List of Genshin Impact characters

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.</ref> 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
Traveler (Aether)	Changeable[a]	Sword	ZH: Luyin (Dong Hailong) EN: Zach Aguilar[5] JA: Shun Horie[5] KO: Lee Kyung-tae	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)			ZH: Yanning (Geng Minglin) EN: Sarah Miller-Crews[5] JA: Aoi Yuki[5] KO: Lee Sae-a
Aloy	Cryo	Bow	ZH: Li Mufei EN: Giselle Fernandez[6] JA: Ayahi Takagaki KO: Jo Hyeon-jeong	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
Albedo	Geo	Sword	ZH: Mace (Lu Minyue) EN: Khoi Dao[5] JA: Kenji Nojima[5] KO: Kim Myung-jun	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	ZH: Cai Shujin EN: Kelly Baskin[5] JA: Manaka Iwami[5] KO: Kim Yeon-woo	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	ZH: Song Yuanyuan EN: Laura Stahl[5] JA: Akari Kitō[5] KO: Yun Ah-yeong	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	ZH: Mu Xueting EN: Cristina Vee[5] JA: Ryōta Ōsaka[5] KO: Song Ha-rim	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	ZH: Ma Yang EN: Sean Chiplock[5] JA: Kensho Ono[5] KO: Choi Seung-hoon	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	ZH: Nuoya (Zhang Yazhu) EN: Dina Sherman[5] JA: Shiori Izawa[5] KO: Woo Jeong-sin	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	ZH: Ziyin (Qi Tianyi) EN: Suzie Yeung[5] JA: Rina Satō[5] KO: Kim Hyeon-ji	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	ZH: Mace (Lu Minyue) EN: Brittany Cox[5] JA: Maaya Uchida[5] KO: Park Go-woon	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	ZH: Lin Su (Tang Suling) EN: Stephanie Southerland[5] JA: Chiwa Saitō[5] KO: Ahn Young-mi	The Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and Barbara's older sister, regarded as the Dandelion Knight.	[8]
Kaeya	Cryo	Sword	ZH: Sun Ye (Tang Suling) EN: Josey Montana McCoy[5] JA: Kohsuke Toriumi[5] KO: Jeong Joo-won	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	ZH: Hualing EN: Poonam Basu[5] JA: Misaki Kuno[5] KO: Bang Yeon-ji	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	ZH: Zhong Ke EN: Mara Junot[5] JA: Rie Tanaka[5] KO: Park Go-woon	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	ZH: Deng Youxi EN: Robb Moreira JA: Yūko Sanpei KO: Eun-seo Yoon	An anxious cartographer for the Knights of Favonius and a member of its Reconnaissance Company.	[8]
Mona	Hydro	Catalyst	ZH: Chen Tingting EN: Felecia Angelle[5] JA: Konomi Kohara[5] KO: Woo Jeong-sin	A stern astrologist who often finds herself strapped for money.	[8]
Noelle	Geo	Claymore	ZH: Yanning (Geng Minglin) EN: Laura Faye Smith[5] JA: Kanon Takao[5] KO: Lee Bo-hee	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	ZH: Zhou Shuai EN: Todd Haberkorn[5] JA: Koki Uchiyama[5] KO: Kim Seo-yeong	A mysterious boy who was raised by wolves in Wolvendom.	[8]
Rosaria	Cryo	Polearm	ZH: Zhang Anqi EN: Elizabeth Maxwell[5] JA: Ai Kakuma[5] KO: Kim Bo-na	A sister of the Church of Favonius who rarely participates in church activities and protects Mondstadt from the shadows.	[8]
Sucrose	Anemo	Catalyst	ZH: Xiaogan (Yan Yinan) EN: Valeria Rodriguez[5] JA: Akane Fujita[5] KO: Kim Ha-yeong	A shy alchemist and Albedo's assistant.	[8]
