HSR Pull Calculator
Estimate your Stellar Jade and Special Star Rail Pass income to plan for your next desired character or Light Cone banner in Honkai: Star Rail.
HSR Pull Calculator
Enter the total Stellar Jades you currently possess.
Enter the number of Special Star Rail Passes you currently have (used for limited banners).
How many pulls have you made since your last 5-star on the limited character banner? (0-89)
Select ‘Yes’ if you lost your last 50/50 or if the current banner is your first 5-star on this type of banner and you’re guaranteed.
Select the date by which you want to accumulate enough pulls for your desired character.
Estimated Jades earned daily (e.g., 60 from Daily Training + 90 from Express Supply Pass = 150).
Estimated Jades earned weekly (e.g., 450 from Simulated Universe + 600 from Memory of Chaos/Pure Fiction = 1050).
Estimated Jades from major events and web events within a typical 6-week game patch.
Jades obtained from the paid Nameless Glory Battle Pass (enter 0 if you don’t purchase it).
The typical duration of a game patch in days (usually 42 days for 6 weeks).
Calculation Results
The HSR Pull Calculator estimates your total available pulls by converting Stellar Jades and Special Star Rail Passes. It then calculates the pulls needed for a guaranteed 5-star character based on your current pity and 50/50 status, factoring in your daily, weekly, and patch-based Jade income until your target date.
Visual representation of pulls needed versus total estimated pulls.
| Source | Estimated Jades | Estimated Pulls |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Income | 0 | 0 |
| Weekly Income | 0 | 0 |
| Patch Events Income | 0 | 0 |
| Nameless Glory Income | 0 | 0 |
| Total Future Income | 0 | 0 |
Detailed breakdown of Stellar Jades and equivalent pulls you can expect to earn by your target date.
What is an HSR Pull Calculator?
An HSR Pull Calculator is an essential tool for players of Honkai: Star Rail, designed to help them manage their in-game currency (Stellar Jades and Special Star Rail Passes) and plan for upcoming character or Light Cone banners. This calculator estimates how many “pulls” (gacha attempts) a player can accumulate by a specific target date, taking into account their current resources and various sources of future income within the game.
The core function of an HSR Pull Calculator is to provide a clear picture of a player’s gacha readiness. It helps answer critical questions like: “Do I have enough pulls for the next character?” or “How much more do I need to farm to guarantee a specific 5-star?” By factoring in the game’s pity system and 50/50 mechanics, it offers a strategic advantage for resource allocation.
Who Should Use the HSR Pull Calculator?
- F2P (Free-to-Play) Players: Those who rely solely on in-game earnings to acquire characters will find this HSR Pull Calculator invaluable for maximizing their limited resources.
- Low Spenders: Players who occasionally purchase the Express Supply Pass or Nameless Glory can use the HSR Pull Calculator to optimize their spending and ensure they hit their pull targets.
- Character Planners: Anyone aiming for specific characters or Light Cones in future patches can use the HSR Pull Calculator to set realistic goals and track their progress.
- Strategic Gamers: Players who enjoy optimizing their gameplay and resources will appreciate the detailed breakdown and projections provided by the HSR Pull Calculator.
Common Misconceptions About HSR Pull Calculators
- It Guarantees a Character: An HSR Pull Calculator estimates your *ability* to reach a guaranteed 5-star, but it doesn’t guarantee the character itself if you lose the 50/50 and don’t have enough for a second pity. Our calculator accounts for the worst-case 50/50 scenario to provide a safer estimate.
- It Predicts Luck: The calculator deals with probabilities and guaranteed pity, not individual pull luck. It assumes you will hit hard pity if necessary and accounts for the 50/50 system.
- It’s Always 100% Accurate: While based on known game mechanics, future income from events can vary. The calculator uses typical estimates, so actual earnings might differ slightly. It’s a planning tool, not a crystal ball.
HSR Pull Calculator Formula and Mathematical Explanation
The HSR Pull Calculator uses a series of calculations to determine your current and future pull potential, ultimately comparing it against the pulls needed to guarantee a featured 5-star character. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
Step 1: Calculate Pulls Needed for Target Character
This is the most critical part of the HSR Pull Calculator. It considers your current pity and your 50/50 status.
