Deciding which four-star character to select during Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite event? Whether you're a beginner building your roster or a seasoned player pursuing constellations, this choice demands careful consideration.
Selecting Your Lantern Rite Four-Star Character in Genshin Impact
First priority should be choosing characters you adore but don't own yet, or those needing constellation upgrades. If neither applies, here are our expert recommendations.
Lan Yan emerges as the standout pick this year - the game's newest Anemo shielder. She provides crucial survivability for teams avoiding healers (like Hu Tao or Arlecchino comps) while enabling resistance shred via Viridescent Venerer. As a fresh release, most players won't possess her yet, and her kit shows exceptional four-star potential.
Those pulling for Arlecchino or Clorinde might naturally acquire Lan Yan through wishing. Securing her C2 constellation transforms her shield mechanics, allowing regeneration through normal attacks.
Other premium options include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao shines as Dendro's premier healer - her skill sustains active characters while dealing damage, and her burst enables team-wide healing during mobility. She's perfect for Dendro reaction teams (bloom, hyperbloom, etc.) and remains fully functional at C0.
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The veteran duo Xingqiu and Xiangling remain meta-defining four-stars. Xingqiu dominates as Hydro-applying sub-DPS with damage mitigation and minor healing - crucial for vape/freeze teams and gains tremendous power at C6. Xiangling's Pyronado makes her Pyro's premier off-field DPS; her C4 extends burst duration by 40%, elevating her to five-star performance.
While all players receive Xiangling from Spiral Abyss, her constellations dramatically enhance her capabilities. Prioritize reaching C4 for maximum effectiveness.
Own all recommended characters? Assess which remaining four-stars offer valuable constellation upgrades - don't waste this exclusive opportunity.
Genshin Impact is available to play now.
