Genshin Impact 5.4 Banner Leak Reveals Popular Character Return

Genshin Impact 5.4 Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun After Over a Year

A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated rerun in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, ending a wait of over a year since his initial appearance in the Fortress of Meropide. This highlights the ongoing challenge Genshin Impact faces in balancing its ever-expanding roster of over 90 playable characters with the limited rerun slots available on Event Banners. With approximately one new 5-star character per patch, providing annual reruns for all 43 limited 5-star characters within the 27 available banner slots proves impossible.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to mitigate this issue, many players view it as a temporary solution rather than a long-term fix. Even with the Chronicled Banner, Shenhe's rerun took over 600 days, demonstrating the persistent problem. Until the introduction of Triple Banners, extended rerun wait times are likely to remain the norm.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this issue. His absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left players eager for his return. Flying Flame's leak predicts his inclusion in Version 5.4's Event Banners, capitalizing on his effective Burnmelt team compositions and recent Spiral Abyss buffs.

Potential for a Wriothesley Banner in Version 5.4

It's crucial to acknowledge Flying Flame's mixed track record regarding leaks, particularly concerning Natlan. While their prediction of a new Chronicled Banner in Version 5.3 proved accurate, other leaks have been inaccurate. Therefore, this Wriothesley rerun information should be treated with caution. However, the recent Spiral Abyss adjustments favoring Wriothesley's playstyle lend some credibility to the rumor.

Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If Mizuki and Wriothesley share an Event Banner, the other banner would likely feature either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive sequential reruns. Version 5.4's expected launch date is February 12, 2025.