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 fantastic opportunity to acquire a coveted 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 this year is the newly introduced four-star, Lan Yan. This Anemo shielder enhances survivability in teams needing defense without healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino. Her Anemo application, combined with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set, offers significant resistance shredding. Given her recent release, most players will likely lack her, making her a compelling option. Furthermore, obtaining her second constellation significantly upgrades her shield regeneration through normal attacks. You might even acquire Lan Yan constellations while wishing for Arlecchino or Clorinde on their banners.

Following Lan Yan, top contenders include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao stands out as a powerful Dendro healer capable of maintaining full team health. Her skill heals the active character while also damaging enemies, and her burst provides team-wide healing. She's ideal for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or even Burning team compositions. Remarkably, she's exceptionally effective even at Constellation Zero, eliminating the need for additional copies.

Veteran favorites Xingqiu and Xiangling remain among the best four-star characters in Genshin Impact. If you lack either, they are excellent choices. Xingqiu excels as a sub-DPS, dealing considerable damage and applying substantial Hydro for reactions. He's a staple in Freeze and Vaporize teams, offering damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation dramatically amplifies his capabilities.

Xiangling, another exceptional sub-DPS (Pyro), unleashes a devastating pyronado that inflicts significant Pyro damage, ideal for triggering reactions. While players often obtain a copy through Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations significantly boost her power. Constellation Four is particularly impactful, extending her burst duration by 40%, transforming her from strong to exceptionally powerful.

If you already possess all these characters, select a four-star character requiring constellations. This prevents wasting the opportunity to obtain a free copy.

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