Drills by Lamplight is a combat sub-event in the Springtime Charms event as part of Lantern Rite 2025 for Genshin Impact 5.3. See the different combat levels, overview of the event, rewards, and other info here!

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guides
Immortal Combat	Drills by Lamplight	Custom Envelope	Travel Journal
Daily Login Rewards	Daily Mail Rewards	Xiangling Skin	Free Liyue 4-Star

Drills by Lamplight Schedule

Drills by Lamplight Stages and Dates

Stage	Unlock Date
Drills by Lamplight: Fiery Assault	January 24, 2025
Drills by Lamplight: General Insights	January 24, 2025
Drills by Lamplight: Slowing Defense	January 26, 2025
Drills by Lamplight: Chain Reaction	January 26, 2025
Drills by Lamplight: Strike Where It Hurts	January 28, 2025
Drills by Lamplight: Grand Finale	January 28, 2025

Drills by Lamplight Stage 1

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 2,500 ・Reach a score of 15,000 ・Reach a score of 50,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Pivotal Crux ・Stratagem of Engagement: Roaring Inferno ・Stratagem of Assault: Night Raid ・Stratagem of Deployment: Bold Advance
Best Teams	Burning Team Aggravate Team Burning Team (F2P)

Defeat Enemies With Your Elemental Skill

Fiery Assault's main gimmick is defeating enemies with your Elemental Skills in order to proc the multiplier. This mostly favors Natlan characters with their Nightsoul's Blessing gimmick, which can be further enhanced by extra Stratagems.

However, fast Elemental applicators work just as well especially if their main source of damage comes from their Elemental Skill. On that note, so long as you defeat opponents with your Elemental Skill, your points will rack up quickly.

Fiery Assault Stage 1 Guide

Drills by Lamplight Stage 2

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 5,000 ・Reach a score of 30,000 ・Reach a score of 100,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Unpredictability ・Stratagem of Engagement: Whirling Vortex ・Stratagem of Engagement: Rock Solid ・Stratagem of Assault: Sweeping Charge ・Stratagem of Deployment: Bold Advance
Best Teams	Rainbow Team Hyperbloom Team Rainbow Team (F2P)

Trigger Different Elemental Reactions

General Insight's Mandatory Stratagem requires you to trigger 3 different Elemental Reactions as the fight goes on in order to trigger its effects and give you more points as you kill opponents.

If the effect is not active while fighting an enemy, try to proc the effect before killing the current opponent in order to reap maximum points.

General Insights Stage 2 Guide

Drills by Lamplight Stage 3

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 7,500 ・Reach a score of 45,000 ・Reach a score of 150,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Gnawing Frost ・Stratagem of Engagement: Frigid Congealment ・Stratagem of Engagement: Fierce Combat ・Stratagem of Assault: Desperate Impasse OR Full Preparation ・Stratagem of Assault: Tenacious Fortification ・Stratagem of Deployment: Bold Advance
Best Teams	Neuvillette Freeze Ayaka Freeze Freeze (F2P)

Focus on Freeze Comps

This stage's main Stratagem of Variation prefers Freeze comps. As Citlali and Furina are the stage's free Trial characters, use stratagems that benefit defeating enemies from the Freeze reaction, HP fluctuations and/or shielding. This also means you will need a healer like Xilonen or Diona for your fourth slot.

Try to Freeze the Fatui Pyro Agent and the Geo-shielding Mitachurl before they go invisible and shielded respectively.

Slowing Defense Stage 3 Guide

Drills by Lamplight Stage 4

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 10,000 ・Reach a score of 60,000 ・Reach a score of 200,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Thundering Strike ・Stratagem of Engagement: Flashing Arc ・Stratagem of Engagement: Whirling Vortex ・Stratagem of Assault: Full Preparation ・Stratagem of Assault: Any ・Stratagem of Deployment: Comprehensive Plan ・Stratagem of Deployment: Assailing Strike
Best Teams	Swirl Electro-Charged Swirl Electro-Charged Freeze (F2P)

AoE Team Comps and Electro-Charged

Heavily focusing on AoE, bring team comps that excel in grouping and AoE application for Hydro and Electro with the Electro-Charged buffs. Sucrose is a potent Anemo swirler for these type of comps, and Ororon is the dedicated enabler for Electro-Charged.

