Hello everybody!
The remake of my old Visions video is finally here!!!
In this video, we will analyze every single character, both the released and the upcoming ones, to figure out what they have in common, in order to explain why a certain person receives a specific element instead of another.
We will also talk about the Archons and their ideals, and at the end of the video, I have a pretty interesting theory about the Dragons and their ideals, the Virtues of the Elements.
I really hope you liked the video!
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If I missed something, feel free to tell me in the comment section as well as your theories, so that we can discuss them together!
———-CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO———-
00:00:00 – Travail Intro
00:00:53 – Prologue and Disclaimer
00:04:52 – ACT I Anemo
00:10:21 – Anemo Theory
00:12:07 – ACT II GEO
00:16:23 – Geo Theory
00:18:16 – ACT III ELECTRO
00:24:34 – Electro Theory
00:26:36 – ACT IV DENDRO
00:32:42 – Dendro Theory
00:34:38 – ACT V HYDRO
00:40:18 – Hydro Theory
00:41:59 – ACT VI PYRO
00:51:56 – Pyro Theory
00:54:26 – ACT VII CRYO
01:04:13 – Cryo Theory
01:07:30 – Virtues Theory
01:14:21 – Outro
01:14:57 – Travail Outro
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Natlan: Murata? – Archon Quest – Nation [NO LEAKS]
https://youtu.be/AESynFl2EG8
Snezhnaya: Nation – Tsaritsa – Archon Quest [NO LEAKS]
https://youtu.be/XifHD90dQ-M
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MUSIC
Teyvat Chapter Storyline OST – Travail (Remastered) | tnbee mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9WAZRNez18
Faruzan Theme Music EXTENDED – Master of Ingenious Devices (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDAGKXOTwdQ
Lynette Theme Music EXTENDED – Cat in the Box (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_3kNmPk2g
Wanderer Theme Music EXTENDED – Of Solitude Past and Present (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JhWcYtAwNY
Navia Theme Music EXTENDED – Unofficial Operation (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIg1FJtpB58
Baizhu Theme Music EXTENDED – Curing the Root Cause (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x9lDgvxC0k
Kaveh Theme Music EXTENDED – Edifice of Sincerity (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-ZzrCCf-9Y
Kirara Theme Music EXTENDED – Twin-Tailed Courier (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppegBGu99sI
Yaoyao Theme Music EXTENDED – Purity of the Blossoming Osmanthus (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQuQX49kmcE
Alhaitham Theme Music EXTENDED – Think Before You Act (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpnKw-5jB2A
Furina Theme Music EXTENDED – All the World’s a Stage (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx77xO-gu7M
Neuvillette Theme Music EXTENDED – Font of All Waters (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR-rWgtGqRY
Dehya Theme Music EXTENDED – Fiery Lioness (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sf3myRXNmU
Diluc Theme Music – Red Dead of Night (Fan-Made Arrangement) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ar5-ftLGEs
Lyney Theme Music EXTENDED – Secret Inside the Hat (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGCaKLL7HQM
Chevreuse Theme Music EXTENDED – Roses and Muskets (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZqavCiaGi8
Freminet Theme Music EXTENDED – Silence of the Depths (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHEzL9h5l7o
Mika Theme Music EXTENDED – Plume of Navigation (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBiMcroLAwo
Charlotte Theme Music EXTENDED – Breaking News! (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqjv1O9qTeY
Wriothesley Theme Music EXTENDED – Art of Improvisation (tnbee mix) | Genshin Impact
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHXYXIiMrJ8
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Easily your best video, I really appreciate how well edited it is and how clearly you made your points. I don't 100% agree with everything in the video but this is easily the best theory on visions I've seen from anyone.
The biggest thing I don't understand is as to why you think the Cryo Archon can't be the God of Love or if you think that being the God of Love and God of Peace are mutually exclusive.
I don't think archons necessarily have one singular ideal with no additional aspects. For example, Nahida is God of Wisdom and Dreams, Morax is God of Contracts and Commerce and Venti is God of Freedom and Hope. The ideals have obvious overlap with each other and that overlap is also present when considering the ideals of peace and love.
