What's New in Genshin 6.3 Lantern Rite
Version 6.3 launches January 14, 2026. Main festival A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon runs January 30 to February 23, 2026—nearly four weeks to collect rewards. You'll get 20 free premium pulls total (mail Primogems + login Fates).
Beyond pulls: Crown of Insight, Hero's Wit, mora, ascension items, and Mystic Enhancement Ore through event activities. The free 4-star selector adds massive value for roster building or constellations.
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Event Timeline
- Shutterflash Memory Hunt: January 16-26, 2026
- Main Festival: January 30 to February 23, 2026
- May Fortune Find You: January 16 to February 3, 2026
- Moonlit Patrol Exercise: February 9-23, 2026
- Ley Line Overflow: February 16-23, 2026 (double rewards)
Verify exact timings in-game when 6.3 launches.
1600 Primogems Mail: Claim Process
The 1600 Primogems arrive directly through mail—no quests required. Largest single mail reward in festival history, providing 10 additional pulls with the Fates.
Distribution Details
Primogems distribute automatically to eligible players during the festival. Unlike event shop rewards, this arrives as a celebration gift. Just log in and claim before expiration.
Mail rewards stay available 30 days after receipt. Claim promptly to avoid accidental expiration. Mail system holds max 1000 messages—clear regularly.
Claiming Steps
- Log in during January 30 to February 23, 2026
- Open mail icon (Paimon Menu > Mail)
- Locate Lantern Rite celebration mail
- Click Claim All
- Verify Primogem count increased
Takes seconds. New players created during festival also qualify.
10 Intertwined Fates: Acquisition Guide
10 Intertwined Fates from daily logins = guaranteed premium pulls without spending Primogems. Each worth 160 Primogems (1600 total value). Combined with mail: 3200 Primogems worth of currency.
Daily Login Distribution
Fates distribute across festival duration—must log in on separate days. Missing days = missing Fates (no retroactive claiming). Counter resets daily at 4:00 AM server time.
Pro tip: Set daily reminder. Launch game, claim popup reward, exit if needed. Takes under a minute.
Optimal Strategy
Claim Fates immediately to prevent expiration. Strategic players may save for upcoming banners announced during festival.
10 Fates guarantee at least one 4-star (pity system). Players near 5-star pity should calculate if using Fates advances toward guaranteed featured characters. For weapon banner Primogems, BitTopup offers secure transactions.
Free 4-Star Character: Eligibility & Best Picks
Words to a Good Friend event provides free 4-star Liyue selector at 1200 Festive Fever points. Earned through festival activities—casual players easily reach this threshold.
Requirements
- AR 20
- Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 completion
- Chapter 5 Act 5 completion
Earning Festive Fever Points
- Hit Auspicious Treasure Trees for Fortune Coins
- Collect Jades while avoiding floating lanterns
- Defeat enemies for charm coins
- Light Xiao Lanterns to send gifts
1200 points needs moderate participation across activities. Most reach this within first week.
Available Characters
- Beidou (Electro Claymore)
- Chongyun (Cryo Claymore)
- Gaming (Pyro Claymore)
- Lan Yan (Anemo Catalyst)
- Ningguang (Geo Catalyst)
- Xiangling (Pyro Polearm)
- Xingqiu (Hydro Sword)
- Xinyan (Pyro Claymore)
- Yanfei (Pyro Catalyst)
- Yaoyao (Dendro Polearm)
- Yun Jin (Geo Polearm)
Recommendations
New Players: Xingqiu—unmatched Hydro application, meta-relevant endgame, off-field damage, defensive utility.
Mid-Game: Gaming (strong Pyro DPS) or Lan Yan (Anemo support). Choose based on roster gaps.
Veterans: Prioritize characters one constellation from power spikes—Xingqiu C6, Beidou C2, Yun Jin C6.
Collectors: Select characters you don't own. Lan Yan and Gaming have less banner availability.
Additional Rewards & Cosmetics
Exclusive Skins
Yaoyao - Rainlit Bamboo Reverie: Free through event completion. No Genesis Crystals required. Features unique animations.
