Summary
InGenshin Impact, the story focuses on Teyvat, a land that consists of seven nations and is inhabited by both humans and gods. One of the major events that took place in the game’s story is the Archon War, an era of power struggles across all nations wherein seven gods emerged victorious and claimed the seven seats of Celestia, forming what’s known as the Seven Archons.
In the Genshin Impact comic published by Hoyoverse, it was revealed that even regular humans are capable of ascending into godhood and even become an Archon. With the game’s wide selection of playable characters, it isn’t a stretch to say that a select few have the potential to become Archons themselves.
Ningguang
Tianquan Of The Liyue Qixing
Ningguang is known as theTianquan of the Liyue Qixingand is the highest governing figure in all of Liyue, along with the Adepti, after Rex Lapis stepped down as its Archon. Living above the skies in the Jade Chamber, she is the embodiment of wealth itself in the nation, whose influence shakes the very foundation of business and commerce.
Ningguang played a pivotal role in both main stories in Liyue, sacrificing the Jade Chamber that she worked her whole life on, to defeat the vengeful god Osial, as well as leading the fight against Beisht, Osial’s wife. She’s the perfect candidate for a human with the potential to ascend into godhood, especially in Liyue’s current era of allowing humanity to run their nation, not needing the guidance of the divine.
Sangonomiya Kokomi
Divine Priestess Of Watatsumi Island
Kokomi is revered as the young Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island and is a descendant of the Sangonomiya Clan, a major noble clan in Inazuma that worships the fallen god Orobaxi. She’s in charge of overseeing most of Watatsumi Island’s day-to-day affairs and led the Watatsumi Army in their war against the Vision Hunt Decree.
Despite her sweet and innocent demeanor, Kokomi is well-versed in the art of war, which was what the Archons had to win to earn their seat in Celestia. As the current heir to the Sangonomiya bloodline, who’s also theorized to have Vishap blood, she carries the will of the people of Enkanomiya: to inherit the will of a god in a mortal’s body, and to defend their land and its people in that god’s stead.
Jean
Acting Grandmaster Of The Knights Of Favonius
Jean is theActing Grandmaster of the Knights of Favonius, as well as a descendant of the Gunnhildr Clan, which has served Mondstadt from the time of the Archon War until today. At a very young age, she took the responsibility of protecting the City of Freedom in the absence of the Grandmaster.
Jean has always been devoted to serving her nation, willing to guard Mondstadt with her life. The very first time a human descended into godhood even took place in Mondstadt, and with Jean’s dedication and battle prowess, it wouldn’t be a surprise if she were to rule Mondstadt soon as its new Archon.
Xiao
Conqueror Of Demons
Xiao is an Adeptus, part of a group in Liyue consisting of both illuminated beasts and gods bound by a contract with Morax to protect Liyue from demons and evil gods. His name is known throughout the Nation of Geo, earning the title of Vigilant Yaksha and the Conqueror of Demons.
Xiao has existed in Teyvat for many years, even longer than other Archons, spending centuries slaying demons and gathering karmic debt in the process. It’s no mystery that an Adeptus is above most beings when it comes to raw destructive power, and Xiao’s sense of duty to protect Liyue earns him a spot at ascending to godhood and even serving as an Archon.
Yae Miko
Guuji Of The Grand Narukami Shrine
Yae Miko is known as theGuuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, or simply Guuji Yae, who oversees the most religious organization that worships the Electro Archon and leads the people’s faith. She is also considered Eternity’s servant and friend and is the person closest to the Electro Archon.
She was given the responsibility of safekeeping the Electro Gnosis for 500 years while the Raiden Shogun remained secluded in her Realm of Euthymia. Having played a crucial role in Inazuma’s main stories, as well as possessing divine Kitsune Lineage, there’s no other person capable of replacing Raiden Shogun other than her own best friend.
Alhaitham
Acting Grand Sage Of The Sumeru Akademiya
After the events of the Sumeru Archon Quests, Alhaitham, who was once the Sumeru Akademiya Scribe, was appointed to become the Acting Grand Sage. He holds the second most powerful position in the nation of Wisdom, second only to its own Archon.
He served as one of the main characters throughout the entire Sumeru Archon Quests, most notably when he devised the plan of rescuing Nahida and fooling the sages. He possesses extraordinary intelligence and talent and places great importance on the value of humanity and human nature, qualities that would make him an excellent god of Wisdom.
Cyno
General Mahamatra Of The Sumeru Akademiya
The desert-born General Mahamatra, Cyno, is an enigmatic figure in Sumeru. He’s extremely dedicated when it comes to enforcing the Akademiya’s rules and hunting down transgressors, while also exhibiting superhuman strength, capable of going one-on-one against someone like Wanderer.
Unlike other humans, Cyno possesses a mysterious power from the desert that allows him to channel a divine spirit to dwell upon him, amplifying his strength and even allowing him to purge evil itself. This mysterious power, his extraordinary strength, relentless sense of justice, as well as his connection to King Deshret make it no surprise if Cyno were to ascend to godhood one day.
Wanderer
Everlasting Lord Of Arcane Wisdom
Wanderer is no stranger when it comes to godhood, having been created by Raiden Ei for the sole purpose of testing if he was fit to replace her to lead Inazuma and become the Electro Gnosis’ vessel. With that, he possesses the same catastrophic power as the Raiden Shogun puppet itself.
During the events of the Sumeru Archon Quests, he was experimented on by Dottore and the Sages, aiming to make him harness the power of the Electro Gnosis and turn him into a god to replace Nahida. Had the Traveler and company failed to intervene, Wanderer would have been the very first playable non-Archon character to ascend into a god.
