Genshin 5.4 Lantern Rite Character Revealed!

Recent leaks strongly suggest that Madame Ping, the beloved Liyue street vendor, will become a playable character in Genshin Impact's Version 5.4 Lantern Rite event in 2025. While her appearance in the Version 3.4 Lantern Rite cinematic hinted at this possibility, confirmation has been elusive until now. A reputable Genshin Impact leaker, hxg_diluc, has shared (albeit with a caveat) that Madame Ping will be a 5-star polearm user. Her signature weapon boasts an impressive 88% Crit DMG bonus, making it a compelling alternative to the Primordial Jade-Winged Spear, especially for Xiao mains. 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 polearm mastery aligns perfectly with her role as mentor to Yao Yao and Xiangling. However, her elemental affiliation is still a topic of much discussion. Her attire, featuring fish scales and a predominantly blue color scheme, strongly suggests she will be a Hydro user, potentially making her the first 5-star Hydro polearm character in the game.

This prediction is further supported by the upcoming character releases. Version 4.8 is slated to introduce Emilie, a 5-star Dendro polearm user, while Version 5.0 will bring three new characters from Natlan: a Dendro Claymore, Hydro Catalyst, and Geo Polearm. This pattern hints at HoYoverse's potential focus on Pyro reactions in the Natlan region rather than an overwhelming prevalence of Pyro characters themselves.