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The cast of characters in HoYoverse's Genshin Impact hails from the continent of Teyvat, which has seven nations: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya. Each nation is ruled by one of seven Archons, or gods. The seven gods stands for 7 different element, which are Anemo (air), Geo (earth), Pyro (fire), Hydro (water), Cryo (ice), Electro (electricity), and Dendro (plants).[1] Nearly all playable characters control one of seven natural elements with help from a Vision, a device the heavens grant to those with great ambitions, with the exception of some characters who control the elements through their own supernatural powers, such as Dainsleif, the Archons, and the Traveler.
Some of Genshin Impact's characters were first introduced in an official manga released prior to the game's launch.[2]
When designing characters, the designers first decide who the character is at their core as well as their needs, then may design them to fit that original idea and those needs.[3] Designers may also consider the relation of a character to other characters in Teyvat: for instance, the elegant and reserved opera singer Yun Jin was designed to juxtapose the fiery and unbound rock star Xinyan.[4]
Many characters are derived from legends of certain nations: for instance, the adepti of Liyue are based on the Xian of Daoism. The idea of the Vision is derived from Daoism: the concept of a third eye manifests itself in humans in the form of their Vision.[3] Some characters, such as Alhaitham, Tighnari, and Xiangling, are named after historical or literary figures.
The following is a table that lists all currently confirmed playable characters by region in alphabetical order. All playable characters are associated with a specific region, with the exception of the Travelers and Aloy, who come from their own world.
All characters wield one of 5 weapon types: swords, polearms, claymores, bows, or catalysts.
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Traveler (Aether) | Changeable[a] | Sword |
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The main protagonist of the game, commonly referred to as the Traveler. Players can choose to play as either Aether (male) or Lumine (female), while the other is taken away to become the leader of the Abyss Order. After being separated from their twin, they embark on a journey to meet the gods of Teyvat and reunite their lost sibling. | |
Traveler (Lumine) | |||||
Aloy | Cryo | Bow |
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The protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn. She was added to the game for a limited time as part of a collaboration between miHoYo and Guerrilla Games. | [7] |
Mondstadt was released in September 2020.
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Albedo | Geo | Sword | The Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius and the Captain of its Investigation Team. Albedo is not human, but rather a homunculus created by the Khaenri'ahan alchemist Rhinedottir. | [8][9] | |
Amber | Pyro | Bow | An outgoing, gregarious Knight of Favonius and the only member of its Outrider unit; she is widely regarded as the gliding champion of Mondstadt. Amber is the first playable character that players obtain in the game, other than the Traveler. | [8][10] | |
Barbara | Hydro | Catalyst |
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The Deaconess of the Church of Favonius and the younger sister of Jean, who is also a famous idol. Players can obtain Barbara after completing the prologue of the main story. | [8][11] |
Bennett | Pyro | Sword |
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A member of the Mondstadt branch of the Adventurers' Guild, who is well known for his almost supernaturally bad luck. | [8][12] |
Diluc | Pyro | Claymore |
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A solitary businessman and vintner who was formerly the Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius. He and Kaeya grew up as adopted brothers, but are no longer on friendly terms. He secretly operates as a vigilante nicknamed "the Darknight Hero". | [8] |
Diona | Cryo | Bow | An alcohol-hating bartender who works at the Cat's Tail and is a descendant of the Kätzlein bloodline. She has some cute cat features.(cat ears and tail)[13] | [8] | |
Eula | Cryo | Claymore | A descendant of the Lawrence Clan, whose tyrannical rule of Mondstadt eventually resulted in its overthrow and exile. She currently works for the Knights of Favonius as the Captain of its Reconnaissance Company. | [8] | |
Fischl | Electro | Bow | An eccentric investigator for the Adventurers' Guild who claims to be a princess from another world. Her real name is Amy and she is based on the chūnibyō trope.[14] | [8] | |
Jean | Anemo | Sword | The Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and Barbara's older sister, regarded as the Dandelion Knight. | [8] | |
Kaeya | Cryo | Sword |
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The Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius and Diluc's adopted brother. Kaeya is the second character that players obtain in the game. Kaeya originally hails from the mysterious nation of Khaenri’ah and serves as a sleeper agent for one of their ancient plots. | [8] |
Klee | Pyro | Catalyst | A cheerful young girl who refers to herself as the Spark Knight and is the daughter of Alice, a powerful sorceress. Klee's obsession with explosives at a young age has caused her to often be in solitary confinement. | [8] | |
Lisa | Electro | Catalyst | The head librarian of the Knights of Favonius and a former student of the Sumeru Akademiya. She is the third character that players can obtain in the game. | [8] | |
Mika | Cryo | Polearm |
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An anxious cartographer for the Knights of Favonius and a member of its Reconnaissance Company. | [8] |
Mona | Hydro | Catalyst |
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A stern astrologist who often finds herself strapped for money. | [8] |
Noelle | Geo | Claymore |
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A maid employed by the Knights of Favonius who dreams of someday joining their ranks. She is one of the first characters that players can obtain through the "Beginner's Wish" banner. | [8] |
Razor | Electro | Claymore |
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A mysterious boy who was raised by wolves in Wolvendom. | [8] |
Rosaria | Cryo | Polearm | A sister of the Church of Favonius who rarely participates in church activities and protects Mondstadt from the shadows. | [8] | |
Sucrose | Anemo | Catalyst | A shy alchemist and Albedo's assistant. | [8] | |
Venti | Anemo | Bow |
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A carefree bard fond of drinking, and the human vessel of the Anemo Archon, Barbatos. | [8][15] |
Liyue was released in September 2020.
