List of Genshin Impact characters

The cast of characters in HoYoverse's Genshin Impact hails from the continent of Teyvat,^[a] which has seven nations: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Snezhnaya. Each nation is ruled by one of seven Archons, gods^[b] that represent seven different elements: Anemo (air), Geo (earth), Pyro (fire), Hydro (water), Cryo (ice), Electro (electricity), and Dendro (plant).^[1][2] Nearly all playable characters control one of these elements with help from a Vision, a device Celestia grants to those with great ambitions, with the exception of some characters who control or mimic the elements through their own supernatural powers, or through the use of Vision-like items called Moon Wheels.

Creation and design

Genshin Impact producer Cai Haoyu said that characters are one of the most important components of the game. The characters have unique gameplay based on different elements, which represent the cultural characteristics of their respective regions. The multi-character design of the game is derived from Japanese card games. New characters are continuously introduced; at the same time, contrary to mainstream and past designs that used characters to serve the plot, the production team designed a narrative centered on characters, carrying out multi-plotline parallel narratives under the same worldview. In addition, the characters of Genshin Impact are the main source of profit for the game, with most characters obtained through a wishing mechanic, while other content in the game is provided to players for free.^[3]

Each character is designed by a team rather than an individual and there are no "art director" or "creative director" positions in MiHoYo. The production team first establishes the character's background story and place of residence, then conducts internal discussions and brainstorming. Afterwards, they evaluate the character's art style, background design, and gameplay mechanics based on player preferences. Once a concept design is finalized, the character design process enters the modeling stage. The production team continuously reviews the character's 3D model to ensure that it is consistent with the concept drawing. In terms of character rendering, the in-game character model and the scene are rendered independently. The scene uses deferred shading, while the characters use forward rendering, allowing the production team to control all lighting effects to ensure that the effect of the character presentation always meets the artist's expectations. To maintain the display effect of the character's face, a system that will automatically adjust according to the direction of the main light source was designed. In terms of the overall shadow effect of the character, the production team depicts the character in a cartoonish art style through cel shading, while also allowing the character to be affected by real-time light sources.^[3]

In terms of character artificial intelligence (AI) design, the production team has been developing the game's character AI system since 2017. AI is mainly divided into three categories: humans, wildlife, and non-player characters (NPCs) in combat. There were more than 200 types of AI in the early stages of the game. With the increase in AI brought about by game updates, the production team designed an AI framework and established an independent AI pipeline, breaking the inference modules into different categories according to each function to facilitate subsequent updates and maintenance. The character's behavior is based on a decision tree system to determine the character's skills or movements, and the data will be imported into the animation system for execution. The entire system facilitates giving NPCs different personalities and special abilities, also allowing boss-type characters to have unique actions.^[4]

For a character's background, the production team creates their image by building interpersonal relationship networks for the character and refining the regional cultural background of the character's origin.^[5] Before the character is officially launched in the game, miHoYo promotes them by releasing relevant videos through its official social media accounts for promotion. Initially, a character teaser in Live2D is released to provide a first impression of their design, identity and personality to players. The day before the character's release, a character trailer (formerly termed "character demo") is released, showing their detailed 3D model, combat animations, skill effects, and some exclusive story and interaction clips. Finally, "Collected Miscellany" videos explain how to use the character's skills and their unique mechanics, with the narrator also describing and commenting on the character's personality based on their respective worldviews.^[6]

MiHoYo has launched character design surveys to gather feedback on players' opinions on the game's character designs, including what they look for in characters, whether the character's design is close to reality, fits their identity and personality, is original, lines up with others from the same faction, or contains regional cultural elements.^[7]

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: in the game, the concept of a third eye manifests itself in humans in the form of their Vision.^[8] Some characters are named after historical or literary figures; for example, Alhaitham, Tighnari, Xiangling, Kinich, K'uhul Ajaw, Mualani and Chasca are named after Ibn al-Haytham, Al-Tighnari, Xiangling from Dream of the Red Chamber, Kinich Ahau, Ajaw, Mualani and Chasca Coyllur respectively.

Outlanders

• Traveler (旅行者; Lǚxíngzhě) / Aether (空; Kōng) or Lumine (荧; Yíng)

Voiced by: Luyin (Dong Hailong) (Chinese); Zach Aguilar^[9] (English); Shun Horie^[9] (Japanese); Lee Kyung-tae [ko] (Korean) (Aether)

Voiced by: Yanning (Geng Minglin) (Chinese); Sarah Miller-Crews^[9] (English); Aoi Yūki^[9] (Japanese); Lee Sae-a [ko] (Korean) (Lumine)

The main protagonist of the game. Players can choose either Aether (male) or Lumine (female) as their Traveler, with the unchosen twin becoming the non-playable lost sibling, now the Prince/Princess of the Abyss Order. After being separated from their twin, they embark on a journey to meet the gods of Teyvat and reunite with their lost sibling. Players can name the Traveler at the beginning of the game. The name chosen by the player will be the name used to refer to the Traveler in-game, and only the Traveler's Sibling calls the Traveler by their real name.

• Aloy (埃洛伊; Āiluòyī)

Voiced by: Li Mufei (Chinese); Giselle Fernandez^[10] (English); Ayahi Takagaki (Japanese); Jo Hyeon-jeong (Korean)

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.^[11]

• Skirk (丝柯克; Sīkēkè)

Voiced by: Xie Ying (Chinese); Cat Protano (English); Mamiko Noto (Japanese); Seo Dahye (Korean)

A mysterious swordswoman who took Tartaglia as an apprentice after he fell into the Abyss as a teenager.^[12] She herself was taken in by Surtalogi after her homeworld was destroyed.

Major nations

Mondstadt

Mondstadt was released in September 2020.

• Astrologist Mona Megistus (莫娜•梅姬斯图斯; Āsītuōluòjísī Mònà Méijīsītúsī)^[c]

Voiced by: Chen Tingting (Chinese); Felecia Angelle^[9] (English); Konomi Kohara^[9] (Japanese); Woo Jeong-sin [ko] (Korean)

A stern astrologist who often finds herself strapped for money. She is a disciple of Barbeloth, a member of the Hexenzirkel, an organization of powerful mages.^[13]

• Barbara Pegg (芭芭拉•佩奇; Bābālā Pèiqí)

Voiced by: Song Yuanyuan (Chinese); Laura Stahl^[9] (English); Akari Kitō^[9] (Japanese); Yun Ah-yeong [ko] (Korean)

The Deaconess of the Church of Favonius, the primary religious entity in Mondstadt. Also a famous idol, she is a member of the Gunnhildr Clan^[d] and the younger sister of Jean.^[13][14]

• Bennett (班尼特; Bānnítè)

Voiced by: Mu Xueting (Chinese); Cristina Vee^[9] (English); Ryōta Ōsaka^[9] (Japanese); Song Ha-rim [ko] (Korean)

A member of the Mondstadt branch of the Adventurers' Guild, who is well known for his almost supernaturally bad luck.^[13][15] He is revealed to be born Natlanese, with his bad luck attributed to being disconnected from Natlan's Ley Lines since infancy.

• Dahlia (塔利雅; Tǎlìyǎ)

Voiced by: Feng Xiu (Chinese); Aileen Mythen (English); Kazutomi Yamamoto (Japanese); Seok Seung-hoon (Korean)

A deacon from the Church of Favonius. He serves as the Herald of Barbatos, informing him of any events that happen in Mondstadt.^[16]

• Diluc Ragnvindr (迪卢克•莱艮芬德; Dílúkè Láigènfēndé)

Voiced by: Ma Yang (Chinese); Sean Chiplock (English); Kensho Ono (Japanese); Choi Seung-hoon [ko] (Korean)

The head of the Ragnvindr Clan which is well known for running the Dawn Winery, Mondstadt's premier winery. 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".^[13]

• Diona (迪奥娜; Dí'àonà)

Voiced by: Nuoya (Zhang Yazhu) (Chinese); Dina Sherman^[9] (English); Shiori Izawa^[9] (Japanese); Woo Jeong-sin [ko] (Korean)

A descendant of the Kätzlein bloodline and alcohol-hating bartender of the Cat's Tail tavern,^[13] whose goal is to destroy Mondstadt's wine industry. Unknown to her, she was blessed by her childhood friend to always make delicious drinks regardless of the ingredients.

