Genshin Impact | Springtime Charms Event Guide

Springtime Charms is an event for Genshin Impact 5.3. See release date, how to unlock, gameplay, tips, strategy, and rewards for Springtime Charms.

Springtime Charms Event - Overview & Release Date

The 2025 Run Of The Lantern Rite Event

Release Date	January 24, 2025
Unlock Condition	- Adventure Rank 20 or above. - Complete the Prologue Act 3 Archon: Song Of The Dragon And Freedom
Reward	▼All Rewards

Springtime Charms is the 2025 version of the Lantern Rite event! It will be available in the second half of the 5.3 Update up until its end.

Upcoming Mini-Games for Springtime Charms

Mini Games	Description
▼ Immortal Combat	- A block matching mini game where you fight against an enemy
▼ Drills by Lamplight	- Combat challenge mini-game - Complete goals to trigger Stratagems of Variation
▼ Custom Gift Envelope	- Create "Gift Envelopes" to send to your companions to earn their recognition and reward - You can send these Envelopes to your friends too

Springtime Charms - Immortal Combat Mini Game Guide

Control & Match Blocks To Defeat Opponents

Immortal Combat features a block-matching mechanic wherein players will have to match blocks in order to attack their opponent! Win by completely depleting the HP of your enemy.

Match 4 Or More Of The Same Color To Attack

In order to deal damage to your enemy, you will have to match 4 or more of the same color blocks. The more blocks you match, the higher the damage!

Combos Deal More Damage

When you match blocks and it falls, it can activate other blocks and deal combos! These can be easily planned out so long as you are aware of your block placements.

Rattan Figures Have Their Own Effects

Each of the Rattan Figures you can choose to play as has its own effect. Choose which one you want or the one you think is best in dealing with your enemy.

Can Play Against Other Players

Players also have the option to fight against their friends in this game mode! With the way the game works, you can only play with a single friend at a time.

Springtime Charms - Drills By Lamplight Mini Game Guide

A Combat Mini Game

Drills by Lamplight is the combat mini game of the Springtime Charm events. Take on the challenges and come up on top for different rewards!

Secret Strategems Offer Battle Advantages

Secret Strategems are different effects that you can select before you enter into combat. At the start of each challenge, you can select up to 2 of them to take effect!

Springtime Charms - Custom Gift Envelope Mini Game Guide

Create Gift Envelopes

Join in Liyue's tradition of giving out gift envelopes through the Custom Gift Envelope mini game. Design your own gift envelopes with different motifs and decorations.

Follow The Instruction Of The Character's Request

When you create a Gift Envelope, the character will note what they want for it. Simply follow their instruction and you will make them happy when you give them the envelope!

Springtime Charms - Rewards

Free Liyue 4-Star Character

Travelers can choose a character to unlock from the following 4-Star Liyue Characters as part of the Lantern Rite Event Rewards.

Available Liyue 4-Star Characters
Xingqiu	Gaming	Beidou	Chongyun
Lan Yan	Ningguang	Xiangling	Yaoyao
Yanfei	Yun Jin	Xinyan	-

Unlock a Free Skin for Xiangling

Travelers can unlock Xiangling's new Skin/Outfit by playing through the Springtime Charms event!

Login Rewards Available

To celebrate this year's Lantern Rite, Travelers will be able to claim various lucrative rewards by logging in during the Version 5.3 Update!

Event Related Articles

Current Wish (Gacha) Banners

Banner	Boosted Character / Weapon
To The Looking-Glass The Mademoiselle Said 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Sandrone Beidou Diona Freminet
Starry Night's Whispers 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Citlali Beidou Diona Freminet
Heavenlit Prophecy 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Yae Miko Cyno Wriothesley Qiqi Mizuki Kagura's Verity Staff Of The Scarlet Sands Cashflow Supervision Skyward Blade Sunny Morning Sleep-In
7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	A Teaspoon Of Transcendence Starcaller's Watch Favonius Sword Rainslasher Dragon's Bane Sacrificial Fragments Sacrificial Bow
Beginners' Wish Permanent	Noelle
Wanderlust Invocation Permanent	-