All Genshin Impact Characters: Complete 2026 List

A complete Genshin Impact character list helps check a collection without confusing a newly playable hero with a story NPC. As of 15 October 2026, this index contains 121 conventional roster entries: 120 named catalogue characters and the Traveler counted once. The Traveler’s different elements and two appearance choices do not add separate characters to this count.

The alphabetical index below pairs Russian and English names. It includes characters released by Version 7.1, including Vesna and Vodyanitsa. Being listed means a character exists in the playable roster; it does not mean they can be obtained from the current Wish.

The guide also explains catalogue groups, acquisition checks, and how to turn a roster into a development plan. This is not a tier list. Rarity, biography, and alphabetical position do not determine a character’s value for your particular team.

Who is counted

The index reflects the stated date. It does not add future characters simply because they appear in a teaser or storyline. Conversely, older limited characters remain part of the released roster even when no current acquisition method is available. Existing characters and current Wish offers therefore need different checks.

The regional column follows catalogue organization. It is not a claim about birthplace, citizenship, or current residence. Aloy appears in the Mondstadt group, Skirk in Natlan, and Arlecchino in Snezhnaya. These headings aid navigation rather than replace an individual biography.

Every character: English and Russian name index

Rows are sorted by English name, with both language versions on the same line. Use page search for either spelling. The Traveler has a separate final row and contributes only one entry to the total.

Version 7.1 additions

Vesna and Vodyanitsa were both released by this index’s date: their first Version 7.1 Wishes ended on 13 October 2026. Vesna is an Anemo character with a damage window and Stellar Swirl interaction; Vodyanitsa is a Hydro character providing healing and specialized support. They are distinct characters rather than new forms of older heroes.

The first phase having ended does not mean you can select them from any current Wish. Before spending currency, open the relevant offer’s Details and inspect its actual reward pool. A catalogue entry, a trial encounter, and an active acquisition banner are different things.

Vodyanitsa is part of the released roster at this index’s date.

Check how to obtain a character

1. Find the exact name in the index.

2. Inspect the active Wishes and their detailed reward pools if using Wishes.

3. For an event invitation, check the event duration and claim requirements.

4. For a quest reward, verify the chain and your account’s progress.

5. Do not treat a finished collaboration or historical promotion as a current offer.

Rarity alone does not establish availability. You cannot conclude that a four-star character must be obtainable from your selected Wish without checking its details. The same applies to five-star characters: membership in the released roster does not put everyone into the standard Wish pool.

Historical characters such as Aloy remain listed as released characters. Their inclusion does not promise another distribution. Plan around the characters on your actual account and currently available acquisition methods, rather than the complete catalogue alone.

Turn the index into a development plan

Choose one team and the job it needs to perform first. Sort characters you already own by function: an on-field damage window, off-field damage or application, amplification, and survival. The complete list helps identify options; it is not an instruction to level everyone.

Check each kit’s actual dependencies. Some characters work across many compositions, while others need particular allied elements or a specialized reaction system. Sharing a catalogue group creates no automatic synergy. Four characters from one nation can fit together less effectively than a team drawn from different catalogue sections.

If resources are limited, finish useful weapons and important talents for the team you play. A new character expands your options but also requires materials and preparation. Use the index to plan a collection, then set combat priorities according to the team and game mode.

Choose development priorities according to a character’s team function.

FAQ

How many characters are listed?

There are 121 entries: 120 names from regional catalogues plus the Traveler once, as of 15 October 2026.

Why are Traveler elements not separate rows?

They are variants of one character. Counting forms separately would make the total inconsistent with a character count.

Where is Wonderland Manekin?

It is an avatar in a separate gameplay system and is excluded from this conventional combat-roster total.

Can every listed character be obtained now?

No. Current Wish pools, event invitations, and historical promotions must be checked separately.

Does the regional column describe birthplace?

No. It is a catalogue navigation group. Consult an individual biography for origin information.