• Fischl von Luftschloss Narfidort (菲谢尔•冯•露弗施洛斯•那菲多特; Fēixiè'ěr Féng Lùfúshīluòsī Nàfēiduōtè) / Amy (艾咪; Àimī) and Ozvaldo von Hrafnavins^[e] (奥兹华尔多•赫芙那梵茵斯; Àozīhuá'ěrduō Hèfúnàfànyīnsī)

Voiced by: Mace (Lu Minyue) (Chinese); Brittany Cox^[9] (English); Maaya Uchida^[9] (Japanese); Park Go-woon [ko] (Korean) (Fischl)

Voiced by: Zhao Yuecheng^[f] (Chinese); Ben Pronsky (English); Yasunori Masutani (Japanese); Lee Hyun (Korean) (Oz)

An eccentric investigator for the Adventurers' Guild who claims to be a princess from another world. She is based on the chūnibyō trope.^[17] She travels with her night raven familiar and companion, Oz.

• Razor (雷泽; Léizé)

Voiced by: Zhou Shuai (Chinese); Todd Haberkorn^[9] (English); Koki Uchiyama^[9] (Japanese); Kim Seo-yeong (Korean)

A mysterious boy who was raised by wolves in Wolvendom.^[13] He has slowly begun interacting with humans and learning their language, guided by his teacher Lisa Minci.

• Rosaria (罗莎莉亚; Luóshālìyà)

Voiced by: Zhang Anqi (Chinese); Elizabeth Maxwell^[9] (English); Ai Kakuma^[9] (Japanese); Kim Bo-na [ko] (Korean)

A sister of the Church of Favonius who rarely participates in church activities and protects Mondstadt from the shadows.^[13]

• Venti (温迪; Wēndí)

Voiced by: Miaojiang (Yao Yanze) (Chinese); Erika Harlacher^[9] (English); Ayumu Murase^[9] (Japanese); Jung Yu-jung [ko] (Korean)

A carefree bard fond of drinking, and the human persona of the Anemo Archon, Barbatos.^[13][18]

Knights of Favonius

The Knights of Favonius is the order of knights that protect Mondstadt.

• Albedo (阿贝多; Ābèiduō)

Voiced by: Mace (Lu Minyue) (Chinese); Khoi Dao^[9] (English); Kenji Nojima^[9] (Japanese); Kim Myung-jun (Korean)

The Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius and the Captain of its Investigation Team. Albedo is not human, but rather the "Kreideprinz", a homunculus created by the Khaenri'ahn alchemist and Hexenzirkel member, Rhinedottir.^[13][19]

• Amber (安柏; Ānbó)

Voiced by: Cai Shujin (Chinese); Kelly Baskin^[9] (English); Manaka Iwami^[9] (Japanese); Kim Yeon-woo (Korean)

An outgoing, gregarious Knight of Favonius and the only member of its Outrider unit; she is widely regarded as the gliding champion of Mondstadt.^[13][20] She is the first playable character to interact with the Traveler.

• Eula Lawrence (优菈•劳伦斯; Yōulā Láolúnsī)

Voiced by: Ziyin (Qi Tianyi) (Chinese); Suzie Yeung^[9] (English); Rina Satō^[9] (Japanese); Kim Hyeon-ji [ko] (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Jean Gunnhildr (琴•古恩希尔德; Qín Gǔ'ēnxī'ěrdé)

Voiced by: Lin Su (Tang Suling) (Chinese); Stephanie Southerland^[9] (English); Chiwa Saitō^[9] (Japanese); Ahn Young-mi [ko] (Korean)

An heir of the Gunnhildr Clan who is the Acting Grand Master and deputy Master of the Knights of Favonius, and Barbara's older sister. She is regarded as the Dandelion Knight.^[13]

• Kaeya Alberich (凯亚•亚尔伯里奇; Kǎiyà Yà'ěrbǎilǐqí)

Voiced by: Sun Ye (Chinese); Josey Montana McCoy^[9] (English); Kohsuke Toriumi^[9] (Japanese); Jeong Joo-won [ko] (Korean)

The Cavalry Captain of the Knights of Favonius and Diluc's adopted brother. He originally hails from the mysterious nation of Khaenri'ah and serves as a sleeper agent for one of their ancient plots.^[13]

• Klee (可莉; Kělì)

Voiced by: Hualing (Lin Min) (Chinese); Poonam Basu^[9] (English); Misaki Kuno^[9] (Japanese); Bang Yeon-ji [ko] (Korean)

A cheerful young girl who refers to herself as the Spark Knight and is the daughter of Alice, a powerful sorceress and leader of the Hexenzirkel. Klee's obsession with explosives at a young age and destructive nature, inherited from her mother, has caused her to often be placed in solitary confinement.^[13]

• Lisa Minci (丽莎•敏兹; Lìshā Mǐnzī)

Voiced by: Zhong Ke (Chinese); Mara Junot^[9] (English); Rie Tanaka^[9] (Japanese); Park Go-woon [ko] (Korean)

The head librarian of the Knights of Favonius and a former distinguished student of the Sumeru Akademiya.^[13]

• Mika Schmidt (米卡•施密特; Mǐkǎ Shīmìtè)

Voiced by: Deng Youxi (Chinese); Robb Moreira (English); Yūko Sanpei (Japanese); Yoon Eun-seo [ko] (Korean)

An anxious cartographer and front-line surveyor for the Knights of Favonius's Reconnaissance Company.^[13]

• Noelle (诺艾尔; Nuò'ài'ěr)

Voiced by: Yanning (Geng Minglin) (Chinese); Laura Faye Smith^[9] (English); Kanon Takao^[9] (Japanese); Lee Bo-hee (Korean)

A maid employed by the Knights of Favonius who dreams of someday joining their ranks.^[13]

• Sucrose (砂糖; Shātáng)

Voiced by: Xiaogan (Yan Yinan) (Chinese); Valeria Rodriguez & Anonymous^[g] (English); Akane Fujita^[9] (Japanese); Kim Ha-yeong [ko] (Korean)

A shy alchemist and Albedo's assistant.^[13]

• Varka (法尔伽; Fǎ'ěrjiā)

Voiced by: Hao Xianghai (Chinese); TBA (English); Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese); Park Sang-hoon (Korean)

The current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, who departed on an expedition half a year before the game's events. Varka is currently in Nod-Krai with his retinue to investigate after discovering new information during his expedition.

Liyue

Main article: Liyue (Genshin Impact)

Liyue was released in September 2020.

• Baizhu (白术; Báizhú) and Changsheng (长生; Chángshēng) formerly Herblord (药君; Yào Jūn)

Voiced by: Qin Qiege (Chinese); Sean Durrie (English); Kōji Yusa (Japanese); Lee Hosan [ko] (Korean) (Baizhu)

Voiced by: Wang Xiaotong (Chinese); Xanthe Huynh (English); Yui Shoji (Japanese); Jang Mi (Korean) (Changsheng)

The owner of the Bubu Pharmacy and guardian of the jiangshi Qiqi.^[13] He is accompanied by Changsheng, an adeptus currently in the form of a snake. She is bound by contract to Baizhu and aids him in using his life force to heal patients.

• Beidou (北斗; Běidòu)

Voiced by: Tang Yajing (Chinese); Allegra Clark^[9] (English); Ami Koshimizu^[9] (Japanese); Jeong Yoo-mi [ko] (Korean)

The Captain of the Crux, an armed fleet famous for their daring adventures.^[13]

• Chongyun (重云; Chóngyún)

Voiced by: kinsen (Jin Chuan) (Chinese); Beau Bridgland^[9] (English); Soma Saito^[9] (Japanese); Yang Jeong-hwa [ko] (Korean)

An exorcist with a pure-yang spirit able to drive away evil spirits, who has never actually seen a spirit to exorcise.^[13]

• Ganyu (甘雨; Gānyǔ)

Voiced by: Lin Su (Tang Suling) (Chinese); Jennifer Losi^[9] (English); Reina Ueda^[9] (Japanese); Kim Sun-hye [ko] (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Hu Tao (胡桃; Hú Táo)

Voiced by: Tao Dian [zh] (Chinese); Brianna Knickerbocker^[9] (English); Rie Takahashi^[9] (Japanese); Kim Ha-ru [ko] (Korean)

The 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, who is carefree and lively. She never misses an opportunity to sell coffins to people, and enjoys playing pranks on others.^[13]

• Keqing (刻晴; Kèqíng)

Voiced by: Xie Ying (Chinese); Kayli Mills & Anonymous^[h] (English); Eri Kitamura^[9] (Japanese); Lee Bo-hee [ko] (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Lan Yan (蓝砚; Lán Yàn)

Voiced by: Liu Shisi (Chinese); Anna Devlin (English); Shion Wakayama^[9] (Japanese); Kim Soon-mi (Korean)

