How Many Pulls for C6 (Max Constellations) in Arknights?
Chasing a maxed character is the most expensive goal in Arknights — and the one where players most often lose track of the math. Here's exactly how many pulls it takes, from average luck to worst case, and what it costs.
First, the basics
- A featured character needs **7 copies** to max: 1 base + 6 duplicates (constellations/dupes/potential)
- Each copy pulls from the same banner rules: 2% base rate, soft pity from pull 50, hard pity at 300
- no 50/50 (300-pull spark) decides whether each copy is the featured character or an off-banner
The pull math
| Scenario | Pulls | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal luck (every copy at ~38) | ~266 | 7 copies × 38 |
| Average (with 50/50 losses) | ~266 | each featured copy costs ~1.5× |
| Worst case (every pity + every 50/50 lost) | 4200 | 7 copies × 300 × 2 |
The currency and cash cost
- **Worst case**: 4200 pulls = **2520000 Orundum**
- **Average**: ~266 pulls = **159600 Orundum**
- In real money, at roughly 1 pull per $1.50-2.00, that's **$466-$532+** on average luck
Yes — a maxed character can cost more than a new console. This is why the community rule exists: C6 is a spending decision, not a gameplay decision.
How F2P players see this
At 36 free pulls/month, the average-case C6 takes ~7.4 months of pure saving — basically a year-long project. Most F2P players sensibly stop at C0/C1 and save the rest.
Smarter alternatives
1. C0 is enough for 95% of content — constellations add power, not new gameplay
2. C1/C2 power spikes are usually the only dupes worth chasing, and only on specific characters
3. Weapon refinements are even worse value — see the Arknights Weapon Banner guide
4. If you must whale, wait for rerun banners — the pity math is identical but the temptation window is wider and calmer
Tools to plan your C6
- **Arknights Pity Calculator** — exact odds per pull for your current counter
- **Arknights Pity Odds Table** — the full probability curve
- **Arknights Pull Simulator** — feel the C6 grind without spending a cent
- **Arknights Pull Planner** — how long until you can afford it
Summary
- C6 needs 7 copies: ideal ~266 pulls, average ~266, worst case 4200
- Average cost 159600 Orundum — a year of F2P saving or serious money
- C0 clears content; constellations are luxury, budget them like one