- The Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 event will begin on January 30, 2026, and end on February 23.
- Players will get a free 4-star Liyue character and 20 free pulls as rewards for the Lantern Rite event.
- They can also obtain a free Yaoyao skin by completing the challenges in the Lantern Rite 2026 event.
Year 2026 is here, and with it comes the Lantern Rite event for Genshin Impact. This annual event is held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year and features new characters, events, and numerous rewards. In terms of the game’s lore, the Lantern Rite event is seen as a solemn tribute to all lives lost during the Archon War. The Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 event is finally upon us, named ‘A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon’, and it brings a ton of things with it. Here is a quick guide to everything happening in the Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 event.
When is the Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026?
The Lantern Rite 2026 event will start on January 30, 2026, in Genshin Impact, which will be the second phase of Luna IV’s update. The event will end on February 23, ending at the same time as the Luna IV version, so make sure to collect all the rewards by then.
Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 Characters
This time, Genshin Impact Lantern Rite will only feature one new Liyue-specific character, named Zibai. She is a new 5-star Geo character and is an Adeptus connected to the Moon. With the moon facing danger in Nod-Krai, she has finally descended back to Teyvat and Liyue and may play a role in the Nod-Krai Archon quest.
Other than Zibai, we are also going to have Columbina and Illuga feature in the Genshin Impact Luna IV banners. Illuga will feature next to Zibai, but he is a Nod-Krai-specific character. You can learn about Zibai’s kit, Columbina’s kit, and Illuga’s kit from our guides.
Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 Rewards
The 2026 Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact will bring a ton of rewards like always, including giving away free characters and character skins. Here are all the rewards you can get in the Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 event:
Free 4-star Liyue Character
Once again, every Genshin Impact player who will play the Lantern Rite 2026 event will be able to obtain a free 4-star Liyue character of their choice. Players will be able to choose among the following characters: Xingqiu, Gaming, Beidou, Chongyun, Lan Yan, Ningguang, Xiangling, Yaoyao, Yanfei, Yun Jin, and Xinyan.
Although it’s your personal choice to pick the character you prefer, I would recommend going for either Xingqiu or Xiangling. Both of these characters rank in the S-tier in our Genshin Impact tier list, making them one of the best characters in the game.
Check-in and In-Mail Rewards
By logging in daily, players will be able to obtain a total of 10 Intertwined Fates during the Lantern Rite event. Other than that, they will also obtain 1,600 Primogems directly in their in-game mailbox. So, in total, players will be getting 20 free premium pulls for the Lantern Rite 2026 event.
Free Yaoyao and Traveler Skins
Genshin Impact players will also be able to obtain a free skin for Yaoyao, named Rainlit Bamboo Reverie, by playing through the event in the Lantern Rite. This reward can only be obtained after you complete the challenges in the 2026 Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact.
The Traveler siblings would also get new outfits in Luna IV for free after completing the True Moon Archon quest. The new Traveler outfit will also buff them based on the elements you have resonated with in the game.
Other than Yaoyao’s and Traveler’s skins, a new Neuvillette skin would also become available for a discount in the shop after the Luna IV update.
Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 Challenges
The Lantern Rite 2026 event would also bring a ton of challenges or sub-events where players can enjoy and earn more rewards. Here are all the challenges you will find in the Lantern Rite 2026 event:
- Xiao Lanterns: Players can obtain Xiao Lanterns and use them to send gifts or messages to their in-game friends. The Xiao Lanters can drift into other players’ worlds, making it the perfect surprise.
- Fortune Coins: During the Lantern Rite 2026 event, Liyue Harbour will be filled with the Auspiciosus Treasure Trees. Hit these trees repeatedly to collect Fortune Coins in the game.
- Collecting Jade Minigame: One of the fun minigames in Lantern Rite 2026 will have players reach from one end to the other in a 2D side-scroller view. Players will have to collect Jades along the way, while avoiding floating lanterns.
- Battle Enemies to Earn Coins: Players will also find enemies in this event, which they will have to defeat to obtain charm coins.
So, that’s about everything that would be happening during the Genshin Impact Lantern Rite 2026 event. Which challenge or reward are you most excited for, and are you satisfied with this year’s lantern rite? Let us know in the comments.
