Minecraft and Genshin Impact both offer an opportunity to get away from daily life and experience a lush open world full of forests, caves, mountains, and beaches to explore.
I know many of you would rather explore new worlds and build megastructures in Minecraft than grind for Primogems in MiHoYo’s world-famous gacha… but you also don’t want to say goodbye to your favorite Genshin characters.
A great way to bridge the gap is to bring Genshin play skins into Minecraft.
I mean really: do we want cute anime characters, or Steve?
The Chef de Cuisine of Liyue’s famous Wanmin Restaurant is a Pyro Vision beast who uses her god-given heat to create delicious dishes and roast hilichurls to a crisp.
Her weapon of choice is a polearm, which makes sense for someone who needs to chop and skewer large slabs of meat regularly.
It also gives her extra range in combat, compensating for her modest height.
Xiangling’s motivation as an adventurer is finding exotic ingredients to innovate and push Liyue cookery forward. I hope she likes golden apples and spider eyes!
Another Pyro Vision heroine that can’t be missing from your Minecraft skin wardrobe is Klee, a chaotic elvish girl who’ll remind you why we don’t give children pyrotechnics.
On paper, the Knights of Favonius take care of Klee while her mother is out on epic adventures.
In reality, they spend more time keeping Mondstadt safe from her explosives than looking after her.
This is the perfect skin for any Minecraft player who always carries a lighter and some TNT blocks in case they want to play a “practical joke” on someone online.
You couldn’t have any of the flashier aspects of Genshin Impact without the humble Hilichurl giving you reasons to pick up your blade in the first place.
These primitive nomadic tribes spend most of their time showing off their rad dance skills around the bonfire – until an adventurer walks by and all hell breaks loose.
From their ominous masks and elaborate ritual constructions, it’s evident the hilichurls have a rich culture that could even develop into a civilization in the future… if they weren’t constantly wiped out by adventurers.
Created as a part of the Primordial Human Project, Albedo is a synthetic human with superior intelligence and a deep desire to unearth the greatest secrets of Teyvat.
Albedo wasn’t even phased upon receiving his Geo Vision. To him, it was simply a new tool with which to carry out his research and peer further into the unknown.
The man has a one-track mind, that’s for sure.
The Knights of Favonius couldn’t ask for a more ideal Chief Alchemist, and you couldn’t ask for a better skin if you fancy yourself an intellectual.
Yet another famous fencer hailing from Mondstadt is Eula – the Spindrift Knight.
As a member of a disgraced aristocratic family, Eula isn’t very well-liked among the general Mondstadt population.
That’s probably why she became Captain of the Reconnaissance Company of the Knights of Favonius, which allows her to spend most of her time away on missions putting her Cryo vision to good use.
Are you a lone wolf with a warrior’s heart? Then give this Eula skin a try.
Xingqiu is a big favorite of Onee-sans all around the world.
The little brother aesthetic is strong in this one.
He’s polite and studious but has a boyish adventurous spark that makes him adorable for anyone with a well-developed maternal instinct.
Reading has a way of influencing how you think, and in the case of Xingqiu, it has made him noble and chivalrous – and also a bit eccentric. He’s an ally of justice and a bit of a prankster.
Chaotic Good Minecraft players should have no problem vibin’ with this skin.
While some people like collecting materials to build epic structures that’ll stand the test of time, others prefer mining just enough to make a couple weapons and maybe some armor before setting off on a conquering campaign.
You’ll vibe with this Arataki Itto skin if you’re that kind of player.
Itto is a Geo badass with the blood of demons coursing through his veins.
Use this skin to channel your inner power and show those mobs who’s boss.
Put together a piece of paper, dyes, and some gunpowder, and you’ll craft beautiful fireworks to adorn your Minecraft nights.
If you’re up to planning a pyrotechnics show for your friends on the server, there’s nothing more appropriate than a Yoimiya skin to keep you focused on your task.
This Pyro archer is the owner of Naganohara Fireworks in Inazuma, and her expertise crafting these combusting works of art is unparalleled.
Kaeya is the adventurous type that would thrive in Minecraft’s procedurally-generated wilds.
This Cryo hunk has a seasoned pirate’s swagger and fighting skill but the righteous heart of a Knight of Favonius.
He’s well-known by the people of Mondstadt for his uncanny ability to solve mysteries and fix problems – two valuable traits to have in any Minecraft server.
