Genshin Impact

miHoYo (China) / HoYoverse (Global)

Action role‑playingOpen worldGacha

About This Game

Genshin Impact is a free‑to‑play, anime‑style open‑world action‑RPG set in the realm of Teyvat. Players assemble parties of elemental characters, explore seven nations, and unravel a twin‑separation storyline while battling with real‑time, combo‑based combat.

official trailer

Characters

Protagonist

Traveler (Aether / Lumine)

An inter‑stellar traveler searching Teyvat for their missing twin.

Abilities

Elemental Skill: varies by aligned elementElemental Burst: varies by aligned element

Companion / Guide

Paimon

A bubbly, fairy‑like being who accompanies the Traveler and serves as navigator and mascot.

Abilities

FloatingMultilingual translationCombat tips & narration

Geo Support / Archon

Zhongli (Morax, also known as Rex Lapis)

Zhongli, initially introduced as a consultant for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue, is revealed to be the Geo Archon, Morax. He is a 5-star Geo polearm user and is renowned for his incredibly strong shielding and burst damage capabilities.

Abilities

Elemental Skill (Dominus Lapidis)Elemental Burst (Planet Befall)

Anemo Support / Archon

Venti (Barbatos)

A free‑spirited bard who is secretly Barbatos, the Anemo Archon ruling Mondstadt.

Abilities

Skyward Sonnet (Elemental Skill)Wind’s Grand Ode (Elemental Burst)

Electro Sub-DPS / Archon

Raiden Shogun

The Raiden Shogun is a prominent character in Genshin Impact, serving as the Electro Archon and the ruler of Inazuma. She is comprised of two beings: Raiden Ei, her true identity, and the Shogun, a puppet created by Ei to govern in her stead

Abilities

Elemental Skill (Transcendence: Baleful Omen)Elemental Burst (Secret Art: Musou Shinsetsu)

Dendro Support / Archon

Nahida (Lesser Lord Kusanali)

Nahida, also known as Lesser Lord Kusanali, is the current Dendro Archon and God of Wisdom, presiding over Sumeru in Genshin Impact. Freed from her long confinement, she now strives to have a stronger presence in Sumeru.

Abilities

Elemental Skill (All Schemes to Know)Tri-Karma PurificationElemental Burst (Shrine of Maya)

Hydro Dragon Sovereign

Neuvillette

Neuvillette, the Iudex (Chief Justice) of Fontaine, is a powerful and popular playable 5-star Hydro catalyst user in Genshin Impact, introduced in Version 4.1. He's known for his unique playstyle centered around his charged attacks and his significant role in Fontaine's story.

Abilities

Elemental Skill (O Tears, I Shall Repay)Elemental Burst (O Tides, I Have Returned)

Pyro on-field main DPS / Archon

Mauvika (the Pyro Archon)

Mauvika, also known as the God of War, Haborym, or Kiongozi, is the current Pyro Archon of Natlan in Genshin Impact. She is a highly anticipated and unique character, being the first Archon confirmed to have been human before her ascension.