Genshin Impact: Popular Character's Banner Return in 5.4

Wriothesley Rerun Rumored for Genshin Impact Version 5.4

A leak suggests Wriothesley's return to Genshin Impact's Event Banners in Version 5.4, over a year after his initial release. This follows a pattern of long wait times for character reruns due to the game's large roster (over 90 playable characters) and limited banner slots. With an average of one new 5-star character per patch, the current system struggles to provide equitable rerun opportunities.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to address this, it's considered by many players to be an insufficient solution, as evidenced by Shenhe's lengthy wait time (over 600 days) before her rerun. Until the introduction of triple banners, extended rerun delays are likely to persist.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, is a strong Cryo hypercarry, making his prolonged absence frustrating for many players. The leak, originating from Flying Flame, indicates his return in Version 5.4. However, Flying Flame's track record is inconsistent, so this information should be treated cautiously. The recent Spiral Abyss buff, which benefits Wriothesley's playstyle, lends some credibility 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 would likely be filled by either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive sequential reruns. Version 5.4's launch is projected for February 12, 2025.