The Wishing Fountain is Heartopia’s premium reward system — a gacha mechanic that converts Wishing Stars into cosmetics, furniture, mounts, and rare items. For free-to-play players, every pull is precious. This guide breaks down every pool, drop rate, pity mechanic, and the optimal strategy to stretch your stars as far as they’ll go.

Unlocking the Wishing Fountain

The fountain sits in the Town Square, but it’s not functional until you restore it:

Reach D.G. Guild Level 4 — This unlocks the “Town Square Restoration” questline from Mayor Atara.
Complete “Restoring the Fountain” — Atara asks you to gather 20 Stone, 10 Crystal Shards, and 5 Gold Ingots. Crystal Shards can be mined or bought from Ka Ching’s (50 Gold each — see our World Map Guide for mining locations).
Fountain Activated — Once restored, the fountain glows and the gacha interface becomes available. You also unlock the first free pull as a quest reward.

Secret Easter Egg: Jump into the restored fountain 10 times to unlock the hidden Lucky Coin achievement — a permanent +2% Gold earned bonus. This is one of the best free bonuses in the game. See our Achievement Guide for more hidden achievements.

Wishing Star: The Currency

Wishing Stars are the exclusive currency for fountain pulls. You cannot buy them with Gold — they must be earned through gameplay.

All Wishing Star Sources

Source	Stars per Source	Frequency	Notes
Daily Quests	1-2 per day	Daily	From Atara in Town Square; guaranteed income
Hobby Level Milestones	1 per milestone	One-time	Fishing Lv.5, Bug Catching Lv.5, Bird Watching Lv.5, etc.
D.G. Guild Milestones	3 per major level	One-time	D.G. Lv.5, Lv.10, Lv.15 — big payouts
Seasonal Events	2-5 per event	Per event	See our Seasonal Events Guide
Museum Completion	5 per full wing	One-time	Each of 4 museum wings fully completed = 5 Stars
Promo Codes	3-10 per code	Limited time	Check our Active Codes Guide — codes like `heartopia10m` give 10 Stars!
NPC Friendship	1 at Best Friend	One-time per NPC	Every NPC gives 1 Star at Best Friend level
Achievements	1-3 for select achievements	One-time	See Achievement Guide
Multiplayer	1 per co-op milestone	One-time	Completing co-op activities; see Multiplayer Guide

Estimated F2P Income

Period	Estimated Stars
Week 1 (D.G. Lv.1-4)	0 (fountain not yet unlocked)
Week 2 (D.G. Lv.5-7)	15-20
Week 3-4 (D.G. Lv.8-10)	25-35
Monthly average	30-40 Stars/month

One-time burst: Redeeming all current active codes can net you 20+ Wishing Stars instantly. Always check Active Codes first — it’s the fastest way to fund your first 10-pull.

Wishing Star Conversion Matrix

You can purchase Wishing Stars through the premium crystal store using Moonlight Crystals:

1 Wishing Star = 100 Moonlight Crystals.
10 Wishing Stars (10-Pull bundle) = 900 Moonlight Crystals (10% discount).

Pool Types

The Wishing Fountain offers three distinct pools, each with different item tables and availability:

1. Standard Pool (Permanent)

Always available. Contains the base cosmetic and furniture catalog.

Cost: 1 Wishing Star per pull
Items: 200+ items including common outfits, basic furniture, dyes, and emotes
Best for: Filling out your cosmetic collection early game
Rate-up: None — all items equally likely within their rarity tier

A rotating featured pool that highlights specific item sets. Changes every 2 weeks.

Cost: 1 Wishing Star per pull (same as Standard)
Items: 30-50 themed items (e.g., “Forest Fairy Set,” “Knight’s Armor Collection”)
Rate-up: Featured items have 3x normal drop rate within their rarity tier
Best for: Targeting a specific themed set you want
Banner schedule: Check in-game notices or our Seasonal Events Guide for current/ upcoming banners

3. Event Pool (Seasonal)

Available only during seasonal festivals. Contains exclusive event-only items.

Cost: 1 Wishing Star per pull
Items: 15-25 exclusive items per event (e.g., “Spring Festival Kimono,” “Halloween Witch Set”)
Rate-up: Event items have 5x normal drop rate
Best for: Getting limited-time exclusives that may not return for a full year
Availability: Only during the event window — see Seasonal Events for the full calendar

Strategy tip: Always pull on Event Pools first when they’re active. Event exclusives are time-limited, while Standard Pool items are always there. Limited Banners are a middle ground — they’ll come back eventually, but not for months.

Rarity System & Drop Rates

Every item in the fountain has a rarity tier. Higher rarity = lower drop rate but more prestigious items.