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Baizhu | Dendro | Catalyst | The owner of the Bubu Pharmacy and guardian of the jiangshi Qiqi. | [8] | |
Beidou | Electro | Claymore | The Captain of the Crux, an armed fleet famous for their daring adventures. | [8] | |
Chongyun | Cryo | Claymore | An exorcist with a pure-yang spirit able to drive away evil spirits, who has never actually seen a spirit to exorcise it. | [8] | |
Gaming | Pyro | Claymore | A guard of the Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency, which escorts goods from Yilong Wharf to Liyue Harbor. As the head of the Mighty Mythical Beasts, he seeks to make the Wushou Dance a regular occurrence in Liyue Harbor. | [19] | |
Ganyu | Cryo | Bow | The half-qilin secretary of the Liyue Qixing. She is also an adeptus, a species of illuminated beasts native to Liyue, and is currently bound by a contract involving the Geo Archon. | [8] | |
Hu Tao | Pyro | Polearm |
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The 77th Director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, who is carefree and lively. She never misses an opportunity to sell coffins to people, and enjoys playing pranks on others. | [8] |
Keqing | Electro | Sword |
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A member of the Liyue Qixing, the governing body of Liyue, who manages the nation's real estate. Some consider her odd due to her lack of devotion to the Archons. | [8] |
Lan Yan | Anemo | Catalyst | The master rattan weaver of the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association. | [20] | |
Ningguang | Geo | Catalyst | The owner of the Jade Chamber and a wealthy businesswoman in charge of maintaining the law on behalf of the Liyue Qixing. | [8] | |
Qiqi | Cryo | Sword | A jiangshi herb gatherer working for the Bubu Pharmacy who the adepti resurrected. | [8] | |
Shenhe | Cryo | Polearm |
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A cursed human woman who grew up as a disciple of the adepti and is a relative of Chongyun, whom he calls his aunt. | [8] |
Xiangling | Pyro | Polearm | The head chef of Wanmin Restaurant, accompanied by a small bear named Guoba. Players can obtain Xiangling by completing Floor 3 of the Spiral Abyss. | [8] | |
Xianyun | Anemo | Catalyst | The human form of Cloud Retainer, a knowledgeable yet chatty adeptus. She is one of Morax's old allies, as well as Ganyu and Shenhe's mentor. | [21] | |
Xiao | Anemo | Polearm | The sole remaining member of the Yaksha, a specialised group of adepti tasked with protecting Liyue from evil gods and spirits, at the cost of being infected with karma. | [8] | |
Xingqiu | Hydro | Sword |
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The second son to the head of the Feiyun Commerce Guild and a practitioner of the Guhua martial arts. | [8] |
Xinyan | Pyro | Claymore |
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A popular rock and roll musician. | [8] |
Yanfei | Pyro | Catalyst |
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A half-xiezhi legal adviser and one of the few adepti not under contract to the Geo Archon. | [8] |
Yaoyao | Dendro | Polearm |
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A young adepti disciple, despite being an ordinary human, and Ganyu's assistant. | [8] |
Yelan | Hydro | Bow | A mysterious woman operating as an intelligence agent for Ningguang. | [8] | |
Yun Jin | Geo | Polearm |
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An elegant opera singer of the Heyu Tea House. (Vocals performed by ZH: Yang Yang in all languages.) | [8] |
Zhongli | Geo | Polearm |
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A consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and the human vessel of the Geo Archon, Morax. | [8] |
Inazuma was released in July 2021.[22]
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Arataki Itto | Geo | Claymore |
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A mischievous oni and leader of the Arataki Gang. | [8] |
Chiori | Geo | Sword |
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A famous fashion designer from Inazuma who is currently running Chioriya Boutique in Fontaine. | [23] |
Gorou | Geo | Bow |
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The general of the Watatsumi Army, a resistance group fighting to overturn some of Inazuma's policies. | [8] |
Kaedehara Kazuha |
Anemo | Sword | A ronin and poet who is a temporary member of Beidou's crew. Despite his remarkable skill with a blade, Kazuha is a gentle soul who wishes to travel without the burdens of his past. | [8] | |
Kamisato Ayaka | Cryo | Sword |
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The daughter of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan and Ayato's younger sister. | [8][24] |
Kamisato Ayato | Hydro | Sword |
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The head of the Yashiro Commission and Ayaka's older brother. | [8] |
