Choosing the right four-star character during the Lantern Rite event in *Genshin Impact* is crucial, whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned player aiming to enhance your team with constellations. Let's dive into the best options to consider.

Which Four-Star To Choose in Lantern Rite Genshin Impact

First and foremost, if there's a character you're particularly fond of and don't own yet, or if you're seeking to boost their constellations, go for them. However, if you're looking for recommendations, let's explore the top picks.

The standout choice this time is the newly introduced four-star, Lan Yan. As an Anemo shielder, she not only bolsters survivability in teams that prefer shields over healing—like those led by Hu Tao and Arlecchino—but also excels at shredding enemy resistance when equipped with the Viridescent Venerer artifact set. Since most players won't have her yet, she's an excellent addition to many lineups. If you're pulling for Arlecchino or Clorinde during their banners, you might also snag a Lan Yan or two. Achieving her second constellation allows her shield to regenerate through normal attacks, significantly enhancing her utility.

Beyond Lan Yan, other top four-star choices include Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Yaoyao. Let's start with Yaoyao. She's a formidable Dendro healer capable of keeping your entire team healthy. Her skill heals the active party member while also dealing damage to foes, and her burst enables team-wide healing while you control her for a brief period. Yaoyao is a perfect fit for bloom, hyperbloom, aggravate, spread, or burning teams, and she's fully effective even at constellation zero, making additional copies unnecessary.

Next, let's discuss the time-tested Xingqiu and Xiangling. Both are among the most powerful four-star units in *Genshin Impact*. If you don't have them, they're essential picks. Xingqiu serves as an outstanding sub-DPS, applying Hydro effectively and contributing to freeze and vape teams with damage reduction and minor healing. His final constellation amplifies his already impressive capabilities.

Xiangling, another sub-DPS, brings Pyro damage to the table. Her ultimate summons a pyronado that inflicts substantial damage and applies Pyro for reactions. Everyone receives a copy of Xiangling by clearing Spiral Abyss floor 5, but her constellations, especially the fourth one which extends her burst duration by 40%, make her a powerhouse.

If you already possess all these characters, focus on whichever four-star on offer still needs constellations. This way, you'll make the most of the free copy opportunity.

*Genshin Impact is available to play now.*