The Division 2's Cherry Blossom event brings 40 Corrupted Lanterns scattered across Washington DC, and tracking them all down is the fastest way to stack event keys and unlock exclusive cosmetics. Most are easy to spot once you know which districts to sweep, but a handful require a bit more searching. This guide covers every location and explains exactly what happens when you find one.
Where are all the Corrupted Lanterns in The Division 2?
All 40 Corrupted Lanterns are distributed across 10 districts in DC. No single area is overloaded, so expect to spend time moving across the full map. Here's the complete breakdown by district, according to the source map compiled by the Division 2 community and documented by Destructoid:
East Mall has the highest concentration with 7 lanterns, making it the best starting point if you want to build momentum early. West End follows with 5. Federal Triangle only has 1, so don't spend too long searching there.
The community on Reddit's r/thedivision has put together a complete interactive map showing all 40 positions. If you get stuck on any that aren't visible from the street, that resource is worth bookmarking.
What happens when you interact with a Corrupted Lantern?
Interacting with a Corrupted Lantern doesn't just tick a box. It triggers an ambush. A Kitsunebi kill squad spawns immediately and comes at you hard. Once you've held your ground long enough and cleared the squad, a Ronin appears as the final target.
Taking down both the Kitsunebi and the Ronin rewards you with event keys. These keys are the Cherry Blossom event's currency, exchangeable for caches that contain the event's cosmetic and gear rewards.
Don't interact with a Corrupted Lantern unless you're ready to fight. The Kitsunebi spawn immediately on activation with no delay, so clear the area around you first.
What rewards do you get for finding all 40 Corrupted Lanterns?
Completing the full set of 40 Corrupted Lanterns earns you the "Herald of Spring Distinction" merit commendation plus an exclusive patch. These are the kinds of account-level rewards that don't come back after the event ends, so they're worth the effort.
After you've found all 40, the event doesn't lock you out. You still get daily opportunities to interact with a select number of lanterns and earn more event keys, which keeps the reward loop going for the rest of the Cherry Blossom event.
Event keys earned from daily lantern interactions after completing all 40 can still be exchanged for caches, so staying active pays off even once you've hit the commendation.
Tips for clearing Corrupted Lanterns efficiently
- Start with East Mall. Seven lanterns in one district means you can chain fights and build up keys fast before moving on.
- Check the community map for hidden lanterns. Most are visible on the street, but some require extra searching. The Reddit community map (r/thedivision) covers every single position.
- Stay aggressive on the Ronin. The Ronin only appears after you've engaged the Kitsunebi squad for long enough, so don't hold back during the initial ambush.
- Return daily after completion. The daily refresh gives you more event keys even once the commendation is secured.
For more event details including the full list of Cherry Blossom rewards and how to get them, browse more guides at games.gg to stay on top of everything the event has to offer.