The master rattan weaver of the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association.^[23]

• Mao Xiangling (卯香菱; Mǎo Xiānglíng) and Guoba (锅巴; Guōbā) formerly Marchosius (马科修斯; Mǎkēxiūsī)

Voiced by: Xiao N (Jiang Li) (Chinese); Jackie Lastra^[9] (English); Ari Ozawa^[9] (Japanese); Yun A-yeong [ko] (Korean) (Xiangling)

The head chef of Wanmin Restaurant, accompanied by a small bear named Guoba. Guoba was once the Stove God and Patron God of the Soil, who sacrificed his power to vitalize the land, greatly reducing his physical size and intelligence.^[13]

• Ningguang (凝光; Níngguāng)

Voiced by: Du Mingya (Chinese); Erin Ebers^[9] (English); Sayaka Ohara^[9] (Japanese); Gwak Gyu-mi [ko] (Korean)

The owner of the Jade Chamber and a wealthy businesswoman in charge of maintaining the law on behalf of the Liyue Qixing.^[13]

• Qiqi (七七; Qīqī)

Voiced by: Yanning (Geng Minglin) (Chinese); Christie Cate^[9] (English); Yukari Tamura^[9] (Japanese); Lee Seul [ko] (Korean)

A jiangshi herb gatherer working for the Bubu Pharmacy who the adepti resurrected.^[13]

• Shenhe (申鹤; Shēnhè)

Voiced by: Qin Ziyi (Chinese); Chelsea Kwoka (English); Ayako Kawasumi (Japanese); Lee Hyun-jin [ko] (Korean)

A cursed human woman who grew up as a disciple of the adepti and is a relative of Chongyun, whom he calls his aunt.^[13]

• Xianyun (闲云; Xiányún)

Voiced by: Qin Ziyi (Chinese); Stephanie Panisello (English); Mana Nakatomi [ja] (Japanese); Kang Si-hyeon [ko] (Korean)

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.^[24]

• Xiao (魈; Xiāo)

Voiced by: kinsen (Jin Chuan) (Chinese); Laila Berzins^[9] (English); Yoshitsugu Matsuoka^[9] (Japanese); Sim Kyu-hyuk [ko] (Korean)

The sole remaining member of the Yakshas, a specialised group of adepti tasked with protecting Liyue from evil gods and spirits, at the cost of being infected with karma.^[13]

• Xingqiu (行秋; Xíngqiū)

Voiced by: Tang Yajing (Chinese); Cristina Vee^[9] (English); Junko Minagawa^[9] (Japanese); Gwak Gyu-mi [ko] (Korean)

The second son to the head of the Feiyun Commerce Guild and a practitioner of the Guhua martial arts.^[13]

• Xinyan (辛焱; Xīnyàn)

Voiced by: Wang Yaxin (Chinese); Laura Stahl^[9] (English); Chiaki Takahashi^[9] (Japanese); Kim Chae-ha [ko] (Korean)

A popular rock and roll musician.^[13] Having faced prejudice growing up, she aims to inspire resistance to such beliefs through her art.

• Yanfei (烟绯; Yānfēi)

Voiced by: Su Ziwu (Chinese); Lizzie Freeman^[9] (English); Yumiri Hanamori^[9] (Japanese); Cho Kyung-yi [ko] (Korean)

A half-xiezhi legal adviser and one of the few adepti not under contract to the Geo Archon.^[13]

• Yaoyao (瑶瑶; Yáoyáo)

Voiced by: Liu Yinuo (Chinese); Kelsey Jaffer (English); Mai Kadowaki (Japanese); Yu Hye-ji [ko] (Korean)

A young adepti disciple, despite being an ordinary human, and Ganyu's assistant.^[13]

• Yelan (夜兰; Yèlán)

Voiced by: Xu Hui (Chinese); Laura Post (English); Aya Endō (Japanese); Min-a [ko] (Korean)

A mysterious woman operating as an intelligence agent for Ningguang.^[13]

• Yip Gaming (叶嘉明; Yè Jiāmíng)

Voiced by: Xie Ying (Chinese); Caleb Yen (English); Shohei Komatsu [ja] (Japanese); Kim Yoon-ki [ko] (Korean)

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.^[25]

• Yun Jin (云堇; Yún Jǐn)

Voiced by: He Wenxiao (Chinese); Judy Alice Lee (English); Kotori Koiwai (Japanese); Sa Mun-yeong [ko] (Korean); Yang Yang (singing)

An elegant opera singer of the Heyu Tea House,^[13] and the director and playwright of the Yun-Han Opera Troupe.

• Zhongli (钟离; Zhōnglí)

Voiced by: Peng Bo (Chinese); Keith Silverstein^[9] (English); Tomoaki Maeno^[9] (Japanese); Pyo Yeong-jae (Korean)

A consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and the human vessel of the Geo Archon, Morax.^[13]

Inazuma

Inazuma was released in July 2021.^[26]

• Arataki Itto (荒泷一斗; Huānglóng Yīdòu)

Voiced by: Liu Zhaokun (Chinese); Max Mittelman (English); Takanori Nishikawa (Japanese); Song Joon-seok (Korean)

A mischievous oni and leader of the Arataki Gang.^[13] His delinquency often places him at odds with the Tenryou Commission and its general, Kujou Sara.

• Chiori (千织; Qiānzhī)

Voiced by: Chen Yang (Chinese); Brittany Lauda (English); Ayana Taketatsu (Japanese); Lee Da-eun [ko] (Korean)

A famous fashion designer from Inazuma who is currently running Chioriya Boutique in Fontaine.^[27]

• Gorou (五郎; Wǔláng)

Voiced by: Yang Xinran (Chinese); Cory Yee (English); Tasuku Hatanaka (Japanese); Lee Sae-byeok [ko] (Korean)

The general of the Watatsumi Army, a resistance group fighting to overturn some of Inazuma's policies.^[13]

• Kaedehara Kazuha (枫原万叶; Fēngyuán Wànyè)

Voiced by: Banma (Ma Banma) [zh] (Chinese); Mark Whitten^[9] (English); Nobunaga Shimazaki^[9] (Japanese); Kim Shin-woo [ko] (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Kamisato Ayaka (神里绫华; Shénlǐ Línghuá)

Voiced by: Xiao N (Jiang Li) (Chinese); Erica Mendez^[9] (English); Saori Hayami^[9] (Japanese); Lee Yu-ri [ko] (Korean)

The daughter of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan and Ayato's younger sister.^[13][28]

• Kamisato Ayato (神里绫人; Shénlǐ Língrén)

Voiced by: Zhao Lu [zh] (Chinese); Chris Hackney (English); Akira Ishida (Japanese); Jang Min-hyeok (Korean)

The head of the Yashiro Commission and Ayaka's older brother.^[13]

• Kirara (绮良良; Qǐliángliáng)

Voiced by: Sun Yangqi^[29] (Chinese); Julia Gu (English); Sayumi Suzushiro (Japanese); Kang Eun-ae [ko]^[30] (Korean)

A nekomata who works as a courier at Komaniya Express.^[13][31]

• Kujou Sara (九条裟罗; Jiǔtiáo Shāluó)

Voiced by: Sun Yangqi^[29] (Chinese); Jeannie Tirado (English); Asami Seto (Japanese); Kang Eun-ae [ko]^[30] (Korean)

A tengu war general and adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan, a clan that serves the Shogun and helps execute her policies.^[13]

• Kuki Shinobu (久岐忍; Jiǔqí Rěn)

Voiced by: Yang Ning [zh] (Chinese); Kira Buckland (English); Kaori Mizuhashi (Japanese); Kim Yool [ko] (Korean)

The deputy leader of the Arataki Gang, who takes it upon herself to keep them out of trouble.^[13]

• Naganohara Yoimiya (长野原宵宫; Chángyěyuán Xiāogōng)

Voiced by: Jin Na (Chinese); Jenny Yokobori^[9] (English); Kana Ueda^[9] (Japanese); Bak Sin-hee (Korean)

The lively owner of Naganohara Fireworks, whom the people of Inazuma have nicknamed the "Queen of the Summer Festival".^[13][32]

• Raiden Shogun (雷电将军; Léidiàn Jiāngjūn) / Raiden Ei (雷电影; Léidiàn Yǐng)

Voiced by: Ju Huahua (Jiang Jingju) (Chinese); Anne Yatco^[9] (English); Miyuki Sawashiro^[9] (Japanese); Park Ji-yoon [ko] (Korean)

A bionic puppet serving as the creator and vessel of the Electro Archon, Raiden Ei, as well as the current shogun of Inazuma.^[13]

• Sangonomiya Kokomi (珊瑚宫心海; Shānhúgōng Xīnhǎi)

Voiced by: Guiniang (Du Qingqing) [zh] (Chinese); Risa Mei^[9] (English); Suzuko Mimori^[9] (Japanese); Yeo Yun-mi [ko] (Korean)

The supreme leader and Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island.^[13] Being a skilled strategist, she also leads its army.

