10 Most Beloved NPCs in Genshin Impact, Ranked
There are a lot of wonderful NPCs in who are just as beloved as some of the playable characters. But whether voiced or not, each of these NPCs lacks a Vision and a unique design that would hint at them becoming playable characters in the future. They are the (fairly) average citizens of Teyvat, who still manage to play an important role in the Traveler's adventures.
Oftentimes, the best NPCs in only make an appearance in specific quests and events, such as when players speak with the animal-form adepti during 's lore-filled Lantern Rite. Others can be found throughout the game's lore as staples of their nation. The list of the most beloved NPCs does not include any characters who could become playable in the future, meaning the Harbingers are expressly excluded, alongside gods like Cloud Retainer and Madame Ping.
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Players meet Ruu on Tsurumi Island in the «Through the Mists» quest series. Although he seems like any other small boy players have met in Inazuma, Ruu is actually a ghost with one of the saddest NPC backstories. He lived on the island thousands of years prior and befriended the Thunderbird, naming her Kanna Kapatcir; but when Ruu offered himself as a sacrifice to save his island, he was killed by the inhabitants. When Kapatcir learned of the slaughter, she killed everyone and began Tsurumi Island's time loop in .
«Through the Mists» involves investigating this time loop, breaking the curse, easing the dead god's grief, and allowing Ruu's spirit to rest. Ruu's soul now lives inside the Peculiar Pinion, forever traveling with Paimon and the Traveler. The official description for the item nails why Ruu's story is so sad and beloved compared to other
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