How Many Playable Characters Are There In *Genshin Impact*?
As of July 2025, Genshin Impact has expanded its roster to include 101 playable characters, and counting.
Overview of Playable Characters
The cast of 101 playable characters consists of a diverse mix of elements, weapons, nations, and rarities. Each character carries unique abilities and narrative backgrounds, fitting into one of the seven elemental types Anemo, Geo, Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo, and Dendro or, in rare cases like the Travelers and Aloy, operates without a Vision.
Counting the Characters
The current count includes:
- The Traveler (Aether or Lumine) considered a single party unit
- Aloy the outlander crossover character
- 99 other characters added through banners and updates, including the newest ones from version 5.7 like Skirk and Dahlia
No additional unannounced characters have been counted in that total, meaning 101 refers to characters already released and obtainable in-game.
Character Distribution by Region
Playable characters are organized by nations, which influences their lore and elemental affiliations. The major regions and approximate numbers of characters per region include:
- Mondstadt: Over 19 characters
- Liyue: Around 18 characters
- Inazuma: Approximately 15 characters
- Sumeru: Roughly 13 characters
- Fontaine: Around 9 characters
- Snezhnaya: 1 character officially released so far (e.g. Arlecchino)
These numbers reflect releases up to mid2025 and track community estimates and official region-by-region breakdowns.
Outlander Category
Separately from the seven nations, the Outlander category includes:
- The Traveler (Aether or Lumine), who is counted as one playable protagonist
- Aloy, added via collaboration
- Skirk, a unique character without a Vision who nonetheless appears in the playable pool
Rarity and Upload Patterns
The roster includes both 5-star and 4-star characters, many of whom rotate through banners via reruns or permanent availability:
- 5Star characters: The flagship DPS or support units like Venti, Raiden Shogun, Nahida, and Cyno.
- 4Star characters: Reliable mid-tier picks like Amber, Bennett, Xiangling, and Kaeya.
As of version 5.7, Skirk and Dahlia were the most recent additions, boosting the count to 101 playable characters.
Upcoming Additions and Total Growth
The character count is expected to increase with planned releases. Officially announced future characters include:
- Ineffa due in Version 5.8 (Electro, from NodKrai)
- Dainsleif playable in future updates (Khaenri’ah origin)
Once these are released, the playable roster will rise past 101. However, as of now, those are not yet available in the wish pool and are not included in the total count.
Why the Count Matters
Understanding how many playable characters exist is helpful for:
- Assessing banner rotation and percentage of owned characters
- Planning which characters and regions to prioritize for pulls
- Collecting lore and exploring narrative regional arcs
- Tracking game content progression since launch
How the Roster Has Expanded
Genshin Impact debuted in September 2020 with about 21 characters. Over five years, it has grown to over 100 by mid-2025, thanks to roughly 1012 new characters each major update. This steady rollout reflects miHoYo’s commitment to region-locked story arcs, paired with banner releases to introduce new gameplay and lore gradually.
What’s Next for the Character Roster
Based on official livestreams and version roadmaps, Genshin Impact will continue adding characters aligned with nations yet to be fully represented especially Snezhnaya and Natlan. The announcement of Ineffa indicates the beginning of the NodKrai region rollout, with further characters from House of the Hearth and other Fatui Harbingers expected later in 2025 and beyond.
As of version 5.7 in July 2025, Genshin Impact has 101 playable characters, including the Traveler and Aloy. These characters span seven nations and an Outlander category, reflecting a wide diversity of elements, playstyles, and lore. With Ineffa and Dainsleif on the horizon, that number is set to grow even further. Whether you’re tracking dupes, planning banners, or exploring stories, knowing how many characters are available is key to navigating the ever-expanding world of Teyvat.