Ganyu

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ganyu (甘雨)
Alias(es)	Liyue's First Secretary; Lady Ganyu
Species/Race	Half-human, half-Qilin adeptus/immortal 24 48
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Liyue Qixing; Mooncourt Pavilion; Cloud Retainer
Occupation/Role	First Secretary and administrator of Liyue; protector and investigator
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Background and History

Ganyu grew up under the care of Cloud Retainer. As a child, she was frightened of humans and once hid in a crack in the rocks until her master found her crying. She also spent nights waiting for stars to fall, hoping to make them into a necklace. Ganyu is embarrassed by these childhood memories and generally avoided speaking of them herself. 268 269

As a half-Qilin, Ganyu inherited the ability to use Mountain Marsh Lin Ji, a signature technique of the Qilin clan. Cloud Retainer initially believed Ganyu to be the clan's sole remaining descendant, but reconsidered after learning that Fang Xun could use the same art. 24

Having survived the Archon War, Ganyu has protected Liyue for over a thousand years. In the present era, she serves as Liyue's First Secretary, handling an overwhelming volume of official work and earning widespread respect from Liyue's citizens. 9 48 448

Appearance

Ganyu has a gentle, graceful appearance, clear eyes, dark red Kirin horns, and a distinctive ahoge that visibly reacts to her emotions. Her horns are a private source of insecurity; she tells most people they are merely a headdress because she fears being treated as an anomaly. 49 70

• Her natural scent is compared to Qingxin or Sweet Flowers. 49
• She sometimes wears a white rose in her hair. 70
• Fang Xun gives her a light-blue qipao decorated with Qingxin and Qilin motifs; she initially lacks the confidence to wear it in public. 237 239
• A custom formal dress later gives her a stronger sense of elegance and confidence. 394 395

Personality

Ganyu is diligent, responsible, and intensely devoted to Liyue. She regularly neglects rest and meals to complete her work, and her efficiency is considered exceptional even by her fellow secretaries. 60 264 403

Outside of work, she is shy and socially anxious. Praise makes her flustered, she struggles to begin conversations, and crowded spaces such as Liyue's night market overwhelm her. She often retreats into paperwork rather than confronting her uncertainty about fitting into human society. 9 18 239 240

Despite her reserved nature, Ganyu is kind and attentive. She expresses care through practical gestures: bandaging injuries, sharing food, knitting gloves, cleaning, preparing flower jelly, and looking after children. Over time, Fang Xun's companionship helps her become more open, confident, and willing to participate in ordinary human life. 49 133 265 302

Abilities & Skills

Cryo Archery

Ganyu is a highly skilled Cryo archer who wields Amos' Bow. Her experience as an Archon War survivor allows her to remain calm while outnumbered and to exploit terrain during combat. 17 48

• Frostflake Arrow — A charged Cryo arrow powerful enough to kill an Ancient Rock Dragon Lizard in one shot under normal conditions. 48
• Celestial Shower — Creates an Ice Spirit Bead that rains Cryo shards across an area. Combined with Hydro, it can repeatedly freeze enemies. 48
• Her Cryo attacks are ineffective against Ice Slimes, forcing her to use uninfused normal shots instead. 142
• Black Mud contamination can allow an Ancient Rock Dragon Lizard to survive even after a Frostflake Arrow destroys its heart. 68

Mountain Marsh Lin Ji

A Qilin clan technique that allows Ganyu to leave behind an ice lotus while rapidly retreating from danger. 17 24

• Used as a defensive repositioning and enemy-delaying technique.
• Its Qilin heritage is central to Cloud Retainer's belief that Ganyu and Fang Xun could help revive the Qilin clan. 24
• Fang Xun's version manifests a golden lotus rather than Ganyu's ice lotus. 17

Immortal Arts and Cultivation

Cloud Retainer identifies a cultivation bottleneck in Ganyu and sends her to gain experience beyond the mountains. 100

• Agrees to teach immortal arts to Shenhe at Fang Xun's request. 102
• Her growing connection to Fang Xun and ordinary life becomes part of her effort to overcome her isolation and cultivation stagnation. 112 241
• After observing Fang Xun's rapid growth, Ganyu resolves to cultivate harder so she can share his burdens rather than hold him back. 363

Administration and Investigation

As Liyue's First Secretary, Ganyu combines exceptional administrative efficiency with direct action when Liyue is threatened.

