Hu Tao Primogem Cost in Genshin Impact
Quick Answer
Hard pity: 14,400 Primogems (90 wishes) | Average: ~75 pulls (~12,000 Primogems) | Soft pity starts at 74 pulls.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5★ |
| Element | Pyro |
| Weapon | Polearm |
| Banner type | Limited (returns periodically) |
| Hard pity | 90 wishes |
| Primogems at hard pity | 14,400 |
| Average pulls (soft pity) | ~75 wishes |
| Average Primogems | ~12,000 |
Pity System Explained for Hu Tao
Hu Tao appears on a limited character event wish banner. Here's how the pity system works:
- Soft pity starts at 74 pulls — 5-star drop rate begins increasing significantly
- Hard pity at 90 pulls — guaranteed 5-star
- 50/50 rule — your guaranteed 5-star has a 50% chance of being Hu Tao. If you get the standard 5-star instead, your next guaranteed 5-star is definitely Hu Tao (this is your "guaranteed" or "pity carry")
Best-case: Get Hu Tao at 74 pulls (soft pity, won 50/50) = 11,840 Primogems Worst-case: Need 180 pulls (lost 50/50 + 90 pity) = 28,800 Primogems Average case: ~75 pulls with 50/50 factored in = ~12,000 Primogems
How Long to Save for Hu Tao
A consistent free-to-play player earns approximately:
| Source | Monthly Primogems |
|---|---|
| Daily commissions | 1,800 |
| Spiral Abyss (full clear) | 1,200 |
| Version events | 1,000 |
| Weekly bosses + codes | 340 |
| Total | ~4,340 / month |
At 4,340 Primogems/month (27 wishes), saving for Hu Tao's hard pity (90 wishes) takes approximately 4 months from zero savings.
Tips for Pulling Hu Tao
- Track your pity — use Paimon.moe to monitor your current pity count
- Redeem codes immediately — check our working codes page for free Primogems
- Complete Spiral Abyss — 1,200 free Primogems every two weeks for full clear
- Don't pull on weapon banner — save all Primogems for Hu Tao's character banner
- HoYoLAB daily check-in — 60+ Primogems/month for 1 minute of effort
See also: Complete Free Primogems Guide →