RAID: Shadow Legends is renowned for its RNG-based summoning system, which can be both thrilling and frustrating, particularly when players go through numerous pulls without obtaining a coveted Legendary champion. To mitigate this, Plarium introduced what the community refers to as the "Pity System." In this guide, we'll delve into how this system operates, its effectiveness, and its impact on free-to-play (F2P) and low-spender players.
What Is the Pity System in RAID: Shadow Legends?
The Pity System is a subtle mechanic designed to enhance your chances of summoning higher rarity champions, specifically Epics and Legendaries, the longer you go without pulling one. Essentially, the system incrementally boosts your odds after a series of unsuccessful attempts, aiming to prevent prolonged "dry streaks." Although Plarium doesn't openly advertise this feature, it has been verified by dataminers, developers, and numerous player testimonials.
Sacred Shards
For Sacred Shards, the base chance of pulling a Legendary champion stands at 6% per pull. The Pity System activates after 12 consecutive pulls without a Legendary, increasing the odds by 2% with each subsequent pull:
- 13th pull: 8% chance
- 14th pull: 10% chance
- 15th pull: 12% chance
Is the Pity System Helpful for the Average Player?
Determining the utility of the Pity System for the average player isn't straightforward. While it does theoretically help, many players find that the system's effect is too delayed to be regularly beneficial. Often, players pull a Legendary before reaching the Pity System's threshold, which raises the question of how it might be improved. Implementing a Pity System is undoubtedly valuable in a gacha game like RAID: Shadow Legends, particularly for F2P players who might feel discouraged by consistently not pulling Legendary champions despite their efforts in grinding and farming for shards.
Enhancements to the system could make it more effective. For instance, reducing the number of pulls needed to activate the Pity System from 200 to 150 or 170 could save players more shards over time and make the system feel more rewarding.
Players looking to enhance their RAID: Shadow Legends experience can do so on a larger screen using a PC or laptop with BlueStacks, which supports gameplay with a keyboard and mouse for a more immersive and controlled experience.