Rarity Tiers

Rarity	Drop Rate (Standard)	Drop Rate (Event)	Item Types
Common	40%	30%	Basic dyes, emotes, simple accessories
Uncommon	35%	30%	Outfit pieces (shirts, pants), basic furniture
Rare	18%	25%	Full outfit sets, themed furniture, back accessories
Epic	6%	12%	Premium outfit sets, animated back items, mount skins
Legendary	1%	3%	Legendary mounts, full cosmetic ensembles with particle effects

What Each Rarity Contains

Category	Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic	Legendary
Headwear	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Outfits	—	✅	✅	✅	✅
Shoes	—	✅	✅	—	—
Back Accessories	—	—	✅	✅	✅
Emotes	✅	✅	✅	—	—
Dyes	✅	✅	—	—	—
Furniture	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mounts	—	—	—	✅ (skins)	✅ (unique mounts)
Particle Effects	—	—	—	—	✅

Pity Mechanics

The fountain includes a pity system to guarantee rewards after a streak of bad luck:

Soft Pity

Pool	Soft Pity Trigger	Effect
Standard	30 pulls without a Rare+	Next pull has 3x normal Rare+ rate
Limited Banner	25 pulls without a Rare+	Next pull has 3x normal Rare+ rate
Event Pool	20 pulls without a Rare+	Next pull has 3x normal Rare+ rate

Hard Pity (Guaranteed)

Pool	Hard Pity Trigger	Guaranteed Reward
Standard	50 pulls without an Epic+	Guaranteed Epic item on next pull
Limited Banner	40 pulls without an Epic+	Guaranteed Epic featured item
Event Pool	35 pulls without an Epic+	Guaranteed Epic event item
All Pools	90 pulls without a Legendary	Guaranteed Legendary item

Pity carries over within the same pool type. If you do 20 pulls on the Standard Pool and switch to the Limited Banner, your Standard Pool pity counter stays at 20 — it’ll be waiting when you come back. However, Event Pool pity does NOT carry over between different events.

Single Pull vs. 10-Pull

Feature	Single Pull (x1)	10-Pull (x10)
Cost	1 Star	10 Stars
Drop rates	Identical	Identical
Bonus	None	Guaranteed at least 1 Uncommon+ item
Speed	Slower (10 animations)	Faster (1 animation, 10 items)
Strategy	For testing luck	Always recommended — the Uncommon+ guarantee is free value

Always do 10-pulls when possible. The guaranteed Uncommon+ saves you from the worst-case scenario of 10 Commons. Save your Stars until you have 10, then pull.

Notable Items by Category

Legendary Mounts

Mount	Pool	Effect	Notes
Crystal Unicorn	Standard	+20% movement speed; rainbow trail	Most coveted cosmetic in the game
Phoenix Rider	Event (Summer Carnival)	+25% speed; fire particle trail	Event exclusive — may return yearly
Moonlight Stag	Limited Banner	+15% speed; glows at night	Rotating banner only
Shadow Wolf	Event (Halloween)	+20% speed; smoke trail	Halloween exclusive

Premium Outfit Sets

Set	Pieces	Pool	Notes
Royal Knight	5 (helmet, armor, cape, boots, sword back-item)	Limited Banner	Full set bonus: golden particle aura
Forest Fairy	4 (dress, wings, flower crown, wand)	Limited Banner	Full set bonus: butterfly trail
Spring Kimono	3 (kimono, hairpin, fan)	Event (Spring Festival)	Event exclusive
Witch Set	4 (hat, dress, broom, cat back-item)	Event (Halloween)	Event exclusive
Curator’s Ensemble	2 (coat, monocle)	Museum completion	Not from fountain — see Museum Guide

Premium Furniture (Fountain-Exclusive)

Item	Rarity	Pool	Sell Value
Crystal Chandelier	Epic	Standard	500 Gold
Moonlight Bed	Epic	Limited Banner	800 Gold
Golden Throne	Legendary	Standard	2,000 Gold
Enchanted Piano	Legendary	Event Pool	1,500 Gold
Phoenix Rug	Legendary	Event (Summer)	1,200 Gold

Fountain furniture is the primary source of premium home decor. For more furniture options, see our Housing Guide and Crafting Workshop Guide.

F2P Strategy: Maximizing Your Stars

For players who don’t spend real money on Wishing Stars, efficiency is everything.

