Genshin Impact Version 5.4 May Feature Wriothesley Rerun After Over a Year
A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated rerun in Genshin Impact will finally arrive in Version 5.4, marking over a year since his initial debut. This highlights the ongoing challenge Genshin Impact faces in balancing its ever-expanding roster of over 90 playable characters with the limited slots available for character reruns on Event Banners. With a projected average of one new 5-star character per update, the demand for annual reruns far outstrips supply. Even the introduction of the Chronicled Banner hasn't fully resolved this issue, as evidenced by Shenhe's extended wait time. Until triple banners become a reality, extended rerun gaps seem inevitable.
Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this scheduling dilemma. His unique Cryo hypercarry capabilities and strong performance in Burnmelt teams have made him a sought-after character, yet his absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left many players disappointed. However, the leak from Flying Flame points towards his return in Version 5.4.
Wriothesley's Potential Return in Version 5.4
It's important to note that Flying Flame's leak record is mixed, with some accurate predictions and others proving inaccurate. Therefore, this information should be treated cautiously. However, the recent Spiral Abyss buffs do significantly benefit Wriothesley's playstyle, lending some credence to the rumor.
Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley are featured, the remaining Event Banner slot(s) would likely include either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive a rerun, following the established Archon rerun pattern. Version 5.4's projected launch date is February 12, 2025.
