| “ | Time for — retribution! | „ |
| ~ Diluc's catchphrase. |
| “ | I've become stronger... Though it is still not enough, I will always face the darkness. For dawn to come, there must be those who dare to pierce the darkness with their light. | „ |
| ~ Diluc upon reaching the height of his strength. |
Master Diluc Ragnvindr, also known as the Darknight Hero, the Dark Side of Dawn, and the Uncrowned King of Mondstadt, is a major playable character in the 2020 action role-playing fantasy video game Genshin Impact and a major character in its accompanying 2020 prequel manhua series of the same name.
Born into the affluent Ragnvindr Clan, Diluc inherited the Dawn Winery after the untimely death of his own father, Crepus. Diluc was originally a member of the Knights of Favonius that protected the nation Mondstadt, although after his father's demise Diluc became disillusioned with the organization and began operating as a covert vigilante known as the "Darknight Hero." He is also the sworn brother of Kaeya Alberich.
Diluc is voiced by Sean Chiplock in English, Kensho Ono in Japanese, Ma Yang in Chinese, and Choi Seung-Hoon in Korean.
Appearance[]
Diluc Ragnvindr is a tall man, in his early-mid twenties. He has red eyes and hair, which is tied into a low ponytail. He wears a suit with a fur lined jacket, black and red gloves adorned with rubies, and has his Pyro Vision attached at his waist.
History[]
| “ | As the wealthiest gentleman in Mondstadt, the ever-dapper Diluc always presents himself as the epitome of perfection. But behind the courteous visage burns a zealous soul that has sworn to protect Mondstadt at all costs, allowing him to mercilessly vanquish all who threaten his city. | „ |
| ~ Description from the official website. |
Diluc Ragnvindr was born into the Ragnvindr Clan, an ancient and noble family based in Mondstadt. Mondstadt was a realm under the purview of Barbatos, the Anemo Archon and God of Freedom, and is one of the seven nations on the continent of Teyvat. Though Barbatos, who placed supreme importance on the freedom of his people, was an absentee ruler, Mondstadt still flourished as a peaceful and carefree realm under the governance of the valorous Knights of Favonius. The Ragnvindr Clan notably traced its lineage to a noble warrior who aided Barbatos in defeating tyrannical aristocrats who controlled the nation a thousand years ago.
Diluc Ragnvindr is the son of Crepus Ragnvindr, the late owner of Dawn Winery. The bulk of Mondstadt's economy comes from its wine industry, of which Dawn Winery is by far the most successful business. Dawn Winery products, particularly "dandelion wine," are exceptionally popular all over Teyvat. As a result, the Ragnvindr Clan is exceedingly wealthy and holds unrivalled political influence in its home nation. The family never used its wealth and power poorly however, instead only using it for the betterment of Mondstadt. Diluc was raised in the Dawn Winery Manor, his father's personal residence far from the capital.
When Diluc was around twelve, his father adopted a boy named Kaeya Alberich. Kaeya's father had abandoned him on the roadside of Dawn Winery, and so Crepus decided to take the boy in. Diluc and Kaeya quickly grew close, becoming best friends as well as brothers. Crepus, who had failed to become a member of the Knights of Favonius during his youth, hoped that Diluc would be able to succeed where he had failed and become a protector of Mondstadt. Ragnvindr trained rigorously to fulfil his father's expectations, honing his body and learning how to wield a sword. Eventually, Diluc's ambition was recognized by the gods and he was gifted a Pyro vision that allowed him to channel Pyro elemental energy.
During a banquet hosted at the manor, Diluc was forbidden from drinking by his father. Choosing to disobey Crepus, Diluc convinced Kaeya to help him sneak into the wine cellar and steal some wine. Adelinde, the head housemaid, caught them in the act and reported to their father. Crepus was furious when he found out and gave each of the boys a separate punishment. He tasked Diluc with tending to all of the barrels that needed cleaning in the wine cellar. There were over a dozen large barrels for Diluc to complete, but Adelinde and Kaeya helped to finish the job for him.
Alongside his brother Kaeya, Diluc passed the entry trials and joined the ranks of the Knight of Favonius at an exceptionally young age. Diluc quickly gained notoriety as a paragon of the Knights, even earning the praise of Grand Master Varka who considered him the pride of the knights. Before long, he was promoted to Cavalry Captain and placed in charge of the cavalry of the Knights of Favonius, being the youngest person to achieve the rank in history. He was also somewhat close with Jean Gunnhildr, a subordinate Knight who looked up to him a great deal.
After the celebration of Diluc's 18th birthday, he and Crepus left in a wagon, which was, unbeknownst to them, targeted with a Fatui device. However, Ursa the Drake was attracted to the scene by the Fatui device and subsequently attacked the convoy. As the monster slaughtered many people, Crepus used a Delusion to suppress the monster in order to protect Diluc. However, the delusion's power backfired on him, and Diluc was forced to kill his father to end his suffering.
