Recent leaks suggest 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 her appearance in the Version 3.4 Lantern Rite cinematic hinted at this possibility, confirmation has been elusive until now. The leak, from reputable Genshin leaker hxg_diluc (though marked as questionable), indicates she'll be a 5-star polearm user.
Her signature weapon boasts an impressive 88% CRIT DMG bonus, making it a tempting alternative to the Primordial Jade-Winged Spear for Xiao mains. Whether she'll grace the first or second half of Version 5.4 remains unclear, but players eager to add her to their roster should begin saving Primogems.
Madame Ping's Element: A Blue-Scaled Mystery
Madame Ping's polearm mastery, evident in her mentorship of Yao Yao and Xiangling, is a natural fit. However, her elemental affiliation is still a topic of much debate. Her attire, featuring fish scales and a predominantly blue color scheme, strongly suggests she'll be a Hydro user, potentially the first 5-star Hydro polearm character in the game.
This prediction is further supported by upcoming character releases. Version 4.8 is slated to introduce Emilie, a 5-star Dendro polearm user, while Version 5.0 will bring three Natlan characters: a Dendro Claymore, Hydro Catalyst, and Geo Polearm. This release pattern hints at HoYoverse's potential focus on Pyro reactions rather than solely Pyro characters during the Natlan era.