RAID Shadow Legends: Understanding the Pity System and Its Benefits

RAID: Shadow Legends is well-known for its RNG-based summoning system, which can be thrilling yet frustrating, especially when you're trying to pull a Legendary champion after numerous attempts. To mitigate this, Plarium introduced what the community refers to as the "Pity System." In this guide, we'll delve into how this system functions, 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 boost your chances of summoning higher rarity champions, specifically Epics and Legendaries, the longer your streak of bad luck continues. Essentially, if you don't pull a high-rarity champion for an extended period, the game incrementally increases your odds until you finally land a good pull. This system aims to prevent those disheartening "dry streaks" where you might go through dozens, or even hundreds, of shards without a significant reward. Although Plarium doesn't explicitly mention this mechanic in the game, it's been verified by dataminers, developers, and countless player experiences.

Sacred Shards

- **Base Legendary chance:** 6% per pull.
- **Mercy kicks in:** After 12 pulls without a Legendary.
- **Pity increase:** After your 12th Sacred pull with no Legendary, each subsequent pull increases your Legendary odds by 2%.

Here's how it progresses:

• 13th pull = 8% chance
• 14th pull = 10% chance
• 15th pull = 12% chance

Is the Pity System Helpful for the Average Player?

The answer isn't straightforward. While the system is in place, many players report that the pity threshold is so high that they often pull a Legendary before reaching it. So, while the Pity System is beneficial, especially in a gacha game like RAID: Shadow Legends, there's room for improvement.

For F2P players, the constant grind for shards without landing a Legendary can be disheartening. The Pity System is a necessary feature, but it could be more effective. For instance, reducing the pity threshold from 200 to 150 or 170 pulls could make a significant difference. This adjustment would help players save shards and feel more rewarded on a regular basis.

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