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Genshin Impact - How to Get Xiao Lantern and Effects

Xiao Lantern is an Lantern Rite Item in Genshin Impact. Learn how to get Xiao Lanterns, how to use it, and everything you need to know about it here!

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How to Get Xiao Lanterns

Purchase from Granny Shan

Granny Shan location

Granny Shan sells Xiao Lanterns for 500 mora each. Granny Shan may be found near the crafting table at Liyue Harbor.

Obtain from the Event

Obtain from the Event

From the current Lantern Rite 2026 event, you can receive Gift and Celebratory Xiao Lanterns, which you can use to write messages during the event!

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How to Use Xiao Lantern

Used to Release in the Air

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You can make Xiao Lanterns float up to the sky by using it in your inventory.

Used to Write Message

Used to Write Message

During the Lantern Rite 2026, you can use event Xiao Lanterns to write messages and send them across Liyue Harbor.

Xiao Lantern Basic Information

Inventory Details

Xiao Lantern ImageXiao Lantern Rarity 4
Type Event Item
Effect None

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