Venti	Anemo	Bow	ZH: Miaojiang (Yao Yanze) EN: Erika Harlacher[5] JA: Ayumu Murase[5] KO: Jung Yoo-jung	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
Baizhu	Dendro	Catalyst	ZH: Qin Qiege EN: Sean Durrie[16] JA: Koji Yusa[17] KO: Lee Hosan[18]	The owner of the Bubu Pharmacy and guardian of the jiangshi Qiqi.	[8]
Beidou	Electro	Claymore	ZH: Tang Yajing EN: Allegra Clark[5] JA: Ami Koshimizu[5] KO: Jeong Yoo-mi	The Captain of the Crux, an armed fleet famous for their daring adventures.	[8]
Chongyun	Cryo	Claymore	ZH: Kinsen EN: Beau Bridgland[5] JA: Soma Saito[5] KO: Yang Jeong-hwa	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	ZH: Xie Ying EN: Caleb Yen JA: Shohei Komatsu KO: Kim Yoon-ki	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	ZH: Lin Su (Tang Suling) EN: Jennifer Losi[5] JA: Reina Ueda[5] KO: Kim Sun-hye	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	ZH: Tao Dian EN: Brianna Knickerbocker[5] JA: Rie Takahashi[5] KO: Kim Ha-ru	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	ZH: Xie Ying EN: Kayli Mills[5] JA: Eri Kitamura[5] KO: Lee Bo-hee	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	TBA	ZH: TBA EN: TBA JA: TBA KO: TBA	The master rattan weaver of the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association.	[20]
Ningguang	Geo	Catalyst	ZH: Du Mingya EN: Erin Ebers[5] JA: Sayaka Ohara[5] KO: Gwak Gyu-mi	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	ZH: Yanning (Geng Minglin) EN: Christie Cate[5] JA: Yukari Tamura[5] KO: Lee Seul	A jiangshi herb gatherer working for the Bubu Pharmacy who the adepti resurrected.	[8]
Shenhe	Cryo	Polearm	ZH: Qin Ziyi EN: Chelsea Kwoka JA: Ayako Kawasumi KO: Lee Hyun-jin	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	ZH: Xiao N (Jiang Li) EN: Jackie Lastra[5] JA: Ari Ozawa[5] KO: Yun A-yeong	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	ZH: Qin Ziyi EN: Stephanie Panisello JA: Mana Nakatomi KO: Kang Si-hyeon	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	ZH: Kinsen EN: Laila Berzins[5] JA: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka[5] KO: Sim Kyu-hyuk	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	ZH: Tang Yajing EN: Cristina Vee[5] JA: Junko Minagawa[5] KO: Gwak Gyu-mi	The second son to the head of the Feiyun Commerce Guild and a practitioner of the Guhua martial arts.	[8]
Xinyan	Pyro	Claymore	ZH: Wang Yaxin EN: Laura Stahl[5] JA: Chiaki Takahashi[5] KO: Kim Chae-ha	A popular rock and roll musician.	[8]
Yanfei	Pyro	Catalyst	ZH: Su Ziwu EN: Lizzie Freeman[5] JA: Yumiri Hanamori[5] KO: Cho Kyung-yi	A half-xiezhi legal adviser and one of the few adepti not under contract to the Geo Archon.	[8]
Yaoyao	Dendro	Polearm	ZH: Liu Yinuo EN: Kelsey Jaffer JA: Mai Kadowaki KO: Yu Hye-ji	A young adepti disciple, despite being an ordinary human, and Ganyu's assistant.	[8]
Yelan	Hydro	Bow	ZH: Xu Hui EN: Laura Post JA: Aya Endō KO: Min-a	A mysterious woman operating as an intelligence agent for Ningguang.	[8]
Yun Jin	Geo	Polearm	ZH: He Wenxiao EN: Judy Alice Lee JA: Kotori Koiwai KO: Sa Mun-yeong	An elegant opera singer of the Heyu Tea House. (Vocals performed by ZH: Yang Yang in all languages.)	[8]
Zhongli	Geo	Polearm	ZH: Peng Bo EN: Keith Silverstein[5] JA: Tomoaki Maeno[5] KO: Pyo Yeong-jae	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