Kirara | Dendro | Sword | A nekomata who works as a courier at Komaniya Express. | [8][27] | |
Kujou Sara | Electro | Bow |
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A tengu who is a war general and adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan, a clan that serves the Shogun and helps execute her policies. | [8] |
Kuki Shinobu | Electro | Sword |
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The deputy leader of the Arataki Gang, who takes it upon herself to keep them out of trouble. | [8] |
Raiden Shogun | Electro | Polearm | A bionic puppet serving as the vessel of the Electro Archon, Raiden Ei, as well as the current shogun of Inazuma. | [8] | |
Sangonomiya Kokomi | Hydro | Catalyst | The leader of the Watatsumi Army and the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island. | [8] | |
Sayu | Anemo | Claymore | A mujina ninja who is a member of the Shuumatsuban, an organization the Yashiro Commission secretly runs. She believes that sleeping will make her grow taller. | [8][28] | |
Shikanoin Heizou |
Anemo | Catalyst |
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A detective associated with the Tenryou Commission. | [8] |
Thoma | Pyro | Polearm |
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The chief housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan, who originates from Mondstadt. | [8][29] |
Yae Miko | Electro | Catalyst |
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A clever kitsune and the owner of the Yae Publishing House. She is also the head shrine maiden of the Grand Narukami shrine and an old friend of Raiden Ei. | [8] |
Yoimiya | Pyro | Bow |
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The lively owner of Naganohara Fireworks, who the people of Inazuma have nicknamed the "Queen of the Summer Festival". | [8][30] |
Sumeru was released in August 2022, and introduced the Dendro element to the game.[31]
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Alhaitham | Dendro | Sword |
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The aloof Scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, who is responsible for documenting their findings. | [8] |
Candace | Hydro | Polearm |
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The steadfast guardian of Aaru Village. | [8] |
Collei | Dendro | Bow |
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An Avidya Forest Ranger trainee under Tighnari's mentorship and a close friend of Amber. She is one of the main characters of the manga, which details her traumatic past. Players can obtain Collei by completing Floor 4 of the Spiral Abyss. | [8] |
Cyno | Electro | Polearm |
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The intimidating General Mahamatra of the Matra, a group of disciplinary officers who work for the Akademiya. | [8] |
Dehya | Pyro | Claymore |
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A hired bodyguard who is a member of the Eremites, a group of mercenaries from Sumeru's deserts. | [8] |
Dori | Electro | Claymore |
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An enterprising and clever merchant who is obsessed with money. Dori is also the owner of the Palace of Alcazarzaray, which was designed by Kaveh. | [8] |
Faruzan | Anemo | Bow | An Akademiya professor who has recently returned to the institution after being trapped in ancient ruins for a century. | [8][32] | |
Kaveh | Dendro | Claymore |
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An esteemed architect whose projects have bankrupt him. He is sensitive, empathetic, and idealistic. | [8] |
Layla | Cryo | Sword |
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A theoretical astrology student at the Sumeru Akademiya who suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. It is also possible that she has a more lively, pragmatic alter ego. | [8] |
Nahida | Dendro | Catalyst |
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The human vessel of the Dendro Archon, who is known as Lesser Lord Kusanali to her citizens. | [8] |
Nilou | Hydro | Sword |
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A gentle and talented dancer, and the star of the Zubayr Theater. | [8] |
Sethos | Electro | Bow |
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The heir of the Temple of Silence and a former vessel of Hermanubis. | [33] |
Tighnari | Dendro | Bow |
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The stern, hardworking chief officer of the Avidya Forest Rangers. | [8] |
Wanderer | Anemo | Catalyst |
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The former Sixth Fatui Harbinger, Scaramouche, also known as the Balladeer and Kunikuzushi by Raiden Ei, who originally created as a prototype for her mortal vessel before she abandoned him. He seeks to destroy himself from the world's knowledge to rid himself of his sins. Players can rename the Wanderer after completion of a certain quest. He is frequently called Hat Guy upon being enrolled into Vahumana. | [32] |
