Which Archon died in Archon war?
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The Archon War was a pivotal event in the history of Teyvat, resulting in the demise of several Archons, with at least five of the original Seven having died and been replaced by the time of the main story, including the previous Electro Archon and the Cryo Archon. The exact number of Archons who died during the Archon War is not specified, but it is known that Barbatos and Morax are the only two original Archons who survived and continue to rule over their respective nations, Mondstadt and Liyue.
FAQs
General Questions
- What happens when an Archon dies?: According to the lore, Archons can’t be destroyed, they can only lose their physical form and become pure essences, probably drifting in the wind waiting for an opportune moment to rise again.
- Are all 7 Archons alive?: No, only two of the original Seven, Barbatos and Morax, are alive and well, while the other five nations’ Archons have been replaced over the past 2,000 years.
- Who won the Archon War?: The Archon War ended with the emergence of the Seven, giving Teyvat the seven nations we know of today, with Barbatos and Morax being the only original victors still in power.
Archon Specifics
- Which Archon survived the Archon War?: Barbatos and Morax are the two Archons who survived the Archon War and continue to rule over their respective nations.
- Is Venti and Barbatos the same?: Yes, Venti is actually the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, in human form, and presides over Mondstadt.
- Who is the most evil Archon?: Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon, is rumored to be the most evil Archon, having changed from a god of love to a cold-hearted woman dedicated to rebelling against the divine.
Archon War and History
- What was the Archon War?: The Archon War was a pivotal event in the history of Teyvat, resulting in the demise of several Archons and the emergence of the Seven.
- How many Archons died in the Cataclysm?: At least two previous Archons, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and the first Raiden Shogun Makoto, or Baal, died during the Cataclysm.
- What caused the destruction of Khaenri’ah?: The practice of the Art of Khemia led to the ruin of the Kingdom of Khaenri’ah, with the alchemist Gold’s bottomless desire to create powerful creatures resulting in the destruction of the Eclipse Dynasty.
Gnosis and Powers
- Are Archons powerless without gnosis?: No, Archons don’t need a gnosis to use their elemental powers, as seen with Venti and Zhongli, who can still use their powers without their gnosis.
- What kills Archons?: Generally, Archons can be countered by focus firing them, and they can destroy Force Fields due to their massive size.
Nation Specifics
- Who is the Archon of Fontaine?: Focalors, also known as Furina, is the current Archon of Fontaine, and is not part of the original seven.
- Is the Cryo Archon dead?: No, the current Cryo Archon, Tsaritsa, is alive, but the original Cryo Archon died during the Archon War.
- Who is the youngest god in Genshin?: Lesser Lord Kusanali, also known as the Sumeru Archon, is the youngest Archon in Genshin.
Miscellaneous
- Can Archons feel pain?: No, Archons don’t feel physical pain, but their opponents can experience the exact same pain when inflicting direct physical damage on the Archon’s host.