The corrupt inspector, Eroch then attempted to cover up Crepus's death as an unfortunate accident in order to avoid "tarnishing" the reputation of the knights. Furious, Diluc resigned as a knight and left the country. He went on a 3 year long sabbatical wherein he dismantled many Fatui strongholds and eventually had to be chased out of Shneznaya by the Fatui Harbingers. As the heir to his father's estate, Diluc became the owner of the Dawn Winery upon his return to Mondstadt. At the same time, he continues to protect the city as the mysterious vigilante known as the "Darknight Hero".
Personality[]
Kaeya calls himself and Diluc "anti-heroes with attitude problems". He decided to take matters into his own hands by becoming, to his dismay and embarrassment, the "Darknight Hero" to protect Mondstadt's people.
Diluc was once an ideal young man, dedicated to his work with Knights of Favonius. After his father's untimely demise as a result of using a Delusion, along with Inspector Eroch ordering Diluc to cover up the incident, his faith in the Knights shattered and he left the organization. Even after Eroch was purged from the Knights for being a traitor, he still holds resentment towards them. He claims that the Knights take too long to get the job done, although he still appreciates those who put the effort in, such as Lisa and Jean.
When he was a member of the Knights, he adored his father, Crepus. Being praised by his father made him happier than fame and anything else, and Crepus told Diluc to be faithful in his duties. After his father's death, he has been suppressing himself. Despite coming off as cynical and disinterested, he is gentle, tender, and modest nature. In his childhood, Diluc had a lighthearted and happy demeanor, rather to the contrary of him now.
Despite being the owner of Mondstadt's largest wine industry, Diluc is not fond of alcohol, as he does not like its taste and that it clouds his mind when he tries to work. He prefers non-alcoholic drinks such as grape juice and apple cider, which he had ordered developed upon his return to Mondstadt. This does not appear to be well known by many, however, most likely as a result of him being the current owner of Mondstadt's largest wine producer. He even expresses surprise when he learns that Diona also loathes alcohol, having initially believed that he was the only bartender in Mondstadt that did not like alcohol. He also tends to part with the possessions he no longer needs, such as his father's private residence.
Powers & Abilities[]
- Enhanced physical attributes: Diluc's physical attributes are far greater than a normal human. He can dash at greater speeds, muster enough strength to send an Abyss Mage flying at several meters off with a single swing of his claymore, or survive a powerful blast from a monster that would normally be fatal. His stamina is far greater than other claymore users since he can perform more charged attacks.
- Pyrokinesis: As a Vision-holder, Diluc possess fire-based elemental abilities. He can sear his claymore with flames for three consecutive attacks. His infamous ability is Dawn, causing him to summon a fiery bird that drags all enemies caught in its wake while also imbuing his claymore with flames.
- Skilled hand-to-hand combatant: Diluc is a formidable combatant, attributed by his formal training as a former member of the Knights of Favonius.
- Swordsmanship: He is specifically proficient in the use of claymores.
- High intellect: Diluc has demonstrated great intelligence and cunning strategy in protecting Mondstadt. During the Abyss Order's war against his secret identity as the Darknkight Hero, Diluc has planned in creating a diversion to face the Abyss Order alone without the knights' interference by attracting an abundance of Slimes with a Mist Flower mix while also ensuring that none of the knights will deduce his secret identity, he had used his staff as patrons in Angel's Share to feign in not seeing him come out of the tavern.
Equipment[]
- Pyro Vision: As a result of his burning ambition to protect the people of Mondstadt, Diluc Ragnvindr was bestowed with a Pyro Vision by Celestia. Visions are gemstones that allow their bearers to channel the energy of one of the seven magical elements that permeate the atmosphere. Pyro Visions allow their users to conjure and manipulate energy of the Pyro element, which primarily consists of fire. Diluc is well honed in the use of his Vision, using it to infuse his weapons with powerful flames and conjure giant waves of Pyro energy.
- Delusion (formerly): Diluc used to possess a Delusion, which was a keepsake of his late father. Delusions are powerful weapons manufactured by the Fatui which are said to be more powerful than Visions, however it pays a price of its user's life essence. The Delusion he possess can conjure reddish chains which is capable of restraining its targets or conjure darkish flames.
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Trivia[]
- Diluc's birthday was on the 30th of April and his constellation was Noctua.
- He's the Number 10 in Watchmojo call "Top 10 Popular Genshin impact Character" and "Top 10 Strongest Characters in Genshin Impact"
- He shares some similarities to most depictions of Batman:
- Both characters share a similar serious, critical, and aloof personality to the point that both characters prefer working in solitude.
- Both characters have lost their parents, Diluc's father, Crepus died after succumbing to the side effects of using his Delusion while Batman's parents were murdered by Joe Chill in a failed armed robbery.
- Diluc's secret identity is the "Darknight Hero", which is loosely based from Batman's title, "The Dark Knight".
- Both characters are owners of a wealthy industrial organization in their hometown.
- He is one of the few characters to actually swear in game, alongside the Brutish Samurai at Jakotsu Mine in the World Quest "Clean House", through one of his low HP lines, even though the transcribed line utilized a minced oath.
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