Best Four-Star Characters for Lantern Rite in Genshin Impact

Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

If you're diving into the Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact, choosing the right four-star character can significantly boost your gameplay, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player aiming for constellations. The key is to select a character you either don't have yet or one you want to enhance with additional constellations. If you're unsure, we've got some top picks to guide you.

The standout choice for many this time is the new four-star, Lan Yan. As an Anemo shielder, Lan Yan not only enhances survivability for teams that prefer shielding over healing—like those with Hu Tao or Arlecchino—but also helps in shredding enemy resistance with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Since she's a new character, most players won't have her, making her a valuable addition. If you're pulling for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banners, you might also snag Lan Yan. Her second constellation upgrades her shield to regenerate upon using normal attacks, making her even more formidable.

For those looking beyond Lan Yan, consider Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao stands out as a potent Dendro healer, perfect for keeping your team healthy. Her skill heals the active character while damaging enemies, and her burst allows team-wide healing as she runs around in her burst form. She's ideal for bloom, hyperbloom, aggravate, spread, or burning teams, and her effectiveness at constellation zero means you don't need additional copies to maximize her potential.

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Don't overlook the classics, Xingqiu and Xiangling. These two are among the best four-star units Genshin Impact has to offer. If you're missing either, they're fantastic choices. Xingqiu excels as a Hydro sub-DPS, vital for freeze and vape teams due to his high Hydro application and additional damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation significantly amplifies his power.

Xiangling, a Pyro sub-DPS, unleashes a pyronado with her ultimate, dealing substantial damage and applying Pyro for reactions. You receive a copy of Xiangling after clearing Spiral Abyss floor 5, but her constellations, especially the fourth, which extends her burst duration by 40%, turn her into a powerhouse.

If you already have these characters, consider selecting a four-star whose constellations you need. This way, you'll make the most of the Lantern Rite event.

Genshin Impact is available to play now.