Arataki Itto	Geo	Claymore	ZH: Liu Zhaokun EN: Max Mittelman JA: Takanori Nishikawa KO: Song Joon-seok	A mischievous oni and leader of the Arataki Gang.	[8]
Chiori	Geo	Sword	ZH: Chen Yang EN: Brittany Lauda JA: Ayana Taketatsu KO: Lee Da-eun	A famous fashion designer from Inazuma who is currently running Chioriya Boutique in Fontaine.	[23]
Gorou	Geo	Bow	ZH: Yang Xinran EN: Cory Yee JA: Tasuku Hatanaka KO: Lee Sae-byeok	The general of the Watatsumi Army, a resistance group fighting to overturn some of Inazuma's policies.	[8]
Kaedehara Kazuha	Anemo	Sword	ZH: Banma (Ma Banma) EN: Mark Whitten[5] JA: Nobunaga Shimazaki[5] KO: Kim Shin-woo	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	ZH: Xiao N (Jiang Li) EN: Erica Mendez[5] JA: Saori Hayami[5] KO: Lee Yu-ri	The daughter of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan and Ayato's younger sister.	[8][24]
Kamisato Ayato	Hydro	Sword	ZH: Zhao Lu EN: Chris Hackney JA: Akira Ishida KO: Jang Min-hyeok	The head of the Yashiro Commission and Ayaka's older brother.	[8]
Kirara	Dendro	Sword	ZH: Sun Yangqi[25] EN: Julia Gu JA: Sayumi Suzushiro KO: Kang Eun-ae[26]	A nekomata who works as a courier at Komaniya Express.	[8][27]
Kujou Sara	Electro	Bow	ZH: Yang Menglu EN: Jeannie Tirado[5] JA: Asami Seto[5] KO: Mun Ji-yeong	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	ZH: Yang Ning EN: Kira Buckland JA: Kaori Mizuhashi KO: Kim Yool	The deputy leader of the Arataki Gang, who takes it upon herself to keep them out of trouble.	[8]
Raiden Shogun	Electro	Polearm	ZH: Ju Huahua (Jiang Jingju) EN: Anne Yatco[5] JA: Miyuki Sawashiro[5] KO: Park Ji-yoon	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	ZH: Guiniang (Du Qingqing) EN: Risa Mei[5] JA: Suzuko Mimori[5] KO: Yeo Yun-mi	The leader of the Watatsumi Army and the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island.	[8]
Sayu	Anemo	Claymore	ZH: Sakula Xiaowu EN: LilyPichu[5] JA: Aya Suzaki[5] KO: Lee Ji-hyeon	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	ZH: Lin Jing EN: Kieran Regan JA: Yūichi Iguchi KO: Jeong-Ui-jin	A detective associated with the Tenryou Commission.	[8]
Thoma	Pyro	Polearm	ZH: Zhang Pei EN: Christian Banas JA: Masakazu Morita KO: Ryu Seung-gon	The chief housekeeper of the Kamisato Clan, who originates from Mondstadt.	[8][29]
Yae Miko	Electro	Catalyst	ZH: Du Mingya EN: Ratana JA: Ayane Sakura KO: Moon Yoo-jeong	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	ZH: Jin Na EN: Jenny Yokobori[5] JA: Kana Ueda[5] KO: Bak Sin-hee	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
Alhaitham	Dendro	Sword	ZH: Yang Chaoran EN: Nazeeh Tarsha JA: Yūichirō Umehara KO: Jun Seunghwa	The aloof Scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, who is responsible for documenting their findings.	[8]
Candace	Hydro	Polearm	ZH: Zhang Qi EN: Shara Kirby JA: Ryoka Yuzuki KO: Jeon Yeongsu	The steadfast guardian of Aaru Village.	[8]
Collei	Dendro	Bow	ZH: Qin Wenjing EN: Christina Costello JA: Ryōko Maekawa KO: Bang Si-woo	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	ZH: Li Qingyang EN: Alejandro Saab JA: Miyu Irino KO: Lee Woo-ri & Jung Eui-jin[b]	The intimidating General Mahamatra of the Matra, a group of disciplinary officers who work for the Akademiya.	[8]
