Yae Sakura in Genshin Impact

Yae Sakura, a character from Mihoyo’s Honkai Impact 3rd, is rumored to appear as a playable character in Genshin Impact as well. Where this rumor started, and if there’s any truth to it, is unknown. All we can say for now, is wait and see what new updates and leaks will bring. 

Although there is little information about Yae Sakura in Genshin Impact, we have compiled some of what is known about this character from Honkai for your reading pleasure. Follow along for more!

What is Honkai Impact 3rd?

For those of you unfamiliar with the game, Honkai (for short) is another game made by Genshin Impact’s creators, Mihoyo. Honkai’s setting takes place in a futuristic earth where characters battle for or against humanity. In the current timeline for Honkai, humanity is seen as a virus to be eradicated by the Honkai Beasts. If you’re interested in this premise or just want more Mihoyo content, take a look at the official website here.

Who is Yae Sakura?

Yae Sakura is one of the playable characters in Honkai Impact 3rd. She has a lot of lore surrounding her, and the push for her to be in Genshin Impact is widely based on her popularity in Honkai. Unfortunately, there is no information regarding this character in Genshin Impact at this time. Supposedly, there is a voiceline made by the Geo Archon (Zhongli) which includes Yae Sakura’s name. Whether this is an Easter egg to Honkai players, or a legitimate tease at a future where Yae Sakura is playable in Genshin Impact, is not yet known. 

About Yae Sakura in Genshin Impact

While there is little known about her when it comes to Genshin Impact, Yae Sakura has detailed lore in Honkai. The basic premise is that Yae Sakura is a shrine maiden in Japan whose sister becomes the village sacrifice to one of the Honkai Beasts. Remember, humanity is seen as a virus in this world, and this village believes sacrificing individuals will appease the Honkai beasts tasked with eradicating the “human virus.” After losing her sister, Yae Sakura becomes embittered and frustrated with the village she once called home. 

Most likely, none of this will translate over into Genshin Impact, but until more information is revealed it’s hard to tell. If you’d like to read up more on Yae Sakura’s lore, we recommend checking out the Honkai Impact 3rd Wiki page for her. 

What is Yae Sakura’s Element and Weapon Type?

Again, because Yae Sakura hasn’t been confirmed as a Genshin Impact character, there isn’t any information surrounding which element or weapon type she will have. Based on the image above, we’re making an educated guess that Yae Sakura could be a sword-user. There are no other grounds to support this claim, however. Make sure to check our Genshin Impact page often to stay up on future information regarding Yae Sakura and other possible characters.