Which four-star character should you pick during the Genshin Impact Lantern Rite? Regardless of whether you're a brand new player or a seasoned veteran looking to unlock constellations, this is a key decision for everyone to consider.

Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

First, let's be straightforward: if there's a character you love but don't own yet, or one you already have and want another constellation for, go with that character. If you don't have a personal favorite, though, we have some suggestions for you.

For many players, the top choice this year will be the new four-star character, Lan Yan. As an Anemo shielder, she not only boosts survivability for teams that prefer shields over healing—such as those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino—but she can also reduce enemy resistance when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Since most players won't have her yet, and she appears to be a strong four-star option, she's a compelling pick.

If you're planning to pull for Arlecchino or Clorinde on their featured banners, you might also obtain Lan Yan (or even multiple copies) while trying for these powerful five-star DPS characters. If you manage to get her second constellation, her shield can regenerate when you perform normal attacks, significantly boosting her utility.

Beyond Lan Yan, the other standout four-star options are Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Let's start with Yaoyao. She is an excellent Dendro healer who can easily keep your entire party healthy. While her skill only heals the active character, it also deals damage to enemies. Her burst, on the other hand, lets you heal the whole team as you move around controlling her for a short time. She's a fantastic addition for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or even Burning team compositions. What's more, she's fully functional at constellation zero, so you don't necessarily need duplicate copies.

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Next, we have the classic picks: Xingqiu and Xiangling. These two are arguably among the best four-star characters Genshin Impact has ever released. If you don't have either of them yet, they are absolutely worth your selection. Xingqiu is an outstanding sub-DPS who deals solid damage and applies a significant amount of Hydro to enemies. This makes him a staple in many Freeze and Vaporize team compositions. He also offers damage reduction and minor healing, making him an incredibly versatile unit. Unlocking his final constellation further elevates his already impressive power.

Xiangling is another top-tier sub-DPS, this time specializing in Pyro. Her ultimate ability summons a Pyronado that spins around your character, dealing considerable damage and applying ample Pyro for elemental reactions. Every player receives a free copy of Xiangling upon completing Spiral Abyss Floor 5, so you should either be working toward that or already have her. However, her constellations substantially increase her effectiveness. In particular, reaching her fourth constellation is crucial, as it extends her burst duration by 40%, transforming her from a strong character into an almost game-breaking one.

If you already have all the characters mentioned, your best bet is to review which of the available four-star Genshin Impact characters still need constellation upgrades and select one of those. This ensures you don't miss out on this free opportunity to obtain a valuable duplicate.

Genshin Impact is available to play now.