Love and Deepspace Selectable 5-Star Memory Rate-Up Guide: Best Picks and Pull Strategy
Love and Deepspace 6.0 update (July 9, 2026) introduced the [New Frontiers] selectable 5-star Memory rate-up banner, letting you choose any 5 Memories and increase their pull rates. It also covers the 30-day daily Deepspace Wish login event launched as compensation for Valko’s cancellation, pull strategy for the 75/25 pity system (hard pity at 70, soft pity at 60), and the best Memory picks for each love interest based on tier list data.
Love and Deepspace Version 6.0 — A Shattered Quiet — will launch on July 9, 2026and it includes one of the most player-friendly banners the game has ever had: [New Frontiers] Pick-Your-Own 5-Star Memory Rate-Up EventUnlike standard banners that lock you into a specific featured UP Memory, this event lets you personally choose 5 memories from the entire available pool and increase their pull rates — giving you unprecedented control over your wish targets.
This timing is significant. According to the developer announcement reported by GosuGamers, Papergames canceled the originally planned sixth love interest, Valko, and formally apologized to players. As compensation, a 30-day daily login event that gives 1 Deepspace Wish per day has begun — meaning every player can get 30 free pulls to use on this pick-your-own banner. This guide will explain how the banner works, which Memories are worth choosing, and how to optimize your pulling strategy.
What is the Pick-Your-Own 5-Star Memory Rate-Up Event?
The [New Frontiers] Pick-Your-Own 5-Star Memory Rate-Up banner is part of the Version 6.0 update. Here's how it differs from a standard banner:
💡 Key advantage: A standard limited banner only lets you wish for one specific Memory. If you already have it, or don't want it, your only option is to skip. The pick-your-own banner removes this problem — you can build your own rate-up pool of 5 Memories you actually want. This is especially valuable for filling gaps in your collection.
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Love and Deepspace Pity System: How 75/25 Works
Before discussing which Memories to choose, you first need to understand the underlying gacha mechanics. Love and Deepspace uses a 75/25 system, which is much more generous than the 50/50 system used by most gacha games:
💡 75/25 vs 50/50: A 75% UP rate means that when you pull a 5-star, there's only a 1/4 chance you'll get a non-UP Memory. This makes Love and Deepspace banners more pull-efficient than Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail, where the standard UP rate is only 50%. And on the pick-your-own banner, that 75% is distributed across the 5 Memories you personally selected, so nearly every 5-star you pull will be something you want.
Best Memory Picks: What to Choose for Each Love Interest
The pick-your-own banner lets you choose any 5 Memories from the available pool. Your choices should be determined by two factors: which love interest you main and what gaps exist in your Memory collection. Below are the highest-rated S-tier Memories for each of the five love interests, compiled from community tier list data:
Rafayel — Recommended S-Tier Picks
Rafayel mains should prioritize Memories that combine strong combat synergy with story depth:
Temple's Sunset, Boundless Sea, Mistsea Lament — top-tier combat performance with a powerful skill kit
Unforgettable Adventure, Omnipotent Perception — highly functional and story-relevant key Memories
Fires of Devotion, Heatwave Torrent — excellent limited event Memories if they are available in the pool
Xavier — Recommended S-Tier Picks
Xavier's strongest Memories lean toward high burst damage and story integration:
Lightseeking Shadowrend, No Restraint — top-tier combat Memories with excellent scaling
Precious Bonfire, Tender Night — powerful 5-star Solar and Lunar Memories
Starfall Sanctuary, Nightvow Mooncurse — limited Memories with unique Kindled moments
Zayne — Recommended S-Tier Picks
Zayne's best Memories emphasize control and sustained damage:
Engraved Affection, Absolute Zeal — consistently ranked near the top in combat tier lists
Snowy Serenity, Gentle Twilight — S-tier Memories with excellent story content and reliable performance
Eternal Attachment, Aeon's Canon — powerful 5-star Memories that are great for completing a Zayne collection
Sylus — Recommended S-Tier Picks
Sylus's strongest Memories offer a more aggressive combat style and highly cinematic Kindled moments:
Abyssal Blossom, Abyssal Mark — top S-tier picks with exceptionally strong damage output
No Defense Zone, Goodcat Code — highly praised by the community for both combat and story performance
Crimson Rapture, Lovespeed Ride — highly sought-after limited Memories
Caleb — Recommended S-Tier Picks
As the newest addition (and final love interest), Caleb's Memories are important for both collection value and meta strength:
Farspace Bloomfall, Farspace Deprivation — core 5-star Memories for building a Caleb team
Painful Signal, Tainted Cuts — strong PvE performers
Loneroad Together, Imperial Thronesong — excellent Memories rich in story and useful in combat
💡 Selection strategy: The most efficient approach is to choose 5 Memories from a single love interest to build up the character you currently main. Spreading your 5 picks across multiple characters dilutes the value of each UP pull. If you main Rafayel, choose 5 Rafayel Memories. If you main Caleb, go all in on Caleb. The only exception is if you're missing just one Memory to complete a key set — in that case, you can mix in that critical missing piece regardless of character.