JADES_PER_PULL = 160HARD_PITY = 90(for limited character banners)pullsToGuaranteed5Star = HARD_PITY - Current Pity- If
Is Guaranteedis “Yes” (meaning you lost your last 50/50 or are on a guaranteed track):
Pulls Needed = pullsToGuaranteed5Star - If
Is Guaranteedis “No” (meaning you are on a 50/50 chance):
Pulls Needed = pullsToGuaranteed5Star + HARD_PITY(This accounts for the worst-case scenario where you lose the 50/50 and then need another full pity to guarantee the character).
Step 2: Calculate Current Pulls Available
This sums up your immediate resources.
Current Pulls = (Current Stellar Jades / JADES_PER_PULL) + Current Special Star Rail Passes
Step 3: Calculate Estimated Future Pulls
This projects your income until your target date.
- First, determine the number of days, weeks, and patches remaining:
Days Remaining = (Target Date - Current Date)Weeks Remaining = Days Remaining / 7Patches Remaining = Days Remaining / Average Patch Duration (e.g., 42 days)
- Then, calculate total future Jades:
Future Jades = (Days Remaining * Daily Jade Income) + (Weeks Remaining * Weekly Jade Income) + (Patches Remaining * Patch Event Jades) + (Patches Remaining * Nameless Glory Jades) - Finally, convert to pulls:
Future Pulls = Future Jades / JADES_PER_PULL
Step 4: Calculate Total Estimated Pulls and Surplus/Deficit
Total Estimated Pulls = Current Pulls + Future PullsPulls Surplus/Deficit = Total Estimated Pulls - Pulls Needed
Step 5: Estimate Cost to Cover Deficit (Optional)
If you have a deficit, the HSR Pull Calculator can estimate the real-world cost.
Cost Per Pull (USD) = (Price of largest Jade pack / Jades in pack) / JADES_PER_PULL(e.g., $99.99 / 6480 Jades * 160 Jades/pull ≈ $2.47 per pull)Estimated Cost (USD) = Max(0, -Pulls Surplus/Deficit) * Cost Per Pull (USD)
Variables Table for HSR Pull Calculator
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Stellar Jades | Your current in-game premium currency. | Jades | 0 – 999,999+ |
| Current Special Star Rail Passes | Passes used for limited banners. | Passes | 0 – 999+ |
| Current Pity Count | Pulls since last 5-star on limited banner. | Pulls | 0 – 89 |
| Is Guaranteed | Indicates if next 5-star is guaranteed (lost 50/50). | Boolean | Yes/No |
| Target Banner End Date | The date you aim to have enough pulls by. | Date | Future date |
| Daily Jade Income | Jades earned from daily activities. | Jades/day | 60 – 150+ |
| Weekly Jade Income | Jades from weekly activities (SU, MoC/PF). | Jades/week | 450 – 1050+ |
| Patch Event Jades | Jades from events within a patch. | Jades/patch | 1500 – 2500+ |
| Nameless Glory Jades | Jades from paid Battle Pass. | Jades/patch | 0 or 680 |
| Average Patch Duration | Standard length of a game patch. | Days | 42 |
Practical Examples: Using the HSR Pull Calculator
Let’s walk through a couple of real-world scenarios to demonstrate how the HSR Pull Calculator can be used for effective planning.
Example 1: F2P Player Aiming for a New Character
A free-to-play player, Trailblazer Ana, wants to pull for a new character releasing in 6 weeks. She wants to guarantee the character.
- Current Stellar Jades: 10,000
- Current Special Star Rail Passes: 10
- Current Pity Count: 20
- Is Guaranteed: No (she won her last 50/50)
- Target Banner End Date: 6 weeks from today (42 days)
- Daily Jade Income: 60 (from Daily Training)
- Weekly Jade Income: 800 (450 SU + 350 MoC/PF)
- Patch Event Jades: 1800
- Nameless Glory Jades: 0 (F2P)
- Average Patch Duration: 42 days
HSR Pull Calculator Output:
- Pulls Needed for Target Character:
(90 - 20) + 90 = 160 pulls(70 for first 5-star, then 90 for guaranteed if 50/50 is lost) - Current Pulls Available:
(10000 / 160) + 10 = 62.5 + 10 = 72.5 pulls - Estimated Future Pulls:
- Days Remaining: 42
- Weeks Remaining: 6
- Patches Remaining: 1
- Future Jades:
(42 * 60) + (6 * 800) + (1 * 1800) + (1 * 0) = 2520 + 4800 + 1800 = 9120 Jades - Future Pulls:
9120 / 160 = 57 pulls
- Total Estimated Pulls:
72.5 + 57 = 129.5 pulls - Pulls Surplus/Deficit:
129.5 - 160 = -30.5 pulls(Deficit) - Estimated Cost to Cover Deficit:
30.5 * $2.47 ≈ $75.34
Interpretation: Ana is currently 30.5 pulls short of guaranteeing the character. She needs to either find more Stellar Jade sources (e.g., achievements, new content) or consider purchasing some Jades if she wants to guarantee the character.