It's possible for the Tsaritsa could be God of both Love and Peace similar to the other archons who have two overlapping ideals.
Admittedly I could be wrong myself since this theory doesn't really work with Furina and Ei.
After watching the video, man ngl cryo fits best for me.
This is an excellent video! Vision criteria are so interesting to me. I constantly change and tweak my understanding of who receives what, and this video did that too, some excellent food for thought!
For dendro, could it actually be being courageous, and willing to give up anything for ones ideals/truth? Just like how the Aranara are willing to give up their memories to protect their loved ones? Maybe the wisdom to know what matters?
Watching this i kinda guess that i relate more to justice, so it will be hydro for me, but i hate it, as you said, most of hydro users are some kind of leader, and personally i hate when i have to step up and be the one in charge in proyects, but if no one else is doing it, it just feels like i have to. Just to add a little more, my favorite elements are electro and anemo, but i think i dont relate to them at all.
Excellent video, one of your best for sure!
I also think that 'Preservation' could fit in as a main ideal for Cryo too. A will to protect oneself and or others.
So this made me come up with a question !! When did humans start gaining visions ?? Like have they always gotten visions ?? Even way back in the ancient “era” (ie: Remuria/Gurabad/etc…) or did they just start getting them in the current “era” of the game
Amazing video as expected! I'm glad you pointed out that being anemo doesn't equal dead loved ones, I was kinda skeptical about that theory ever since I heard of it too
Fontaine archon quest validated me so I’m leaving this here
Archon archetypes speculated and explained by me
Anemo: willstrung voyager (Venti of course represents the willfulness of anemo with his aid in overthrowing old mondstadt, at the same time though often exaggerate this by displaying to much freedom like being passed out drunk in a corner of angel share.)
Geo: devoted worker (as Yun Jin once said “it’s what I truly love and it’s what i will be pursuing for the rest of my life” and if that’s not geo in a nutshell I don’t know what is, definitely describes Zhongli, before he met the bird anyway. In reality he may have been a bit to devoted.)
Electro: timeless guardian (ah yes the ones trying to cut water. If the hourglass were to break everything goes to sh*t, if the hour ever reaches 0 everything goes to sh*t. I’m sure a certain shogun can push that to extremes by trying to stop time itself.)
Dendro: boundless dreamer (baby jail can’t not contain the child that knows true wisdom. Free expression, creativity, attempts to conform them will prove futile. However true wisdom brings naivety, maybe giving away two gnosis won’t be a bad thing… maybe.)
Hydro: selfless ruler before we begin, ahahaha I was right! (purity, selfishness, nai degradation of free will! With an archon that’s basically Jesus all of these characters have sacrificed themselves one way of another whether that be Mona and her third satisfying salid, contemplating how she going to pay rent or Nilou sacrificing her personality for are enterta— I mean taking the risk to dance in front of the akademia. As for Furina she’d probably cut off her own limbs for the sake of others, commitment to the bit I’ll say.)
Pyro: passionate warrior (this is self explanatory, moving on) …fine okay (Amber: I like outriders. Bennett: I like adventure Diluc: I like retribution. Klee: I like bombs. Murata: I like WAR. Okay she’s probably just a bit too thirsty for combat but still.)
Cyro: valiant lover (people said going against celestial would be a bad idea, I say f*ck people. One might feel like the world is against them, but no matter the odds they shall preserver with stride in hopes one day they shall over come the world itself. Even if that means to burn the old one away to start anew.)
Mind blowing theory! Thanks for the amazing work. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too! I will keep watching your work until the end of this journey.
the pic you chose for the Natlan vision on the thumbnail is so unserious lmaooo im here for it
your so smart!
In you'r old Video i came to the conclusion that i would be a Pyro User.
But now it shiftet to Cryo
Thank you for the early Christmas present!!!
):( D
Wait wait wait.
IF childe received his vision while in the abyss wouldnt that mean the gods sights and powers reach into the abyss?
