Okay, so here’s the deal. I was messing around with the Genshin Impact data again, trying to figure out banner patterns. My main goal? Seeing how many characters we typically get within a certain number of patches, specifically eight.
First things first: Data Gathering. I hopped onto the Genshin Impact wiki and various fan sites (you know the ones!). I manually compiled a list of all the characters released since, like, version 1.0. I made sure to note the patch they were introduced in.
Setting Up the Spreadsheet. Ugh, spreadsheets. But gotta do it. I created columns for: Patch Number, New Character Name, Rarity (4-star or 5-star), and then a calculated column to track “Characters within 8 Patches.” This last one was key.
The Nitty-Gritty: Counting Characters. This was the tedious part. For each patch, I went back and counted how many new characters had been released in the preceding 8 patches (including the current one). This involved a lot of scrolling and double-checking to avoid miscounts.
Looking for Patterns. Once the data was in, I started looking for trends. I wanted to see the average number of characters per 8 patches. I also looked for the maximum and minimum number of characters during those 8-patch periods. I even tried making some simple charts, but they weren’t super helpful, TBH.
Initial Findings: So, after crunching the numbers (which, let’s be real, was mostly just Excel doing its thing), I found some interesting stuff:
- Average: On average, it seems like we get around 5-6 new characters every 8 patches. This includes both 5-star and 4-star characters.
- Range: The number definitely varies. Some 8-patch periods only had 4 new characters, while others had closer to 7 or even 8. It really depends on the update schedule and how many new regions or events they’re pushing.
- Rarity Breakdown: I noticed that the ratio of 5-stars to 4-stars isn’t always consistent within those 8-patch spans. Sometimes we get a bunch of 5-stars in a row, and then a few patches with mostly 4-stars.
Caveats and Considerations: Obviously, this is just a rough estimate based on past data. MiHoYo could change their release schedule at any time. Also, “reruns” complicate things. I didn’t include reruns in my character count, but they still impact banner frequency.
Conclusion (For Now): So, how many characters per 8 patches in Genshin? It’s a moving target, but generally expect around 5-6. Don’t take this as gospel, but it gives you a general idea of how quickly the character roster is growing. Back to the grind!
