Destiny: Rising brings the familiar sci-fi action of Bungie’s hit franchise to mobile, but with one big difference: it uses a gacha system to unlock heroes. Whether you’re new to gachas or a seasoned player of titles like Honkai: Star Rail or Genshin Impact, understanding how Destiny: Rising’s summons work will save you time, money, and frustration.

For the first time ever, Destiny comes to mobile devices with Destiny: Rising.

In this guide, we’ll explain how the gacha mechanics work, what pity and rate-up mean, how much a pull costs, and why Destiny: Rising is a bit different from most gachas on the market.

NOTE: As the game is still unreleased, all the in-game screenshots in this guide are taken from Otamaton Xero’s awesome video of the pull system in Destiny: Rising.

What is the Summon System in Destiny Rising?

The summon system in Destiny Rising is how you unlock new characters, known as heroes. Unlike weapons, which are earned through gameplay, banners only include characters. Players spend a special currency, Lumina Leaves, to perform pulls on banners.

• A single pull costs 180 Lumina Leaves.
• A multi-pull (10x) costs 1,800 Lumina Leaves.
• Lumina Leaves can be earned in-game or purchased indirectly using Silver, the game’s premium currency.

Silver is the main premium currency in Destiny: Rising.

This setup keeps the focus squarely on collecting powerful and unique heroes instead of splitting summons between characters and weapons.

How Does Pity Work in Destiny Rising?

Pity is Destiny Rising’s built-in protection against bad luck. The game uses a 60-pull hard pity system with escalating chances instead of a fixed drop rate.

• At early pulls, chances are very low (around 0.8%).
• From pull 30 onward, the chance increases sharply.
• By pull 50, your odds reach around 60%.
• At pull 60, you are guaranteed the banner character.

Wait until your favorite character is featured in the rate-up banner and you will have 100% chance of unlocking them from the gacha in Destiny: Rising.

This means you’ll never need more than 60 pulls to secure the featured hero. Unlike many gachas, Destiny Rising doesn’t have a 50/50 system, which means you’re always guaranteed the banner character at pity.

What are Rate-Up Banners in Destiny Rising?

Rate-up banners highlight featured heroes with increased odds of being pulled compared to the standard pool. When you summon during a banner event, your chances of getting the featured hero are higher than off-banner pulls.

The key difference in Destiny Rising is that there’s no risk of pulling a completely different five-star character instead of the featured one. If you reach pity, you always get the banner hero, making it more predictable than games like Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail.

How Much do Summons Cost in Destiny Rising?

Summons in Destiny Rising are purchased with Lumina Leaves, which you can obtain by exchanging the game’s premium currency, Silver. Silver is bought with real money in different bundle sizes, and the conversion rate to Lumina Leaves is always 1:1.

A single summon costs 180 Lumina Leaves. Depending on the pack you purchase, this works out to about $3 per pull at the low end or around $2.32 per pull if you buy the largest bundle for better value.

Pulling characters from the gacha in Destiny: Rising doesn’t come cheap, but it’s also better than other gacha games.

Since the game guarantees a banner character by 60 pulls, the total cost of reaching pity is:

• Around $180 if you only buy small packs.
• Around $139.20 if you buy the biggest bundle.

This makes Destiny Rising’s gacha slightly cheaper than many competitors, especially since there’s no weapon banner or 50/50 system that might otherwise stretch out your spending.

Are Duplicate Pulls Useful in Destiny Rising?

Yes, duplicates enhance your characters. Pulling the same hero again unlocks additional perks and boosts their power. This is similar to “constellation” or “eidolon” systems in other gachas. While one copy is enough to play them, whales and competitive players will aim for multiple copies to maximize their potential.

How Does Destiny Rising Compare to Other Gacha Games?

Destiny Rising’s gacha system is relatively player-friendly compared to industry standards. The guaranteed 60-pull pity without a 50/50 gamble makes it more predictable and less punishing than many competitors.

• No weapon banners: Characters only.
• Escalating pity: Increasing odds each pull.
• Guaranteed at 60: No losing a 50/50.

This makes Destiny Rising more approachable for Destiny fans who are new to gacha systems.

In the end, gacha or no gacha, the important part is having fun with your friends. Remember to pull and spend responsibly!

Destiny Rising takes a safer, more predictable approach to gacha compared to most mobile games. With escalating pity, no weapon banners, and a guaranteed hero every 60 pulls, it’s a system that balances excitement with fairness. Whether you’re free-to-play or planning to spend, understanding these mechanics will help you make the most out of your summons.

When Destiny Rising launches, the best way to experience it will be on PC with BlueStacks. You’ll enjoy smoother controls, better graphics, and easier multitasking while managing summons, upgrades, and team setups.