Genshin Impact: New Leaks Indicate Popular Character's Banner Return

Genshin Impact's Wriothesley Rerun Rumored for Version 5.4

A leak suggests Wriothesley's return to Genshin Impact's Event Banners in Version 5.4, ending a wait of over a year. This highlights the game's challenge in balancing its extensive roster of over 90 playable characters with limited rerun slots. The current system, even with the addition of the Chronicled Banner, struggles to provide fair rerun opportunities. While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debatable, as evidenced by Shenhe's lengthy wait.

The anticipated rerun is particularly noteworthy given Wriothesley's unique Cryo Catalyst capabilities and strong performance in Burnmelt teams. His absence since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for a chance to obtain him. The source of this rumor, Flying Flame, has a mixed track record, so caution is advised. However, the recent Spiral Abyss buff favorably impacts Wriothesley's gameplay, lending some credence to the leak.

Version 5.4 is also speculated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If both Mizuki and Wriothesley are featured, the remaining Event Banner slot might feature either Furina or Venti, as they are the only Archons yet to receive a sequential rerun. The anticipated launch date for Version 5.4 is February 12, 2025. Players should treat this information as speculative until official confirmation.