Example 2: Low Spender Aiming for a Light Cone
Trailblazer Ben, a low spender, wants to pull for a specific Light Cone. He already has the character and lost the 50/50 on the Light Cone banner previously, so his next 5-star Light Cone is guaranteed. Light Cone banners have a hard pity of 80.
- Current Stellar Jades: 25,000
- Current Special Star Rail Passes: 5
- Current Pity Count (Light Cone Banner): 50
- Is Guaranteed: Yes (lost 50/50 on LC banner)
- Target Banner End Date: 3 weeks from today (21 days)
- Daily Jade Income: 150 (Dailies + Express Pass)
- Weekly Jade Income: 1050 (SU + MoC/PF)
- Patch Event Jades: 0 (already accounted for in current patch, next patch events not relevant for 3 weeks)
- Nameless Glory Jades: 0 (already claimed this patch, next not relevant)
- Average Patch Duration: 42 days
HSR Pull Calculator Output:
- Pulls Needed for Target Light Cone:
(80 - 50) = 30 pulls(since it’s guaranteed and LC pity is 80) - Current Pulls Available:
(25000 / 160) + 5 = 156.25 + 5 = 161.25 pulls - Estimated Future Pulls:
- Days Remaining: 21
- Weeks Remaining: 3
- Patches Remaining: 0.5 (but we’ll use 0 for patch events/NG as it’s mid-patch)
- Future Jades:
(21 * 150) + (3 * 1050) + (0 * 0) + (0 * 0) = 3150 + 3150 = 6300 Jades - Future Pulls:
6300 / 160 = 39.375 pulls
- Total Estimated Pulls:
161.25 + 39.375 = 200.625 pulls - Pulls Surplus/Deficit:
200.625 - 30 = +170.625 pulls(Surplus) - Estimated Cost to Cover Deficit:
$0.00
Interpretation: Ben has a significant surplus of pulls. He can easily guarantee the Light Cone and still have plenty of pulls left over for future banners or to try for Eidolons.
How to Use This HSR Pull Calculator
Using the HSR Pull Calculator is straightforward. Follow these steps to get an accurate estimate of your pull potential:
- Gather Your Current Resources:
- Current Stellar Jades: Open Honkai: Star Rail and note down your total Stellar Jades.
- Current Special Star Rail Passes: Check your inventory for Special Star Rail Passes.
- Current Pity Count (Limited Character Banner): Go to the Warp screen, select the limited character banner, and click “View Details” then “Warp History.” Count how many pulls you’ve made since your last 5-star character.
- Is Your Next 5-star Guaranteed?: Determine if you lost your last 50/50 on the limited character banner. If you did, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured character. Select “Yes” in the calculator. If you won your last 50/50 or haven’t pulled a 5-star on this banner type yet, select “No.”
- Set Your Target:
- Target Banner End Date: Choose the date by which you want to have enough pulls. This is typically the end date of the character banner you’re saving for.
- Estimate Your Future Income:
- Daily Jade Income: Input your expected daily earnings (e.g., 60 from Daily Training, plus 90 if you have the Express Supply Pass).
- Weekly Jade Income: Estimate your weekly earnings from activities like Simulated Universe (e.g., 450) and Memory of Chaos/Pure Fiction (e.g., 600 for full clear).
- Patch Event Jades: Provide an estimate for Jades from major events within a typical 6-week patch (e.g., 1800-2000).
- Nameless Glory Jades: If you purchase the Nameless Glory (Battle Pass), enter 680 Jades per patch. Otherwise, enter 0.
- Average Patch Duration: This defaults to 42 days (6 weeks), which is standard. Adjust if game updates change this.
- Read the Results:
- Pulls Needed for Target Character: This is your primary goal. It shows how many pulls you need to guarantee the character based on your pity and 50/50 status.
- Current Pulls Available: Your immediate pull power.
- Estimated Future Pulls: How many pulls you’re projected to earn.
- Total Estimated Pulls: The sum of your current and future pulls.
- Pulls Surplus/Deficit: The difference between your total estimated pulls and the pulls needed. A positive number means you have a surplus; a negative number means a deficit.