Pull Strategy: How to Maximize the 30 Free Daily Wishes
Papergames has launched a 30-day daily login event , granting 1 Deepspace Wish per day as compensation for Valko's cancellation — meaning 30 free pulls on the pick-your-own banner without spending any Diamonds. Here's how to get the most value out of them:
Strategy 1: Use your free wishes first, then decide
Claim your 30 free Deepspace Wishes through the full 30-day login period
and spend them all on the pick-your-own banner before the event ends
Track your pull results — if you pull a 5-star from among your selected Memories, that's a win
If you're still without a 5-star at 60+ pity (the soft pity range), consider spending Diamonds to push to hard pity (70)
Strategy 2: Aim for 60 pity
Because soft pity starts at 60 pulls, the most efficient use of extra currency is to reach 70 pulls (hard pity), provided your count lands somewhere in the 30–60 range after the 30 free wishes. Sitting at 50 pity with 0 wishes is the awkward spot — you're only 10 pulls from soft pity, but there's no easy way to finish it casually. Either commit to reaching pity or save for future banners.
Strategy 3: Plan around the guarantee
If you lose the 75/25 (pull a non-UP 5-star), then your next 5-star will definitely come from your selected pool. This is the ideal time to invest extra pulls — getting a guaranteed UP 5-star after losing the 25% off-banner roll is one of the highest-value pull windows in the game.
All Free Rewards During the 6.0 Update
In addition to the compensation event and standard 6.0 rewards, here are all currently available sources of free pulls and Diamonds:
Total free value: About 40+ pulls worth of wishes, plus enough Diamonds (about 7,080) to exchange for another 44 pulls — bringing the total free pull potential to 84+ pulls, comfortably above the 70-pull hard pity threshold.
🎀 Top Up for the Pick-Your-Own Banner
The pick-your-own 5-star Memory rate-up banner is a rare banner type that gives you full control over what you want to pull. Make the most of this opportunity — top up your Love and Deepspace Diamonds at the following page: Topuplist official top-up page. Instant delivery, secure payment, best rates. Visit Topuplist for all your game top-up needs.
Background: Valko's Cancellation and What It Means for Gacha Players
You can't discuss the 6.0 pick-your-own banner without acknowledging this context. On June 22, 2026, Papergames announced that Valko — a wolf-themed sixth love interest — would release with Version 6.0 on July 9. The announcement triggered intense backlash among Chinese players, including boycott calls and heated protests at Papergames headquarters.
On the eve of the update, Papergames made the unprecedented decision to permanently cancel Valko's release and promised to never introduce any new love interests again. Caleb remains the fifth and final love interest. The development team issued a formal apology, admitting that they had "pushed forward with Valko's introduction before truly being ready."
For players, this means two things: (1) the 30-day daily Deepspace Wish compensation is now in effect, and (2) future content will focus on deepening the stories of the existing five love interests — Xavier, Caleb, Sylus, Rafayel, and Zayne. That makes investing in their Memories more valuable now, because the development team's future resources will be concentrated on these five characters.
What Else Is Included in Version 6.0?
