pity reduces to ~150-160 pulls (24,000-25,600 primogems). Budget this amount for guaranteed acquisition.

Intertwined Fate Requirements

Chronicled Wish requires Intertwined Fate only. Cannot use Acquaint Fate.

Monthly shop: 5 Intertwined Fate for 75 Masterless Starglitter. Battle pass adds more. Events provide 3-10 per major update.

F2P Income vs Costs

F2P accumulates ~50-60 pulls per update cycle (42 days) through dailies, events, abyss, exploration, maintenance.

Chronicled Wish runs ~21 days. F2P can't farm sufficient primogems during banner. Must enter with pre-saved resources—requires 2.5-3 update cycles saving for worst case.

Strategic Pulling Advice

Always Set Fate Points?

Setting before pulling is mandatory—system won't track without designated item. Strategic question: whether to pull at all.

Pull when you specifically want one featured character AND can afford 160-pull worst case. Multiple acceptable characters? 50/50 risk becomes acceptable, potentially reducing cost to 75-80 pulls.

Multiple Desired Characters

Want three of eight featured? Satisfaction odds increase. Each 5-star: 50% designated, 50% distributed among others.

But sacrifices guarantee. Might pull two non-desired before target, consuming same resources without certainty. Suits flexible account needs over specific requirements.

Constellation Hunting

Each constellation faces same 50/50 + fate point system. C6 could theoretically require 960 pulls worst case (soft pity reduces this).

Prioritize C0 of multiple characters over constellations unless targeting game-changers like Hu Tao C1 or Ganyu C1.

Chronicled vs Rerun

Event reruns offer same guarantee (two 5-stars max) but feature 1-2 characters per phase. If desired character gets rerun announcement, waiting provides equivalent mechanics.

Chronicled's value: characters without reruns for 12+ months or flexibility among multiple options. Shenhe and Baizhu experience infrequent reruns.

Common Mistakes

Myth: Fate Points Carry Over

Fate points reset when banner ends. Liyue fate point won't transfer to next Inazuma/Sumeru Chronicled.

Plan pulls to reach guarantee before expiration. 1 fate point with 3 days left + 40 pulls to pity? You'll likely lose that point.

Not Setting Before Pulling

Some pull without selecting designated item. While you can set mid-session, 5-stars pulled before selection won't count properly.

Always designate before first pull for accurate tracking.

Thinking It's Like Weapon Banner

Weapon banner allows 2 fate points (three different 5-stars possible before guarantee). Chronicled caps at 1 (second 5-star maximum).

More predictable and player-friendly than weapon banner.

Assuming Pity Carries from Event Banner

5-star pity carries between Chronicled instances but NOT between banner types. Event character banner pity stays separate.

However, 60 pulls on previous Liyue Chronicled without 5-star? That pity carries to next Chronicled (any region). Applies to pity count only, not fate points.

Advanced Tips

Tracking Pull History

Access wish history through banner interface (6 months available). Count backwards from most recent 5-star to determine current pity.

Record pity before banner ends—number carries to next Chronicled instance.

Account Planning: Synergies

Zhongli + Hu Tao: Shield enables low-HP playstyle safely

Yelan + Hu Tao: Powerful vaporize core (Xingqiu substitutes)

Ganyu + Shenhe + Zhongli: Premium freeze/melt foundation. Shenhe buffs Ganyu's charged shots, Zhongli provides interruption resistance

Baizhu: Enables Dendro reactions with Electro for Hyperbloom/Quicken

Resource Management

Priority allocation: New archons + meta-defining event characters > Chronicled targets > weapon banner (surplus only).

Maintain 160-pull reserve (25,600 primogems) for guarantee capability on essential characters.

When to Skip

Skip if you own most featured characters or upcoming event banners feature higher-priority targets. New characters often introduce novel mechanics or power increases.

Also skip if you can't afford 160-pull worst case. Pulling without guarantee risks depleting resources without securing target.

Timeline and Future Predictions

Expected Duration

Chronicled banners run ~21 days, matching event phase durations. Remembrance of Jade and Stone: 22 days (January 21-February 11, 2025).

Based on Luna III (December 23, 2025-January 13, 2026) and Luna IV schedules, Liyue appearances occur every 8-12 months.

Historical Patterns

First Chronicled (March 13, 2025) → Liyue (January 2025) = 10-month gap. Version 5.6 Inazuma (May 27-June 17, 2025) + Version 6.0 Sumeru (September 10-30, 2025) suggest quarterly regional rotations.

Rotation through five regions means Liyue returns every 4-5 update cycles. Expect 2-3 Liyue Chronicled opportunities yearly.

Next Liyue Appearance

After Luna IV Phase 2 (ends February 24, 2026), rotation likely proceeds to Mondstadt or Inazuma. Next Liyue: June-July 2026 or October-November 2026 if maintaining quarterly rotation.

Monitor official announcements ~2 weeks before updates for confirmed details.

Preparing for Future Regionals

Track desired characters across all regions. Want Inazuma's Kazuha or Raiden? Prioritize saving for their Chronicled over lower-priority Liyue targets.

Monitor pity count—persists between regional rotations. High pity from previous Chronicled reduces resources needed for next target, potentially allowing multiple regional pulls yearly.

FAQ

How does the fate point system work in Chronicled Wish?

Fate points cap at 1. Pull non-designated 5-star = receive 1 fate point, guaranteeing next 5-star as chosen character. Resets when you pull designated item, change selection, or banner ends.

Do fate points carry between Chronicled banners?

No. Fate points reset when banner ends. However, 5-star pity counter carries to next Chronicled instance (any region). Only pity persists, not fate points.

What's the pity count for Chronicled Wish?

Hard pity: 90 pulls for guaranteed 5-star. Soft pity: starts pull 73 with increased rates. Guarantees 4-star minimum every 10 wishes. Matches event character banner mechanics.

Which Liyue characters are featured in 2026?

Eleven 5-stars: Keqing, Xianyun, Yelan, Hu Tao, Xiao, Ganyu, Zhongli, Qiqi, Baizhu, Shenhe, Yun Jin. Ten 4-stars: Lan Yan, Gaming, Yanfei, Xinyan, Chongyun, Ningguang, Xingqiu, Beidou, Xiangling, Yaoyao.

How many primogems for guaranteed Liyue character?

Worst case: 180 pulls (28,800 primogems). Soft pity typically reduces to 150-160 pulls (24,000-25,600 primogems). Budget 160 pulls for guarantee.

Should F2P pull on Chronicled or save for new characters?

Prioritize new event banners unless you specifically need Chronicled character for progression. New characters often introduce stronger mechanics. Only pull if you've saved 160 pulls and featured character significantly improves roster.