F2P Diamond Saving Strategy | 90 Days of Data

THE NUMBERS

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

I tracked every single diamond source for 90 days. Here's what I found.

✅

Daily Commissions

+150/day

13,500 / 90d

Your bread and butter. Never skip.

⭐

Abyssal Trials

+600/reset

~4,800 / 90d

Resets every 2 weeks. Clear as high as you can.

🎁

~800/mo

~2,400 / 90d

🏆

Hunter Contest

300-1,200/reset

~4,200 / 90d

Endgame content. Build your teams for this.

📝

Maintenance & Codes

~500/mo

~1,500 / 90d

Check Discord. Check Reddit. Don't miss codes.

📖

Story & Achievements

One-time

~3,500

Clear all chapters. Claim all achievements.

TOTAL F2P DIAMONDS (90 DAYS)

~29,900

≈ 199 pulls

Enough for 2 hard pities. Enough for 1 guaranteed rate-up plus extras.

PLAN YOUR PULLS

Diamond Calculator

Enter your current diamonds and see how many pulls you can guarantee.

💎 Current Diamonds

≈ 33 pulls

🎫 Total Pulls Available 0

🎯 Expected 5★ (avg 65 pulls) 0

💯 Chance to reach soft pity (70) 0%

📅 Days to save for guarantee (150 pulls) 0

Progress to 150 pulls (hard pity guarantee)

DON'T MISS THESE

The F2P Checklist

Tick these off every day. Consistency > luck.

📅 Daily (Every Single Day) +150 each

Today's progress 0/4

📆 Weekly (Reset Monday) +600+

This week's progress 0/3

📆 Monthly (Don't Miss) ~2,400

PRO TIPS

What I Learned The Hard Way

Never pull on impulse

Sleep on it. If you still want it tomorrow, think about it again. Most of my regret pulls happened at 2 AM.

Skip the first day of banner

Wait for community reviews. I've saved thousands by not pulling on day 1 "hype."

Don't chase 4★ characters

You'll get them eventually. 4★ aren't worth wasting guaranteed pity on.

Stop at soft pity if you're unsure

70 pulls is soft pity. If you're not sure about the banner, stop at 70 and wait for the next one.

Use the "wait 3 days" rule

Before spending on a banner, wait 3 days. If you still want it, pull. FOMO fades fast.

Track your pity

Keep a note of your pity counter. Knowing you're close to guarantee changes how you spend.

FAQ

Questions You Might Have

❓ Should I buy stamina with diamonds as F2P?

No. Stamina refills are a trap for F2P. Every diamond you spend on stamina is a pull you lose. Only refill if you're whaling.

❓ What's better: saving for 150 or pulling on every banner?

Save for 150. Guarantee > luck. I've seen too many people waste 70 pulls on a banner they didn't really want and get nothing.

❓ Should I pull for weapons?

Not as F2P. Characters > weapons. A good character with a 4★ weapon > a bad character with a 5★ weapon.

❓ How many diamonds can I really save per patch?

~6-8k per month if you do everything. ~8-10k if there's an event. That's 40-60 pulls per month.

❓ Is the monthly card worth it for low spenders?

This guide is F2P. But if you're willing to spend $5, yes — it's the best value in the game. But you don't need it.

💎

The bottom line: As F2P, you can guarantee one rate-up character every 2-3 months. That's enough. You don't need every character. You need the right ones.

Be patient. Plan ahead. Skip banners that don't fit your account. And remember — the game is more fun when you're not stressed about pulls.

— 90 days of data, 0 regrets