"Choosing the Best Four-Star in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact"

Which four-star character should you choose in Lantern Rite in Genshin Impact? Whether you’re a new player just starting out or an old veteran eyeing up constellations, it’s a question everyone should be asking.

Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

When deciding which four-star character to choose during the Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact, the first thing to consider is whether there's a character you particularly enjoy and either don't have or want to enhance with a new constellation. If you're not set on a specific character, here are some top recommendations to guide your decision.

The standout choice for many players this time is the newly introduced four-star, Lan Yan. As an Anemo shielder, Lan Yan not only boosts survivability in teams that prefer shields over healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao and Arlecchino, but also enhances team damage by shredding enemy resistance with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Since most players won't have her yet, she's a valuable addition to any roster.

If you're pulling for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banners, you might also have the chance to obtain Lan Yan. Achieving her second constellation allows her shield to regenerate during normal attacks, significantly increasing her utility.

Beyond Lan Yan, other strong four-star options include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Let's start with Yaoyao, a potent 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 allowing you to control her for a short period. Yaoyao is perfect for teams focusing on bloom, hyperbloom, aggravate, spread, or burning reactions, and she's effective even at constellation zero.

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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 excels as a sub-DPS, applying Hydro effectively and fitting seamlessly into freeze and vaporize teams. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing, making him a versatile asset. His final constellation significantly boosts his power.

Xiangling, another sub-DPS, specializes in Pyro. Her ultimate unleashes a pyronado that deals consistent damage and applies Pyro for reactions. You receive a copy of Xiangling upon clearing Spiral Abyss floor 5, but her constellations, especially the fourth one which extends her burst duration by 40%, greatly enhance her effectiveness.

If you already possess all these characters, consider which four-star Genshin Impact characters you need constellations for and choose accordingly. This ensures you make the most of the Lantern Rite event's free character selection.

Genshin Impact is available to play now.