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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 arrive in Version 5.4, marking over a year since his initial appearance. 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 the current system, providing each limited 5-star character an annual rerun is practically impossible.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, many players consider it a temporary solution rather than a long-term fix. The extended wait for Shenhe's rerun (over 600 days) further underscores this point. Until the introduction of Triple Banners, extended rerun wait times seem inevitable.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, exemplifies this problem. His absence from Event Banners since November 8, 2023, has left many players eager for his return. The leak from Flying Flame points to Version 5.4 as his comeback. His Burnmelt team compositions and compatibility with the recent Spiral Abyss buffs add weight to this rumor, though it's crucial to remember Flying Flame's mixed track record with leaks.

Potential Version 5.4 Banner Composition

Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. If, as speculated, Mizuki and Wriothesley share an Event Banner, the other banner could feature either Furina or Venti, the only Archons yet to receive a rerun. Their sequential rerun pattern lends credence to this prediction. Version 5.4's launch is expected around February 12, 2025. Players should approach this information with cautious optimism.