Genshin Impact 5.4 Wriothesley vs Furina: Who’s Worth Pulling?

Genshin Impact's phase 2 of version 5.4 is set to be in full swing from March 4 to March 25, 2025, and will see the re-run of two great 5-star units, Wriothesley and Furina. Both these characters come with different styles of play, hence making it quite an exciting time for the players. Besides those two relaunches, the weapons banner seems to be equipped with some great heads, which further juices up the value of these banners.

Character & Weapon Banner Overview

Tempestuous Destiny (Wriothesley’s Banner):

• Wriothesley (5★ Cryo/Catalyst)

• Charlotte (4★ Cryo/Catalyst)

• Chongyun (4★ Cryo/Claymore)

• Mika (4★ Cryo/Polearm)

Wriothesley is a self-sustaining Cryo DPS with swing speed in melee combat. His Chilling Penalty state strengthens his Normal and Charged Attacks but drains his HP in the process. Icefang Rush, his Elemental Skill, gives him mobility and some self-healing, while his Elemental Burst, Darkgold Wolfbite, provides powerful AoE Cryo damage with some healing on the side.

He thrives in Melt, Freeze, and Mono-Cryo teams but requires consistent healing to maximize his damage uptime. Pairing him with Furina or Sigewinne ensures sustainability. However, he faces competition from Ayaka and Ganyu in Freeze compositions.

Chanson of Many Waters (Furina’s Banner):

• Furina (5★ Hydro/Sword)

• Charlotte (4★ Cryo/Catalyst)

• Chongyun (4★ Cryo/Claymore)

• Mika (4★ Cryo/Polearm)

Furina is an off-field Hydro DPS with the ability to buff and heal. Through her ability, Opera Epiclese, she toggles between the Ousia mode (which deals damage through summons of Hydro entities) and the Pneuma mode (which heals the whole team). She excels at boosting teams' damage based on increasing HP fluctuations.

She is a premier Hydro enabler, supporting Vaporize, Bloom, and Hyperbloom teams while offering unparalleled buffs. Unlike Xingqiu and Yelan, who focus purely on Hydro application, Furina’s ability to enhance multiple teams makes her a long-term investment.

Epitome Invocation(Weapon Banner):

• Splendor of Tranquil Waters (Sword) – Furina’s signature weapon

• Cashflow Supervision (Catalyst) – Wriothesley’s signature weapon

• Favonius Sword, Sacrificial Greatsword, Dragon’s Bane, Sacrificial Fragments, Rust

• Furina’s sword is exceptionally versatile, making this weapon banner a solid choice.

Who Should You Pull For?

• Pick Furina if you need a team-wide buffer, Hydro enabler, and healer. She’s a top-tier unit for reaction-based teams and will remain viable long-term.

• Pick Wriothesley if you love fast-paced melee combat and Cryo DPS. He excels in Melt and Freeze teams but requires a strong healer.

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Overall, Furina offers more versatility across multiple teams, while Wriothesley is ideal for dedicated Cryo DPS enthusiasts. Choose based on your preferred playstyle and team composition.