Choosing the right four-star character during Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite event is a crucial decision, whether you're a seasoned player aiming for constellations or a newcomer building your team. If you already have a favorite four-star you want to strengthen or acquire, the choice is simple. But if not, let's explore some top recommendations.
For many, the standout choice is the new Anemo shielder, Lan Yan. Her ability to boost survivability in teams that prioritize damage over healing (like those featuring Hu Tao or Arlecchino) while simultaneously shredding enemy resistance (when paired with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set) makes her incredibly valuable. Since she's a new character, most players will lack her, and her potential is undeniable. Getting her second constellation significantly enhances her shield regeneration, making her even more potent.
If you're aiming for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banner events, you'll have additional chances to obtain Lan Yan. Securing her second constellation is a significant upgrade.
Beyond Lan Yan, top contenders include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Yaoyao is a powerful Dendro healer capable of keeping your team's health topped up. While her skill primarily heals the active character, it also deals damage to enemies. Her burst provides team-wide healing. She's excellent for Bloom, Hyperbloom, Aggravate, Spread, or even Burning team compositions. Best of all, she's effective even at Constellation Zero, meaning you don't need multiple copies to utilize her fully.
Then there are the veterans, Xingqiu and Xiangling—two of the best four-star characters in the game. If you're missing either, they're exceptional choices. Xingqiu is a remarkable sub-DPS unit, inflicting substantial Hydro damage and enabling freeze and Vaporize team compositions. He also provides damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation further amplifies his already impressive capabilities.
Xiangling, another superb sub-DPS unit (Pyro), unleashes a Pyronado that inflicts significant damage and Pyro application for powerful reactions. While players often obtain a copy of Xiangling through Spiral Abyss floor 5, her constellations dramatically boost her power, particularly Constellation Four, which extends her burst duration by 40%.
If you already possess all these characters, prioritize obtaining constellations for any four-star characters you're still missing. Don't let this opportunity to enhance your existing roster go to waste.
Genshin Impact is available to play now.
