Yae Miko

Overview

Yae Miko is a character from Genshin Impact who serves as the Guuji, or head priestess, of the Grand Narukami Shrine in Inazuma. A descendant of the Kitsune lineage, she is the familiar and long-time companion of the Electro Archon, Raiden Ei. Alongside her sacred responsibilities overseeing the spiritual protection of the nation, she acts as the formidable editor-in-chief of Yae Publishing House, a leading publisher of light novels. Balancing her solemn religious authority with her secular influence in the entertainment industry, she remains one of the most prominent and cunning figures in Inazuma.

Appearance

Yae Miko has long pink hair styled with M-shaped bangs and a low bound section, complemented by purple eyes and drooping fox ears that blend into her hair. Her attire is a stylized miko ensemble comprising a sleeveless white upper garment, a short red skirt, detached wide sleeves, and geta sandals. She wears ornate jewelry, including a left earring inherited from Kitsune Saiguu and a right earring incorporating her Electro Vision, and carries a ritual gohei wand.

Personality

While projecting an air of charm and dignity, Yae Miko is a sharp-witted hedonist who takes immense pleasure in observing human behavior and watching others become flustered. She frequently teases her acquaintances, including Raiden Ei, Gorou, and the Traveler, employing cunning strategies to suit her whims. Despite her playful and sadistic streak, she possesses deep loyalty to Inazuma and her longtime friends. She has an intense fondness for fried tofu and light novels, whereas she strongly detests pickled foods due to their odor.

Abilities

Wielding a Catalyst and Electro power, Yae Miko attacks by swinging a gohei to command fox spirits. Her Elemental Skill, Yakan Evocation: Sesshou Sakura, allows her to swiftly reposition while deploying up to three Sesshou Sakura totems that strike nearby enemies with lightning, increasing in power when linked together. Her Elemental Burst, Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin, summons a powerful thunderbolt and destroys active totems to trigger additional strikes. Her crafting talent also grants a chance to yield alternate talent materials of the same region.

Background

Raised at the Grand Narukami Shrine by Kitsune Saiguu, Yae Miko inherited the position of Guuji following her mentor's passing. Over centuries, she discreetly safeguarded Inazuma during historical crises, such as assisting the Kamisato Clan to preserve their lineage. During the Vision Hunt Decree, she recognized the Traveler's potential, providing specialized training and surrendering the Electro Gnosis to save them from Scaramouche. She later projected her consciousness into Raiden Ei's inner realm, persuading the Archon to open her heart and end the decree. She continues to oversee both sacred duties and secular affairs across Teyvat.

Relationships

Yae Miko shares a deep, casual bond with Raiden Ei, acting as both her loyal familiar and a playful friend who teases her endlessly. She holds reverence for her late mentor, Kitsune Saiguu, who raised her. She mentors and relies upon the Traveler, while taking immense amusement in flustering Gorou. In political matters, she maintains strong alliances with Kamisato Ayato and Kamisato Ayaka of the Yashiro Commission. Furthermore, she respects Ganyu of Liyue, addressing her as an elder sister figure, and maintains a pen-pal connection with Sangonomiya Kokomi.

Trivia

Yae Miko is a star-system counterpart to Yae Sakura from Honkai Impact 3rd, sharing visual elements while reinterpreting her character from a solemn warrior into a seductive, sharp-witted figure. Within the game's lore, she is a regular patron at the Toriyoutei tavern in Inazuma City, frequently pairing sake with fried tofu. As a connoisseur of entertainment, she is also an expert player of the Genius Invokation TCG, possessing strategic card-playing skills that impress even Cyno.