The gods of Genshin ImpactCalled Archons, they are those who watch over or govern their nations. The Seven, as they are called, are known throughout the country for having great power and responsibility attributed to them. Some of the Archons are more engaging from a story perspective, while some have yet to be shown to their full potential. As the Archon’s quests Genshin Impact are connected to each other and slowly get closer as the game progresses, examining the Archons against each other can highlight the information and viewpoints placed on them thus far.
This article contains spoilers for Genshin Impact’s Archon quests.The lore concerning the Archons and the War of the Archons is often the main focus of Teyvat’s history. As the narrative is still ongoing and will continue in future updates, some of the Archons’ stories have not been fully revealed. Based on current story progression information and HoYoverse lore, ranking each of the Seven from worst to best comes with challenges. Examining his history, deeds, character development, and his role in the pursuit of his nation’s history reveals the biggest factors at play.
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The Tsarina is still a mystery as there is more to come
The leader of the Fatui is Archon Cryo
As there is not much current information about Archon Cryo, the Tsaritsa, it is difficult to place her in a higher position compared to the other better known Archons. The most important information Genshin the tradition that has been established is that she leads the Fatuia force that has always been present in the game. The Fatui, diplomats and a military force from Snezhnaya, are led by the nation’s Archon and the 11 Fatui Precursors, who are one of the main threats in the entire game. Through the Fatui, the Tsaritsa wishes to mold Teyvat into her image of perfection.
Players will likely encounter The Tsaritsa closer as Genshin Impact’s overarching Archon story comes to a head. When interacting with the Traveler, his views on how he believes Teyvat needs to be changed in his favor will likely be at the center of his search for the Archon. The Travelers will likely need to stop her from executing a grand plan to take control beyond your nation. Placing her as a lesser Archon in the list of the Seven takes into account both her evil intentions and the minimal information currently available.
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Minor Lord Kusanali does his best as Nahida
Nahida is the current Dendro Archon of Sumeru
Like Nahida, the God of Wisdom, Minor Lord Kusanali is the current Archon Dendro of Sumeru. She is the successor of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, who created the next Archon from the purest branch of Irminsul. She was born after her predecessor failed to completely remove the forbidden knowledge of Irminsul. Nahida is also the youngest member of the Seven and is beloved by her followers, as her birth is celebrated at the Sabzeruz Festival. Despite this, the public knows little about her as the Akademiya prefers to promote the knowledge and worship of the Greatest Lord Rukkhadevata about her.
Even though she is the nation’s Archon, Nahida’s influence over the nation as a whole is very limited. She still holds a lot of power, assisting the Traveler in Archon Sumeru’s mission with her samsara created by the Akademiya sages and exercising the power of two Gnosis. As an Archon who cares deeply about the people of her nation, she is still learning how to fulfill this role. She had been isolated through the Surasthana Sanctuary and may be smarter than wise.
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Focalors is the last Hydro Archon, God of Justice
She continues to live as a human through Furina
Focalors was originally an Oceanid ascended to become the next Hydro Archon after the previous one, Egeria, who died during the fall of Khaenri’ah. She split herself in two, placing part of herself into a human form that transformed into Furina, whom she cursed with immortality as long as the Focalors remained. Furina played the role of Hydro Archon while the Focalors watched from behindplanning to withdraw from Teyvat and destroy the Hydro Archon’s divine throne. There are good intentions hidden behind the deception that the Focalors put into practice.
The Focalors are still a strong competitor among the great Archons. She and Furina attempt to defy fate itself to save Fontaine and his people and later hand over power to Neuvillette. The story of Hydro Archon is complex, filled with themes of justice, as Focalors finally comes to terms with what she was destined to do. Your path to learning self-sacrifice and acceptance leaves Teyvat one less Archon after Archon Fontaine’s quest.
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Mavuika is the current mortal archon of Natlan
The Archon with the most human qualities is the Pyro Archon
Unlike other Archons, The Pyro Archon is a chosen mortal human. Mavuika was selected and reborn to become the ruler of Natlan, containing the knowledge and power passed down by the Pyro Archons before her. Just as Natlan is a unique region, so is its Archon. She is another Archon loyal to the protection of her nation and is considered the God of War, an aspect that manifests in Archon Natlan’s 5.0 to 5.1 quest. She carries the responsibility of her position well and does not hesitate to sacrifice herself to protect her people.
