When you first start Genshin Impact, you'll get to choose between the male character (Aether) or the female character (Lumine). This character is commonly referred to as "the Traveler" and they are the protagonist of the game. You do not have to actively use them in your party, but they will star in most of the subsequent cutscenes. The Traveler starts as an Anemo character, but once you arrive in different regions, you'll be able to unlock the respective elements for that region.
Amber is known for being one of the weakest characters in Genshin Impact, often seen as a beginner-friendly character. However, her utility with fire attacks and her ability to deploy explosive traps can be essential in the early game, especially when players are still learning the mechanics and strategies for combat.
Notably, three of the characters listed below (Amber, Kaeya, and Lisa) are all characters that are rarely featured in the gacha Wish banners. Getting constellations for these characters is extremely rare. Our Genshin Impact guide covers the free characters you can get, including some details about how to get them and how they play.
Once you unlock regions like Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, and Fontaine, you can switch the Traveler's abilities to Geo, Electro, Dendro, and Hydro respectively by visiting a Statue of the Seven. Note that as of writing this, the Traveler has no Pyro abilities, even though we have access to Natlan. The Traveler's Pyro form is likely coming in a later patch.
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