Anime games are about thirst, and Genshin Impact fans are among the thirstyest. They continue to send the game’s most popular characters to the top Trending topics on Twitter with alarming frequency. Whether you’re one of these thirsty weebs, or you’re trying to understand why your friends can’t shut up about it, I’ve got you covered.
Here’s a list of the most interesting singles and singles in the game and my thoughts on why you might be in love with them.
(There are no canon ages in it Genshin Impact, so I’ve narrowed my list down to characters who can drink alcohol or have professions.)
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Amber
What this crush says about you: You are a loyal person.
You know Amber isn’t the most powerful archer or pyro user in the lineup, but you didn’t care and still achieved her friendship rank. She’s a girl next door you probably know in person. When the drama in Teyvat becomes too much for you to handle, she is always there for you. And you have hers.
Amber is impulsive and distracted. If she had shoelaces, she would forget to tie them and run out the door. But she tries to improve herself every day, which makes her a down-to-earth person you can really identify with. You don’t need a magical power fantasy in a partner; you just need someone who is true to who they are.
Kaeya
What this crush says about you: You’re willing to overlook a lot of scruples when you’re having a good time.
We all know a Kaeya at a bar. A man starts lying about being 35th in line for the throne of a small principality, and you nod because it’s nice to be an accomplice to such a bizarre bragging rights. For a moment, you even allow yourself to believe his imaginative lie because of the sheer romance of it. That is likely your relationship with Kaeya and his infectious charisma. He clearly cares about his colleagues in the Knights of Favonius, so you don’t think he’s a bad person. That makes the ocean-wide emotional distance that he puts between the two of you more bearable. You’re probably very good at putting off your own emotional needs, so you might survive waiting for Kaeya to finally share all of his secrets with you.
Lisa
What this crush says about you: You want a woman to gently tease you, and you’re willing to hold back about it.
If Lisa threatens to punish someone for not returning a library book, think, “God, I wish I was.” You came to love Lisa for her scientific genius, but your first impression was always, “this woman could hit me with a snap of her fingers.” Lisa is a lazy magician, but she is a very calculating one. If you are in her presence, it means you were explicitly allowed. The words Lisa speaks and the words she doesn’t speak – you want them all. Like Kaeya, she keeps friends at a distance. But she gives you just enough tenderness to make the sweet wait worthwhile.
diluc
What this crush says about you: You like Diluc because he has a strong sense of his own values.
This is a wealthy heir who made everything, and he chose to become a part-time vigilante instead of enjoying his money quietly. Who actually does that? That’s right: he’s Batman, right down to the half mask, deceased parents, and the alias Dark Knight. Diluc is Bruce Wayne turned into an anime boy. You’re a sucker for a tragic backstory, and he delivers. Its edgy appeal is also accentuated by the fact that every other adult in Mondstadt is a good knight. Diluc may be a popular character, but you know exactly what you like.
Jean
What this crush says about you: You view service as a language of love.
Someone has probably told you that you have boring taste Genshin crushes. After all, Jean is a straightforward knight who has no noticeable flaws. She’s the kind of woman people want to blame a little bit because her existence is an insult to natural human laziness. But it is the zealous paragons that keep heaven in the air for everyone. Despite guarding the troublesome city of freedom, she never hates duty. When you’re taking a break or not doing a task, it’s women like Jean who make sure you’ve ever had the option at all. And if someone accuses her of being a Mary Sue, you could easily point out different Jeans in your life. The dandelion knight is only “unrealistic” to people who aren’t empathetic enough to notice those busy bees.
Ningguang
What this crush says about you: You are a lesbian with impeccable taste.
Ningguang has a somewhat aloof exterior, but you can’t help but admire the determination of a savvy strategist. When other people may be put off by her eagerness to arm her good deeds in business negotiations, encourage her. Why wouldn’t Ningguang succeed when she’s worked hard for every bit of success she has?
