Mo Li

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Mo Li (莫离) 1
Alias(es)	Boss Mo Li; Otto (livestream/cosplay persona) 5 96
Species/Race	Human; his Herrscher authority does not alter his human genetics or physical traits. 679
Gender	Male 152
Affiliation	MiHoYo Studio 5
Occupation/Role	MiHoYo boss, game developer, producer, livestream host, and system user 5 155 678
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Herrscher of Corruption Authority	678	Completes a System newbie mission, chooses the Herrscher of Corruption Authority, and successfully fuses with it. The authority allows global information manipulation and access; it also grants a Herrscher's long lifespan. 678 679

Background / History

Mo Li awakens memories of a past life and binds with a Game Development System. Using the games and knowledge available through the System, he resolves to establish a studio and produce the games he loves, beginning with Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. 1

He approaches the struggling MiHoYo with the intention of acquiring it rather than merely investing. Although the team is initially wary of outside control, Mo Li's stated determination to make a good game and the studio's poor financial position persuade them to accept his involvement. 2 3

As MiHoYo's boss, Mo Li directs rapid game development, promotion, story planning, voice production, character design, music, and livestream events. His work turns MiHoYo into a major developer with an international audience. 5 155 970

Appearance

Mo Li is a tall, handsome young man with black, tousled hair. His resemblance to Zhongli becomes conspicuous when the studio compares him with Zhongli's character art. 90 134 155

• His black, messy hair and face suit the armor he wears during the Genshin New Year preview. 155
• When portraying Otto, he wears long golden hair and Otto's classic attire, giving him an elegant and masculine appearance. 134
• His likeness to Zhongli is strong enough that the studio girls jokingly accuse him of playing Liyue's god himself. 90

Personality

Mo Li is confident and strategic, but generally presents himself with humility. He seeks talent for MiHoYo, listens to colleagues' opinions, and allows prospective recruits to judge the studio environment for themselves rather than pressuring them. 32 90

Despite working closely with a largely female staff, he is noted for treating the girls as ordinary friends rather than viewing them lewdly. He can be teasing and playful, particularly with employees such as Kiana, Durandal, and Li Sushang, but becomes careful when he realizes he has made someone uncomfortable. 5 90 144 911

He values the reputation and long-term quality of his games above immediate profit. This extends to his cultural projects: he deliberately incorporates Dragon Country traditions, opera, mythology, and historical references into his work to reach younger audiences and support cultural confidence. 149 455 492 711

Mo Li is also strongly patriotic. When the Ministry of Defense shows interest in his mech technology, he offers its core technology without seeking profit, framing the decision as a contribution to national strength. 899 900

Abilities & Skills

Game Development System

Mo Li's System provides him with completed game content, development resources, and a shop containing items and abilities from the Honkai Impact 3rd world. 15 173 678

• Can redeem complete game versions and access their assets rather than developing every component from scratch. 15 173
• Transfers character models and other System resources to his computer for production use. 144
• Unlocks specialized shops as major game milestones are completed. 678 679
• Provides access to advanced items, including Fusion Warrior serums and Valkyrie Armor-related technology. 678

Herrscher of Corruption Authority

Mo Li possesses the authority of the Herrscher of Corruption after fusing with it through the System. 678

• Manipulates and accesses information on a global scale. 678
• Grants an extended Herrscher lifespan without changing his human genetics. 679
• Uses his new access to prepare superpowers and Fusion Warrior serums for selected studio members. 679 683

Game Production and Narrative Design

Mo Li is responsible for designing games, schedules, monetization, character concepts, gameplay systems, and narrative releases across MiHoYo's projects. 35 65 822 970

• Develops game stories around pacing and emotional impact, including delaying story material until players have sufficient attachment to the characters involved. 76
• Balances free-to-play access with monetization through character, weapon, and Stigmata cards. 5
• Adjusts game design according to player experience, including exploration rewards, collectible density, elemental systems, and new gameplay loops. 822 902
• Writes game material praised by players for depth and humor, particularly in Honkai: Star Rail. 970

Voice Acting and Music

Mo Li initially produces character voice work himself by adjusting voices to suit individual personalities. 5

• Guides studio members during voice recording and later assigns them to voice their corresponding characters. 5
• Writes songs for MiHoYo and demonstrates extensive music-theory knowledge. 242 542
• Uses remembered music and cultural references to create theme songs and adapt works such as Journey to the West. 711

Gaming Skill

Mo Li is an exceptionally skilled player who understands combat systems, boss patterns, builds, and advanced movement techniques. 235 809

• Performs a no-damage clear against a difficult boss while teaching Kiana through example. 235
• Reliably evades untelegraphed attacks and exploits enemy weaknesses. 235
• Explains advanced mechanics and martial-arts game combos during livestreams. 811 814 883

Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

Mo Li develops highly advanced technology through MiHoYo, including holographic performance equipment, AI, and the Firefly Armor Type II mech. 430 895 897

• Created the AI and specialized casing material that attracted military interest. 895
• Demonstrates the Firefly Armor's combat durability, flight, and stealth functions to military representatives. 897 898
• Works with Ai-chan, an AI assistant capable of assisting with the armor and studio operations. 896 897

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Game Development System — Mo Li's source of game resources, shops, special items, and the Herrscher of Corruption Authority. 1 678
• Firefly Armor Type II — An advanced mech designed by Mo Li with intelligent AI, flight capability, explosion resistance, radar-blocking stealth, and compatibility with light weapons. 897 898
  • Estimated flight speed: Mach 2. 897
  • Endurance: approximately thirty minutes under normal use and ten minutes in battlefield conditions. 897
  • Estimated unit cost: 100 million. 897
• Ai-chan — An AI assistant introduced to Lin Mingyue and Feixiao during the Firefly Armor demonstration. 896
• Holographic projection technology — Used to plan large-scale concerts with projected creatures, combat scenes, and stage effects. 430

Relationships

• Rita — MiHoYo colleague and close planning partner. She supports his negotiations, helps develop the Lantern Rite event, and encourages him to act on his feelings toward his admirers. 57 149 687
• Himeko — MiHoYo colleague who initially supports his acquisition of the studio. Their relationship becomes intimate, and they agree to sleep together openly rather than hide it from the others. 3 153
• Mei — Employee, voice actress, and template for the Raiden Shogun. Mo Li becomes notably considerate of her feelings, and later reassures her after both reveal their supernatural powers. 144 146 680
• Bronya — Employee and skilled gamer. She comes to respect Mo Li's professionalism and frequently challenges or advises him on game-development matters. 5 7 218
• Elysia — Spokesperson and collaborator whose template is used for an in-game character card. She actively promotes his work and participates in his music and concert projects. 77 242 430
• Kiana — Employee and frequent livestream partner. Their relationship is playful and competitive, with Mo Li helping her improve at difficult games. 134 235
• Li Sushang — Studio member whose game portrayals Mo Li manages carefully. He reassures her that he sees her as a swordswoman despite her more comedic in-game image. 436 911
• Feixiao — Recruited by Mo Li after testing the Firefly Armor. He gifts her a mech and uses her image for the Xianzhou character known as the Ten Impact General. 897 899 900
• Lin Mingyue — Military representative who negotiates with Mo Li over the Firefly Armor's military potential and receives its research data for the Ministry of Defense. 895 900

Story Role / Major Arcs

Founding and Leading MiHoYo

Mo Li enters MiHoYo during its financial difficulties, wins over its staff, and becomes the studio's boss. He oversees the development and launch preparation of Honkai Impact 3rd, whose promotional campaign reaches one million pre-orders in three days. 3 5

Expanding MiHoYo's Games

Mo Li develops and releases Genshin Impact, oversees its collaborations and livestreams, and recruits Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko after allowing them to experience MiHoYo's workplace firsthand. 32 35 65

He also directs major story releases for Honkai Impact 3rd, Post-Honkai Odyssey, and Honkai: Star Rail, using character templates from the real studio members while carefully managing their reactions to their in-game identities. 76 218 436

Cultural Projects

Mo Li designs the Lantern Rite around Dragon Country Spring Festival customs, including the co-op Driving Away the Nian Beast activity. His goal is to make the event entertaining while presenting the culture internationally. 149 155

He later promotes opera through Yun Jin's character story and the song “Shennü Pi Guan,” persuading Professor Han that modern fusion can introduce opera to younger audiences. 492 493

Mo Li also works with CCTV on a Journey to the West adaptation, providing theme songs and using the System's AI to enhance unfinished visual effects. 711

System Awakening and Superpowers

After completing a System mission, Mo Li obtains the Herrscher of Corruption Authority. He subsequently begins selecting Herrscher powers and Fusion Warrior serums for the girls around him. 678 679 683

Firefly Armor and Military Cooperation

When the military identifies the strategic potential of MiHoYo's AI and armor materials, Mo Li unveils the Firefly Armor Type II. He ultimately provides its technology to the Ministry of Defense for free, requiring only that it be publicly credited as his design. 895 897 900

Notable Quotes

“I came with sincerity. I genuinely want to make this game well.” 3

“My wish is to lie flat and live a simple life with the Valkyries.” 679

Trivia

• Mo Li's resemblance to Zhongli is noticed only after the studio sees Zhongli's original artwork; his name also happens to contain the character “Li.” 90
• He nicknames Durandal “Dorky Goose.” 5
• The female protagonist of Post-Honkai Odyssey uses Mo Li's template after being feminized and dimensionally transformed. 218 231
• He refuses to reveal the hidden endings of Black Myth, preferring players to discover the game's secrets themselves. 730 739