What is Raiden’s Archon name?
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Raiden’s Archon name is Beelzebul, and she is also known as the Raiden Shogun, which is commonly distinguished from her true form as The Shogun. The Raiden Shogun is a major antagonist and later playable character in Genshin Impact, being the God of Eternity and the current Electro Archon.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is Raiden’s god name? Raijin, also called Raiden or Raiden-sama, is the god of thunder and lightning in Japanese mythology.
- What is Ei’s Archon name? Raiden Ei, also known by her Goetic name Beelzebul and as the Raiden Shogun, is the God of Eternity and the current Electro Archon among The Seven who presides over Inazuma.
- What Archon is Raiden Shogun? The Raiden Shogun is one of the strongest Electro users, and she was the third Archon to arrive in the game after Venti and Zhongli.
Character Background
- What is the Chinese name for Raiden Shogun? Raiden Shogun (Chinese: 雷电将军) (Japanese: 雷電将軍) is also known as Raiden Ei (Chinese: 雷电影) (Japanese: 雷電影) from the Japanese mythology of Raijin.
- Is Raiden a Chinese god? No, Raijin (雷神, lit. “Thunder God”), also known as Kaminari-sama (雷様), Raiden-sama (雷電様), Narukami (鳴る神) Raikou (雷公), and Kamowakeikazuchi-no-kami, is a god of lightning, thunder, and storms in Japanese mythology and the Shinto religion.
- Is Raiden Chinese? No, Raiden Shogun’s design was inspired by various elements of Japanese culture, with Raijin, Japan’s god of lightning, serving as her archetype.
Relationships and Interactions
- Why is Ei called Beelzebub? Beelzebub is Ei’s original social name, and the reason for the change to Ei is unknown, but perhaps she thinks Ei sounds cooler.
- How old is Raiden Ei in human years? The Raiden Shogun, also known as Ei, is around 3000 years old, but her exact age is unknown as she doesn’t have a distinct age.
- Who is the Archon of Fontaine? Furina (AKA Focalors) is the Archon of Fontaine.
Storyline and Game Context
- Is Raiden evil in Genshin? The Raiden Shogun is a major antagonist and playable character in Genshin Impact, being the central antagonist of Chapter II of Genshin’s Archon Quest and a major antagonist in Act II of Raiden Ei’s Story Quest.
- Is Pyro Archon a girl? Venti mentioned the Pyro Archon as ‘lady’ in the official comic prologue, indicating that the Pyro Archon is indeed female.
- What is Zhongli’s demon name? Zhongli/Rex Lapis is named Morax, who’s a demon of liberal sciences and considered as the President of Hell.
Character Profiles and Comparisons
- Is Raiden no longer a god? No, Raiden is still considered a god in the Genshin Impact universe, but in Mortal Kombat 1, Raiden is no longer a god, and Liu Kang is now the God Protector.
- What does Raiden mean in Chinese? Raiden could be read as 雷電, which means Thunder and Lightning, fitting her character profile.
- Did Ei fight Raiden for 500 years? Yes, Raiden Ei battled her Raiden Shogun puppet for 500 years in the realm of Makoto’s preserved consciousness.