Genshin Impact Leak Suggests Wriothesley Rerun in Version 5.4

A recent Genshin Impact leak hints at a potential Wriothesley rerun in Version 5.4, marking over a year since his initial appearance. This highlights the ongoing challenge Genshin Impact faces in balancing its extensive 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 a yearly rerun is simply unsustainable.

While the Chronicled Banner aimed to alleviate this issue, its effectiveness remains debated. The extended wait for Shenhe's rerun (over 600 days) exemplifies the limitations of the current approach. Until the introduction of Triple Banners, extended rerun wait times are likely to persist.

Wriothesley, a Cryo Catalyst introduced in Version 4.1, has been absent from Event Banners since November 8, 2023. His strong performance in Burnmelt teams makes a rerun highly anticipated. According to leaker Flying Flame, this will happen in Version 5.4.

A Note of Caution: Flying Flame's track record is mixed, with some accurate predictions and others proving inaccurate. Therefore, treat this information with skepticism. However, the recent Spiral Abyss buffs do synergize well with Wriothesley's playstyle, lending some credence 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 slots 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.