What are Archons in Genshin Impact – All You Need to Know

In the universe of Genshin Impact, there are vast landscapes and regions to explore. Each region has its own traditions, culture, resources, and enemies. Same as these they have their own governing authority or creatures known as Archons. Archons aka The Sevens are considered as a powerful authority or being that rule over their own section of land with a gifted Element. Players are curious to learn What are Archons in Genshin Impact and how it affects the gameplay. Let’s get to know them first.

Genshin Impact: Archons

Archons possess Gnoses through which they control their powers. Gnoses are special items that are directly connected to Celestia. They can disguise themselves as a human being. They travel throughout the Teyvat till the Traveler appears. However, some of the Archons couldn’t survive so they were replaced with a new one. Let’s get to learn about each one of them.

#1 Barbatos

Anemo Archon aka Venti is by far the weakest Archon of all. But he is one of the few Archons who survived the Archon War. He rules Mondstadt, the nation of freedom and wind. But dictatorship and freedom can’t be together. So now Mondstadt is free by any ruler and true freedom prevails there. The Anemo Archon travels the world as its mortal being after the Traveler’s appearance.

#2 Morax

Geo Archon aka Zhongli is one of the oldest characters in Genshin Impact. He is another Archon who survives the Archon War. He used to rule the Liyue but when Traveler learns that he wishes to resign from his title to see if his people can survive without him. Zhongli, his mortal being left to explore the lands.

#3 Beelzebub

Electro Archon aka Raiden Ei is the Archon puppet for the Inazuma with six islands. This Archon is the only one that lived for around 500 years. The tragic yet brutal legacy of the title clouded the lands of Inazuma. Raiden Makoto was the twin sister of Ei. She died during the Archon War and Shogun was replaced to own that title. But she imprisoned herself in the Plane of Euthymia and created two puppets to overtake the ruling.

She created Scaramouche in the lore but let him go as she cried when he was born. Then she created Raiden Shogun whom she wanted to be strong enough to handle the huge responsibility. But do not possess any human weakness. She killed La Signora, the 8th harbinger, and a snake in the blink of an eye. This proves her strength. She is the 3rd strongest Archon in Genshin Impact.

#4 Buer

Dendro Archon aka Nahida is the youngest of the Seven. She rules over the lands of wisdom, Sumeru. Also known as the Lesser Lord Kusanali, the caretaker of the Irmunsul Tree, the tree of knowledge which has its roots spread widely across the Teyvat. The title of the youngest Archon is hers and the second ruler after the death of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. But she holds less power and influence over her regions the Sages of the Akademiya have taken over. Her mortal being, Nahita isn’t very strong physically but her wisdom is a talent.

#5 Focalors

Hydro Archon or Furina is the governing body in Fontaine. She is a justice fan and takes the wrongdoers seriously as Fontaine is the Land of Justice. Moreover, she is considered the 5th powerful Archon of all. She was added after the 4.2 update.

#6 Murata

Pyro Archon or Murata is the protector of the Natlan. A hot-tempered and most obnoxious Archon. Red hair and a tough body her description is given as, “Back in those days, warriors from every tribe would perform rites of combat and celebrate victories in her name. Come to think of it… She can be pretty obnoxious at times“. She is considered the 4th powerful Archon.

#7 The Tsaritsa

Cryo Archon aka Tsaritsa is the governor of Snezhnaya, the Land of Snoe. Her followers include the harbingers who possess power equal to Archons. She has obtained three Gnoses(Anemo, Electro, and Geo) which plan to burn down the old world and overtake the Celestia. Currently, she has 11 harbingers in Fatui.

Now players are fully aware of what are Archons in Genshin impact and how their story affects the main storyline. So players do check their quests as well.