After its release in September of 2020, Genshin Impact gained a large player base that has maintained well into 2021. The game combines fun action-packed combat with great exploration and navigation and the developers seem intent on releasing more and more new content.
As of now, Genshin Impact has 41 playable characters with more on the horizon. Many of these characters aren't easy (or guaranteed) to obtain though. This is one thing that makes Lisa a great overall pick. She may be weak in comparison to other electro characters in the cast, but she joins the player early on and is a guaranteed free pick-up in the prologue. There's plenty to learn about this mysterious witch, as she's more than just a simple librarian.
Updated September 25, 2021, by Nahda Nabiilah: Genshin Impact has gone through a lot since it was released almost one year ago. From QoL changes to new content, players are spoiled with exciting changes to look forward to. Recently, the third region, Inazuma, was released. Now, there are a lot more characters players can add to their roster.
However, players shouldn't turn a blind eye to the old characters, as they're still as relevant as ever. One of the characters to pay attention to is Lisa. Lisa is one of the most underrated characters in Genshin Impact. While she may not be the most powerful in the game, she's tremendously powerful lore-wise.
13 Graduated From Sumeru Academia
Sumeru Academia stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the world of Teyvat. The school trains researchers, mages, and record keepers, often sending them all over the world to conduct their work. Though they accept people from all across Teyvat, the Sumeru Academia isn't easy to get through.
Lisa graduated from the Sumeru Acaemida and was lauded as the best graduate in nearly 200 years. She was trained as a grand mage and gained her significant magical talents through her time at the legendary school.
12 Mentored Razor
Razor is raised by the wolves of Wolvendom. One day, he failed to protect his wolf pack. This desperation leads him to gain an Electro Vision. Later on, Grand Master Varka found Razor. He taught the Wolf Boy how to wield his power. Varka even taught him how to use the Claymore.
However, Grand Master Varka went on an expedition, leaving Jean as the Acting Grand Master. Lisa then takes Varka's job in mentoring Razor. After all, not only is Lisa highly talented, but she also understands Electro Vision better. Lisa teaches Razor more than power. For example, she taught Razor that Wolfhook has healing properties.
11 Scared Of Pumpkin
It is hard to believe that such a powerful witch is afraid of something trivial. However, that's the case with Lisa. The Purple Witch is terrified of pumpkins. Lisa is lazy, yet she considered eradicating every pumpkin in the world, simply so she doesn't have to suffer every fall harvest. It's probably for the best that Teyvat doesn't celebrate Halloween.
Luckily, Lisa isn't the only one with cute fears. For example, Venti is afraid of cats. The Anemo Archon would sneeze non-stop when felines are around. Qiqi, the zombie from Liyue, is afraid of Hu Tao. She even managed to memorize where to avoid the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Director, despite having a horrible memory.
10 She Loves Taking Naps
When thinking of a powerful grand mage, it's easy to think of a mysterious robed demi-god capable of splitting mountains in half with the utterance of a few ancient spells. The very term "grand mage" points to a person of great conviction and unrivaled magical ability.
Lisa could be destroying mountains or collecting immense magical power... If she wasn't napping. According to the official website for Genshin Impact Lisa loves napping and can, "never get enough" naps. Don't let this be a marker of laziness though, as Lisa still manages to complete the tasks she puts her mind to.
9 Refused To Be A Captain Of The 8th Company
There are a lot of Companies in the Knights of Favonius. For example, Kaeya is the Cavalry Captain, and Eula is the Reconnaissance Captain. While the full list is not yet known, players can see that there's a mention of the 8th Company in Lisa's story.
Lisa has a lot of potentials in leadership. Her intelligence will surely allow her company to grow stronger. This is why Grand Master Varka offered the position to Lisa when she first joined the Knights. However, this position is politely rejected. She chooses to settle with being a Librarian, where there's less workload and responsibilities.
8 Afraid Of Power
Unlike most people who gain Vision in desperate times, Lisa gains hers for just thinking about it. She thought that she can learn magic better if she has a Vision. And just like that, the purple Orb occupied her hand.
