Genshin Impact 5.4 Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun After Over a Year
A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated return in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, marking over a year since his initial appearance in the Fortress of Meropide. This news comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding the game's character rerun schedule. With a roster exceeding 90 playable characters and limited banner slots, maintaining a fair system proves challenging. Even assuming a single 5-star character release per patch, the demand for annual reruns far outstrips the available banner space.
While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. Shenhe's lengthy wait (over 600 days) before her rerun highlights the system's limitations. Until the introduction of triple banners, extended wait times between character reruns are likely to persist.
Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this problem. His absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for his return. The leak, originating from Flying Flame, points to a Version 5.4 appearance. His unique Cryo hypercarry capabilities and strong performance in Burnmelt teams further fuel player anticipation.
Potential Version 5.4 Banner Composition
It's crucial to approach this information cautiously, as Flying Flame's track record on Natlan-related leaks is inconsistent. However, the recent Spiral Abyss buff favorably impacts Wriothesley's gameplay, lending some credence to the rumor.
Version 5.4 is also rumored to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley are included on Event Banners, the remaining spots would likely feature either Furina or Venti. Given the cyclical rerun pattern of Archon characters, these two are the only ones yet to receive a rerun. Version 5.4's anticipated launch date is February 12, 2025.
