Furina (Genshin Impact)

Furina de Fontaine (Chinese: 芙宁娜; pinyin: Fúníngnà) is a character from Genshin Impact, a 2020 action role-playing gacha game developed by miHoYo. First introduced to Genshin Impact in an August 2023 update, she serves as the game's Hydro Archon, the in-game equivalent of a god, as well as the leader of Fontaine and a celebrity for her people. She was added as a playable character in November of that year. As the game's story progresses, it is revealed that Furina is in reality the leftover humanity of the true Hydro Archon, Focalors, and that she possesses no powers beyond the curse of immortality, which has left her isolated. By the end of Furina's story, Focalors commits suicide, freeing Furina from her curse and allowing her to live her own life. She is voiced by Amber Lee Connors in English, Qian Chen in Chinese, Kim Ha-yeon in Korean, and Inori Minase in Japanese.

To showcase the character's complexity, the game developers designed Furina to embody the "contradictory" aspects of her personality. Likewise, her outfit reflects a diverse aesthetic by drawing inspiration from various cultures. Additionally, the songs Furina performs were inspired by classic tales and musicals. Critics have written positively about Furina, with particular praise being directed at her mental fortitude. She has been cited as a strong female character whose power lies in her mental prowess rather than physical ability. Her distinctive design, which melds elements from multiple cultures, has also received acclaim. As a playable character, Furina's impact on the game's dynamics has established her as one of the game's strongest units.