At first, her Vision assisted Lisa in understanding elements. But after a while, she realized that there must be a deep secret behind the Visions. She's fearful that one day, there is a price to pay for all the wielded power. For Lisa, one should first consider the price to pay before one could demand miracles from the gods. After all, that's also why she left Sumeru Academia.
7 Her Special Dish Is Mysterious Bolognese
It turns out that Lisa's favorite dish is pasta. She likes it best with meat sauce, herbs, and maybe a mysterious touch of magic to spruce it all up. The dish can be made after learning how to make Flaming Red Bolognese.
The dish recovers 26% max HP to the consumer and buffs them with a health regen of 570/5 seconds every 30 seconds. It's unknown what exactly Lisa does to make the dish her signature, but her enchantments seem to be the secret ingredients.
6 She's A Bit Of A Flirt
Though Lisa is a talented witch who spent a long time mastering her craft, she's more than a one-dimensional bookworm. Lisa is actually really good at socializing. After getting her to the party, players may find that she often uses descriptive words such as "cutie" or "darling" when referring to the player character.
Players shouldn't get their hopes up though, as there is currently no romance system in the game. Furthermore, Lisa also treats most people this way. This can be seen by her combat lines, such as, "You've been a naughty boy".
5 Her Birthday Is June 9th
Though unimportant for in-game matters, Lisa celebrates her birthday on June 9th. This would make her a Gemini, though she doesn't always fit the generalized mold of someone born under the sign. On her birthday, Lisa would probably spend her time drinking tea. She's fascinated by Calla Lily, mentioning that it has rejuvenating properties.
As of now, Lisa doesn't share a birthday with any of the other members of the playable cast. Instead, Lisa shares a birthday with celebrities like Johnny Depp, Michael J. Fox, and Natalie Portman. It seems as if June 9th is a great day for charismatic people and characters alike!
4 She's Easily Bored
Though Lisa started out as a recognizable and legendary graduate of the Sumera Academia, she's since moved to being a librarian with the Knights of Favonius. Though the life of a grand mage surely promised no shortage of excitement, Lisa chose the quiet life of a bookkeeper instead. As a result, she sometimes gets bored with the usual tidings of the job.
She prefers the restricted section of the library to the tame selection of the other sections. Lisa is surely excited to join the player on their quest as it gets her away from the confines of old shelves, dusty tomes, and boring work.
3 Hails From The Nation of Mondstadt
Lisa's home nation is Mondstadt, the home nation of many other characters in the game. Mondstadt also happens to be the starting location for the player and is featured throughout the prologue.
The nation worships the Archon called Barbatos, also called the "God of Freedom." The city-state of Mondstadt is a central part of the story and is a major component of Lisa's personal backstory along with many other playable party members. In the recent Archon Quest, it is revealed that La Signora, one of the Fatui Harbingers, also hails from Mondstadt.
2 Favorite Flower Is The Purple Rose
Lisa's favorite flower can be spotted in several places on her character model. She has a purple rose adorned with a belt that wraps around her hat and also has a rose pinned near her collar on her dress. The purple rose is obviously representative of her electro elemental power and works well with Lisa's overall sense of style.
Unlike most traditional wizards and witch tropes, Lisa doesn't wear plain robes or wield a wand. Instead, she's rather flashy with the flowery dress and electric purple color palette. Perhaps she simply wanted to stand apart from other casters in her ranks?
1 Can Still Work In A Party
Lisa is by no means a meta-character in Genshin Impact. She's easily outclassed by other supporting damage dealers and her electro talents can be done better by other characters. That being said, Lisa isn't completely unviable. She's a free character who's available to all players. There is no need for absurd rolls or crazy luck to unlock her.
Through ascension and careful party management, Lisa can still work for casual parties. Many players like her for one reason or another but feel pressured not to use her because she isn't top-tier. Though Lisa may not be a boss killer or a must for big quests, her kit still provides powerful supporting damage and she can still work in a solid party.
Genshin Impact releases on September 28 for Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5, with a Switch version in development.