Deciding which four-star character to select during Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite event can be tricky whether you're a beginner or veteran player. While personal preference should ultimately guide your choice, we've analyzed the current options to help you make an informed decision.
Top Picks For Lantern Rite 2024
The standout recommendation this year is the new Anemo shielder Lan Yan. As a rare defensive Anemo unit, she offers unique benefits:
- Provides shields without interfering with low-health team compositions
- Enables Viridescent Venerer resistance shred
- Becomes significantly stronger at Constellation 2
For players running Pyro DPS characters like Hu Tao or Arlecchino, Lan Yan represents an especially valuable addition to their roster.
Other Strong Options
Yaoyao stands out as an exceptional Dendro healer whose complete kit functions perfectly at Constellation 0. She's ideal for:
- Bloom/Hyperbloom teams
- Aggravate/Spread compositions
- Sustaining squishy characters
The veteran choices Xingqiu and Xiangling remain incredibly powerful:
- Xingqiu offers Hydro application, damage reduction, and healing
- Xiangling's Pyronado enables powerful Vaporize/Melt reactions
- Both benefit significantly from constellations
Choosing Based On Your Needs
When making your selection:
- Prioritize any character you're missing
- Consider constellations that unlock key abilities
- Factor in your current team compositions
- Think about upcoming characters you plan to pull
Remember that Lantern Rite offers one of the few guaranteed opportunities to obtain specific four-star characters, so choose wisely!
Genshin Impact is available across multiple platforms including mobile, PC, and consoles.
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