Blue Archive: When to Pull Gacha Banners
Written by Rahul Gupta
Knowing when to pull in Blue Archive means good timing and saving. Some banners are worth every Pyroxene, while others are best skipped unless you’re a collector.
Understand the Banner Types
Regular Recruitment
Always available, but low value. No rate-ups and only non-limited units. Skip this unless you’re desperate.
Pickup Recruitment
Boosted rates for 1 featured unit. This is the most common banner type. You’ll need 200 pulls to spark the rate-up.
Limited Pickup
These students do not enter the general pool. If they’re meta or support-focused, they’re usually worth pulling. These units only return once a year or less.
Fest Recruitment
Higher 3-star rates and exclusive units. These banners usually run during big anniversaries. Fest-only students can return later, but only during other Fest banners.
Special Recruitments
Usually tied to tickets. Some guarantee a 3-star. Only use these if you already have the ticket from events or purchases.
When to Pull
Pull on Must-Have Support Units
Top-tier supports like Himari, Ako, or Koharu (Swimsuit) can boost your entire team. Pull on these banners even if you’re saving.
Save for Fest Banners
Fest units usually have stronger kits and better 3-star rates. These banners also let you pull other Fest-limited units if they return.
Avoid Pulling Randomly
Do not pull just because a banner is live. You’ll burn Pyroxene and miss out when something better drops next month.
Use Recruitment Points Wisely
If you plan to spark a unit (200 pulls), make sure you can reach it before the banner ends. Points expire when the banner does.
Rerun Banners
Popular students like Wakamo or Aris (Maid) may get reruns, but not always. Collaboration units like Hatsune Miku may never return.
Tips for Free Pulls and Tickets
Free pulls are limited-time and only work on specific banners. Use them daily during campaigns.
Save Recruitment Tickets for limited or meta banners.
Guaranteed Tickets are only usable during specific shop banners. Don’t hoard them too long.
Final Blurb
In Blue Archive, pulling smart matters more than pulling often. Save your Pyroxene for strong banners, especially Fest and Limited units.
If you waste pulls on every update, you’ll run dry before the real power shows up.
FAQ
Q: What is the best banner type to pull on?
Fest banners have the best rates and strongest units.
Q: When should I skip a banner?
Skip banners with weak or outdated units, or if the unit doesn’t help your current team.
Q: How many pulls do I need to guarantee a unit?
200 pulls per banner. The spark resets when the banner ends.
Q: Are Limited units worth pulling?
Yes, especially if they’re supports or top-tier raid units.
Q: Do Recruitment Points carry over?
No, they expire when the banner ends.
Q: Should I use tickets right away?
No. Wait for limited or high-value banners.
Q: Do Fest banners return often?
No. Usually once every 6 to 18 months.
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