Genshin Impact's Lantern Rite 2025: Springtime Charms Guide - Excitement, Rewards, and Block-Matching Madness

As Liyue Harbor once again bathes in the warm glow of countless lanterns, Genshin Impact players worldwide are diving headfirst into the most anticipated annual celebration - the Lantern Rite festival. This year's 2025 extravaganza, dubbed "Springtime Charms," brings with it a delightful cocktail of mini-games, primogems, and that coveted free 4-star character that has travelers frantically checking their adventure rank.

What's New in Springtime Charms 2025?

The festival this year centers around Hu Tao and Lan Yan, weaving an intricate narrative that has players running around Liyue like headless chickens (but in the most enjoyable way possible). With four main activities to tackle, there's enough content here to keep even the most dedicated grinders busy until the event concludes.

But wait - before you dash off to Liyue Harbor with stars in your eyes and dreams of primogems dancing in your head, let's talk eligibility. Have you reached Adventure Rank 20 yet? Completed the Prologue Act 3 Archon Quest? No? Well, what are you waiting for? Time waits for no traveler!

Eligibility Requirements: The Gatekeepers of Fun

• Adventure Rank 20 (Non-negotiable, folks!)

• Prologue Act 3 Archon Quest: Song of Dragon and Freedom (Again, mandatory)

For the overachievers among us, there are also some optional quests that will enhance your experience:

• Archon Quest: Incandescent Ode of Resurrection

• Baizhu's Story Quest: Lagenaria Act 1

• Hu Tao's Story Quest: Papilio Charontis Act 1

But honestly, who doesn't want more Hu Tao content? The funeral parlor director's mischievous grin is worth every second of gameplay, wouldn't you agree?

The Four Pillars of Festive Fun

Springtime Charms comes packed with four major events, each with its own unique gameplay mechanics and rewards. Your mission? Complete them all to gather Festive Fever and claim your prizes - including that shiny new 4-star character and Xiangling's fashionable new threads.

1. Immortal Combat: Block-Matching Mayhem

Remember when your parents told you gaming would never be useful? Well, if you've ever played Candy Crush, you're already halfway to mastering Immortal Combat! This block-matching mini-game has players selecting a Rattan (each with unique buffs) and facing off against opponents in a battle of matching prowess.

The concept is simple: match blocks, clear them, watch them fall, and if you're lucky, trigger Chain Clears that power up your Rattan. Your Rattan then attacks your opponent and places obstacles in their way because, let's face it, what's a festival without a little friendly sabotage?

People Also Ask: Which Rattan should I choose for each stage?

Excellent question! Here's a quick reference guide:

Stage	Recommended Rattan	Enemy
1	Lone Butterfly of the Crimson Flame (Hu Tao)	Jade-Plumed Silverwing (Lan Yan)
2	Yunlai Angler (Keqing)	Gold-Eyed Celadon Mare (Ganyu)
3	Gold-Eyed Celadon Mare (Ganyu)	Yunlai Angler (Keqing)
4	Yunlai Angler (Keqing)	Lone Butterfly of the Crimson Flame (Hu Tao)
5	Gold-Eyed Celadon Mare (Ganyu)	Sage Hu (Qiqi)
6	Gold-Eyed Celadon Mare (Ganyu)	Sage Jian (Xiao)
7	Yunlai Angler (Keqing)	Wind Reader (Yelan)
8	Gold-Eyed Celadon Mare (Ganyu)	Wuwang Kid (Beidou)

2. Drills By Lamplight: Combat with a Twist

For those who prefer slashing enemies to matching blocks, Drills By Lamplight offers a combat-focused experience with a strategic twist. Players select teams and defeat enemies while utilizing various Stratagems to enhance their power and multiply their points.

The event introduces three types of Stratagems:

• Stratagems of Engagement: Increase points gained

• Stratagems of Assault: Increase score multipliers

• Stratagems of Variation: Fixed multipliers for specific actions

Each stage presents different challenges and Stratagem requirements. For instance, Stage 1 rewards players for defeating enemies with Elemental Skills, while Stage 3 wants you to freeze enemies faster than you can say "Cryo supremacy."

But here's the million-mora question: how do you optimize your team for each stage? Should you focus on elemental reactions or raw damage? Perhaps the trial characters offer some hints, but experimenting with different compositions might just be half the fun. After all, isn't discovery part of the adventure?

3. Custom Gift Envelope: Crafting for the Aesthetically Inclined

If your idea of fun involves less combat and more creativity, Custom Gift Envelope has you covered. This activity tasks players with crafting envelopes according to specifications requested by various characters.

Want to make Mika happy? Slap on five yellow stickers. Kujou Sara? Flowers, flowers, and more flowers. Each character has their preferences, and satisfying them is the key to progression.

People Also Ask: What does Paimon want in her envelope?

Our floating emergency food companion has a thing for stars! Check the Curious Motifs section for stellar options that will make Paimon's eyes light up brighter than the night sky during Lantern Rite.

4. Festive Travel Journal: A Liyue Scavenger Hunt

The final activity sends players on a journey across Liyue Harbor, interacting with various toys placed by the Ministry of Travel Affairs. From Launch Tubes that release fireworks to Fortune Coins waiting to be struck and Sightseeing Scopes offering panoramic views, this activity encourages exploration of the festival-decorated city.

Finding all these interactive elements might seem daunting, but isn't that part of the charm? Wandering through Liyue's lantern-lit streets, discovering hidden corners you might have overlooked before... Isn't that what Genshin Impact is all about at its core? The joy of discovery?

The Ultimate Prize: Rewards Worth the Effort

All this festivity naturally leads to rewards, and Springtime Charms doesn't disappoint. Beyond the standard offerings of Primogems, Mora, Hero's Wit, and Mystic Enhancement Ores, two major prizes await the dedicated:

1. A Free 4-Star Character (Reach Festive Fever 1200)

Choose from: Lan Yan, Gaming, Yaoyao, Xiangling, Beidou, Xingqiu, Ninnguang, Chongyun, Xinyan, Yun Jin, or Yanfei

1. Xiangling's New Outfit (Reach Festive Fever 1500)

A stylish new look for Liyue's premier chef - and who doesn't want to look fabulous while cooking up those delicious dishes?

Final Thoughts: Is Lantern Rite Worth Your Time?

With Springtime Charms running until its conclusion, the question isn't so much whether you should participate, but rather how quickly you can maximize your Festive Fever. After all, a free 4-star character and outfit are nothing to scoff at, especially for free-to-play players hoarding every primogem like Ningguang hoards Mora.

But perhaps the real value of Lantern Rite lies not in the rewards, but in the experience itself. The stories woven throughout, the festive atmosphere of Liyue Harbor, the shared excitement of the community as everyone participates in the same activities... Isn't that what makes Genshin Impact special?

As you launch fireworks into Liyue's night sky and match colorful blocks in Immortal Combat, take a moment to appreciate the effort that goes into these annual celebrations. After all, how many games offer such elaborate seasonal events year after year?

So grab your glider, set your course for Liyue Harbor, and immerse yourself in the Lantern Rite festivities. The lanterns are lit, the games are waiting, and somewhere in Liyue, Hu Tao is plotting her next prank while Lan Yan watches on in mild concern. Will you join them?