- Estimated Cost to Cover Deficit: If you have a deficit, this estimates the real-world cost to buy the remaining Jades.
- Decision-Making Guidance:
- If you have a significant surplus, you can feel confident in pulling or even consider going for Eidolons.
- If you have a small deficit, you might focus on maximizing all possible in-game Jade sources (achievements, new maps, forgotten hall resets) or consider a small purchase.
- If you have a large deficit, you might need to re-evaluate your target, save for a later rerun, or prepare for a substantial purchase.
Key Factors That Affect HSR Pull Calculator Results
The accuracy and utility of the HSR Pull Calculator depend on several dynamic factors within Honkai: Star Rail. Understanding these can help you make more informed decisions.
- Current Pity and 50/50 Status: This is arguably the most significant factor. Being on a guaranteed track (having lost your last 50/50) drastically reduces the number of pulls needed. A high current pity also means fewer pulls to reach the next 5-star. The HSR Pull Calculator accounts for this directly.
- Daily Activity Consistency: Regularly completing Daily Training and claiming Express Supply Pass Jades (if purchased) provides a steady, predictable income. Missing days can significantly impact your total future pulls calculated by the HSR Pull Calculator.
- Weekly Content Completion: Fully clearing Simulated Universe and Memory of Chaos/Pure Fiction each week yields substantial Stellar Jades. Your ability to clear higher difficulties directly affects your weekly income, which the HSR Pull Calculator incorporates.
- Event Participation: Major game events are a primary source of Stellar Jades. Missing out on these events or not completing them fully will reduce your projected patch event Jades, making your HSR Pull Calculator estimate less optimistic.
- New Content Releases: New main story quests, companion missions, exploration areas, and achievements often come with one-time Stellar Jade rewards. These are harder to predict but can provide a significant boost not fully captured by recurring income in the HSR Pull Calculator.
- Battle Pass (Nameless Glory) Purchases: For low-spenders, purchasing the Nameless Glory provides a fixed amount of Stellar Jades (680) per patch. This consistent income stream is a reliable boost to your pull count, which the HSR Pull Calculator allows you to include.
- Game Updates and Changes: Occasionally, HoYoverse might adjust Jade rewards, introduce new permanent content with Jade sources, or change patch durations. While the HSR Pull Calculator uses current typical values, these changes can affect long-term projections.
- Banner Schedule and Reruns: Knowing the approximate schedule of upcoming banners and character reruns allows for better long-term planning. If your desired character is far off, you have more time to accumulate pulls, making the HSR Pull Calculator even more effective.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the HSR Pull Calculator
A: Pity refers to the number of pulls you’ve made on a banner since your last 5-star character or Light Cone. As your pity count increases, your chances of getting a 5-star item also increase, eventually guaranteeing one at “hard pity” (90 for characters, 80 for Light Cones).
A: On limited banners, when you pull a 5-star, there’s a 50% chance it’s the featured banner item and a 50% chance it’s a standard 5-star. If you get a standard 5-star (lose the 50/50), your next 5-star on that banner type is guaranteed to be the featured item.
A: One pull (Warp) costs 160 Stellar Jades or 1 Special Star Rail Pass (for limited banners) / 1 Star Rail Pass (for standard banner).
A: To provide a safer and more realistic estimate for guaranteeing a character. If you’re on a 50/50, the calculator assumes you might lose it, requiring an additional full pity to secure the featured character. This helps prevent disappointment.
A: Yes, you can! Just remember that Light Cone banners have a hard pity of 80 (instead of 90 for characters). Adjust your “Current Pity” and consider the “Pulls Needed” accordingly. The calculator’s logic for 50/50 and guaranteed status still applies.
A: “Patch Event Jades” are estimates based on typical past events and can vary. “Nameless Glory Jades” (680) are fixed if you purchase the Battle Pass. For the most accurate results, try to estimate event Jades based on current patch information or use a conservative average.
A: The HSR Pull Calculator will automatically calculate future income based on the number of days, weeks, and patches until your target date. It will project income from daily, weekly, and recurring patch sources (events, Nameless Glory) across multiple patches.
A: If you have a deficit, you have a few options:
- Increase your in-game farming (e.g., explore new areas, complete achievements, clear higher Forgotten Hall stages).
- Adjust your target date to give yourself more time to save.
- Consider purchasing Stellar Jades to cover the deficit.
- Re-evaluate if you truly need the character or if you can wait for a rerun.