Beyond the pick-your-own banner and Valko's cancellation, the 6.0 update also includes several features that are still launching as planned:
Home System 2.0 — adds the Kitchen area for cooking interactions with your chosen love interest, plus Handicraft (making decorative badges and dolls) and a Gardening assist mode
Glint Photobooth expansion — sweet couple poses can now be used directly in the Home environment, along with new dynamic weather effects (heavy rain, twilight, aurora)
Illusio returns — this fan-favorite feature returns in 6.0, allowing you to customize character outfits during 5-star Kindled moments
AR Photobooth — a brand-new augmented reality photography feature
💖 Ready to Pull Your Dream Memories?
The pick-your-own 5-star rate-up banner plus 30 free daily Deepspace Wishes make this the most pull-efficient event in Love and Deepspace so far. Don't miss it — head to Topuplist's Love and Deepspace top-up page to stock up on Diamonds and pull the Memories you've always wanted. Only your player ID is needed, never your password. Visit Topuplist for all your game top-up needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When does the pick-your-own 5-star Memory rate-up event launch?
This event is part of the Version 6.0 "A Shattered Quiet" update, which goes live on July 9, 2026. You can join immediately after updating to the latest version of Love and Deepspace.
Q: How many Memories can I choose for the rate-up?
You can choose 5 memories from the entire current available Memory pool. All 5 selected Memories will receive a rate-up. The 75/25 system applies — when you pull a 5-star, there is a 75% chance it will be one of the 5 Memories you selected.
Q: How many free pulls can we get in Version 6.0?
As compensation for Valko's cancellation, the 30-day daily login event gives 1 Deepspace Wish per day (30 total). Combined with the Hunt in Linkon event (10 Empyrean Wishes + 780 Diamonds), sign-in rewards (300 Diamonds), and Home System achievements (up to 6,000 Diamonds), you can accumulate a total of 84+ pulls — enough to reach hard pity, with some left over.
Q: What is the pity system for this banner?
Soft pity begins at 60 pulls (with a major increase to 5-star rate), hard pity at 70 pulls (guaranteed 5-star). The rate-up uses the 75/25 system: there is a 75% chance the 5-star comes from your selected pool, and a 25% chance it is a standard Memory. If you don't hit the 75/25, your next 5-star is guaranteed to be the rate-up target. Pity and guarantee mechanics carry over between limited banners of the same type.
Q: Should I spread my 5 picks across multiple love interests?
No — focus on one love interest. Choosing 5 Memories from a single character you main maximizes the chance of pulling Memories your core team actually needs. Spreading them across multiple characters dilutes the value. The only exception is if your secondary character is missing just one Memory to complete a key set; then you can swap one selection for it.
Q: Will Valko still be released?
No. After strong player backlash, Papergames has permanently canceled Valko's release. Caleb remains Love and Deepspace's fifth and final love interest . All future content will focus on deepening the stories of the existing five characters. The 30-day daily Deepspace Wish login event is one part of the compensation for this cancellation.
Q: Should I spend Diamonds on this banner or save them?
That depends on your current pity count. Good times to spend: You already have 60+ pity (the soft pity range) and only need a few more pulls to trigger a guaranteed 5-star. Good times to save: If your pity is below 30 and you don't plan to push to hard pity, or if you're saving resources for a specific future limited banner. This pick-your-own banner is highly cost-effective, but not worth missing a must-have future limited Memory for.
Q: What happens if I pull a 5-star Memory that isn't part of the current rate-up?
If you pull a 5-star and it comes from the standard pool (25% chance), then your next 5-star is guaranteed to come from the 5 Memories you selected. Don't get discouraged — losing the 75/25 on this banner is actually setting up a guaranteed rate-up pull, and that guarantee also carries over to future limited banners.
Q: Is the rate-up distributed evenly among the 5 Memories I choose?
Yes. When the 75% rate-up triggers, it is distributed among the 5 Memories you selected. If you choose 5 Rafayel Memories, they all have equal odds within that 75% share. That's why focusing on a single character maximizes your chance of getting one specific target Memory.
Q: Where can I buy Diamonds for this pick-your-own banner?
For secure payment, instant delivery, and competitive rates, visit the Topuplist official top-up pageto top up your Love and Deepspace Diamonds. You only need your player ID — never share your password. Visit Topuplist.com to see all supported platforms.