Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Wriothesley Rerun in Version 5.4
A recent leak suggests Wriothesley's highly anticipated return in Genshin Impact Version 5.4, over a year after his initial release. This news comes as no surprise given the game's ongoing challenge in balancing character reruns with its ever-expanding roster of over 90 playable characters. The limited number of rerun slots creates significant delays for many deserving characters.
The game's Chronicled Banner, intended to alleviate this issue, has proven insufficient. Shenhe's lengthy wait time, exceeding 600 days before her rerun, exemplifies this. Until the introduction of triple banners, extended waiting periods between character reruns seem inevitable.
Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, is a prime example of this scheduling problem. His unique playstyle and powerful Burnmelt team compositions make him highly sought after, yet players haven't had a chance to obtain him since November 8, 2023. However, the leak from Flying Flame points to a potential appearance in Version 5.4.
While Flying Flame's track record is mixed, especially regarding Natlan leaks, the recent Spiral Abyss buff favoring Wriothesley lends some credibility to the rumor. Version 5.4 is also anticipated to introduce Mizuki, potentially Inazuma's first Standard Banner character. This suggests a potential pairing of Wriothesley and either Furina or Venti (the only Archons yet to have sequential reruns) on the Event Banners. Version 5.4's launch is expected around February 12, 2025. Players should approach this information with caution, however, until official confirmation.