Neuvillette - Melusent Gift: Available at festival discount. Requires Genesis Crystal purchase but significantly reduced cost.
Traveler - As Heaven and Earth Are Made Anew: Unlocks after completing The Moon of Truth Archon Quest.
Chongyun: Also receives skin during Lantern Rite 2026.
Festive Fever Milestones
- Crown of Insight (rare talent upgrade resource)
- Hero's Wit (character experience)
- Mora
- Character ascension materials (Liyue-specific)
- Mystic Enhancement Ore
These materials accelerate progression without Resin expenditure.
Minigames & Sub-Events
Auspicious Treasure Trees: Hit trees for Fortune Coins. Exchange in event shop for exclusive items.
Jade Collection: Navigate through floating lanterns. Tests precision and timing. Contributes to Festive Fever points.
Combat Challenges: Defeat enemies for charm coins. Scales in difficulty. Exchange for weapon materials.
Xiao Lantern Social: Light lanterns to send gifts. Rewards sender and recipient. Use random matching if no friends.
Maximizing Total Primogem Income
Confirmed Sources:
- 1600 Primogems (mail)
- 10 Intertwined Fates (1600 Primogem value)
- Minigame completions
- Quest bonuses
- Daily commissions during event
Total: 3500+ Primogems for full completion.
Time Investment Analysis
- Mail Primogems: Zero time (just claim)
- 10 Fates: ~10 minutes total (daily logins)
- Character selector: 2-4 hours (minigames for 1200 points)
Exceptional reward-to-time ratio. Most efficient Primogem farming period annually.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Missing Sub-Event Windows
Shutterflash Memory Hunt (January 16-26) and Moonlit Patrol Exercise (February 9-23) run shorter than main festival. Delaying until late February = missed rewards. Set calendar reminders.
Poor Character Selection
Don't pick characters you won't use. Evaluate roster, team comps, upcoming banners. Avoid characters on current banners—you may pull them before selector deadline.
Inefficient Shop Exchange
Prioritize Crown of Insight first, then limited ascension materials for active characters. Don't buy infinite-stock Mora/Hero's Wit until securing limited items.
Quest Prerequisites
Can't access features without required Archon Quests, even at AR 20. Check quest log when 6.3 launches. Complete prerequisites early.
Pre-Event Preparation
Checklist
Adventure Rank:
- Reach AR 20 minimum
- Higher AR unlocks additional features
Quests:
- Archon Quest Prologue Act 3
- Chapter 5 Act 5
- Character-specific event quests
Resources:
- Stockpile Fragile Resin for Ley Line Overflow (February 16-23)
- Clear event shop inventories
- Organize inventory space
Resin Strategy
Ley Line Overflow doubles rewards February 16-23. Save Fragile Resin from earlier in 6.3. Each Fragile = 60 Original Resin for extra runs.
Don't spend Resin on standard Ley Lines before February 16 unless necessary. Doubled rewards = 100% more value.
FAQ
How many primogems from Lantern Rite 2026? 1600 Primogems (mail) + 10 Intertwined Fates (1600 Primogem value) = 3200 base. Additional from minigames/quests brings total above 3500.
When does the 1600 primogems mail arrive? During January 30 to February 23, 2026. Claim within 30 days of receipt.
Which free 4-star should I pick? Xingqiu for new players (universal value). Veterans: pick characters one constellation from power spikes (Xingqiu C6, Beidou C2, Yun Jin C6) or Gaming/Lan Yan if missing.
What AR for Lantern Rite 2026? Character selector needs AR 20 + Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 + Chapter 5 Act 5. Mail Primogems and Fates have no AR requirement.
Do rewards expire? Mail expires 30 days after receipt if unclaimed. Event shop closes February 23, 2026. Character selector must be claimed before event ends. Claimed items never expire.
How long does Lantern Rite 2026 last? Main festival: January 30 to February 23, 2026 (nearly 4 weeks). Sub-events have shorter windows—check timeline above.
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