• Sayu (早柚; Zǎoyòu)

Voiced by: Sakula Xiaowu (Chinese); LilyPichu^[9] (English); Aya Suzaki^[9] (Japanese); Lee Ji-hyeon [ko] (Korean)

A mujina-costumed ninja who is a member of the Shuumatsuban, an organization the Yashiro Commission secretly runs. She believes that sleeping will make her grow taller.^[13][33]

• Shikanoin Heizou (鹿野院平藏; Lùyěyuàn Píngzàng)

Voiced by: Lin Jing (Chinese); Kieran Regan (English); Yūichi Iguchi (Japanese); Jeong-Ui-jin [ko] (Korean)

A detective associated with the Tenryou Commission.^[13]

• Thoma (托马; Tuōmǎ)

Voiced by: Zhang Pei (Chinese); Christian Banas (English); Masakazu Morita (Japanese); Ryu Seung-gon [ko] (Korean)

The chief housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan, who originates from Mondstadt.^[13][34]

• Yae Miko (八重神子; Bāzhòng Shénzǐ)

Voiced by: Du Mingya (Chinese); Ratana (English); Ayane Sakura (Japanese); Moon Yoo-jeong [ko] (Korean)

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 and Yumemizuki Mizuki, her business rival.^[13]

• Yumemizuki Mizuki (梦见月瑞希; Mèngjiànyuè Ruìxī)

Voiced by: Fu Meng Ruo Wei (Chinese); Naomi McDonald (English); Saya Aizawa^[9] (Japanese); Kim Seo-hyun [ko] (Korean)

A yumekui-baku who is a clinical psychologist with remarkable talent for reading minds, and a major shareholder of Aisa Bathhouse.^[35]

Sumeru

Sumeru was released in August 2022, and introduced the Dendro characters to the game.^[36]

• Alhaitham (艾尔海森; Ài'ěrhǎisēn)

Voiced by: Yang Chaoran (Chinese); Nazeeh Tarsha (English); Yūichirō Umehara (Japanese); Jun Seunghwa [ko] (Korean)

The aloof Scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, who is responsible for documenting their findings. He briefly served as Acting Grand Sage after the previous one, Azar, was exiled.

• Candace (坎蒂丝; Kǎndìsī)

Voiced by: Zhang Qi [zh] (Chinese); Shara Kirby^[i] (English); Ryoka Yuzuki (Japanese); Jeon Yeongsu [ko] (Korean)

The steadfast guardian of Aaru Village.^[13]

• Collei (柯莱; Kēlái)

Voiced by: Qin Wenjing (Chinese); Christina Costello (English); Ryoko Maekawa (Japanese); Bang Si-woo (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Cyno (赛诺; Sàinuò)

Voiced by: Li Qingyang (Chinese); Alejandro Saab (English); Miyu Irino (Japanese); Lee Woo-ri [ko] & Jung Eui-jin [ko]^[j] (Korean)

The intimidating General Mahamatra of the Matra, a group of disciplinary officers who work for the Akademiya. He is also a vessel for the power of Hermanubis.^[13]

• Dehya (迪希雅; Díxīyǎ)

Voiced by: Chen Yu (Chinese); Amber May (English); Ayaka Fukuhara (Japanese); Kim Hyeon-sim [ko] (Korean)

The "Flame-Mane", a hired bodyguard and member of the Eremites, a group of mercenaries from Sumeru's deserts.^[13]

• Dori Sangemah Bay (多莉•桑歌玛哈巴依; Duōlì Sānggēmǎhābāyī)

Voiced by: Wang Xiaotong (Chinese); Anjali Kunapaneni (English); Tomoko Kaneda (Japanese); Lee Myeong-ho [ko] (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Faruzan (珐露珊; Fàlùshān)

Voiced by: Yan Mengmeng (Chinese); Chandni Parekh (English); Yui Horie (Japanese); Kim You-rim [ko] (Korean)

An Akademiya professor who has recently returned to the institution after being trapped in ancient ruins for a century.^[13][38]

• Kaveh (卡维; Kǎwéi)

Voiced by: Liu Sanmu (Chinese); Ben Balmaceda (English); Yuma Uchida (Japanese); Lee Jung-min [ko] (Korean)

An esteemed architect whose projects have bankrupted him. He is sensitive, empathetic, and idealistic.^[13]

• Layla (莱依拉; Láiyīlā)

Voiced by: Hou Xiaofei (Chinese); Ashely Biski (English); Miyu Tomita (Japanese); Kang Sae-Bom [ko] (Korean)

A theoretical astrology student at the Sumeru Akademiya who suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. She has a livelier, more pragmatic alter ego when she falls asleep.^[13]

• Nahida (纳西妲; Nàxīdá)

Voiced by: Hualing (Lin Min) (Chinese); Kimberley Anne Campbell (English); Yukari Tamura (Japanese); Park Shi-Yoon [ko] (Korean)

The human vessel of the Dendro Archon, who is known as Lesser Lord Kusanali to her citizens. She is the Dendro Archon after Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.^[k][13]

• Nilou (妮露; Nīlù)

Voiced by: Zisu Jiuyue (Chinese); Dani Chambers (English); Hisako Kanemoto (Japanese); Chae Rim [ko] (Korean)

A gentle and talented dancer, and the star of the Zubayr Theater. Her outfit is based on that of the Goddess of Flowers.^[13]

• Sethos (赛索斯; Sàisuǒsī)

Voiced by: Li Lanling [zh] (Chinese); Zeno Robinson (English); Shōya Chiba (Japanese); Kim Dong-hyun [ko] (Korean)

The leader of the Temple of Silence and a former vessel of Hermanubis.^[39]

• Tighnari (提纳里; Tínàlǐ)

Voiced by: Moran (Chinese); Zachary Gordon^[l] (English); Sanae Kobayashi (Japanese); Jung Ui-taek [ko] (Korean)

A botanical scholar with extensive practical knowledge and the stern, hardworking chief officer of the Avidya Forest Rangers.^[13]

• Wanderer (流浪者; Liúlàngzhě) formerly Scaramouche (斯卡拉姆齐; Sīkǎlāmǔqí) a.k.a. The Balladeer (散兵; Sǎnbīng)

Voiced by: Luyin (Dong Hailong) (Chinese); Patrick Pedraza (English); Tetsuya Kakihara (Japanese); Min Seung-woo [ko] (Korean)

The former Sixth Fatui Harbinger. He was originally created as a prototype by Raiden Ei to carry the Electro Gnosis before she abandoned him. He tried and failed to erase himself from the world's memories in an attempt to re-write the past. Upon his failure, he was kept in Nahida's custody and enrolled into the Akademiya, where he is frequently called "Hat Guy".^[38]

Fontaine

Fontaine was released in August 2023.^[42]

• Charlotte (夏洛蒂; Xiàluòdì)

Voiced by: Ruan Congqing (Chinese); Maya Aoki Tuttle (English); Azumi Waki (Japanese); Shin On-yu (Korean)

An enthusiastic reporter for Fontaine's famous newspaper, The Steambird.^[43]

• Chevreuse (夏沃蕾; Xiàwòlěi)

Voiced by: Pan Danni (Chinese); Erica Lindbeck (English); Shino Shimoji (Japanese); Chae Min-ji (Korean)

A musketeer and the hardworking captain of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, a special law enforcement branch in Fontaine.^[44]

• Clorinde (克洛琳德; Kèluòlíndé)

Voiced by: Zhao Hanyu (Chinese); Crystal Lee (English); Yui Ishikawa (Japanese); Shin Na-ri (Korean)

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.^[45]

• Emilie (艾梅莉埃; Àiméilì'āi)

Voiced by: Muzi Cheng (Chinese); Amber Aviles (English); Yoko Hikasa (Japanese); Kwon Da-Ye (Korean)

A renowned perfumer whose products are highly sought out by Fontaine's fashionistas. She also works in the background as a forensic cleaner and is a friend of Chevreuse, having helped her solve some difficult cases.^[46]

• Escoffier (爱可菲; Àikěfēi)

