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A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon 2026 Lantern Rite Event

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◆ Hot: Luna 4 Livestream, Luna 4 Livestream Codes
◆ 6.2: Durin, Jahoda, Venti, Varesa, Xilonen, 6.2 Codes
◆ Hexerei: Razor, Sucrose, Klee, Albedo, Mona, Fischl
◆ Events: Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey
◆ Future: 6.3 Luna 4, Columbina, Zibai, Illuga

Genshin Impact - A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon Event Guide
A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon is the upcoming Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV. Check out how to get a free Liyue 4-star character, how to get Yaoyao's New Outfit, all event mini-games, and other rewards in this event guide!

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When is the Lantern Rite 2026?

Lantern Rite Festival Start on January 30, 2026

Genshin Impact - A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon Event

Event Start January 30, 2026
Event End February 23, 2026

Lantern Rite 2026 starts on January 30, 2026 right before the start of Phase 2 of Version 6.3 Luna IV!

When does Lantern Rite 2026 End?

The 6.3 Lantern Rite will end on February 23, 2026, at the same time as the last day of the Version 6.3 update.

Version 6.3 - Luna IV Release Date

How to Play Lantern Rite 2026 and Events

Get A Free 4-Star Character in Words to a Good Friend

Genshin Impact - 6.3 Lantern Rite - Free 4-star - Words to a Good Friend
Similar to previous Lantern Rite runs, you can obtain a free 4-Star Character from Liyue of your choice by playing through the Lantern Rite 2026 event!

Words to a Good Friend Event Guide

Get Free Intertwined Fates and Other Rewards in May Fortune Find You

Genshin Impact - 6.3 May Fortune Find You
Login daily to obtain different rewards including a total of 10 Intertwined Fates during Lantern Rite from the May Fortune Find You: Spring's Premonition rerun! Travelers will also get other rewards including 1,600 Primogems in the mail.

May Fortune Find You Event Guide

Release or Find Xiao Lanterns

Genshin - 2026 Lantern Rite Xiao Lanterns
During Lantern Rite, players can release Xiao Lanterns that contain greetings, which can drift into other players' worlds. This means you can also find a visiting Xiao Lantern in your world!

Collect Fortune Coins in Liyue Harbor

Genshin - 2026 Lantern Rite Fortune Coins
There are also Auspicious Treasure Trees that contain Fortune Coins all over Liyue Harbor. You can collect the Fortune Coins by hitting the tree repeatedly.

Collect Jades and Avoid Lanterns

Genshin - 2026 Lantern Rite - Collect Jades and Avoid Lanterns
Play as various Trial characters to avoid the lanterns that comes in your way and collect as many Jades before the time runs out!

Deal Damage to Collect Charm Coins

Genshin - 2026 Lantern Rite - Deal Damage to Get Charm Coins
Deal damage to the enemies and obtain as many Charm Coins as possible within the time limit in this combat minigame!

Defeat Opponents or Light Up Xiao Lanterns

Genshin - 2026 Lantern Rite - Defeat Opponents or Light Up Lanterns
Defeat opponents or light up the Xiao Lanterns as you draw out different Lantern Rite characters with the help of a mini Zibai.

Lantern Rite 2026 Event Rewards

Free Yaoyao Lantern Rite Skin

Genshin Impact - Yaoyao Outfit - Skin
Players can get a free copy of Yaoyao's new outfit, the Rainlit Bamboo Reverie in the Lantern Rite 2026 by playing through the event!

Yaoyao Lantern Rite Skin and How to Get

All Lantern Rite 2026 Rewards

All Lantern Rite 2026 Event Rewards
Genshin - Crown of Insight Icon Crown of Insight Genshin - Primogem Icon Primogem Genshin - Mora Icon Mora
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Icon Mystic Enhancement Ore Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit

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Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - List of Events

List of Events

Current Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl Event GuideHeroic Clash: Saurian Brawl 12/29/2025 - 01/07/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero
Genshin Impact - SoulblazersSoulblazers' Snowbound Journey 12/19/2025 - 01/05/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Crown of Insight Image
+ Free 4-Star Bow

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Marvelous Merchandise 6.2 Rerun Event GuideMarvelous Merchandise 6.2 Rerun 01/05/2026 - 01/12/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Mora Image
Genshin Impact - Shutterflash Memory Hunt Event GuideShutterflash Memory Hunt 01/16/2026 - 01/26/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image Genshin - Hero
+ Talent Up Materials
Genshin Impact - A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon Event GuideA Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon 01/30/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Free Yaoyao Outfit
+ Free Liyue 4-Star Character
Genshin Impact - Moonlit Patrol Exercise Event GuideMoonlit Patrol Exercise 02/09/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero
+ Weapon Up Materials
Genshin Impact - Ley Line Overflow 6.3 Rerun Event GuideLey Line Overflow 6.3 Rerun 02/16/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Hero Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mora Image
Genshin Impact - May Fortune Find You Event GuideMay Fortune Find You TBD
Genshin - Intertwined Fate Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event GuideTo Temper Thyself and Journey Far 12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Sanctifying Elixir Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna
Genshin Impact - Stygian Onslaught Event GuideStygian Onslaught 12/10/2025 - 01/13/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Dust of Enlightenment
Genshin Impact - TravelersTravelers' Tales Permanently Available after Version 6.0
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Repertoire of Myriad Melodies Event GuideRepertoire of Myriad Melodies Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Test Run Event GuideTest Run Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Ascension Materials
Genshin Impact - Hangout Events Event GuideHangout Events Permanently Available after Version 1.4
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Genshin - Primogem Image
+ Talent Materials
+ Specialty Dish
Genshin Impact - Baptism of Song Event GuideBaptism of Song Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
Genshin Impact - Daily Check-In Event GuideDaily Check-In 2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Hero Genshin - Fine Enhancement Ore Image
Genshin Impact - Stellar Reunion Returnee Event Event GuideStellar Reunion Returnee Event Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Prototype Rancour

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