Choosing Your Ideal Four-Star in Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite Event
The Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact presents a valuable opportunity to acquire a free four-star character or boost an existing one's constellations. Prioritize obtaining a desired character you lack or strengthening a favorite through constellations. If you're undecided, consider these recommendations:
The standout choice is the newly introduced four-star, Lan Yan. This Anemo shielder enhances survivability in teams that prioritize damage over healing (e.g., Hu Tao and Arlecchino compositions), while simultaneously offering resistance shredding capabilities when paired with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Her absence in most players' rosters and her promising strength make her a compelling option. Acquiring her second constellation significantly boosts her shield regeneration via normal attacks.
Furthermore, if you're aiming for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banner events, you'll have a chance to obtain Lan Yan copies.
Beyond Lan Yan, top contenders include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao, a potent Dendro healer, effectively maintains your team's health. While her skill primarily heals the active character, it also damages enemies. Her burst provides team-wide healing. She's a superb choice for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or Burning team compositions. Remarkably, she functions effectively at Constellation Zero, eliminating the need for additional copies.
Xingqiu and Xiangling are established top-tier four-star units. If you lack either, they're excellent choices. Xingqiu, a remarkable sub-DPS, inflicts substantial Hydro damage, making him essential in Freeze and Vaporize teams. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation significantly amplifies his power.
Xiangling, another exceptional sub-DPS (Pyro), unleashes a Pyronado that deals significant damage and applies Pyro for advantageous reactions. While many players obtain her through Spiral Abyss Floor 5, her constellations dramatically enhance her capabilities. Constellation Four, in particular, extends her burst duration by 40%, transforming her into an exceptionally powerful unit.
If you already possess these characters, select a four-star character requiring constellation upgrades to avoid wasting this valuable opportunity.
Genshin Impact is currently available.
