Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

Choosing the right four-star character during Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite event is a crucial decision, whether you're a seasoned player or just beginning your adventure. If you're missing a favorite character or need constellations for one you already have, the choice is simple. But if not, let's explore some top recommendations.

For many, the standout choice is the new four-star, Lan Yan. This Anemo shielder offers valuable survivability for teams that prioritize damage over healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino. Her resistance shredding capabilities, further enhanced with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set, make her a compelling option for most players who don't already possess her. Getting her second constellation significantly boosts her shield regeneration, making her even more potent.

If you're aiming for Arlecchino or Clorinde on their current banners, you'll have a chance to acquire Lan Yan constellations along the way. Landing her second constellation makes her shield regenerate with normal attacks, a significant power boost.

Beyond Lan Yan, strong contenders include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao, a powerful Dendro healer, excels at 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 perfect for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or even Burning teams, and remarkably effective even at Constellation Zero.

Then there are the veterans, Xingqiu and Xiangling. These two consistently rank among Genshin Impact's best four-star units. If you lack either, they're excellent choices. Xingqiu is a superb sub-DPS, dealing significant Hydro damage and enabling freeze and Vaporize teams. He offers damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation significantly amplifies his capabilities. Xiangling, another top-tier sub-DPS (Pyro), unleashes a powerful pyronado that inflicts substantial Pyro damage, ideal for triggering reactions. While many obtain her through Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations, particularly Constellation Four (a 40% burst duration increase), dramatically enhance her power.

If you already own all these characters, prioritize obtaining constellations for any remaining four-star characters offered during the event. Don't waste this opportunity to strengthen your existing roster.

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