Choosing Your Free Four-Star in Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite
The Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a free four-star character. If you're missing a favorite or need constellations for an existing character, the choice is simple. However, if you're undecided, here's a breakdown of the top contenders.
The standout choice is the new Anemo shielder, Lan Yan. Her ability to enhance survivability without relying on healing makes her ideal for teams featuring characters like Hu Tao and Arlecchino. Furthermore, her synergy with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set significantly boosts team damage. Since she's a new character, most players will benefit greatly from adding her to their roster. Constellation two enhances her shield regeneration, making her even more formidable.
If you're aiming for Arlecchino or Clorinde, wishing on their banners also offers a chance to obtain Lan Yan. Securing her second constellation is a significant upgrade.
Beyond Lan Yan, Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao are excellent alternatives. Yaoyao is a powerful Dendro healer, keeping your team's health topped off. While her skill primarily heals the active character, it also damages enemies. Her burst provides team-wide healing. She's a valuable asset for various team compositions (Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, Burning), and remarkably effective even at Constellation Zero.
Xingqiu and Xiangling are consistently ranked among Genshin Impact's best four-stars. If you lack either, they're highly recommended. Xingqiu excels as a sub-DPS, inflicting Hydro damage, crucial for Freeze and Vaporize teams. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation significantly amplifies his capabilities.
Xiangling, a Pyro sub-DPS, unleashes a powerful pyronado that deals substantial damage and applies Pyro for reactions. While players obtain her from Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations dramatically boost her effectiveness, particularly Constellation Four, which extends her burst duration by 40%.
If you already possess these characters, prioritize obtaining constellations for any remaining four-star characters offered during the event. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your team!
Genshin Impact is available now.
