Genshin's Lantern Rite Unveils Its Version 5.4 Star

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A recent leak, albeit marked as questionable by reputable Genshin Impact leaker hxg_diluc, suggests that Madame Ping, the Streetward Rambler, will be the next playable character added to the game during the Lantern Rite festival in Version 5.4 (2025). While her appearance in a Version 3.4 cinematic hinted at future playability, this leak provides a more concrete timeframe.

The leak further details Madame Ping as a 5-star polearm user, with a signature weapon boasting an impressive 88% Crit DMG bonus. This weapon is particularly noteworthy for Xiao mains lacking the Primordial Jade-Winged Spear. Whether she’ll be featured in the first or second half of Version 5.4 remains unknown, but players eager to add her to their roster should begin saving Primogems.

Madame Ping's Element: A Hydro Hypothesis

While her polearm mastery aligns with her role as mentor to Yao Yao and Xiangling, Madame Ping's elemental affiliation remains a topic of community debate. Her attire, featuring fish scales and a predominantly blue color scheme, strongly suggests she will be a Hydro user. This would make her the first 5-star Hydro polearm character in Genshin Impact.

This prediction is further supported by the upcoming character roster. Version 4.8 is slated to introduce Emilie, a 5-star Dendro polearm user, and Version 5.0 will feature three Natlan characters: a Dendro Claymore, Hydro Catalyst, and Geo Polearm. This suggests a shift in HoYoverse's focus towards Pyro reactions rather than pure Pyro characters for the Natlan region. Therefore, a Hydro character in Version 5.4 would be a logical addition.