It might not be pretty – it might not even be legal – but you know that if you give this “fixer” a task, it’ll be dealt with without a doubt.
Well known for his amiable nature and absolute loyalty to his friends and the Kamisato Clan, this Pyro warrior is the kind of ally you want in any endeavor that requires hard work and clever ideas.
Are you the “fixer” in your Minecraft server? Show it with this awesome skin.
There are many different ways in which loyalty manifests itself – and who you’re loyal to can make all the difference.
Much like Thoma, Tartaglia is ready to give everything for the people he cares about. Regrettably, the person he’s most loyal to is the Tsaritsa, who’s currently waging war against the Archons.
Tartaglia’s Cryo vision represents his devotion to the Cryo Archon and his ability to keep a cold head as he mingles with the enemy and plots his next move.
This is perfect for anyone who can’t help but wonder whether they’re actually the baddie in any particular situation.
Minecraft is a surprisingly dangerous place for the easily distracted.
You can fall into a gorge, dig straight down into a pool of lava, or bump into a Creeper around a corner at any moment, ending your current lifespan.
Luckily for us, everyone in Minecraft is basically a zombie.
What’s respawning if not rising from the dead?
If you want to lean into your secret zombie nature, a Qiqi skin is a subtle and adorable way to do it. This tiny Cryo lady is the cutest undead I’ve seen in my life.
Enemies in Minecraft can easily spook the unprepared.
Instead of waiting around for a Creeper to pop out of nowhere, you should craft yourself some weapons and armor and take the fight to your enemies, laying down torches as you go to keep them from spawning in the first place.
If that sounds like your playstyle, consider a Xiao skin to show everyone how much of a monster-hunting bad-ass you are.
Xiao has been tearing demons apart for thousands of years, and not even the Ender Dragon should feel safe around this Anemo-powered warrior.
Here’s another mighty warrior with high levels of badassery: the Raiden Shogun, the ruler of Inazuma and vessel of the Electro Archon.
Standing at the apex of the Inazuma Shogunate, the Raiden Shogun represents the full power of divine thunder, projecting a strong and almost unfeeling front that keeps the citizenry in line.
This is easier because the Raiden Shogun we see most of the game is a puppet controlled by the real Raiden. In other words, she’s Genshin Impact’s version of Terminator.
This skin will tell other players you mean business.
Especially if you get yourself an enchanted sword to go with it.
Venti is a free-spirited bard who loves drinking wine and playing tunes on his harp.
If you’re a similarly laid-back and pleasure-driven person, a Venti skin might be the thing you need to carry happiness and chill to every nook and cranny of your favorite Minecraft server.
Venti is also the mortal vessel of Barbatos – the Anemo Archon. In other words, he’s packing significant firepower.
It’s not that you don’t like PvP. You just have nothing to prove!
Better to drink some wine, play some music, and drift around town all day like Venti.
For a more solemn and masculine skin, consider the enigmatic consultant at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Zhongli.
The mortal vessel of the Geo Archon isn’t any more responsible than Venti – he just projects a more serious image. In reality, he’s just as broke and about as lazy.
Get this skin if you’re the calm and collected guy who looks like they have everything under control, despite not even knowing what’s going on.
As the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue, you’d expect Hu Tao to be a mild-mannered and solemn character reflecting her occupation.
Albeit definitely eccentric, Hu Tao is actually energetic and always ready to play around a bit. She’s especially fond of pranking people, though I assume that never happens during funeral procedures.
As the owner of a Pyro Vision, Hu Tao would fit right in with the TNT enthusiasts of Minecraft.
A brilliant skin for any player who wants to fill up caves with explosives and watch how their game collapses after setting them off.
No character is better suited for Minecraft survival than Amber.
As an Outrider of the Knights of Favonius, Amber is an expert scout and survivalist.
She knows the plains, hills, and forests around Mondstadt like the back of her hand.
And she’d just as quickly learn the lay of the land in Minecraft, too.
Her skill as a Pyro archer would come in handy to protect your settlements from the horrors of the night. Just apply a Flame enchantment to a regular bow, and you’re good to go.
Nelson Chitty is a Venezuelan expat living in Argentina. He’s a writer and translator passionate about history and foreign cultures. His ideal weekend is spent between leisurely playing games of Civilization VI and looking for the next seinen anime to marathon.
