Zhongli (Genshin Impact)

Zhongli
Genshin Impact character
First gameGenshin Impact (2020)
Voiced by
In-universe information
AliasRex Lapis
WeaponPolearm
BirthdayDecember 31[3]

Zhongli (Chinese: 钟离; pinyin: Zhōnglí) is a playable character in the action role-playing game Genshin Impact. He is voiced by Keith Silverstein in English, Peng Bo in Chinese, Tomoaki Maeno in Japanese, and Pyo Yeong-jae in Korean. Within the game, he serves as the former supreme ruler of the Chinese-inspired nation of Liyue and the mortal vessel of the Geo Archon, Morax, one of the Seven Archons of Teyvat.

Due to his divine origins, Zhongli acts as somewhat of a mentor to the Traveler, possessing philosophical attributes equivalent to that of famous Chinese philosophers like Confucius and Lao Zi. A key feature regarding his character arc has him giving up his divine status in order to reassure Liyue's citizens that there are those capable of taking his place. As a result, the character has garner critical acclaim from critics and fans, becoming one of the game's most popular characters, in spite of mixed reception regarding his initial gameplay.

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  3. ^ Rebecca Jones (2020-10-21). "Genshin Impact birthdays: complete character birthday list, and what happens on the player's birthday". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-03-24.