Genshin Impact 5.4 Leak: Wriothesley Rerun After a Year-Long Wait?
A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated rerun in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, ending his over year-long absence from 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. Even assuming a single 5-star character release per patch, the sheer number of limited 5-star characters requiring annual reruns far surpasses the available banner slots.
While the Chronicled Banner aimed to address this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. Shenhe's extended wait time (over 600 days) before her Version 5.3 rerun exemplifies this ongoing problem. Until the introduction of Triple Banners, extended rerun wait times are likely to persist.
Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, serves as a prime example. His absence since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for his return. Leaker Flying Flame predicts his appearance in Version 5.4's Event Banners. This claim holds some weight given the recent Spiral Abyss buffs that synergize well with Wriothesley's Burnmelt team compositions.
Wriothesley's Potential Return in Version 5.4
It's crucial to approach this leak with caution, as Flying Flame's track record isn't flawless. While their prediction of a new Chronicled Banner in Version 5.3 proved accurate, other leaks have been inaccurate.
Version 5.4 also anticipates the arrival of Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley share the Event Banners, the remaining 5-star spot likely belongs to 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.