She has a mysterious allure, but her personal loneliness is clear to everyone. She is feared by her enemies, and her subjects have mythologized her information network as a means of prosperity. She openly dislikes at least three playable characters in Liyue, and Ningguang makes no effort to calm their criticisms. But isn’t that a bit sad? You certainly think so. You just wish more people knew that her relentless pragmatism doesn’t rule out her kindness.
Beidou
What this crush says about you: You love someone who is fun, but not too uptight.
Beidou looks like a pirate, but you wouldn’t have fallen for her if she wasn’t legal and kind. You see a kindred soul in a ship captain who seeks self-sufficiency. You have other dreams than your soul-sucking job, but your bills don’t pay for themselves. Others may keep her aside for working with a ruthless merchant like Ningguang. You know better than to judge a woman who compromises to pursue a lifestyle she loves.
Also “Uncrowned Lord of the Ocean” is a great epithet.
Zhongli
What this crush says about you: You like older guys, and I respect that.
Loving Zhongli also makes you gay. There is a book in the game called Rex Incognito, and it describes a story about Zhongli appearing to people in the form of a woman with amber eyes. He is also nearly four thousand years old, which is too old for this binary nonsense.
There is a lot of fun about the Lord of Geo. He has a helpful personality and he is very knowledgeable about Liyue culture. But what makes you (okay, and I too) absolutely wild about this dragon grandpa is that he will never break a promise to you. It would be completely unthinkable for a god who endured an entire nation for nearly six thousand years. You’ve already made the mistake of settling for unreliable guys who can’t hold themselves accountable in the past. It’s guys like Zhongli who make you feel like you have the ability to heal.
And may I repeat that it is thousands of years old? This man fought the bloodiest war in recorded history, saw people bumping into each other for profit, and yet decided that people were worth protecting. I cry every time.
Tartaglia
What this crush says about you: You don’t have many instincts for self-preservation.
Tartaglia isn’t just one of the ruthless Fatui. He is one of their leaders. He enjoys destabilizing other countries, and you think that’s … hot?
Okay, I was cynical too. Then I played his boss fight again, and … I get it. From the art style of Genshin Impact, you would expect a tragic anime boy with a huge sob story. Except that he not. Tartaglia enjoys what he can achieve with his dark powers, and … phew, okay. The way he baby his younger siblings is adorable, but you’re looking for an equal. Someone who can match your own boundless energy and drive. You found that out in Tartaglia, the only person standing between you and upgrading talent in the late game. Forget candlelight dates at Wangming restaurant. You prefer to test your strength against the memory of him once a week.
Or you just love a guy with a full wallet. I can’t blame you for that either.
Albedo
What this crush says about you: You dated at least one guy who loved super obscure books or movies, and you ended up in all sorts of weird genres by proxy.
And no, Albedo is not the same as the bookworm Xingqiu. The latter will keep his personal hobbies to himself, but Albedo insists on dragging you into mysterious circumstances. It doesn’t really matter if you understand his interests because he is convincingly about them. He’s not deliberately misleading like Tartaglia, but your character should probably have a sit-down conversation about whatever he’s hiding. Damn, every guy in the Knights of Favonius is super seedy, huh?
Ganyu
What this crush says about you: You don’t mind being the supportive partner in a relationship. Or you can relate to her diaspora struggle.
After all, you’re in love with a three-thousand-year-old woman who runs half of the harbor on her own. Jean could probably be your type too, but you prefer the character who openly shows her emotional vulnerabilities. She may be a capable older woman, but her self-esteem issues make you feel protective of her. Everyone else values her highly, so why can’t she internalize her self-esteem? You get it when you are a child of two different worlds, because Ganyu’s pain cuts you deep. When people misunderstand Ganyu’s inner conflict, come to her aid. While others consider her a helpful secretary, you know that Ganyu deserves to be loved, regardless of the output of her work. Congratulations on impeccable taste.
Genshin Impact’s singles and bachelors are numerous, with more to come. Have you been keeping an eye on someone or are you waiting for your true love in the Inazuma update?
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