All Another Eden Gacha Encounter Types Explained (Regular, Fateful, Star Dream, Special Encounters, etc.)
Another Eden uses several different encounter types, each with its own rules, value, and target audience (F2P vs spenders). The key difference between them is which currency they take (free vs paid Chronos Stones) and whether they include guarantees or selection.
Regular encounters
Regular encounters are the game’s baseline gacha pulls.
- Standard encounters use either single pulls or 10-pulls with a wide pool of 3★–5★ characters.
- They usually accept both free and paid Chronos Stones and do not have a traditional hard pity.
- Rate‑up or “featured” encounters are a variant where specific units have boosted odds, sometimes with a step‑up structure.
These banners are fine for casual pulls, but from a value perspective most players recommend saving for better structures rather than spamming standard encounters.
Fateful encounters (paid only)
Fateful encounters are premium 10‑pull banners that always guarantee at least one 5★ character in the multi.
- They cost paid Chronos Stones and do not accept free Stones at all.
- Some are generic fatefuls with the normal pool; others are themed around a specific series, element, or update.
- Because of the guaranteed 5★, many players treat fatefuls as a “soft pity” option for light spenders.
From a spending-efficiency viewpoint, fateful encounters are among the best uses of paid Stones because they convert a portion of randomness into a guaranteed high‑rarity outcome.
Star Dream encounters and selectors
Star Dream–related banners add a more explicit safety net on top of fateful pulls.
- Certain paid banners or packs grant a Star Dream piece or ticket alongside the gacha pulls.
- Collecting this piece allows you to select one 5★ unit from a specified pool, effectively acting as a targeted selector.
- These are usually tied to anniversaries, big campaigns, or special shop bundles and are primarily aimed at spenders.
For players willing to spend but wanting to minimise risk, Star Dream selectors are one of the most efficient ways to secure a specific meta or favourite unit instead of gambling indefinitely.
Special and limited encounters
Beyond regular and fateful types, Another Eden frequently runs special encounters with unique rules or bonuses.
- Anniversary or celebration encounters may feature increased 5★ rates, step‑ups with escalating guarantees, or limited‑time units.
- Some special banners are tied to campaigns where completing event tasks or login milestones unlocks heavily discounted pulls or bonus rewards.
- There are also occasional “once‑per‑account” or “once‑per‑banner” paid pulls that combine a fateful encounter with extra items like Star Dream pieces or upgrade resources.
Because these banners are time‑limited, most community advice is to save free Stones for the strongest general banners and leave the more expensive multi‑bonus ones to light or moderate spenders.
How F2P and spenders should approach encounters
Different encounter types naturally favour different playstyles.
- Free‑to‑play players get the most value by:
- Spenders get the most value by:
Understanding how each encounter works makes it much easier to align your pulling strategy with your budget and patience level, whether you are completely F2P or just looking to spend a little during major campaigns.
