Genshin Impact’s Lantern Rite Festival: A Comprehensive Guide
Attention, Genshin fans! Let’s explore one of Teyvat’s best events: Lantern Rite in Liyue. If you’re curious about this annual festivity, you are in the right spot. This guide helps you navigate the dazzling events surrounding Lantern Rite.
What is Lantern Rite?
What is Lantern Rite? It’s Genshin Impact’s celebration of the Chinese New Year, Liyue style. It’s an annual event to mark on your calendar. This festival arrives with each Version update, usually about 1.3, adding festive cheer and loot every year.
This event isn’t just a random occurrence. Lantern Rite holds deep significance within Liyue’s lore. It’s a significant event for characters and players eager for Primogems. During this time, Liyue lights up with lanterns and celebrations, showcasing its rich traditions.
What awaits you at Lantern Rite? You’re in for a buffet of in-game activities, colorful quests, and tons of rewards. You’ll run around Liyue Harbor enjoying the festivities and soaking up the celebratory atmosphere.
Speaking of rewards, Lantern Rite delivers plenty of goodies. Players earn Primogems, Intertwined Fates, and sometimes even free costumes. And let’s not forget the return of the 4-Star Liyue character selector – who doesn’t love free characters?
When does this festival occur? Lantern Rite aligns with the year’s first full moon and usually lasts for five days. However, event durations can stretch over several weeks. This ensures every player has time to enjoy the festivities and claim exciting rewards.
Curious about Lantern Rite 2025? That edition is already behind us. If you missed it, no worries; it’s an annual event. Lantern Rite 2025 started on January 24th at 10 am server time and ended on February 9th at 4 am server time. Mark those dates for next year!
Lantern Rite: Echoes of Tradition
Lantern Rite isn’t just a fantasy; it’s inspired by real traditions, notably the Chinese Lantern Festival. Let’s take a quick historical detour.
The tradition of Chinese lanterns dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). Legend has it that Buddhist monks began this practice to honor Buddha on the lunar calendar’s fifteenth day.
This practice blossomed into a full-blown celebration. Each year, on this day, people parade with lanterns, set off firecrackers, and launch fireworks. It’s vibrant and stunning, mirroring Lantern Rite in Genshin.
The activities are joyous and simple: carrying lanterns and lighting firecrackers while fireworks illuminate the night sky. It’s all about welcoming good fortune and banishing bad vibes from the previous year. Pure and symbolic!
And what’s a festival without food? The star dish is Yuanxiao (or Tangyuan). These glutinous rice balls often have sweet fillings. They’re the festival’s tasty mascots – sweet and satisfying.
Xiao Lanterns: Your Pocket-Sized Festivities
Now, let’s discuss the essential Xiao Lanterns. These decorations symbolize Lantern Rite. Good news for fans: Xiao Lanterns are available all the time. You can buy them from Granny Shan’s shop in Liyue Harbor, with her stock refreshing daily.
For craft enthusiasts, a little reminder: Xiao Lanterns cannot be crafted anymore. Yes, the crafting recipe is gone. If you’re a completionist, finish “The Origin of the Lanterns” quest to acquire the recipe. Then, visit Jingming in Liyue Harbor to obtain it.
Long ago, to craft a Xiao Lantern, you’d need materials like Lantern Fiber, Wick Material, and a Plaustrite Shard, plus 50 Mora. Now, just visit Granny Shan for an easier experience!
Lantern Rite’s Stellar Cast: Who’s Who?
A significant draw of Lantern Rite is obtaining a free 4-star character from Liyue. Participate in the event to boost your roster with a Liyue native. Recently, this even includes Lan Yan! Thank you, MiHoYo!
Make your choice wisely from the impressive Liyue cast. If stuck on whom to pick, consider these top-tier choices: Xingqiu, Xiangling, Lan Yan, Gaming, and Yaoyao. These characters are capable and elevate your team’s composition greatly.
Let’s highlight Xiao. While Lantern Rite is festive for many, he has bittersweet feelings. This event honors the adeptus Skybracer. Xiao performs the “Nuo Dance of Evil Conquering,” battling demons to keep Liyue safe. For him, Lantern Rite feels more like extra work than a celebration.
You can spot the wise Zhongli in Lantern Rite at the Third-Round Knockout tavern near Liyue Harbor’s southern teleport waypoint. Enjoy a drink and engage in his philosophical chats.
If you’re into voices, Lantern Rite events often feature iconic actors. Past events included talents like Hu Tao, Keqing, and Ganyu without English voiceovers in some instances. With English voiceovers, expect to hear Paimon, Xiangling, Lan Yan, and more. It’s a dream lineup!
Rewards and Riches: What’s in it for You?
Let’s discuss the loot. Lantern Rite is generous. Players can earn FREE 10 Pulls and up to 1600 Primogems. You heard that correctly; MiHoYo spreads joy during this festival.
The free gifts don’t stop there. Players can also receive 10 Intertwined Fates for free during the event through promotions like “May Fortune Find You.” More wishes equal more chances to achieve your dream characters.
Ever heard of Festive Fever? It’s an exclusive currency for Lantern Rite. You acquire it by participating in mini-events and challenges. Completing tasks earns you Festive Fever points to spend on various event rewards.
Lantern Lore: Sky High and Down to Earth
Let’s briefly cover lanterns since they are crucial to this event.
Sky Lanterns
These are extraordinary lanterns. Sky lanterns soar to impressive heights over 1,000 feet. They last long too, typically six to 20 minutes in the air. These lanterns can travel between two to five miles from launch. Quite a journey for paper lanterns!
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A word of caution: sky lanterns are not eco-friendly. Lantern festivals that release many sky lanterns can harm the environment. They create litter, pose fire risks, and can injure wildlife as they fall back down. While they look nice in the sky, their impact on earth is not great.
Hurricane Lanterns
Now, let’s discuss hurricane lanterns. They focus on practical light, not celebration. A 300 ml tank of fuel allows a hurricane lantern to shine for about 20 hours. Great for long nights in Teyvat or a warm atmosphere at home.
Related Game Mechanics: Chronicle Wish
Next, let’s mention a related game feature during Lantern Rite: the Chronicled Wish banner.
This banner has unique rules. When you lose your 50/50, you will get a character or weapon from the Chronicled Wish pool. Losing the 50/50 grants a fate point. The next 5-star pull on this banner is a featured item. It differs from standard event wish banners, so it’s good to know how it functions during Lantern Rite.
So, there you go, an overview of Genshin Impact’s Lantern Rite Festival. With its historical roots and in-game rewards, it’s filled with lore and gifts. Now, go light some lanterns, collect rewards, and enjoy the fun. to think of Xiao while celebrating. Happy Lantern Rite!
