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 starting 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 players, the standout choice is the new four-star character, Lan Yan. This Anemo shielder offers valuable survivability for teams needing it without relying on healing, such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino. Her Anemo abilities also synergize well with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set for resistance shredding. Since she's a new character, most players won't already have her, and initial impressions suggest she's a strong addition to any team.
If you're aiming for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banner events, you might also acquire Lan Yan constellations along the way. Her second constellation significantly enhances her shield regeneration during normal attacks, making her even more potent.
Beyond Lan Yan, strong contenders include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao is a powerful Dendro healer, readily keeping your team's health topped off. While her skill primarily heals the active character, it also damages enemies. Her burst heals the entire party, making her ideal for bloom, hyperbloom, aggravate, spread, or even burning team compositions. Remarkably, she's highly effective even at constellation zero.
Then there are the veterans, Xingqiu and Xiangling. These are arguably among the best four-star units in Genshin Impact. If you lack either, they're excellent choices. Xingqiu is a superb sub-DPS, dealing significant Hydro damage and enabling freeze and vape team compositions. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation further amplifies his capabilities.
Xiangling, another exceptional sub-DPS, excels with Pyro damage. Her ultimate unleashes a pyronado, inflicting substantial Pyro damage and enabling reactions. While many obtain her from Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations dramatically boost 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 waste this opportunity to strengthen your existing roster.
Genshin Impact is available to play now.