Dehya	Pyro	Claymore	ZH: Chen Yu EN: Amber May JA: Ayaka Fukuhara KO: Kim Hyeon-sim	A hired bodyguard who is a member of the Eremites, a group of mercenaries from Sumeru's deserts.	[8]
Dori	Electro	Claymore	ZH: Wang Xiaotong EN: Anjali Kunapaneni JA: Tomoko Kaneda KO: Lee Myeong-ho	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	ZH: Yan Mengmeng EN: Chandni Parekh JA: Yui Horie KO: Kim You-rim	An Akademiya professor who has recently returned to the institution after being trapped in ancient ruins for a century.	[8][32]
Kaveh	Dendro	Claymore	ZH: Liu Sanmu EN: Ben Balmaceda JA: Yuma Uchida KO: Lee Jung-min	An esteemed architect whose projects have bankrupt him. He is sensitive, empathetic, and idealistic.	[8]
Layla	Cryo	Sword	ZH: Hou Xiaofei EN: Ashely Biski JA: Miyu Tomita KO: Kang Sae-Bom	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	ZH: Hualing EN: Kimberley Anne Campbell JA: Yukari Tamura KO: Park Shi-Yoon	The human vessel of the Dendro Archon, who is known as Lesser Lord Kusanali to her citizens.	[8]
Nilou	Hydro	Sword	ZH: Zisu Jiuyue EN: Dani Chambers JA: Hisako Kanemoto KO: Chae Rim	A gentle and talented dancer, and the star of the Zubayr Theater.	[8]
Sethos	Electro	Bow	ZH: Li Lanling EN: Zeno Robinson JA: Shōya Chiba KO: Kim Dong-hyun	The heir of the Temple of Silence and a former vessel of Hermanubis.	[33]
Tighnari	Dendro	Bow	ZH: Moran EN: Zachary Gordon[c] JA: Sanae Kobayashi KO: Jung Ui-taek	The stern, hardworking chief officer of the Avidya Forest Rangers.	[8]
Wanderer	Anemo	Catalyst	ZH: Luyin (Dong hailong) EN: Patrick Pedraza JA: Tetsuya Kakihara KO: Min Seung-woo	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
Charlotte	Cryo	Catalyst	ZH: Ruan Congqing EN: Maya Aoki Tuttle JA: Azumi Waki KO: Shin On-yu	An enthusiastic reporter for Fontaine's famous newspaper, The Steambird.	[37]
Chevreuse	Pyro	Polearm	ZH: Pan Danni EN: Erica Lindbeck JA: Shino Shimoji KO: Chae Min-ji	A musketeer and the hardworking captain of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol, a special law enforcement branch in Fontaine.	[38]
Clorinde	Electro	Sword	ZH: Zhao Hanyu EN: Crystal Lee JA: Yui Ishikawa KO: Shin Na-ri	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	ZH: Muzi Cheng EN: Amber Aviles JA: Yoko Hikasa KO: Kwon Da-Ye	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	ZH: Linli EN: Paul Castro Jr. JA: Shun'ichi Toki KO: Lee Joo-seung	A shy diver who is well known in Fontaine. He is Lyney and Lynette's adoptive younger brother.	[8]
Furina	Hydro	Sword	ZH: Qian Chen EN: Amber Lee Connors JA: Inori Minase KO: Kim Ha-yeong	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	ZH: Kekewei EN: Anairis Quiñones JA: Yū Sasahara KO: Lee Myung-hwa	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	ZH: Linli EN: Daman Mills JA: Hiro Shimono KO: Park Song-young	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	ZH: Xiaogan EN: Brenna Larsen JA: Aki Toyosaki KO: Jeong Hae-eun	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	ZH: Sang Yuze EN: Ray Chase JA: Hiroshi Kamiya KO: Kwak Yoon-sang	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	ZH: Zhao Shuang EN: Sarah Williams JA: Hina Kino KO: Kim Chae-rin	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	ZH: Liu Beichen EN: Joe Zieja JA: Daisuke Ono KO: Kwon Chang-wook	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