With noble decisions like sacrificing her own power to keep Natlan’s sacred flame burning during the escalating war, Mavuika proves herself to be a worthy, faithful, and wise Archon. All Archons of Teyvat contain some levels of humanity, but Mavuika maintains this aspect most strongly. Even with her divine powers and high name, she can further connect with the people of Natlan in a more human way that other Archons may not be able to. With Natlan’s story not yet finished, There are still unanswered questions about her and the Pyro Nation.
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Barbatos is the symbol of freedom in Mondstadt
Venti lives like a free god
Barbatos, the God of Freedom, lives through the character Venti and is one of the original members of the Seven. Barbatos does not directly rule his nationbut instead watches from a distance as he wanders like Venti. He was once a formless wind spirit before ascending to become the Anemo God and creating a habitable nation in Mondstadt. Barbatos removed all the ice and created beautiful terrain with plains and mountains that were the beginning of mortal cultivation, and later helped establish the Knights of Favonius.
During the Mondstadt Archon quest at the beginning of the game, Venti helps stop Dvalin’s terror and helps rid the dragon of his Abysmal magic. By embodying his nation’s morals and being a free spirit through Venti, Barbatos is an Archon who upholds the values ​​of a protector of freedom. Even though he has been watching from a distance for a long time, he is highly loyal to his nation. Since your mission is at the beginning of the game, there is a possibility that Genshin Impact could show a different side of Barbatos in the future.
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Rex Lapis has the greatest trust in his nation
Morax protected Liyue and now watches undercover
Rex Lapis, also known as Morax, is another original member of the Seven and the oldest Archon of them all. He is the God of Contracts, has many legends about him and defended his nation during Genshin ImpactWar of the Archons. After faking his death, he continues to live as the mortal Zhongli. and watches over Liyue as it blends into the harbor. The origins of its existence are a mystery, but it is believed to be around 6,000 years old.
Archon Liyue’s mission with his involvement begins as a test by Rex Lapis to see if the nation could live without his existence. This followed the events in which he handed over his Gnosis to the Tsaritsa after being bound by contract. Rex Lapis’ belief in his nation to protect itself is strong, as Liyue is able to protect itself under the new government of Ningguang and the Adepti. The trust he has in his nation is one of his best qualitiesunderstanding that his work as protector has already been accomplished.
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The Raiden Shogun incorporates many parts of itself
Hey have strong development and honor your nation
Raiden Shogun has perhaps one of the most complex missions in Archon history in all of Genshin Impact. This current Electro Archon of Inazuma is composed of two beings. One of them is a puppet simply called Shogun, who is controlled by the other half, Ei, who is the real Archon who abandoned his body. Fittingly, she is the Goddess of Eternity, deciding that her mind will live on the Plane of Euthymia and rule from afar. Ei is also probably the most interesting Archon, as an entity made up of many aspects throughout her history.
Hey was Makoto’s twin sisterwho fought and won the War of the Archons together. She continued her sister’s rule as Archon Elector after Makoto’s death, and the connection between the two is heavily painted during the story quest in Inazuma. With her strong human qualities and her growth after ending the confiscation of all visions, she is perhaps the most layered Archon who goes through a lot of development. She goes from being seen as a restrictive ruler to a gentle and encouraging ruler who no longer rules through fear and desires a more active role in protecting her nation.
All Archons of Teyvat have good qualities that make them stand out as individuals who lead different nations. Even though the story of Genshin Impact is slowly approaching the final stages, there is still a lot to learn about the upcoming quests and what else the Travelers will understand at the end of the game. With Natlan still active and Snezhnaya being next and last in line, there will certainly be more moments for the Archons to shine. Genshin Impactthe overarching story.
RPG
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HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo)
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Mobile, iOS, Android, PC, PS4, PS5
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September 28, 2020
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HoYoverse (formerly miHoYo)