List of Playable Male Characters in Genshin Impact
Here are the names of all the male characters in Genshin Impact. Check out a list of current and male characters in this list!
- Capitano
- Dainsleif
- Dottore
- Ifa
- Ororon
- Pantalone
- Pierro
- Pulcinella
- Varka
Additionally, check out this list of playable Male / Boy characters in Genshin Impact 3.3. This includes their elements and weapons:
| Character | Element | Weapon | Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albedo | Geo | Sword | Medium |
| Alhaitham | Dendro | Sword | Tall |
| Ayato | Hydro | Sword | Tall |
| Baizhu | Dendro | Catalyst | Tall |
| Bennett | Pyro | Sword | Medium |
| Capitano | TBA | ||
| Childe | Hydro | Bow | Tall |
| Chongyun | Cryo | Claymore | Medium |
| Cyno | Electro | Polearm | Medium |
| Dainsleif | TBA | Medium | |
| Diluc | Pyro | Claymore | Tall |
| Dottore | TBA | ||
| Freminet | Cryo | Claymore | Medium |
| Gorou | Geo | Bow | Medium |
| Itto | Geo | Claymore | Tall |
| Kaeya | Cryo | Sword | Tall |
| Kaveh | Dendro | Claymore | Tall |
| Kazuha | Anemo | Sword | Medium |
| Kinich | Dendro | Claymore | Medium |
| Lyney | Pyro | Bow | Medium |
| Mika | Cryo | Polearm | Medium |
| Neuvillette | Hydro | Catalyst | Tall |
| Ororon | Electro | Bow | Tall |
| Pantalone | TBA | ||
| Pierro | TBA | ||
| Pulcinella | TBA | ||
| Razor | Electro | Claymore | Medium |
| Sethos | Electro | Bow | Medium |
| Shikanoin Heizou | Anemo | Catalyst | Medium |
| Thoma | Pyro | Polearm | Tall |
| Tighnari | Dendro | Bow | Medium |
| Varka | TBA | ||
| Venti | Anemo | Bow | Medium |
| Wanderer | Anemo | Catalyst | Medium |
| Wriothesley | Cryo | Catalyst | Tall |
| Xiao | Anemo | Polearm | Medium |
| Xingqiu | Hydro | Sword | Medium |
| Zhongli | Geo | Polearm | Tall |
It is noteworthy that Genshin has 20 playable male characters and 40 playable female ones—resulting in a ratio of 1:2, while most games maintain a 1:1 ratio.
Based on survey results, some of the male characters include:
- The Wanderer
- Thoma
- Tighnari
- Venti
- Wriothesley
- Xiao
- Xingqiu
- Zhongli
Why Are There More Female Characters Than Male in Genshin Impact?
The male to female character ratio in Genshin Impact is approximately 1:2 since the game’s inception. Currently, there are 49 female characters in the game. With the recent addition of Chiori, the count rises to 50 when including Lumine.
Some players express a desire for more male characters, suggesting the inclusion of ‘himbo’ characters for variety. Furthermore, there is discussion around the prevalence of female filler characters in the game. While noting an overall balance with more male characters compared to typical gacha games, some critiques focus on certain biases, such as those related to Celestia.
- Fans reflect on the distribution of elemental characters like Pyro and Electro.
- They question the placement and quantity of certain genders within each element.
- Players specifically express a desire for more male Electro and Hydro characters, exploring the existing imbalance in the roster.
Discussion on character balance and representation highlights the fans’ perception of gender distribution in the game. However, the portrayal of female characters in Genshin Impact has faced criticism for over-sexualization. This practice often adheres to traditional gender roles, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and influencing players’ attitudes towards women.
Moreover, some female characters have been criticized for being overly reliant on character tropes, overshadowing their genuine personalities. The consistent criticism regarding the lack of representation holds validity and should have been acknowledged since the game’s launch.
Character designs in Natlan and Sumeru have also sparked backlash, with accusations of whitewashing, colorism, and cultural appropriation regarding inaccurate cultural representation.
Comparative Analysis of Male and Female Character Distribution in Genshin Impact
As of version 5.1, there is currently a roster of 89 playable characters in Genshin Impact. Out of these, 30 are male characters, resulting in a male to female ratio of approximately 1:2. This ratio has remained consistent since the game’s inception.
To illustrate character distribution further, based on the data:
- There are 20 male playable characters and 40 female playable characters, indicating a ratio of 1:2.
- As of update 3.3, there are 39 playable female characters and 20 playable male characters.
- In detail, the breakdown includes:
- 17 5⭐ Girls
- 12 5⭐ Boys
- 22 4⭐ Girls
- 8 4⭐ Boys
This demonstrates a disproportionate representation of female characters, with almost twice as many girls as boys.
Interestingly, the game’s player base consists of approximately 45% female and 55% male players. However, this does not reflect in the character distribution. This discrepancy might stem from the general belief that gaming is a male-dominated industry, particularly within the gacha sphere.
Mihoyo appears to leverage fanservice effectively, as seen in their drip marketing. Notably, among the nine confirmed playable Natlan characters, only two are male. Moreover, many female designs share common traits, such as exposed legs and shoulders.
As a personal note, a heterosexual female Genshin player expressed a desire for more husbandos in her collection, highlighting the demand for more male characters.