Priority Order

Always pull on active Event Pools first. Event items are time-limited and have the best rate-up (5x). If you skip an event, you may wait a full year for it to return.
Save for 10-pulls. Never single-pull unless you’re 1 Star away from hard pity on a banner you want.
Skip Standard Pool entirely early game. Standard Pool items are permanent — you’ll naturally accumulate them over months. Focus Stars on time-limited content.
Track your pity counter. The game doesn’t display it, but keep a mental note. After 30 pulls on Standard without a Rare+, your next pull is soft-pity boosted.
Redeem codes immediately. Active codes can give 20+ Stars — enough for two 10-pulls. Check our Active Codes Guide before pulling.
NPC friendship = free Stars. Every NPC gives 1 Star at Best Friend. With 10 NPCs, that’s 10 free Stars. See our NPC Gift Guide for friendship strategies.
Museum wings = 5 Stars each. Completing all 4 museum wings gives 20 Stars total — one of the biggest lump sums in the game. See our Museum Donation Guide.

Monthly Budget Example (F2P)

Source	Stars	Cumulative
Daily quests (30 days)	30-45	30-45
Hobby milestones (avg)	2-3	32-48
NPC Best Friend (1-2/month)	1-2	33-50
Event participation	3-5	36-55
Codes	5-10	41-65
Monthly total	41-65	—

With 40-65 Stars per month, you can afford 4-6 ten-pulls. That’s enough to hit soft pity at least once per month on your pool of choice.

Spending Real Money (Optional)

For players who want to support the game or accelerate their collection:

Package	Price	Stars	Bonus	Value
Starter Pack	$4.99	20	5 Growth Boosters	Best first purchase — 50% bonus
Monthly Pass	$9.99/mo	30 + 1 daily	30/day for 30 days	Best long-term value if active daily
Star Bundle	$19.99	50	10 Stars bonus	Good for targeted banner pulls
Whale Pack	$49.99	120	20 Stars + Legendary ticket	The Legendary ticket guarantees 1 Legendary

The Monthly Pass is the best value if you play daily — it gives 1 Star per day plus 30 upfront, totaling 60 Stars for $9.99 (vs. 50 Stars for $19.99 in the Star Bundle). But this guide assumes F2P — every strategy above works without spending a cent.

Pro Tips

Don’t chase Legendaries on Standard Pool. The 1% rate means an average of 90 pulls (hard pity) to guarantee one. Save your Stars for Event Pools where the rate is 3% and items are exclusive.
Full set bonuses are real. Some outfit sets (Royal Knight, Forest Fairy) grant particle aura effects when all pieces are equipped. They’re purely cosmetic but very flashy — prioritize completing sets over individual pieces.
Duplicate protection. If you pull an item you already own, the fountain converts it into Stardust (a currency used in the Fountain Shop to buy specific items). 10 Stardust = 1 guaranteed item of your choice from the Standard Pool.
Friend referral Stars. When a friend uses your referral code, both of you get 3 Wishing Stars. Note: sending a friend request costs 1 Star — see our Multiplayer Guide for details.
Event overlap strategy. When two events overlap (e.g., Spring Festival ending and Summer Carnival starting), pull on the ending event first. You can always pull on the starting event later — it has a full 2-3 week window.
Check the banner before pulling. Limited Banners rotate every 2 weeks. Don’t waste Stars on a banner you don’t care about — wait for one that features items you want.
The Lucky Coin is free. Don’t forget to jump into the fountain 10 times after unlocking it for the permanent +2% Gold bonus. It’s completely free and takes 30 seconds.
Wishing Stars as NPC gifts. Atara and Ka Ching love Wishing Stars (+3 hearts each). However, this is generally a waste — save your Stars for pulls unless you’re rushing a specific NPC friendship. See our NPC Gift Guide for better gift alternatives.

The Fountain Blessing & Luck Mechanic

Before making your daily wishes, you can raise your chances by checking your daily luck values:

Favorable Fortune: If your daily horoscope states “Favorable Fortune for Wealth”, wishing at the fountain has a slightly increased chance of yielding gold vouchers and rare dye boxes.
Fountain Blessing Buff: Tossing 100 Gold into the fountain once a day grants a Fountain Blessing buff (+1% luck to tool-crafting and mining rare ores for the next hour).

Summary

Unlock the fountain at D.G. Lv.4 by completing Atara’s Town Square restoration quest.
Jump in 10 times for the free Lucky Coin (+2% Gold permanently).
Three pools: Standard (permanent), Limited Banner (rotating 2-week), Event Pool (seasonal exclusives).
Always do 10-pulls — the guaranteed Uncommon+ is free value.
F2P earns 40-65 Stars/month through daily quests, codes, milestones, and events.
Priority: Event Pool > Limited Banner > Standard. Always pull time-limited content first.
Pity: Soft pity at 20-30 pulls, hard Epic pity at 35-50, hard Legendary pity at 90.
Redeem all active codes first — 20+ free Stars from our Active Codes Guide.

For the full cosmetic catalog and fashion tips, see our Character Customization Guide. For event schedules, check our Seasonal Events Guide. Visit our Complete Guide Hub for more Heartopia tips!

Wishing Fountain & Gacha System Guide: Every Pool, Rate & Strategy