Chain Reaction Stage 4 Guide

Drills by Lamplight Stage 5

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 12,500 ・Reach a score of 75,000 ・Reach a score of 250,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Felling Blow ・Stratagem of Engagement: Roiling Steam ・Stratagem of Engagement: Riven Asunder ・Stratagem of Assault: Night Raid ・Stratagem of Assault: Full Preparation ・Stratagem of Assault: Sweeping Charge ・Stratagem of Deployment: Wild Whirlwind ・Stratagem of Deployment: Sharp Offensive
Best Teams	Tartaglia Vape Mualani Vape Vaporize (F2P)

Run Teams Based on Normal Attackers

The locked Stratagem of Variation incentivizes specifically using Normal Attacks for faster point acquisition. With the trial Mualani and Dehya, build your Stratagem list around enhancing Mualani's Normal Attack damage during Nightsoul's Blessing.

Take note that some of the enemies here are resistant or immune to Pyro, which gives Hydro characters and the Vaporize reaction more mileage in this scenario.

Strike Where It Hurts Stage 5 Guide

Drills by Lamplight Stage 6

Trial Characters
Key Opponents
Objectives	・Reach a score of 15,000 ・Reach a score of 90,000 ・Reach a score of 300,000
Best Stratagems	・Stratagem of Variation: Unpredictability ・Stratagem of Engagement: Whirling Vortex ・Stratagem of Engagement: Outward Surge ・Stratagem of Engagement: Critical Juncture ・Stratagem of Assault: Night Raid ・Stratagem of Assault: Full Preparation ・Stratagem of Assault: Sweeping Charge ・Stratagem of Deployment: Bold Advance ・Stratagem of Deployment: Manifestation
Best Teams	Chasca Rainbow Mavuika Melt Kinich Burning

Run Natlan-Based Teams

With full freedom over the Stratagem of Variation choice and the full Natlan roster and a few more at your disposal, you can opt to run any team and build your stratagem loadout around them. The Stratagems chosen here are specifically for Chasca Rainbow.

In combat, your main priority should be to delete the Wayob enemies that spawn as fast as possible to prevent them from sapping all of your Elemental Energy during the fight.

Grand Finale Stage 6 Guide

How to Unlock Drills by Lamplight

Complete the Liyue Celebrates and Eight Adepts Face a Hidden Calamity Quest

In order to unlock Drills by Lamplight, the player must first complete the first quest of the Springtime Charms event. Upon completion of this quest, Liyue's festive areas, gimmicks, and mini-games will open up to the player.

How to Play Drills by Lamplight

Choose Secret Stratagems

Drills by Lamplight has a mechanic called Secret Stratagems, in which players can set up various conditional buffs and boons in battle which must be triggered by hitting a certain Crux or requirement.

These Secret Stratagems will greatly aid the player in amassing points via a multiplier system, and their multiple-choice model lets players pick and choose which conditions they want to fulfill during combat.

Defeat Enemies to Gain Points

The main gimmick of Drills by Lamplight is to defeat as many opponents as possible within the time limit while racking up points with its multiplier system.

Upon reaching certain milestones, you will be eligible to unlock rewards corresponding to each score milestone.

Drills by Lamplight Event Information

Part of Lantern Rite 2025 Springtime Charms

Drills by Lamplight is part of the Lantern Rite 2025 Springtime Charms Event, where players must equip Secret Stratagems and use their combat prowess to attain points and rewards!

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guide

List of Secret Stratagems

Stratagems of Variation

Stratagem	Details
Pivotal Crux	When the active character defeats 2 opponents with Elemental Skills, the party gains 250% points for 18s.
Gnawing Frost	After defeating 3 opponents affected by Frozen, the party gains 250% points for 15s.
Unpredictability	After characters trigger a total of 3 different Elemental Reactions (Swirl and Crystallize reactions triggered with different elements are considered as different Elemental Reactions), the party gains 250% points for 8s.
Felling Blow	When the active character defeats 3 opponents with Normal Attacks, the party gains 250% points for 15s.
Thundering Strike	After characters defeat 4 opponents affected by Electro-Charged, the party gains 250% points for 15s.
Night Vigil	After characters consume a total of 120 Nightsoul points, the party gains 250% points for 15s.

Stratagems of Assault

Stratagem	Details
Night Raid	Crux: Nightsoul's Blessing When the active character defeats opponents while in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, the bonus multiplier for points scored by the party will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.
Desperate Impasse	Crux: HP Below 60% When the active character defeats opponents while their HP is below 60%, the bonus multiplier for points scored by the party will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.
Tenacious Fortification	Crux: Protected by a Shield When a character who is protected by a shield defeats opponents, the bonus multiplier for points scored by the party will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.
Full Preparation	Crux: HP at 100% When the active character defeats opponents while their HP is at 100%, the bonus multiplier for points obtained by the party will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.
Sweeping Charge	Crux: Nightsoul Burst When defeating an opponent within 9s of the active character triggering a Nightsoul Burst, the bonus multiplier for points obtained by the party will increase 5 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 9s.
Feigned Retreat	Crux: Bond of Life When the active character defeats opponents while being affected by a Bond of Life, the bonus multiplier for points obtained by the party will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.
Surprise Attack	Crux: Within 3s of Taking the Field When the active character defeats opponents withiin 3s of taking the field, the bonus multiplier for points obtained by the party will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 5s.

