Launch Date & Strategic Timing
February 27, 2026 after maintenance (08:00-12:00 UTC+8). Essence 1 ends February 26, creating tight transition for pity management.
Why This Matters: Final chance to use Season 41 Essence 1 pity before Season 42 reset. Players at 60+ pulls from Essence 1 transfer progress directly, reducing total echoes needed.
Concurrent Releases:
- Frost Wu Chang: February 12-19 discount window (4,066-4,274 Echoes)
- Dazzling e-sports: April 2 (4,664-4,874 Echoes)
- Full Illusion Hall rotation: 8,730-9,148 Echoes
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Pity System Mechanics
Hard Guarantees:
- A-Tier: 60 pulls (19,080 Echoes)
- S-Tier: 250 pulls (79,500 Echoes)
Cumulative Probability:
- 100 pulls: 63% S-Tier chance
- 150 pulls: 78%
- 200 pulls: 87%
- 250 pulls: 100% guaranteed
Carryover Rules:
- ✅ Carries between Season 41 Essence 1 → Essence 2
- ❌ Resets completely at Season 42
- ❌ Resets immediately after obtaining S-Tier
Tracking: No in-game display. Manual spreadsheet required—record date, essence type, pull count, results.
Echo Costs Breakdown
Per Pull:
- Single: 318 Echoes
- 10-pull: 3,180 Echoes (no discount)
Pity Cost Scenarios:
- Zero pity: 79,500 Echoes max
- 100 pulls transferred: 47,700 Echoes (150 more needed)
- 150 pulls transferred: 31,800 Echoes (100 more)
- 200 pulls transferred: 15,900 Echoes (50 more)
Inspirations (Free Currency):
- Daily missions: 120 Echoes/day = 3,360/month
- 1:1 conversion with Echoes for essence pulls
- Can't buy Illusion Hall skins
Frost Wu Chang Complete Cost
Direct Purchase (Illusion Hall):
- S-Tier costume: 2,888 Echoes or 12,888 Fragments
- A-Tier Frozen Core accessory: 1,068 Echoes or 3,888 Fragments
- Total: 4,066-4,274 Echoes
Discount Window: February 12-19, 2026 (10-20% off expected)
vs Essence 2: Fixed cost vs 79,500 max, but no alternative skins. Essence pulls yield multiple skins across tiers.
E-Sports Skins Pricing
Dazzling Collection (April 2):
- S-Tier Glory accessory: 1,888 Echoes
- A-Tier Lone Wolf: 1,388 Echoes
- Core set: 3,276 Echoes
- Complete collection: 4,664-4,874 Echoes
- Mario B-Tier pet: 388 Echoes
ESPORTS Series: Additional S-Tier accessories (Embalmer, Batter, Geisha) at 1,888 each.
Timing: 5 weeks after Essence 2 = 4,200 Echoes from daily missions (35 days × 120).
Pull Strategy: Before or After Feb 27?
Continue Essence 1 if:
- You want Essence 1 skins specifically
- You're at 200+ pulls (only 50 more for guarantee)
Switch to Essence 2 if:
- You prefer new skin pool
- You're at 60-150 pulls (pity carries over)
Risk: Season 42 wipes all progress. Must reach 250 before season ends or lose accumulated pity.
Gap Period: February 26-27 maintenance = no pulls possible.
Echo Saving Strategy
Free Currency Sources:
- Daily missions: 120 Echoes/day
- Logic Path: 500-1,000 per tier (claim unclaimed rewards)
- Events: 100-300 per mission, 1,000-2,000 cumulative
- Ranked Season 40 rewards: 500-1,500 (tier-dependent)
Calculate Your Gap:
- Current echoes + unclaimed inspirations + (days until Feb 27 × 120)
- Subtract from target cost
- Difference = paid top-up needed
Example: 5,000 current + 2,000 unclaimed + (15 days × 120) = 8,800 available. For 79,500 target: need 70,700 more.
Smart Top-Up Guide
Bundle Efficiency:
- Small (60-300): Poor value
- Mid (980-1,980): 10-15% bonus
- Large (3,280-6,480): 20-25% bonus (best ratio)
First-Time Bonus: Doubles echo amount—prioritize if never purchased.
Timing: Top up before maintenance (before 08:00 UTC+8) or after (after 12:00). Don't buy during 4-hour downtime.
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Common Misconceptions
❌ Pity carries forever → Only within same season ❌ 10-pulls have better rates → Identical probability to singles ❌ E-sports skins are cheaper → Complete sets cost 4,664-8,730 Echoes ❌ 100 pulls = guaranteed S-Tier → Only 63% cumulative chance ❌ I'm due for S-Tier after bad luck → Each pull has same base rate until soft pity
Expert Efficiency Tips
Priority Ranking:
- Limited essence skins (time-sensitive)
- Character main skins (daily use value)
- Illusion Hall items (often return)
When to Stop:
- After obtaining target skin
- At budget limit (set before pulling)
- Exception: 240-249 pulls—finish last 10 for guarantee (3,180 Echoes)
Don't Fall for Sunk Cost: Past spending irrelevant. Stop if you no longer want remaining skins.
Tracking Tools:
- Spreadsheet: Date, essence, pull #, result, cumulative status
- Screenshots: Backup verification
- Avoid apps requesting login credentials
FAQ
When does Essence 2 launch? February 27, 2026 after 08:00-12:00 UTC+8 maintenance.
Guaranteed S-Tier cost? 79,500 Echoes (250 pulls × 318). 63% get it within 100 pulls (31,800 Echoes).
Does pity reset between essences? Carries within Season 41 (Essence 1→2). Resets at Season 42 and after obtaining S-Tier.
Frost Wu Chang cost? 4,066-4,274 Echoes (2,888 costume + 1,068 accessory). Discount February 12-19.
Can I transfer Essence 1 pity? Yes. 150 pulls in Essence 1 = start Essence 2 at 150, need only 100 more.
Should I save echoes? Calculate total needs first. Save for Essence 2 if that's your target, but buy Frost during February 12-19 discount if wanted.
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