Fontaine was released in August 2023.[36]
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Charlotte | Cryo | Catalyst |
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An enthusiastic reporter for Fontaine's famous newspaper, The Steambird. | [37] |
Chevreuse | Pyro | Polearm |
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A musketeer and the hardworking captain of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, a special law enforcement branch in Fontaine. | [38] |
Clorinde | Electro | Sword |
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An undefeated Champion Duelist in Fontaine who once served as Furina's personal bodyguard. A successor of Fontaine's Marechaussee Hunters of old, she is trained in the art of their swordsmanship. | [39] |
Emilie | Dendro | Polearm |
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A renowned perfumer whose products are highly sought out by Fontaine's fashionistas. A friend of Chevreuse, she has helped her solve some difficult cases. | [40] |
Freminet | Cryo | Claymore |
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A shy diver who is well known in Fontaine. He is Lyney and Lynette's adoptive younger brother. | [8] |
Furina | Hydro | Sword |
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An actor and celebrity in Fontaine who has a childlike temper, but who can also be caring at times.[d] She is the vessel of the former Hydro Archon, Focalors. | [41] |
Lynette | Anemo | Sword |
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An introverted catgirl who is Lyney's sister and assistant. Like him, she belongs to the House of the Hearth, an orphanage run by the Fatui. Players can obtain Lynette after reaching an Adventure Rank of 25. | [8] |
Lyney | Pyro | Bow |
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Lynette's brother, who is a famous magician in Fontaine. He is outgoing and spirited, in contrast to his siblings. Like his sister, he belongs to the House of the Hearth. | [8] |
Navia | Geo | Claymore |
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The president of the Spina di Rosula, an organization in Fontaine that extends aid and assistance to citizens that the nation's governing body does not cover. | [42] |
Neuvillette | Hydro | Catalyst | The imposing Chief Justice of the Court of Fontaine. He is also the reincarnation of the Hydro Sovereign, the Dragon of Water, one of the rulers of Teyvat's ancient dragon race. | [8] | |
Sigewinne | Hydro | Bow | The head nurse of the Fortress of Meropide's infirmary. She is a Melusine, albeit one with a special body that is physiologically closer to a human's. | [43] | |
Wriothesley | Cryo | Catalyst |
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The Administrator and Warden of the Fortress of Meropide, an underwater autonomous stronghold that serves as Fontaine's de facto prison. He often goes by the title of "Duke", or "Your Grace". | [8] |
Natlan was released in August 2024.[44] Natlan characters are grouped into the six tribes of the nation: Nanatzcayan (Children of Echoes), Meztli (People of Springs), Huitztlan (Scions of the Canopy), Mictlan (Masters of the Night-Wind), Tlalocan (Flower-Feather Clan) and Teteocan (Collective of Plenty); each of which aligns with six of the game's seven elements and each owns specified Saurian (tamed and developed dragon). The names of Natlan's tribes are derived from the Thirteen Heavens.[citation needed]
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Chasca | Anemo | Bow |
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A well-known peacekeeper from the Tlalocan who is adopted by the Qucusaurs as a child. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Vuka (Transcension). | [45] |
Citlali | Cryo | Catalyst |
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The high priestess of the Mictlan, who had left the tribe to live alone. She is called "Granny Itztli" by Natlanese and her predictions are always accurate. | [46] |
Iansan | Electro | TBA |
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A fitness instructor and Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame champion mentor who is from Teteocan. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Uwezo (Power). | [47] |
Kachina | Geo | Polearm |
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A young and determined girl from the Nanatzcayan, known for her tenacity and knowledge of the land. Her Ancient Name is Uthabiti (Resilience). Player can obtain Kachina by going through the Natlan Archon Quest, Natlan! A New Adventure. | [48] |
Kinich | Dendro | Claymore |
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A hunter of Saurians from the Huitztlan, who is notorious for charging fees for his services and for his ruthless nature. He is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and his Ancient Name is Malipo (Turnfire). | [49] |
Mavuika | Pyro | Claymore |