Voiced by: Cai Haiting (Chinese); Emily Cass (English); Satomi Satō (Japanese); Son Jung-min (Korean)

The strict and talented ex-head chef of Hotel Debord whose precision gastronomy is famed in Fontaine. She is a hot topic in the culinary world because of her merciless critiques of both colleagues and apprentices.^[47]

• Freminet (菲米尼; Fēimǐní)

Voiced by: Jinli (Chen Jinwen) (Chinese); Paul Castro Jr. (English); Shun'ichi Toki (Japanese); Lee Joo-seung (Korean)

A shy diver who is well known in Fontaine for his focus and expertise. He is Lyney and Lynette's adoptive younger brother. Like them, he belongs to the House of the Hearth, an orphanage run by the Fatui.^[13]

• Furina de Fontaine (芙宁娜•德•枫丹; Fúníngnà dé Fēngdān)

Voiced by: Qian Chen (Chinese); Amber Lee Connors (English); Inori Minase (Japanese); Kim Ha-yeong (Korean)

An actress and celebrity in Fontaine who has a childlike temper, but who can also be caring at times. She is the human half of the former Hydro Archon, Focalors.^[m][48]

• Lynette (琳妮特; Línnītè)

Voiced by: Kekewei (Chinese); Anairis Quiñones (English); Yū Sasahara (Japanese); Lee Myung-hwa (Korean)

An introverted catgirl who is Lyney's sister and assistant. Like him, she belongs to the House of the Hearth.^[13]

• Lyney (林尼; Línní)

Voiced by: Jinli (Chen Jinwen) (Chinese); Daman Mills/Cat Protano^[n] (English); Hiro Shimono/Kurea Yamaguchi^[n] (Japanese); Park Song-young (Korean)

A famous magician in Fontaine and Lynette's brother. He is outgoing and spirited, in contrast to his siblings. Like his sister, he belongs to the House of the Hearth.^[13]

• Navia Caspar (娜维娅•卡萨帕; Nàwéiyà Kǎsàpà)

Voiced by: Xiaogan (Yan Yinan) (Chinese); Brenna Larsen (English); Aki Toyosaki (Japanese); Jeong Hae-eun (Korean)

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.^[49]

• Neuvillette (那维莱特; Nàwéiláitè)

Voiced by: Sang Yuze (Chinese); Ray Chase (English); Hiroshi Kamiya (Japanese); Kwak Yoon-sang (Korean)

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.^[13]

• Sigewinne (希格雯; Xīgéwén)

Voiced by: Zhao Shuang (Chinese); Sarah Anne Williams (English); Hina Kino (Japanese); Kim Chae-rin (Korean)

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.^[50]

• Wriothesley (莱欧斯利; Lái'ōusīlì)

Voiced by: Liu Beichen [zh] (Chinese); Joe Zieja (English); Daisuke Ono (Japanese); Kwon Chang-wook (Korean)

The Administrator and Warden of the Fortress of Meropide, an autonomous underwater stronghold that serves as Fontaine's de facto prison. He often goes by the title of "Duke", or "Your Grace".^[13]

Natlan

Natlan was released in August 2024.^[51] Natlan characters are grouped into the six tribes of the nation: Nanatzcayan (Children of Echoes), Meztli (People of the 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 co-exists with their respective Saurians (a species of devolved dragons).

• Chasca (恰斯卡; Qiàsīkǎ)

Voiced by: Zhang Ruoyu (Chinese); Lauren Amante (English); Yūko Kaida (Japanese); Su-hyeon (Korean)

A well-known peacekeeper from Tlalocan who was 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).^[52]

• Citlali (茜特菈莉; Xītèlālì)

Voiced by: Liu Zhixiao (Chinese); Skyler Davenport (English); Asami Tano (Japanese); Lee Eun-jo (Korean)

The high priestess of Mictlan and the adoptive grandmother of Ororon, who lives in seclusion from the tribe. Afflicted with a long life span, she is called "Granny Itztli" by the Natlanese and her predictions are always accurate. Her Ancient Name is Ukumbuko (Memory).^[o][53]

• Iansan (伊安珊; Yī'ānshān)

Voiced by: Zhen Li (Chinese); Katrina Salisbury (English); Ayaka Ōhashi (Japanese); Lee Jae-hyeon (Korean)

The head coach and founder of the fitness club, Pilgrimage Victors Academy and a renowned nutritionist from Teteocan. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Uwezo (Power).^[54]

• Ifa (伊法; Yīfǎ) and Cacucu (咔库库; Kǎkùkù)

Voiced by: Lu Shujun (Chinese); Jonny Loquasto (English); Junta Terashima (Japanese); Park Ki-wook (Korean) (Ifa)

Voiced by: Lu Shujun (Chinese); Dominic Catrambone (English); Shōhei Komatsu (Japanese); Park Ki-wook (Korean) (Cacucu)

A renowned Saurian veterinarian from Tlalocan who travels with his companion Cacucu. Cacucu assists at Ifa's clinic and is capable of understanding and mimicking human speech.^[55]

• Kachina (卡齐娜; Kǎqínà)

Voiced by: Jing Chen (Chinese); Kristen McGuire (English); Yurika Kubo (Japanese); Son Seon-young (Korean)

A young and determined girl from Nanatzcayan, known for her tenacity and knowledge of the land. Her Ancient Name is Uthabiti (Resilience).^[56]

• Kinich (基尼奇; Jīníqí) and K'uhul Ajaw (库胡勒阿乔; Kùhúlè Āqiáo)

Voiced by: Banma (Ma Banma) (Chinese); Jacob Takanashi^[p] (English); Noriaki Sugiyama (Japanese); Kim Seong-woo (Korean) (Kinich)

Voiced by: Mi Yang (Chinese); Abby Espiritu (English); Junko Takeuchi (Japanese); Park Ri-na (Korean) (K'uhul Ajaw)

A Saurian Hunter from Huitztlan who believes that everything comes at a price. He holds a questionable reputation for his profession and setting his own price for his work; however, he accepts tasks that others would refuse. He is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and his Ancient Name is Malipo (Turnfire).^[58] He is accompanied by K'uhul Ajaw, a self-proclaimed "Almighty Dragonlord" who was sealed several millennia ago and rescued by Kinich.

• Mavuika (玛薇卡; Mǎwēikǎ)

Voiced by: Li Ye (Chinese); Katiana Sarkissian (English); Mikako Komatsu (Japanese); Kim Na-yul (Korean)

The current Pyro Archon, Haborym. She was a member of Huitztlan before ascending to the position. Her Ancient Name is Kiongozi (Leader).^[59]

• Mualani (玛拉妮; Mǎlānī)

Voiced by: Wang Xiaotong (Chinese); Cassandra Lee Morris (English); Nao Tōyama (Japanese); Kim Do-hee (Korean)

A knowledgeable and popular guide from Meztli. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Umoja (Unity).^[60]

• Ororon (欧洛伦; Ōuluòlún)

Voiced by: Liang Dawei (Chinese); Nathan Nokes (English); Takashi Kondō (Japanese); Seo Jung-ik (Korean)

A young man from 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).^[61]

• Varesa (瓦雷莎; Wǎléishā)

Voiced by: Qiao Su (Chinese); Jane Jackson (English); Mao Ichimichi (Japanese); Kim Ye-rim (Korean)

A laid-back orchard owner, warrior and competitive eater from Teteocan who participated in the 242nd Inferno Stomach Supremo competition and won.^[62]

• Xilonen (希诺宁; Xīnuòníng)

Voiced by: Mi Yang (Chinese); Elizabeth Dean (English); Fairouz Ai (Japanese); Kim I-an (Korean)

A smith from Nanatzcayan whose skill with the forge is renowned throughout Natlan. She has designed and created multiple custom implements for her friends and also possesses the knowledge and skill required to forge Ancient Names. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Baraka (Blessing).^[63]

Nod-Krai

Nod-Krai is expected to release in September 2025 and will introduce Lunar Elemental Reactions. It is an autonomous region located at the southernmost part of Snezhnaya.

• Aino (爱诺; Àinuò)

Voiced by: Ge Zirui (Chinese); Annabel Brook (English); Natsumi Takamori (Japanese); Jo Kyoung-i (Korean)

The creator of Ineffa and founder of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, who can piece together all kinds of intricate machines for various functions just from the scrap metal she collects.^[64]

• Ineffa (伊涅芙; Yīnièfú)

Voiced by: Meijia (Chinese); Angelina Danielle Cama (English); Megumi Nakajima (Japanese); Sung Ye-won (Korean)

A multifunctional robot created by Aino containing integrated mechanical components from various nations and assembled in Nod-Krai.^[65]

• Jahoda (雅珂达; Yǎkēdá)

Voiced by: Han Jiaojiao (Chinese); TBA (English); Konomi Inagaki (Japanese); Oh Ro-ah (Korean)

A legendary bounty hunter famed throughout the land, with an outstanding track record in battle.

• Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins (克里洛・楚德米洛维奇・菲林斯; Kèlǐluò Chǔdémǐluòwéiqí Fēilínsī)

Voiced by: Ma Zhengyang (Chinese); TBA (English); Yuichi Nakamura (Japanese); Shin Yong-woo (Korean)

A member of the Lightkeepers who watches over the cemetery in the north of Nod-Krai.^[66]

• Lauma (菈乌玛; Lāwūmǎ)

Voiced by: Zhang Anqi (Chinese); Alexandra Guelff (English); Houko Kuwashima (Japanese); Jang Chae-yeon (Korean)

The Moonchant Envoy of the Frostmoon Scions. She is a wise and holy figure, well-respected in the community.^[67]

• Nefer (奈芙尔; Nàifú'ěr)

Voiced by: Zeng Tong (Chinese); TBA (English); Nana Mizuki (Japanese); Won Esther (Korean)

The head of the Curatorium of Secrets. She knows a lot of stories, not just from the past, but also of the present and future.

Snezhnaya

Snezhnaya is expected for release in 2026. Some characters from Snezhnaya have already been released due to their involvement in other regions' Archon Quests.^[51]

Eleven Fatui Harbingers

The Eleven Fatui Harbingers are the powerful lieutenants of the Tsaritsa. They are based on characters from the commedia dell'arte.^[68]

• Il Capitano (卡皮塔诺; Kǎpítǎnuò) a.k.a. The Captain (队长; Duìzhǎng) / Thrain (瑟雷恩; Sèléi'ēn)

Voiced by: Wang Wei (Chinese); Chris Tergliafera (English); Ken Narita (Japanese); Min Eung-sik (Korean)

The First Fatui Harbinger, formerly a Sentinel Knight of Khaenri'ah. Extremely powerful and enigmatic, he is well-respected within the Fatui and holds a strong sense of righteousness. He sacrificed himself in place of Mavuika after she used Ronova's powers.

• Il Dottore (多托雷; Duōtuōléi) a.k.a. The Doctor (博士; Bóshì) / Zandik^[q] (赞迪克; Zàndíkè)

Voiced by: Wu Lei (Chinese); Mick Wingert^[69] (English); Toshihiko Seki^[70] (Japanese); Park Seong-tae (Korean)

The Second Fatui Harbinger and an exile from Sumeru's Akademiya. Ambitious and obsessed with transcending the boundaries of humanity, he is a mad scientist unfettered by morality. He created multiple segments of himself based on different stages of his life. He obtained the Electro and Dendro Gnoses from Nahida, in exchange for destroying his segments and for information about the false sky of Teyvat.

• Columbina (哥伦比娅; Gēlúnbǐyà) a.k.a. Damselette (少女; Shàonǚ)

Voiced by: Yang Menglu (Chinese); Emi Lo (English); Lynn (Japanese); Yu Yeong (Korean)

The Third Fatui Harbinger and the Moon Maiden worshipped in Nod-Krai. While appearing to be uncaring and oblivious to her surroundings no matter the situation, she is considered to be extremely dangerous.

• Arlecchino (阿蕾奇诺; Ālěiqínuò) a.k.a. The Knave (仆人; Púrén) / Peruere (佩露薇利; Pèilùwēilì)

Voiced by: Huang Ying (Chinese); Erin Yvette (English); Nanako Mori (Japanese); Lee Myung-Hee (Korean)

The Fourth Fatui Harbinger of Khaenri'ahn lineage and director of the House of the Hearth orphanage, commonly addressed as "Father" by its members. She obtained the title after killing Crucabena, the previous Knave. She obtained the Hydro Gnosis from Neuvillette after Fontaine was saved from its prophesied destruction.^[71]

• Pulcinella (普契涅拉; Pǔqìnièlā) a.k.a. The Rooster (公鸡; Gōngjī)

Voiced by: Wang Xiaobing (Chinese); Dave B. Mitchell (English); Chō (Japanese); Kang Koo-han (Korean)

The Fifth Fatui Harbinger. He is a capable mayor in Snezhnaya, able to make great gains at small prices. He inducted Tartaglia into the Fatui and takes care of his family when he is away from Snezhnaya.

• Sandrone (桑多涅; Sāngduōniè) a.k.a. Marionette (木偶; Mù'ǒu)

Voiced by: Hong Haitian (Chinese); Deneen Melody (English); Mariko Honda (Japanese); Gang Eun-ae (Korean)

The Seventh Fatui Harbinger. She is an automaton researcher who is sometimes seen riding a modified Ruin Machine.

• La Signora (席诺拉; Xínuòlā) a.k.a. The Fair Lady (女士; Nǚshì) / Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter (罗莎琳•克鲁兹希卡•洛厄法特; Luóshālín-Kèlǔzīxīkǎ Luò'èfǎtè)

Voiced by: Ziyin (Qi Tianyi) (Chinese); Unknown (English); Yui Shoji (Japanese); Unknown (Korean)

The Eighth Fatui Harbinger and formerly the Crimson Witch of Flame. She seized the Anemo Gnosis from Venti and bargained with Zhongli for the Geo Gnosis. She was executed by the Raiden Shogun after losing a duel with the Traveler.

• Pantalone (潘塔罗涅; Pāntǎluóniè) a.k.a. Regrator (富人; Fùrén)

Voiced by: Xu Min (Chinese); J. Michael Tatum (English); Takanori Hoshino (Japanese); Seo Yun-seon (Korean)

The Ninth Fatui Harbinger. The richest of them all, he is in charge of Snezhnaya's economic policies.

• Tartaglia (达达利亚; Dádálìyà) a.k.a. Childe (公子; Gōngzǐ) / Ajax (阿贾克斯; Ājiǎkèsī)

Voiced by: Yudong (Chinese); Griffin Burns (English); Ryōhei Kimura (Japanese); Nam Doh-hyeong (Korean)

The Eleventh Fatui Harbinger. He was trained by Skirk after he fell into the Abyss as a teenager. Despite being carefree, he is an expert combatant proficient with multiple weapons. He is obsessed with battle and enjoys fighting powerful opponents, with his only goal being to become stronger. ^[13]

Khaenri'ah

Khaenri'ah is expected to be released after Snezhnaya.

• Dainsleif (戴因斯雷布; Dàiyīnsīléibù)

Voiced by: Sun Ye (Chinese); Yuri Lowenthal^[9] (English); Kenjiro Tsuda^[9] (Japanese); Choi Han (Korean)

A wandering stranger who served as the knight captain of the Khaenri'ahn Royal Guard 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 and the Abyss Order.^[72]

Five Sinners

The Five Sinners refers to five individuals^[r] of great esteem in Khaenri'ah, who became allured by the power of the Abyss and shared a world-shattering power among themselves. None of them came to defend Khaenri'ah when the cataclysm struck.

• Hroptatyr (海洛塔帝; Hǎiluòtǎdì) / The Wise (贤者; Xiánzhě)

• Rerir (雷利尔; Léilì'ěr) / Rächer of Solnari (猎月人; Lièyuè-rén)

• Surtalogi (苏尔特洛奇; Sū'ěrtèluòqí) / The Foul (极恶骑; Jí'è-qí)

Voiced by: Lin Qiang (Chinese); Unknown (English); Ryōta Takeuchi (Japanese); Lee Min-kyu (Korean)

Skirk's master and the owner of the All-Devouring Narwhal, which he regards as a pet. Too strong for his own good, he sent Skirk to Teyvat to train on her own in the hopes that one day she could give him the battle he wishes for.

• Vedrfolnir (维瑟弗尼尔; Wéisèfúní'ěr) / The Visionary (预言家; Yùyánjiā)

Voiced by: Yu Anqi^[73] (Chinese); Unknown (English); Kenyu Horiuchi^[73] (Japanese); Unknown (Korean)

Dainsleif's older brother. He was a prophet in Khaenri'ah, able to make prophecies with perfect accuracy, for which he was imprisoned and blinded in both eyes. He once foretold that Surtalogi would send a disciple to Teyvat for reasons unknown; this was later revealed to be Skirk.

