Best Four-Star Picks for Lantern Rite in Genshin Impact

When deciding which four-star character to choose during the Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact, it's crucial to consider both new players and seasoned veterans looking to enhance their constellations. Here's a detailed guide to help you make the best choice.

Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

First and foremost, if there's a character you particularly enjoy and don't yet have, or if you're aiming to boost a favorite's constellations, that should be your top pick. However, if you're looking for recommendations, here are some standout options.

The standout choice for many this time is the new four-star character, Lan Yan. As an Anemo shielder, Lan Yan not only enhances team survivability without relying on healing, which is perfect for teams like those featuring Hu Tao and Arlecchino, but she also excels at shredding enemy resistance with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Since most players won't have her yet, she's a strong addition to any roster. If you're pulling for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banners, you might also snag a Lan Yan or two. Achieving her second constellation allows her shield to regenerate during normal attacks, significantly boosting her effectiveness.

Beyond Lan Yan, other top four-star options include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Let's start with Yaoyao. She's a formidable Dendro healer capable of keeping your entire team healthy. Her skill heals the active party member while also damaging enemies, and her burst heals the whole team while you control her. Yaoyao is an excellent choice for teams focusing on bloom, hyperbloom, aggravate, spread, or burning. Importantly, she's highly effective even at constellation zero, meaning you don't need additional copies to maximize her potential.

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Moving on to the tried-and-true Xingqiu and Xiangling, these characters are among the best four-star units in Genshin Impact. If you're missing either, they're excellent choices. Xingqiu is a versatile sub-DPS who can deal significant damage and apply Hydro effectively, making him a staple in freeze and vape teams. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing, making him a well-rounded unit. His final constellation significantly enhances his power.

Xiangling, another sub-DPS, specializes in Pyro. Her ultimate unleashes a pyronado that deals substantial damage and applies Pyro for reactions. You receive a copy of Xiangling by clearing Spiral Abyss floor 5, but her constellations greatly amplify her strength. Aim for her fourth constellation, which extends her burst duration by 40%, transforming her from strong to nearly unbeatable.

If you already possess all these characters, consider which four-star Genshin Impact characters you need constellations for and choose accordingly. This way, you'll make the most of the opportunity to get a free copy.

Genshin Impact is available to play now.