Chasca	Anemo	Bow	ZH: Zhang Ruoyu EN: Lauren Amante JA: Yūko Kaida KO: Su-hyeon	A well-known peacekeeper from the Tlalocan who is adopted by the Qucusaurs as a child, resolving tribal disputes without difficulty. She is one of the six heroes chosen by the Wayob and her Ancient Name is Vuka (Transcension).	[45]
Citlali	Cryo	TBA	ZH: Liu Zhixiao EN: Skyler Davenport JA: Asami Tano KO: Lee Eun-jo	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	ZH: Zhen Li EN: Katrina Salisbury JA: Ayaka Ōhashi KO: Lee Jae-hyeon	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	ZH: Jing Chen EN: Kristen McGuire JA: Yurika Kubo KO: Son Seon-young	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	ZH: Banma EN: John Patneaude JP: Noriaki Sugiyama KO: Kim Seong-woo	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	ZH: Li Ye EN: Katiana Sarkissian JA: Mikako Komatsu KO: Kim Na-yul	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	ZH: Wang Xiaotong EN: Cassandra Lee Morris JA: Nao Toyama KO: Kim Do-hee	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	ZH: Liang Dawei EN: Nathan Nokes JA: Takashi Kondo KO: Seo Jung-ik	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	ZH: Mi Yang EN: Beth Curry JA: Fairouz Ai KO: Kim I-an	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
Arlecchino	Pyro	Polearm	ZH: Huang Ying EN: Erin Yvette JA: Nanako Mori KO: Lee Myung-Hee	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	ZH: Yudong (Li Chunyin) EN: Griffin Burns[5] JA: Ryōhei Kimura[5] KO: Nam Doh-hyeong	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
Dainsleif	TBA	TBA	ZH: Sun Ye EN: Yuri Lowenthal[5] JA: Kenjiro Tsuda[5] KO: Choi Han	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]

• Paimon (Voiced by: ZH: Duoduo Poi (Shi Xinlei), EN: Corina Boettger,^[5] JA: Aoi Koga,^[5] KO: Kim Ga-ryeong) The Traveler's guide and companion, who mostly speaks for them due to them being a silent protagonist.
• Sustainer of Heavenly Principles (Voiced by: ZH: Tao Dian, EN: Christie Cate, JA: Rie Kugimiya, KO: Unknown) The mysterious god who fights the Traveler and abducts their sibling at the beginning of the game, thus beginning their journey through Teyvat.
• Katheryne (Voiced by: ZH: Xiao N (Jiang Li), EN: Erica Mendez,^[56] JA: Mai Sato, KO: Park Go-woon) The receptionist of the Adventurer's Guild. It is later revealed in the Sumeru chapter that Katheryne is a bionic puppet made in Snezhnaya.
• The Eleven Fatui Harbingers, the powerful lieutenants of the Tsaritsa. They are based on characters from the commedia dell'arte:^[57] For the playable Harbingers, see the list of playable characters.
  • La Signora (Voiced by: ZH: Ziyin (Qi Tianyi), EN: Unknown, JA: Yui Shoji, KO: Unknown), or "The Fair Lady". The Eighth Fatui Harbinger, she steals Venti's Gnosis, bargains with Zhongli for his Gnosis, and tries taking the Raiden Shogun's Gnosis as the Tsaritsa desires to collect all Archons' Gnoses. After helping to incite turmoil and a civil war in the nation of Inazuma, the Traveler challenges her to a duel that leads to her execution by the Raiden Shogun. Her real name is Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter.