Actually. Xiao Vision is fake. So he doesnt count but I guess he fits Anemo theme regardless.
I think the tsaritsa could also be the goddess of benevolence, which would also fit with duality and what the fatui talk about her
I saw someone mention that Pyro might be to do with family or legacy (I don't remember which one, or both) and that actually makes so much sense, it seems to fit the idea of tribes in Natlan as well, like how Hydro's duality was really highlighted in Fontaine and helped me to finally figure out what the element was about
I always thought the ideals of vision-bearers are better reflected by the ascension gemstones and their descriptions, and only to some extent the ideals of the archons (I wrote it all before watching the video, ofc).
For Anemo it’s strive and hope for a change and a greater future (as wind is also associated with time)
For Dendro it’s harmony of the world around (with sages and dancers holding hands, so, maybe, equality too?)
For Electro it’s unyielding individual excellence.
For Geo it’s devoting your very being (flesh and blood) to the cause.
For Hydro it’s clarity, of seeing things and beings as they are
For Pyro — fighting for a personal prominence (creating your own name? though probably we’ll know more when we arrive at Natlan)
For Cryo — endurance. Another thing I noticed is that all Cryo bearers are lonely people (except for Charlotte, probably).
But the more I think about it, the more it seems like elements of the visions actually have only a superficial correlation. Developers create a kit and put a bare minimum story to check the boxes.
Shows all pyro characters even unreleased…
Gaming was left out 😔
Just finished part about hydro, not sure if someone else said it already, but. I like your phrase about action and reaction, and I think it alone better explains hydro users ambitions than what you said about protecting people around them. They are a reaction to the world, an opposition to whatever they dislike in it, or sometimes to fate itself. That'd also include Childe well, since you could say his vision was a reaction to his circumstances in the abyss. Egeria and later Focalors were opposed to the rules of Celestia, same goes for Neuvillette.
cryo is love for something remember that the cryo archon was supossed to be the god of love
Your videos are always on point holly sht. Never seen an Genshin Lore creator that goes this in depth about anything !
I’d formulate Anemo’s ideal as “freedom from circumstances” and Geo’s as “dedication, perseverance”. That said, these are the only ones I fully agree with. The rest is more or less persuasive, but I don’t like them xd
I was thinking about sharing my take on the ideals of the elements but now realised I’ve never read Vision stories that thoroughly, so I’m unlikely to be right 🙂
My vision theories
Anemo: those who have an ambition to make sure they or others are not burdened (freedom given but not enforced)
Geo: those who have high integrity to their ambition and ridged in their determination (made a contract to themselves)
Electro: those who have an ambition to live their desires/wish endlessly (to stretch a moment into eternity)
Dendro : an ambition that means or requires seeking/creating something not yet accomplishable or known
Hydro : those whose ambition means instilling their morals into the world
Pyro : those whose ambition is based on their most intrensic desire
Cryo : those whose ambition requires contradicting their own nature
Under the 2022 video on visions I said that I'd either be an anemo user or an npc (tho npcs also can have visions as you replied then, so the better word is visionless). And funny enough I still think the same way even though for completely different reasons. The idea of being a savior for myself and finding "hope" is very close to me, second to it perhaps opposition to the world and "justice". But a shard of control is not enough, and after inazuma I see visions as not only means of control over elements (which gives greater power = freedom), but also control over their holders. So for myself, I'd prefer to stay visionless, and rely on knowledge and tools that could be made by humans. This, I believe, would represent the ideas of Khaenriah (I've probably misspelled the name).
Anyway, thanks for the great video!
I like to think the Cryo archon will be like Rose quartz and work in a sense with Celestia just to betrayal in the very last moment to get revenge for who she lost
Hmmmm question.
So is the Tsaritsa not going against the heavenly virtues?
And what are the heavenly principles?
I always thought Cryo characters had some conflicting duality in their lives.
But base on your video, my preferred elements make sense not only for gameplay but who i am and what I would want as my goal.
You confirmed for me that if I were in genshin that I would have A hydro vision Thank you!
I belive that dendro is doing what you believe in, what you want to do no matter what.
