Genshin Impact Leak Seemingly Confirms Lantern Rite Character for Version 5.4

Recent leaks suggest that Madame Ping, the beloved Streetward Rambler, will finally become a playable character in Genshin Impact's Version 5.4 Lantern Rite event in 2025. While this has been rumored for some time, a credible Genshin Impact leaker, hxg_diluc, has hinted at her arrival, though with a caveat of uncertainty. The leak points to Madame Ping as a 5-star polearm user. Her signature weapon is purported to boast an impressive 88% Crit DMG bonus, making it a compelling alternative to the Primordial Jade-Winged Spear, particularly for Xiao users. Whether she'll be featured in the first or second half of Version 5.4 remains unclear, but players eager to add her to their roster should start saving Primogems.

Madame Ping's polearm mastery, given her role as mentor to Yao Yao and Xiangling, seems a natural fit. However, her elemental affiliation is still a matter of debate. Her attire, featuring fish scales and a predominantly blue color scheme, strongly suggests she'll be a Hydro character, potentially the first 5-star Hydro polearm user in the game.

This prediction is further supported by the anticipated character releases in upcoming versions. Version 4.8 is rumored to introduce Emilie, a 5-star Dendro polearm character, and Version 5.0 will reportedly feature three Natlan characters: a Dendro Claymore, Hydro Catalyst, and Geo polearm. This suggests a potential shift in HoYoverse's focus towards Pyro reactions rather than solely Pyro characters in the Natlan era.