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SDS Origin F2P Guide — Free to Play Tips & Resource Management

Complete F2P guide for Seven Deadly Sins Origin. Free characters, 200+ free pulls, daily checklist, and resource priorities.

7 min read2026-03-22

Is SDS Origin F2P Viable?

Yes. Seven Deadly Sins Origin is one of the more generous gacha RPGs at launch. Free-to-play players can clear the entire main storyline, participate in co-op boss fights, and build competitive teams without spending money.

Here is what the math looks like: within the first 100+ hours of gameplay, F2P players can earn over 200 free pulls through Star Fragments, Draw Tickets, and event rewards. With the Soft Pity system kicking in at pull 65 and Hard Pity guaranteeing an SSR at pull 80, that means at least 2-3 SSR characters without spending a cent.

Free Characters You Get Guaranteed

SDS Origin gives every player five SR characters for free. These are not throwaway units — several of them rank A Tier or higher with the right weapon:

| Character | How to Get | Best Weapon | Tier Rating | |-----------|-----------|-------------|-------------| | Tristan | Newbie Gacha guaranteed (first multi-pull) | Dual Swords | S Tier | | Tioreh | Pre-registration reward (claim before March 23) | Wand | A Tier | | Guila | Grand Launch sign-in event (7-day login) | Lance / Rapier | A Tier | | Slater | Tutorial Gacha guaranteed | Axe / Greatsword | B Tier | | Howzer | Main story progression reward | Gauntlets | A Tier |

Tristan is the standout. With Dual Swords, he is rated S Tier on multiple tier lists — the same tier as SSR characters like Meliodas and King. He is your main character in the story and worth fully investing in.

200+ Free Pulls Breakdown

Your free pull income comes from three sources:

Star Fragments (Primary Free Currency)

  • Collected from exploration (treasure chests, Star Fragment deposits on the map)
  • Rewarded from main story completion, side quests, and achievements
  • Estimated 150+ pulls worth in the first month from exploration alone

Draw Tickets

  • Daily login rewards
  • Event missions (Grand Launch celebration events)
  • Weekly challenge completions
  • Approximately 30-50 tickets in the first month

Redemption Codes

  • Game8 and GamesRadar maintain updated code lists
  • Typical rewards: 1-5 Draw Tickets per code, plus Gold and materials

Understanding the Pity System as F2P

The pity system determines how you should spend your pulls:

| Milestone | What Happens | |-----------|-------------| | Pull 1-64 | Base SSR rate: 0.8% (Pick-Up character: 0.4%) | | Pull 65 | Soft Pity begins — SSR probability increases with each pull | | Pull 80 | Hard Pity — Guaranteed SSR (random, not necessarily the Pick-Up) | | Pull 120 | Pick-Up Guarantee — Guaranteed featured character (one-time per banner) |

F2P Pull Strategy

  1. Never pull on the permanent banner. Each SSR has only 0.1143% individual rate. Save everything for Pick-Up banners.
  2. Commit to one Pick-Up banner at a time. Splitting pulls across multiple banners wastes pity progress.
  3. If you hit the 50/50 and lose, keep going. After losing the 50/50, your next SSR on that banner is guaranteed to be the Pick-Up character.
  4. 120 pulls is the worst case. Budget 120 pulls per must-have character. With Soft Pity, most players hit SSR between pulls 65-80.

Daily Checklist for F2P Players

Do these every day to maximize free resources:

Must-Do (10-15 minutes)

  • [ ] Collect daily login rewards
  • [ ] Complete 5 daily missions (Star Fragments + Gold + XP)
  • [ ] Spend all stamina on Story or Resource dungeons
  • [ ] Check and claim event mission rewards
  • [ ] Redeem any new codes

Should-Do (15-30 minutes)

  • [ ] Run co-op boss fights (use matchmaking if no guild)
  • [ ] Complete weekly mission progress
  • [ ] Gather map collectibles (Star Fragments, Mining nodes, Fishing spots)
  • [ ] Cook meals for stat buffs (free and powerful)

Weekly Goals

  • [ ] Clear all weekly challenge stages
  • [ ] Participate in any limited-time events
  • [ ] Progress Adventure Skills (Mining, Fishing, Cooking)
  • [ ] Attempt Elite Bosses if you have 5 Keys

Resource Priority Guide

As F2P, you cannot upgrade everything. Here is the priority order:

Tier 1 — Invest Immediately

  1. Main DPS character weapon — Your strongest character's weapon should always be max level. This is the single biggest damage increase.
  2. Tristan Dual Swords — Free S-Tier unit. Level his weapon to match your main DPS.
  3. Adventure Skills — Mining and Cooking especially. Mining generates passive income; Cooking provides free stat buffs.

Tier 2 — Invest When Resources Allow

  1. Support character weapon (Elaine Staff/Wand or Tioreh Wand)
  2. Armor sets for your top 2-3 characters
  3. Accessories with element resistance for current boss rotation

Tier 3 — Long-Term Investment

  1. Secondary DPS weapon options for element coverage
  2. Pet system upgrades
  3. Cosmetic equipment (no gameplay impact, skip if resources are tight)

Best F2P Team Compositions

All-Free Team (Zero Gacha Luck Needed)

| Slot | Character | Weapon | Role | |------|-----------|--------|------| | Main DPS | Tristan | Dual Swords | S-Tier damage dealer | | Sub DPS | Guila | Lance | Element coverage + consistent damage | | Support | Howzer | Gauntlets | Crowd control + stagger | | Flex | Tioreh | Wand | Healing + buff support |

This team can clear the entire main story. Swap Slater in for Earth-element boss fights.

F2P + One SSR (After First Pity)

Replace the Flex slot with your first SSR pull. Best SSR additions for F2P:

  • Meliodas (Axe) — Top DPS, makes everything easier
  • King (Grimoire) — Ranged support with Lightning element coverage
  • Diane (Axe) — Earth DPS, essential for Red Demon farming

Common F2P Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Spreading upgrades across all characters. Focus on 3-4 characters max. A fully upgraded SR team beats a half-upgraded SSR roster.
  2. Pulling on every banner. You cannot pity every character as F2P. Pick one SSR per month to target.
  3. Ignoring Adventure Skills. Mining, Cooking, and Fishing provide free resources that compound daily. Start early.
  4. Skipping co-op. Boss rewards in co-op are the same as solo but significantly easier with four players. Use matchmaking.
  5. Rerolling excessively. Account deletion has a 30-day cooldown. With 200+ free pulls, your natural account will outperform a rerolled account within two weeks.
  6. Forgetting to redeem codes. Free Draw Tickets expire. Check code lists weekly.

F2P Long-Term Outlook

SDS Origin launched with 18 characters (8 SSR, 10 SR). Netmarble plans regular character additions via new Pick-Up banners on a 21-day rotation. As a F2P player, you can realistically acquire one new SSR every 6-8 weeks by saving all Star Fragments and Draw Tickets.

The cross-save system means you can play on PC (Steam), PS5, and mobile with the same account. Mobile Grand Launch on March 23 includes bonus rewards for first-time mobile login — free tickets and proficiency XP that benefit your existing account.

The game is designed to be F2P-completable for the main story. Endgame competitive modes (PvP Arena, high-difficulty raids) may favor spenders, but the core 100+ hour experience is fully accessible without payment.