I think i would be hydro or dendro, I've decided a large portion of my life to reserch and implementing my creativity into a story that i hope will resonate with younger generations, teach them good morals, and give them hope for the future
I cant tell if I'd be pyro or geo. I do stand for my individuality and wouldnt allow others to change that. But I also only hold such things to keep a steady and steadfast life. So maybe its moreso Geo than anything
If I was an Allogene, I'd most likely end up with a Geo or Cryo Vision.
this is rhe best vision theory ive seen so far! also can someone make a uquiz based on this?
Cocolia being the tsaritsa makes way more sense to me tbh. The angry, grieving mother closing herself off from the rest of her children goes so well with the whole "no love left for her people." I read a theory forever ago that said signora burned up her real body when she became the crimson witch and her current look was based off the tsaritsa and its why venti said she stole the smirk from her masters face. Idk if i agree with it but the thought that signora is trying to mirror the tsaritsa is pretty cool
Took four separate vision test abd 3/4 said Hydro.
Beautifully Done, When Genshin Impact has ended, when the dust has settled… We travelers Will Be Reunited.
This video was beyond amazing! The individual analysis of every character, connecting them to the Archons and the dragon sovereigns as well as the Heavenly virtues was genius. Well worth the wait!
Now as for my vision. I initially thought I was Dendro or Geo because I had a strong will and wanted to do the right thing, to spread the truth and use my education in horticulture and society to bring justice for Indigenous peoples. Not to mention I’m an earth sign.
But now I realize I my will and strength cannot do this alone. And for that I realize that I am more aligned to Electro. I need to use tools to help me.
I’ve long since been in taekwondo, my parents enrolled me so I could defend myself, but I’ve always doubted my strength to be enough no matter how hard I trained.
The real moment when I felt I could have acquired my vision happened a few years ago now.
My mother and I were out late shopping one night in the beauty department of our local drug store when we realize we were surrounded by thieves shoving perfumes into duffel bags. My mother cried out “thieves!” as they did so, and they crashed through the door to make their exit. It took me a few seconds to realize the place was being robbed and I just clung to my mother desperately as I pleaded for our lives within my mind. They were amateur thieves, but what if they were professionals and had guns to hold us hostage? I had taekwondo on my side and yet I could do nothing as my entire body was paralyzed with fear in that moment. I prayed for protection. But that was the moment I realized I really needed more than my will and strength alone to protect the people I love and to uphold justice.
I want to make use of my martial arts training to protect myself and the people I love. I also want to bring justice, but now I realize that an Electro vision may be what I need to do so. However, I want to rely on my own strength first and foremost, being my taekwondo and my education.
Not to mention I’ve been told that purple is my colour.
Instant like when I heard the intro Lol
And here I thought anemo needed to have one friend dead just like everyone else lmao
Edit: I think he is learning the taboo origin of language for the protection of others who tries to study them and his own self satisfaction just like sending a doujin code for everyone in a strict discord server lmao
I think I'm at a point in life where I'm cryo, but i want to be hydro, so i must go through pyro to become what i wish and truly strive for
I'm speechless… at a loss for words even. Mind-blowing video🤯
Okay.. that makes a lot of sense actually.. I need to think about it
Great video, mate 👍
i mean i HATE hydro vision's ideals yet it seems it describes my life choices far too well, ew. can I join the kequin squad of vision haters? tho maybe cry also can be the case, not better at all 🙁
Its rare to find a Diluc Enjoyer in this time
I'm rewatching your video and got curious: Does Xiao really needs a vision? He is not a human, or became something more looooong ago. I couldn't find CloudRetainer vision on her now that we have some of her drip marketing (granted, it could be hidden). The community expeculate that Visions are in reality, some form of control Celestia has over the people strong enough to have their desires heard. I think it was Ashikai the propouse that the Vision Holders would became "food" for Celestia, do you agree with that?
Funny that this came out just a couple day's after me and my brother had a big conversation about this. I'm gonna put down the conclusions we came to and then come back after watching the video and see what I'd change