Stand By Me is a version 1.3 event for Genshin Impact. Learn about challenges, Stand By Me reward, how to unlock, best character, free Liyue character, best choice, & release date.
| Lantern Rite Festival Related Articles | |
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 Lantern Rite Tales | Theater Mechanicus |
| Farm Xiao Lantern | Stand By Me |
Stand By Me Event - Release Date & How To Unlock
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| February 10 ~ March 07, 2021 |
What Is Stand By Me Event?
Stand by Me is an event that will be released at version 1.3 of Genshin Impact. It will be a part of the Lantern Rite event series. You can obtain one 4 star Liyue Character of your choice after finishing several challenges.
Check Out The 1.3 Update Upcoming Patch HereHow To Unlock Stand By Me
Unlocked While Doing Lantern Rite Festival Quests
Players will have to complete a series of quests to unlock Stand By Me. Specifically, they have to clear the Glow Of A Thousand Lanterns quest and the required quests to unlock Theater Mechanicus.
Check Out The Lantern Rite Festival HereFree Character Unlock Conditions
| - | Requirements |
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| 1 | Reach the Festive Fever stage "Glow Of A Thousand Lanterns" in Lantern Rite Tales |
| 2 | Spend 1000 Peace Talismans for the Event (obtained in Theater Mechanicus) |
Complete Difficulty 1 & 2 For 1000 Peace Talismans!
You can get 1000 Peace Talismans just for acing Theater Mechanicus's difficulty 1 & 2 stages, which is easy to do. If you have no need for any other Xiao Market items, simply clear these 2 and hold on to the 1000 Peace Talismans!
How To Beat Theater Mechanicus Difficulty 1 & 2
Stand By Me Event Event - Rewards & Free Characters
Receive One Free 4★ Liyue Character!
After clearing the Tower Defense (Theater Mechanicus) Event, exchange 1000 Peace Talismans to receive one Liyue 4 star character of your choice, for free!
Check Out The All Character ListStand By Me Event Event - Recommended Characters
Recommended Characters
| Character Name | Recommendation Traits |
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| Xingqiu | Highly Recommended - One of the best support characters in-game. - Easily applies wet status to enemies. - Easily increases damage output of characters with Hydro reactions. - Can heal and guard at the same time. |
| Ningguang | Highly Recommended - Easy to use damage-dealer. ・Has strong burst with small costs. - Can spot Ores or mining areas on the map. - Even stronger in coop. |
| Chongyun | Recommended - Can provide support and DPS. - Strong Elemental Burst skill that is easy to charge. - Does not work well as a physical build DPSer. |
| Beidou | Recommended - Can block and counter attacks of enemies. - Can also act as DPSer. - A great support for Hydro DPS like Tartaglia. |
| Xinyan | Recommended - Can provide a shield that spreads pyro to enemies. - Can provide powerful AOE Burst. |
| Xiangling | Not Recommended - Can be obtained from Spiral Abyss. - Can spread fire easily - is a strong Pyro support. - Constellations significantly increase her damage - Recommended to choose if you have all other Liyue 4★. |
Which Character Will You Pick?
Event Related Guides
Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
| Banner | Boosted Character / Weapon |
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| Chanson Of Many Waters 10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
| Temptation Of The Crimson Sands 10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
| Beginners' Wish Permanent | |
| Wanderlust Invocation Permanent | - |
6.1 Update Upcoming Events
| 6.1 Events | |
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| Ruins Exploration: Fieldwise Center 11/7/2025 - 11/24/2025 | This will be the main event in the 6.1 Update, and it will have three (3) mini-games. |
| Dance Dance Dynamic Disco 11/17/2025 - 11/26/2025 | In this event, players must follow the music beats while performing the correct dance movements to complete the challenges. |
Other Events
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| Event Tracking Tool |
| To Do List & Event Calendar |
