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. If you have a favorite character needing constellations, the choice is simple. However, if you're undecided, let's explore some top contenders.
This year, the standout choice is the newly introduced four-star, Lan Yan. This Anemo shielder enhances survivability in teams that prioritize damage over healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino. Her Anemo application synergizes exceptionally well with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set, further boosting team damage. Given her recent release, most players will likely lack her, making her a highly valuable acquisition. Furthermore, obtaining her second constellation significantly enhances her shield regeneration, making her even more potent.
If you're actively pursuing Arlecchino or Clorinde, you might also acquire Lan Yan while wishing on their banners.
Beyond Lan Yan, three other four-star characters stand out: Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao, a powerful Dendro healer, keeps your team's health topped off. Her skill heals the active character while also damaging enemies, and her burst provides team-wide healing. She's a perfect fit for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or even Burning team compositions. Remarkably, she's highly effective even at Constellation Zero, eliminating the need for additional copies.
The veteran favorites, Xingqiu and Xiangling, remain among Genshin Impact's best four-star units. If you're missing either, they're excellent choices. Xingqiu excels as a sub-DPS, applying substantial Hydro damage, making him crucial in Freeze and Vaporize teams. He also provides damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation further amplifies his already impressive capabilities.
Xiangling, another exceptional sub-DPS, provides Pyro damage. Her burst summons a Pyronado, dealing consistent Pyro damage and triggering reactions. While many players obtain a copy of Xiangling through Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations greatly enhance her power. Constellation four, in particular, extends her burst duration by 40%, transforming her from strong to exceptionally powerful.
If you already possess all these characters, prioritize obtaining constellations for any remaining four-star characters offered. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your roster!
Genshin Impact is available now.