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The current human vessel of the Pyro Archon, Haborym. She was a member of Huitztlan before ascending as Pyro Archon. Her Ancient Name is Kiongozi (Leader). | [50] |
Mualani | Hydro | Catalyst |
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A knowledgeable and popular guide from the Meztli. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Umoja (Unity). | [51] |
Ororon | Electro | Bow |
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A young man from the Mictlan, with a strong ability to perceive souls who grew up as a disciple of Citlali. He is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and his Ancient Name is Bidii (Devotion). | [52] |
Xilonen | Geo | Sword |
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A smith from the Nanatzcayan who crafts the Ancient Names. Her skill with the forge is renowned throughout Natlan. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Baraka (Blessing). | [53] |
Snezhnaya is expected for release in 2025. Some characters have been released early due to the Fatui's involvement in other regions' Archon Quests.[44]
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Arlecchino | Pyro | Polearm |
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The Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers, sometimes called "The Knave" or commonly "Father" by members of House of the Hearth whom she is the current director of the House. She obtained the title after killing Crucabena, the previous Knave. She is diplomatic, cunning and ruthless. Her real name is Peruere. | [54] |
Tartaglia | Hydro | Bow |
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The Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers, more commonly known as "Childe". The youngest and lowest-ranking Harbinger, he is often carefree and enjoys fighting powerful opponents. His real name is Ajax. | [8] |
Khaenri'ah is expected to be release in the future.
Name | Element | Weapon | Voice Actor | Description | Citations |
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Dainsleif | TBA | TBA |
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A wandering stranger from the fallen civilization of Khaenri'ah, who served as the captain of its royal knights and was cursed with immortality after failing to protect its citizens. He used to travel with the Traveler's sibling and occasionally meets with the Traveler to share information he has gathered about their lost twin. | [55] |
The characters of Genshin Impact have enjoyed positive reception, especially in terms of revenue: as Genshin Impact is a gacha game, much of its revenue comes from sales of in-game currency players use to obtain characters. Most revenue comes from limited character banners. Across all platforms, including mobile, console and computer platforms, the game is estimated to have grossed nearly US$3.7 billion in its first year by September 2021, the highest ever first-year launch revenue for any video game.[61][62][63] The mobile version grossed a further US$567 million between January and March 2022.[64]
Several of the game's characters have enjoyed massive popularity and have earned millions of dollars in revenue. For instance, in March 2021, it was reported that Zhongli was the game's highest grossing character, with US$15.5 million reported in revenue at the time.[65] This number was later eclipsed by the December 2022 release of the Raiden Shogun, whose first banner earned US$9 million in two days from Chinese iOS sales;[66] by the time the banner ended, it had netted around US$33 million in the Chinese market alone.[67] Shogun's record was eventually broken by the November 2, 2022 banner, which introduced the Dendro archon Nahida and earned US$34 million in the Chinese market.[68]
In November 2020, following Zhongli's release he received criticism from fans; due to his equipment and gameplay being viewed as poor, many took Zhongli as an insult toward Chinese players. miHoYo published a blog post in response, noting that the character was working as designed.[69] Later, miHoYo issued an apology, and promised to improve the character's kit during beta testing for version 1.3.[70]
In early March 2023, HoYoverse was criticized following Dehya's release, as some of the game's fanbase argued that her kit was underpowered and dysfunctional, particularly compared to those of lower-rarity characters.[71][72] Several players announced that they had stopped spending money on the game, while others sent feedback to HoYoverse demanding improvements.[73] As one of the few dark-skinned playable characters in the game, some suggested that her poor skillset might be due to colorism, given similar accusations made against HoYoverse in the past.[74] A campaign urging the wider playerbase to press HoYoverse for change trended on Twitter under the hashtag #FixDehya, with many spamming the game's official account.[75]
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