Other significant characters

• Paimon (派蒙; Pàiméng)

Voiced by: Duoduo Poi (Shi Xinlei) (Chinese); Corina Boettger & Anonymous^[s] (English); Aoi Koga^[9] (Japanese); Kim Ga-ryeong (Korean)

The Traveler's guide and companion, who mostly speaks for them due to them being a silent protagonist.

• Katheryne (凯瑟琳; Kǎisèlín)

Voiced by: Xiao N (Jiang Li) (Chinese); Erica Mendez^[74] (English); Mai Sato (Japanese); Park Go-woon (Korean)

The receptionist of the Adventurer's Guild. She, along with the other Katherynes, are revealed to be bionic puppets made in Snezhnaya.

• Durin (杜林; Dùlín)

Voiced by: Hualing (Chinese); Laura K. Welsh (English); Aya Hisakawa (Japanese); Unknown (Korean) (Dragon form)

Voiced by: Tao Dian (Chinese); Laura K. Welsh (English); Chiaki Kobayashi (Japanese); Kim Ji-yul (Korean) (Human form)

A dragon from the fairy-tale world of Simulanka, created by the witch Andersdotter of the Hexenzirkel. He was based on Teyvat's real dragon of the same name, created by Rhinedottir. After being granted his wish for a friendlier form, he leaves Simulanka to travel Teyvat. Later, with Albedo's help, he is transformed into a synthetic human after merging with the original Durin's life force and replaces him as the new Durin.

Four Shades

The Four Shades are the envoys and emissaries under the Heavenly Principles.

• Asmoday (阿斯莫代; Āsīmòdài)

Voiced by: Tao Dian (Chinese); Christie Cate (English); Rie Kugimiya (Japanese); Unknown (Korean)

The Ruler of Space. She is the god responsible for separating the Traveler from their sibling at the beginning of the game, thus beginning their journey through Teyvat. Her location is currently unknown, and Istaroth speculates that she may have "switched sides".

• Istaroth (伊斯塔露; Yīsītǎlù)

Voiced by: Miaojiang (Yao Yanze) (Chinese); Erika Harlacher^[9] (English); Ayumu Murase^[9] (Japanese); Jung Yu-jung [ko] (Korean)

The Ruler of Time. She was worshipped in Mondstadt and Enkanomiya before and concurrently with the rise of The Seven before being forgotten in Teyvat. She is responsible in manipulating time to plant the Sacred Sakura for Makoto.

• Ronova (若娜瓦; Ruònàwǎ)

Voiced by: Selene (Chinese); Aiden Dawn (English); Fumiko Orikasa (Japanese); Park Yi-seo (Korean)

The Ruler of Death. She is responsible for creating the Night Kingdom by reconstructing Natlanese Ley Lines, and establishing rules of Natlan, a framework which allows ordinary humans to become Pyro Archons through the Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame. She is also accountable for cursing the full-blooded Khaenri'ahns with immortality, leaving them to rot and suffer for centuries.

• Naberius (纳贝里士; Nàbèilǐshì)

Voiced by: Di Feifei (Chinese); Ivy Dupler^[75] (English); Yuriko Yamaguchi (Japanese); Ahn So-yeon (Korean)

The Ruler of Life. She was given the duty to create life and was responsible for helping the Heavenly Principles create animals, plants, and humans. She also created Egeria to function as the Primordial Sea's new heart. After the Cataclysm, her heart was consumed and fused with Rhinedottir, who now acts as a Shade herself.

Hexenzirkel

The Hexenzirkel is an organization which conducts Irminsul explorations and where the sorceresses gather around for "formal tea parties".

• Alice (艾莉丝; Àilìsī)

Voiced by: Zhang Qi (Chinese); Rachel Kimsey (English); Kikuko Inoue (Japanese); Yeo Min-jeong (Korean)

Klee's mother and elder and founder of the Hexenzirkel. She is powerful traveling sorceress who is often destructive. She goes by the codename "A".

• Anya M. Andersdotter (安雅・ M ・安德斯多特; Ānyǎ M Āndésīduōtè)

Voiced by: Wang Yingying (Chinese); Samantha Cooper (English); Shiho Kawaragi (Japanese); Kim Seo-yeong (Korean)

The creator of Mini Durin and co-creator of Simulanka. She goes by the codename "M".

• Astromancer Barbeloth Trismegistus (亚斯妥曼瑟・芭比洛斯・崔斯梅姬斯图斯; Yàsītuǒmànsè Bābǐluòsī Cuīsīméijīsītúsī)

Voiced by: Wu Xiangtong (Chinese); Misty Lee (English); Mayumi Shintani (Japanese); Yeo Yoon-mi (Korean)

A master hydromancer, visionary, and Mona's teacher. Mona often refers to her as an "old hag". She goes by the codename "B".

• I. Ivanovna N. (I・伊万诺夫娜・N; I Yīwànnuòfūnà N)

Voiced by: Zhou Shuai (Chinese); Emma Romasco (English); Kaori Nazuka (Japanese); Han Chae-un (Korean)

The first Mayor of Snezhnaya. She left the Hexenzirkel after marrying her husband and eventually passed away. She passed her title onto her students and followers until she was succeeded by Scarlett. She goes by the codename "J".

• Nicole Reeyn (尼可・莱恩; Níkě Lái'ēn)

Voiced by: Yun Hezhui (Chinese); Amber Connor (English); Megumi Toyoguchi (Japanese); Lee So-eun (Korean)

A prophetess who studied Teyvat's direction and order and has a habit of speaking directly into people's minds without warning. She goes by the codename "N".

• Rhinedottir (莱茵多特; Láiyīnduōtè) / Gold (黄金; Huángjīn)

Voiced by: Fan Churong & Di Feifei (Chinese); Ivy Dupler^[75] (English); Atsuko Tanaka & Yuriko Yamaguchi^[t] (Japanese); Ahn So-yeon (Korean)

An alchemist from Khaenri'ah with the ability to create life. She is the creator of Albedo, the dragon Durin, and the Riftwolves that plague Teyvat. She is also responsible for triggering the cataclysm that destroyed Teyvat 500 years prior to the game's events, making her one of Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah. She goes by the codename "R".

Seven Archons

The Seven Archons are the seven gods who preside over the seven regions of Teyvat, established after they or their predecessors emerged as the victors of the Archon War 2,000 years before the main event of the game. Each Archon is associated with an element and an ideal, by which they formed their territories' environment and determined their method of governance over their regions.

• Focalors (芙卡洛斯; Fúkǎluòsī)

Voiced by: Qian Chen (Chinese); Amber Lee Connors (English); Inori Minase (Japanese); Kim Ha-yeong (Korean)

The self-executed Hydro Archon. Originally an Oceanid, she was transformed into a human by her predecessor, Egeria. After ascending as Hydro Archon, she separated her divinity from her body and spirit 500 years before the main events of the game and named the human body "Furina". Focalors then instructed Furina to take the throne of Divine Throne to impersonate Hydro Archon for 500 years while she kept her Gnosis in her divine half and hid inside the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale, accumulating Indemnitium in the device. Eventually, Indemnitium accumulated enough for Focalors to sacrifice to save Fontainians from dissolving, shattering the Divine Throne in the process and returning her elemental authority to Hydro Sovereign, Neuvillette.

• Greater Lord Rukkhadevata (大慈树王; Dà Císhùwáng)

Voiced by: Mufei (Chinese); Chloe Eves^[76] (English); Unknown (Japanese); Unknown (Korean)

The first Dendro Archon of Sumeru, the avatar of Irminsul, and the predecessor to the current Dendro Archon. She was erased from Irminsul by Kusanali to completely remove forbidden knowledge. As a result, Kusanali is thereafter believed to have always been the original Dendro Archon. The only person who still remembers Rukkhadevata is the Traveler.

• Raiden Makoto (雷电 真; Léidiàn Zhēn)

Voiced by: Ju Huahua (Jiang Jingju) (Chinese); Anne Yatco^[9] (English); Miyuki Sawashiro^[9] (Japanese); Park Ji-yoon [ko] (Korean)

The first Electro Archon of Inazuma and predecessor to her younger twin sister, Ei. After her death in the Cataclysm, Ei succeeded her as Electro Archon.

• Xbalanque (希巴拉克; Xībālākè)

Voiced by: Unknown (Chinese); Unknown (English); Yuki Okada (Japanese); Unknown (Korean)

The first Pyro Archon of Natlan. A mortal champion and outlander, he unified the tribes of Natlan and fought Pyro Sovereign, Xiuhcoatl, in the Great Volcano of Tollan during the period of Archon War.^[u] After defeating Xiuhcoatl, Xbalanque was "revived from the flames" and became first Pyro Archon.

