Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

Choosing Your Ideal Four-Star in Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite Event

The Lantern Rite event presents a crucial decision: which four-star character to select? This guide helps both new and veteran players navigate this choice.

Prioritize Characters You Need or Want Constellations For

If you covet a specific four-star you lack, or desire additional constellations for a favorite, your choice is clear. However, if your roster is well-stocked, consider these recommendations:

Lan Yan: A Top Contender

The newly introduced Anemo shielder, Lan Yan, is a strong contender for most players. Her shielding capabilities enhance teams that prioritize damage over healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino. Furthermore, her Anemo application synergizes well with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set for resistance shredding. Her absence from most players' rosters and impressive abilities make her a compelling choice. Constellation two significantly boosts her shield regeneration, making her even more valuable. You might even acquire her during the Arlecchino or Clorinde banner pulls.

Other Excellent Choices: Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao

Beyond Lan Yan, Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao stand out as exceptional four-star options.

Yaoyao: The Powerful Dendro Healer

Yaoyao excels as a Dendro healer, consistently maintaining your team's health. Her elemental skill heals the active character while also damaging enemies, and her burst provides team-wide healing. She's a perfect fit for various team compositions, including Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, and even Burning teams. Remarkably, she's highly effective even at Constellation Zero, eliminating the need for additional copies.

Xingqiu and Xiangling: Sub-DPS Powerhouses

Xingqiu and Xiangling consistently rank among Genshin Impact's best four-star units. If you lack either, they are highly recommended.

Xingqiu: A versatile sub-DPS unit, he inflicts substantial Hydro damage, making him invaluable in Freeze and Vaporize teams. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation significantly amplifies his capabilities.

Xiangling: Another exceptional sub-DPS unit (Pyro), her burst summons a Pyronado that deals significant damage and applies Pyro for potent reactions. While many obtain a copy through Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations dramatically enhance her power. Constellation four, in particular, extends her burst duration by 40%, transforming her from strong to exceptionally powerful.

If you already possess these characters, focus on obtaining constellations for other four-star characters you own. Don't waste this opportunity to strengthen your existing team!

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