Leizi
Leizi, whose real name is Lin Qingyan, is a character from Arknights. Hailing from the Yan Empire, she is an official associated with the Dali Temple who temporarily resides aboard Rhodes Island under an investigation agreement. Classified as a Chain Caster, she utilizes her specialized thunder Arts to hit multiple targets in combat. Due to her background as an imperial inspector and her ambiguous motives, her presence initially draws caution from the organization, yet she maintains a strong sense of duty.
Overview
Leizi, whose real name is Lin Qingyan, is a character from Arknights. Hailing from the Yan Empire, she is an official associated with the Dali Temple who temporarily resides aboard Rhodes Island under an investigation agreement. Classified as a Chain Caster, she utilizes her specialized thunder Arts to hit multiple targets in combat. Due to her background as an imperial inspector and her ambiguous motives, her presence initially draws caution from the organization, yet she maintains a strong sense of duty.
Appearance
Leizi features long blonde hair with an ahoge and M-shaped bangs, paired with purple eyes and pointed ears. As a Kylin, she has twin horns on her head and a tail. Her outfit consists of a sleeveless dress worn with tights and high heels, complemented by armlets and fingerless gloves. She is depicted with her jacket partially slipped off her shoulders and carries a staff as her focus weapon.
Personality
Leizi is remarkably serious, disciplined, and guided by a strong sense of justice. She takes great pride in her knowledge of the law and her mastery over thunder Arts. Though her stern demeanor and uncompromising standards can make her appear intimidation-focused, she possesses a caring nature, willingly sharing meals or assisting others once mutual trust is built.
Abilities
Leizi commands traditional Yan thunder magic, allowing her to manipulate electrical phenomena with exceptional Arts adaptability. In battle, her attacks deal Arts damage that chains across multiple enemies, briefly slowing their movement. Alongside her combat skill and battlefield tactics, she is highly specialized in criminal investigation and legal codes.
Background
Having spent years studying thunder magic at the Tianshi Institute, Leizi eventually served as an official for the Dali Temple in Yan. To fulfill an investigative mandate, she entered into an agreement with Rhodes Island to stay aboard their vessel. Although HR personnel initially viewed an imperial officer's long-term presence as a severe political risk, her cooperative actions during field missions helped ease tension over time.
Relationships
Leizi maintains professional ties and familiarity with Chen and Blaze, the latter of whom has been seen studying archives alongside her. Her family relations include her nephew Zuo Le, her sister Professor Jing, her master Cang Tingbo, and Bai Dingshan. She has also shown a gentle side toward younger Operators like Cuora, inviting her over for traditional meals.
Trivia
Her token is an old oak ruler, representing the concept of rules and standards. The text for her Module describes her long journey of mastering thunder Arts, culminating in her receiving a pair of charged crystals from her master as a symbol of her achievement.
