In the world of RAID: Shadow Legends, the thrill of summoning champions from shards can quickly turn into frustration due to the game's notorious RNG (random number generator) system. It's not uncommon for players to go through dozens, if not hundreds, of pulls without landing a Legendary champion. To mitigate this, Plarium introduced what the community refers to as the "Pity System." But how does this system function, is it effective, and does it truly assist free-to-play (F2P) and low-spender players? Let's dive into the details.
What Is the Pity System in RAID: Shadow Legends?
The Pity System is a covert mechanic designed to enhance your chances of summoning higher rarity champions, such as Epics and Legendaries, after a prolonged period without success. Essentially, the longer your dry streak, the better your odds become until you finally secure a valuable champion. This system aims to safeguard players from enduring long, unrewarding streaks. While Plarium keeps this mechanic under wraps within the game, its existence has been verified by data miners, developers, and numerous player reports.
Sacred Shards
For Sacred Shards, the base chance of pulling a Legendary champion is 6% per pull. The Pity System activates after 12 pulls without a Legendary:
- 13th pull: 8% chance
- 14th pull: 10% chance
- 15th pull: 12% chance
Is the Pity System Helpful for the Average Player?
The effectiveness of the Pity System isn't straightforward. It doesn't consistently help on a regular basis, as many players have pointed out that the threshold for triggering the pity is so distant that they often pull a Legendary before reaching it. This raises the question of how the system could be improved. The existence of a Pity System is undoubtedly beneficial, particularly for a gacha game like RAID: Shadow Legends.
For free-to-play players, the struggle of not getting Legendary champions after extensive grinding and farming can be disheartening. The Pity System is therefore essential but could benefit from adjustments. For instance, reducing the pity threshold from 200 to a more attainable 150 or 170 could significantly enhance player satisfaction by allowing them to save more shards and feel the tangible impact of the system.
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