• Personally investigates disturbances despite her heavy workload. 9 17
• Reports the Fatui's plan to release Osial to Cloud Retainer, the Liyue Qixing, and the adepti. 21 24
• Uncovers that Fatui-controlled Rock Dragon Lizards are tunneling toward The Chasm and relays the intelligence to the adepti. 49 60
• Uses a talisman from Cloud Retainer to protect Treasure Hoarders caught in an attack by corrupted Ancient Rock Dragon Lizards. 68

Equipment and Items

• Amos' Bow — Her primary bow in combat. 17
• Cloud Retainer's talisman — Used to temporarily protect civilians during the Ancient Rock Dragon Lizard incident. 68
• Light-blue Qilin-and-Qingxin qipao — A gift from Fang Xun. 237 239
• White rose — Worn in her hair after receiving it from Fang Xun. 70
• Hand-knitted gloves — Makes gloves for Fang Xun and the children, tailoring each pair to its recipient. 265 266

Relationships

• Fang Xun — Her closest companion and eventual fiancé. Their relationship grows from mutual curiosity and cooperation into trust, domestic companionship, and open affection; Ganyu later seeks him across nations after his disappearance in a dream created by Yae Miko. 18 112 241 268 448 450
• Cloud Retainer — Her master and adoptive guardian. Cloud Retainer cares deeply for Ganyu, pushes her to overcome her cultivation bottleneck, and repeatedly attempts to bring her closer to Fang Xun. 24 100 268
• Yae Miko — A longtime friend from Inazuma. Miko frequently teases Ganyu about Fang Xun, but Ganyu trusts her enough to confide in her. 64 65 360
• Shenhe — Her student in immortal arts. Ganyu recognizes Shenhe's connection to the adepti and agrees to guide her cultivation. 102 115
• Qiqi — A child Ganyu helps care for; Qiqi trusts her to look after her sparrows. 150
• Liyue's citizens — They respect Ganyu as a protector of Liyue, though her official status often makes ordinary people nervous around her. 9 241

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ganyu first appears in Liyue as its First Secretary, personally delivering a message while investigating local clues. Though respected for her work, she becomes visibly flustered when praised or observed by Fang Xun. 9

At Wangshu Inn, she arrives to protect Fang Xun and Ningguang from Fatui soldiers. She is shocked to witness Fang Xun use Mountain Marsh Lin Ji, a technique she believed only she and Cloud Retainer could use. 17 18

Ganyu becomes a key investigator in the Fatui plot against Liyue. She reports the threat of Osial's early release, later discovers the Fatui using Rock Dragon Lizards to excavate a route to The Chasm, and ensures that the Qixing and adepti receive the information. 21 24 49 60

While gathering Qingxin in Jueyun, Ganyu is surrounded by Rock Lizards. Fang Xun supports her with Hydro, allowing her Celestial Shower to freeze the enemies so she can eliminate them with precise arrows. 48

Cloud Retainer sends Ganyu to seek experience after her cultivation reaches a bottleneck. During this period, Ganyu agrees to teach Shenhe immortal arts and accepts Fang Xun's offer of a room in his home, giving her a place where she feels accepted rather than isolated from Liyue society. 100 102 112

As she spends more time with Fang Xun, Ganyu gradually experiences daily life beyond work: sharing meals, visiting the night market and teahouses, watching rainstorms, releasing sea lanterns, and traveling to Mondstadt. She eventually resigns from her secretary position and moves with Fang Xun to a wooden house at the foot of Jueyun, where they begin cultivating and farming together. 239 241 268

Notable Quotes

“I hope, I hope we can always be together.” 241

“I, I wanted to see you sooner.” 337

Trivia

• Ganyu loves Qingxin, Sweet Flowers, and Glaze Lilies, and strongly dislikes meat dishes. 64 82 264
• She fears gaining weight because, during the Archon War, a monster swallowed her but choked after she became stuck in its throat. 64
• She particularly likes wild white roses, believing their fragrance is richer than those sold in Liyue's flower shops. 67
• Ganyu can recognize Fang Xun solely by the sound of his footsteps. 360