Will Faruzan return with Wanderer?

Faruzan is Wanderer’s best support, so it’s likely that she will return when he gets another rerun.

Which 4-Star Characters Have Been Missing the Longest in Genshin Impact? ExploreGenshin

With Genshin Impact Version 5.4 now in its second half, many players are wondering which 4-star characters have gone the longest without a rerun. While 5-star units tend to get the spotlight in every update, the rotation of 4-star characters also plays a significant role, especially for players looking to complete team synergies or max out constellations.

A recent chart shared by the Genshin Impact community reveals which 4-star characters have been absent from banners the longest, with some fan favorites missing for multiple updates. According to Gamerant, the most overdue 4-star character has now gone eight updates without returning!

Let’s break down the 4-star characters who have been missing the longest and what this could mean for upcoming banners.

📜 The Most Missing 4-Star Characters in Genshin Impact 5.4

A recent chart posted by Reddit user RapidFresh ranks Genshin Impact’s 4-star characters by the number of consecutive updates they have missed.

Rank	Character	Number of Missed Updates
🥇 1st Place	Yun Jin	8 updates
🥈 2nd Place (Tied)	Freminet, Lynette, Beidou, Faruzan, Layla	7 updates

🥇 Yun Jin – The Most Overdue 4-Star Character

✔ Time Since Last Banner: 8 updates
✔ Role: Geo Support / Normal Attack Buffer

Yun Jin has been missing from banners for the longest time, making her the most overdue 4-star unit. As the director of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe, she’s a unique support that enhances Normal Attack-based DPS units like Yoimiya, Itto, and Ayato.

🎯 Why Players Want Her Back:

Works amazingly well with Normal Attack-focused characters.
Highly requested for team compositions featuring Yoimiya, Ayato, and Itto.
Geo characters are already rare, and Yun Jin fills a specific niche.

🥈 Freminet, Lynette, Beidou, Faruzan, and Layla (7 Updates Missing)

🔹 Freminet – Fontaine’s Forgotten DPS?

✔ Role: Cryo Main DPS
✔ Why He’s Underrated: Fontaine’s first dedicated Cryo DPS, but his low usage rate means he doesn’t appear on banners as often.
✔ Best Team Fits: Freeze comps with Shenhe, Rosaria, and Kokomi.

🎯 Why Players Want Him Back:

Unique playstyle with Cryo infusion.
Underrated in Freeze teams.

🔹 Lynette – Fontaine’s Best Free Anemo Unit?

✔ Role: Sub-DPS & EM Support
✔ Why She’s Valuable: Free Anemo sword unit that works in reaction-based teams.

🎯 Why Players Want Her Back:

Good for Elemental Mastery teams.
Flexible sub-DPS for Swirl comps.

🔹 Beidou – Electro Veteran in Need of a Return

✔ Role: Electro Sub-DPS / Tanky Counter Mechanic
✔ Why She’s Special: One of the best 4-star Electro characters, known for her perfect counter mechanic and strong Burst in AoE fights.

🎯 Why Players Want Her Back:

Still one of the strongest 4-star Electro units for multi-target combat.
Synergizes well with Furina, Fischl, and Hyperbloom teams.

🔹 Faruzan – The Wanderer’s Best Support

✔ Role: Anemo Support / Wanderer’s Best Partner
✔ Why She’s Needed: The only dedicated Anemo buffer in the game, best for Wanderer mains.

🎯 Why Players Want Her Back:

Essential for Wanderer’s highest damage output.
Rare 4-star support that buffs Anemo damage.

🔹 Layla – The Most Requested Cryo 4-Star?

✔ Role: Cryo Shield Support
✔ Why She’s Popular: Layla is one of the strongest Cryo 4-stars, providing a powerful shield while also applying Cryo off-field.

🎯 Why Players Want Her Back:

Pairs well with Freeze teams (Ayaka, Ganyu, Shenhe, Kokomi).
One of the best non-Zhongli shields in the game.

💡 What Does This Mean for Future Banners?

If HoYoverse follows past banner trends, we could see many of these missing 4-stars returning soon—possibly as early as Version 5.5 or 5.6.

Who Might Return in 5.5?

Freminet & Beidou could be featured in Overload and Cryo teams.
Layla is likely to appear if Freeze teams are part of the meta.

Who Might Return in 5.6 or Later?

Faruzan is overdue for a rerun and will likely appear with Wanderer or another Anemo DPS.
Yun Jin could return alongside a Normal Attack-based character like Yoimiya or Itto.

📌 Final Thoughts – Will We See These Characters Soon?

With so many fan-favorite 4-star characters missing from banners, it’s likely that HoYoverse will bring them back in upcoming updates.

💡 Who Should You Save For?
✔ If you need a strong Freeze team, Layla is a must-have.
✔ Wanderer mains should watch out for Faruzan’s return.
✔ Beidou remains one of the best 4-star Electro units.

💬 Which 4-star character are you waiting for? Let us know in the comments!

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