Stratagems of Engagement

Stratagem	Details
Roaring Inferno	Crux: Burning Reactions After a character triggers the Burning reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Frigid Concealment	Crux: Frozen Reactions After a character triggers the Frozen reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Diminished Resistance	Crux: Superconduct Reactions After a character triggers the Superconduct reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Whirling Vortex	Crux: Swirl Reactions After a character triggers the Swirl reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Rock Solid	Crux: Crystallize Reactions After a character triggers the Crystallize reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Teeming Abundance	Crux: Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon Reactions After a character triggers the Bloom, Hyperbloom, or Burgeon reactions, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Outward Surge	Crux: Nightsoul Bursts After a character triggers a Nightsoul Burst, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 4 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 8s.
Sudden Move	Crux: Elemental Bursts After a character triggers a Elemental Burst, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 6s.
Fierce Combat	Crux: HP Increases or Decreases After a character's HP increases or decreases, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 1 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 3s.
Roiling Steam	Crux: Vaporize Reactions After a character triggers the Vaporize reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Meltdown	Crux: Melt Reactions After a character triggers the Melt reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Pyrotechnics	Crux: Overloaded Reactions After a character triggers the Overloaded reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Flashing Arc	Crux: Electro-Charged Reactions After a character triggers the Electro-Charged reaction, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Thundering Vine	Crux: Quicken, Spread, and Aggravate Reactions After a character triggers the Quicken, Spread, or Aggravate reactions, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 2 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 4s.
Riven Asunder	Crux: CRIT Hits After a character deals a CRIT hit, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 1 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 3s.
Critical Juncture	Crux: Elemental Skills After a character unleashes an Elemental Skill, the basic amount of points scored by defeating each opponent will increase by 3 for the duration of this drill. This effect can occur once every 6s.

Stratagems of Deployment

Stratagem	Details
Sturdy Might	Character DEF +75%.
Assailing Strike	Character ATK +60%.
Comprehensive Plan	Character Elemental Mastery +250.
Bold Advance	Character Elemental Skill DMG +80%.
Manifestation	Character Elemental Burst DMG +80%.
Vigorous Momentum	Character Max HP +50%.
Wild Whirlwind	Character CRIT Rate +10%, CRIT DMG +60%.
Sharp Offensive	Character Normal Attack DMG +80%.

Drills by Lamplight Rewards

All Drills by Lamplight Rewards

All Drills by Lamplight Event Rewards
Primogem	Hero's Wit	Mora
Mystic Enhancement Ore	Festive Fever	Sanctifying Unction

Drills by Lamplight Stage Rewards

Stage	Objectives	Rewards
1	Reach a score of 2,500	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 15,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 50,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6
2	Reach a score of 5,000	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 30,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 100,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6
3	Reach a score of 7,500	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 45,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 150,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6
4	Reach a score of 10,000	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 60,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 200,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6
5	Reach a score of 12,500	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 75,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 250,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6
6	Reach a score of 15,000	Primogem x30 Festive Fever x40 Mora x30,000 Hero's Wit x3
	Reach a score of 90,000	Festive Fever x30 Mora x30,000 Sanctifying Unction x4
	Reach a score of 300,000	Festive Fever x20 Mora x30,000 Mystic Enhancement Ore x6

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guide

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guides

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guides
Immortal Combat	Drills by Lamplight	Gift Envelope	Travel Journal

Festive Travel Journal Locations

Festive Travel Journal Event Guides
Fortune Coins	Sight Scopes	Launch Tubes

Drills by Lamplight Stage Guides

Drills by Lamplight Stages
Stage 1 - Fiery Assault	Stage 2 - General Insights	Stage 3 - Slowing Defense
Stage 4 - Chain Reaction	Stage 5 - Strike Where It Hurts	Stage 6 - Grand Finale

Other Lantern Rite 2025 Guides

Lantern Rite 2025 Event Guides
Daily Login Rewards	Daily Mail Rewards
Xiangling Skin	Free Liyue 4-Star
Character Locations	How to Get Festive Fever
Find the Rattan Figures

Lantern Rite 2025 Quest Guides

Lantern Rite 2025 Quest Guides
Springtime Charms First Stanza	Springtime Charms Second Stanza
Springtime Charms Third Stanza	Springtime Charms Final Stanza

Other Events and Schedule

List of Events