  • Il Dottore (Voiced by: ZH: Wu Lei, EN: Mick Wingert,^[58] JA: Toshihiko Seki,^[59] KO: Park Seong-tae), or "The Doctor." The Second Fatui Harbinger, he is a mad scientist and the main antagonist of the Sumeru Archon Quests, attempting to create an artificial god to replace the Dendro Archon. His real name is Zandik.^[e]
  • Il Capitano (Voiced by: ZH: Wang Wei, EN: Chris Tergliafera, JA: Narita Ken, KO: Min Eung-sik), or commonly "The Captain." The First Harbinger. Extremely powerful and enigmatic, he is well-respected within the Fatui, and has a strong sense of righteousness. A survivor of Khaenri'ah, he fled to Natlan, only to find that the nation was under attack by Abyss Order which he forced to fight. He eventually joined Fatui and appears in Natlan Archon Quests. In Natlan, he decides to confront Mavuika, Pryo Archon, and loses the duel but manages to escape with the help of Ororon. With his help, he rebuilds the nation's severely damaged Ley Lines by acquiring and activating Source Mechanism. His plan fails as it instead awakens Yohualtecuhtin. He eventually agrees to Mavuika's plan and assists her in repelling the Abyss when they invaded the nation.
• Traveler's Sibling (Voiced by: Aether: ZH: Luyin (Dong Hailong), EN: Zach Aguilar,^[5] JA: Shun Horie,^[5] KO: Lee Kyung-tae; Lumine: ZH: Yanning (Geng Minglin), EN: Sarah Miller-Crews,^[5] JA: Aoi Yuki,^[5] KO: Lee Sae-a) Lost twin sibling of the Traveler and the Prince^[f]/Princess^[g] of the Abyss Order. During the beginning cutscene, the sibling is sealed first by the Unknown God. It is later revealed in the end of Sumeru chapter that the sibling is not considered as Descender as Irminsul has the records of the sibling's sudden appearance in Khaenri'ah before the Cataclysm and their journey through the seven nations of Teyvat after being sealed. It is also revealed in Portended Fate that the sibling was Prince^[f]/Princess^[g] of Khaenri'ah before its demise.
• Alice (Voiced by: ZH: Zhang Qi, EN: Rachel Kimsey, JA: Kikuko Inoue, KO: Yeo Min-jeong) Klee's mother and founder of Hexenzirkel which conducts Irminsul explorations and gathers around for "formal tea parties.". A powerful traveling sorceress who is often destructive. Her codename of the organisation is "A".
• Rhinedottir (Voiced by: ZH: Fan Churong, EN: Ivy Dupler,^[60] JA: Atsuko Tanaka, KO: Ahn So-yeon), or "Gold." 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 is also a member of Hexenzirkel with her codename "R".
• Oz (Voiced by: ZH: Zhao Yuecheng,^[h] EN: Ben Pronsky, JA: Masutani Yasunori, KO: Lee Hyun) Fischl's night raven familiar and companion. His full name is Ozvaldo von Hrafnavins.^[i]
• Guoba (None) Xiangling's friend and companion, who assists her in cooking. Former known as Marchosius, the God of the Stove and Patron God of the Soil and former Adepti, he is now in weaker state, being significantly reduced physical body and less intellect after sacrificing his power to save Liyue from calamities and plagues. Named after the scorched rice.
• Changsheng (Voiced by: ZH: Wang Xiaotong, EN: Xanthe Huynh, JA: Yui Shoji, KO: Jang Mi) An adeptus, formerly known as the Herblord, currently in the form of a snake. She is bound by contract to Dr. Baizhu and aids him in using his own life force to heal patients.
• Skirk (Voiced by: ZH: Xie Ying, EN: Cat Protano, JA: Noto Mamiko, KO: Seo Dahye) A mysterious swordswoman who took Tartaglia as an apprentice after he fell into the Abyss as a teenager.
• K'uhul Ajaw (Voiced by: ZH: Mi Yang, EN: Abby Espiritu, JA: Takeuchi Junko, KO: Park Ri-na) Kinich's companion who self-proclaims as Almighty Dragonlord who is notorious for his rudeness. Ajaw was sealed several millennia ago and rescued by Kinich under the condition that he would take Kinich's body once he had passed away. In return, he would be Kinich's companion and would lend his powers to him on a limited, restricted basis. The contract between Ajaw and Kinich is still valid. His name in game means Destined Rulership.

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]