Seven Sovereigns

The Seven Sovereigns are the seven strongest elemental dragons of their respective element, and the strongest type of elemental lifeform who ruled the old world and held the seven elemental Authorities, but lost both their status and authorities when the Heavenly Principles came to Teyvat and created a new order over the world.

• Apep (阿佩普; Āpèipǔ)

Voiced by: Liu Ziyan (Chinese); Lauren Landa (English); Sayaka Kinoshita (Japanese); Jeon Young-soo (Korean)

The Dendro Sovereign known as Devourer of Divinity. She survived the conflict between the Seven Soveriegns and Heavenly Principles and currently resides in Great Red Sand of Sumeru.

• Nibelung (尼伯龙根; Níbólónggēn)

The Dragon King who ruled Teyvat before the arrival of the Heavenly Principles. He created Aria, Sonnet and Canon – the three moons of Teyvat – and raises them from the surface of the planet. During the Great War of Vengeance around 6000 years before the main story of the game, he introduced the Abyss to the world in an unsuccessful attempt to fend off the invading Heavenly Principles, but failed and was killed by the Heavenly Principles who assumes control over the three moons.

• Xiuhcoatl (修库特尔; Xiūkùtè'ěr)

The Pyro Sovereign and the creator of the Huitzilopochtli and the Tzitzimimeh who ruled ancient Natlan. He was eventually killed by Xbalanque who went on to become Pyro Archon.

Reception

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.^[77][78][79] The mobile version grossed a further US$567 million between January and March 2022.^[80]

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.^[81] 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;^[82] by the time the banner ended, it had netted around US$33 million in the Chinese market alone.^[83] 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.^[84]

Controversies

Lackluster character performance

In November 2020, following Zhongli's release in Version 1.1, miHoYo received criticism from fans due to his kit being viewed as underpowered. miHoYo published a blog post in response, writing that the character was working as designed.^[85] Later, following more backlash from their post, miHoYo issued an apology and improved the character's kit in subsequent versions.^[86] Zhongli remains the only character that has received any changes to their kits post-release.

In 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.^[87][88] Several players announced that they had stopped spending money on the game, while others sent feedback to HoYoverse demanding improvements.^[89] 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.^[90] 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.^[91]

Allegations against voice actors

In October 2021, Li Yuantao, the Chinese voice actor for Oz, was accused of having multiple affairs. He was also accused of using his fame to manipulate multiple girls into having sexual relationships with him, some of whom were minors. HoYoverse removed his character from the game's rate up system for a year, and replaced him with Zhao Yuecheng.^[92][93]

In February 2023, allegations of abusive behavior and sexual exploitation of minors were made against Elliot Gindi, the English voice actor of Tighnari. Gindi apologized for some of his actions but denied the allegations of preying on minors. He was widely condemned by the Genshin Impact community and fellow voice actors, with the voice director of the game, Chris Faiella, seeking to take action against Gindi.^[94][95] HoYoverse later fired Gindi for "breach of contract"^[96] and replaced him with Zachary Gordon.^[97]

Representation and diversity concerns

In April 2021, some players called for a boycott of the game over claims of bigotry in the game's content.^[98][99] Others pointed out how the only playable characters with dark skin at the time were described as "exotic" or "scary" in the game.^[99] In August 2022, HoYoverse introduced the nation of Sumeru, a region inspired by Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. Many of its playable characters and NPCs were depicted as white-skinned, prompting accusations of whitewashing and colorism.^[100]

In July 2024, HoYoverse released a trailer of the nation of Natlan, which was inspired by pre-Columbian Mesoamerican, African, and Polynesian cultures. The character designs received criticism for perceived colorism and cultural appropriation, as the majority of the characters are depicted with white skin. Among those criticizing included voice actors Khoi Dao, Zeno Robinson, Jenny Yokobori, Alejandro Saab, Valeria Rodriguez, Allegra Clark, and Anne Yatco, who respectively voice the characters Albedo, Sethos, Yoimiya, Cyno, Sucrose, Beidou, and the Raiden Shogun in the game.^[101][102]

SAG-AFTRA strike controversies

Main article: 2024–2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike

Although HoYoverse wasn't listed as one of the companies targeted in the SAG-AFTRA strike, multiple English voice actors in support of the strike stopped voicing their assigned characters as part of an indpendent strike separate from the main strike.^[103] HoYoverse responded by switching from Formosa Interactive, a struck studio in the strike, to SIDE Global, which was not struck,^[104] as well as replacing various striking voice actors.

In March 2025, HoYoverse announced the replacement of the English voice actor for Kinich, John Patneaude, with Jacob Takanashi as a result of Patneaude withholding his work to support the strike.^[105] Shortly after announcing his new role, Takanashi received heavy backlash from other English voice actors, including Kayli Mills and Corina Boettger, with most accusing him of being a scab.^[106] Public opinion was initially divided on this issue, with some supporting the voice actors' push for AI protections, and some criticizing the perceived lack of professionalism displayed by the voice actors.^[107]

Later, some voice actors came out with concerns on the strike, including Erika Harlacher, who claimed that she had been sent "threatening letters" from SAG-AFTRA and that the voice actors didn't vote on the strike.^[108] Meanwhile, Clark and Tergliafera jointly called on SAG-AFTRA to end the main strike, claiming that AAA companies are actively moving out of the U.S. to find other voice actors.^[109][110]

Following the main strike's suspension, Sean Chiplock stated that despite the main strike reaching a tentative agreement, some voice actors are still striking against HoYoverse due to the company's non-union status.^[111] As a result, HoYoverse has continued to recast multiple voice actors, including Corina Boettger, Kayli Mills, and Valeria Rodriguez.^[22][21]

Notes

1. Except outlanders.
2. During Masquerade of the Guilty, the Hydro Archon's Divine Throne was destroyed, leaving six Divine Thrones.
3. "Astrologist" is part of Mona's name as demonstrated by the fact that the Chinese name includes 阿斯托洛吉斯 (Āsītuōluòjísī), the phonetic transcription of "Astrologist" into Chinese instead of the translation 占星术士 (Zhānxīng Shùshì, astrologist).
4. Born into the family, but left with her father, Seamus Pegg.
5. His name is inconsistent throughout the game. Fischl's lore depicts it as Ozvaldo Hrafnavins while her English voiceovers depicting it as Ozvaldo von Hrafnavins; the Chinese version of the game depicts it as Ozvaldo Hrafnavines.
6. Zhao replaced Li Yuantao, the original voice actor, after allegations of infidelity and sexual abuse were raised against him.
7. Originally solely voiced by Valeria Rodriguez. However, due the 2024-2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike, she was partially replaced by an unknown voice actor and will be fully replaced in subsequent versions.^[21]
8. Originally solely voiced by Kayli Mills. However, due the 2024-2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike, she was partially replaced by an unknown voice actor and will be fully replaced in subsequent versions.^[22]
9. Kirby has withdrawn from her role as Candace's English voice actor as part of the 2024–2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike.^[37]
10. Jung Eui-jin replaced Lee Woo-ri, who was the sole voice actor before his death. Lee's existing voicelines are retained.
11. After the removal of Rukkhadevata's existence from Teyvat, Nahida is now believed to have always been the original Dendro Archon.
12. Gordon replaced Elliot Gindi, the original voice actor, due to several sexual abuse allegations raised against him.^[40][41]
13. Furina was created by the Hydro Archon Focalors to impersonate the Archon, thereby preventing a cataclysmic prophecy. Furina was believed to be an Archon by the people of Fontaine, but the end of Fontaine's story revealed the truth. After Focalors sacrificed herself to prevent the prophecy, Furina's childlike temper and irritability decreased.
14. Voice for younger Lyney
15. Citlali has not yet received the Ancient Name.
16. Takanashi replaced John Patneaude, the original voice actor, due to him withholding his work to support the 2024–2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike.^[57]
17. Dottore's real name was not explicitly stated in-game, but was stated in the official manga.
18. Including Rhinedottir, who is now acting as one of the four Shades
19. Originally solely voiced by Corina Boettger. However, due the 2024-2025 SAG-AFTRA video game strike, they were partially replaced by an unknown voice actor and will be fully replaced in subsequent versions.^[22]
20. Yamaguchi replaced Atsuko Tanaka, who was the sole voice actor before her death. Tanaka's existing voicelines are retained.
21. Natlan was not involved in the war as the dragon fought between themselves and/or humans, and there was no room for the gods to join in.

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