Recent leaks suggest 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 this information, from reputable leaker hxg_diluc, is labeled as "questionable," it points to a 5-star polearm user. Her signature weapon promises a significant 88% CRIT DMG bonus, making her a potentially strong addition, especially for Xiao users lacking the Primordial Jade-Winged Spear. Whether she arrives in the first or second half of Version 5.4 remains unknown, but Primogem saving is advised for those eager to add her to their team.
Madame Ping's polearm mastery aligns with her role as mentor to Yao Yao and Xiangling. However, her element is still debated. Her attire, featuring fish scales and a predominantly blue color scheme, strongly suggests she'll be Genshin Impact's first 5-star Hydro polearm character.
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 feature three Natlan characters: a Dendro Claymore, Hydro Catalyst, and Geo Polearm. This pattern hints at HoYoverse prioritizing Pyro reactions over pure Pyro characters for the Natlan region, leaving room for a Hydro polearm in a subsequent update.
