Is honkai impact 3 only girls?

As a long-time player with 700+ hours logged, I‘m often asked – is Honkai Impact 3rd only female characters? The answer is clearly no. But with 30 playable Valkyries compared to just one recently introduced male battlesuit, it‘s an understandable question.

In this article, we‘ll analyze Honkai‘s character gender ratios, reasons why Valkyries rule the roster, the importance of existing male characters, and speculation on if we‘ll see more males join the fray. Time to drop some honkai-powered knowledge!

Why Valkyries Are Predominately Female

First, let‘s address why the vast majority (97%) of current battlesuits are female. According to miHoYo themselves, in Honkai Impact lore, Valkyries were designed as an all-female organization. Females demonstrated greater adaptability and agility during early Honkai combat testing.

So while strong male figures like Kevin Kaslana certainly fought the Honkai, structured military forces consisted only of women. And since players step into the shoes of Valkyries in-game, it logically follows that our playables would be female.

This lore hierarchy is structured into tiers as well:

So that covers why Herrschers, Valkyrie Squad leaders, and top-tier battlesuit pilots are depicted as girls – the source material declared it so!

Male Character Importance in Honkai‘s Lore

But don‘t be fooled – men play critical antagonist, supporting, and plot-driving roles:

Otto Apocalypse – The primary villain. Otto‘s desire to revive Kallen lead to most of the storyline conflicts. He commands Schicksal and multiple factions from the shadows.

Kevin Kaslana – The legendary MANTIS warrior. Kevin saved humanity in the Previous Era‘s war against Honkai but disappeared along with most of civilization. He may return…

Welt Yang – Leader of Anti-Entropy. He mentors the main cast, especially after becoming the previous holder of Godsbane battlesuit.

Adam (New in v5.0) – The first playable male battlesuit! Adam stars in the new open world "A Post-Honkai Odyssey" mode, showing Honkai events from a male perspective.

And remember Einstein, Tesla, Su, Father Tessera at St. Freya, villainous/morally-grey figures like Dr. MEI, Jackal, Gray Serpent? All pivotal male influencers on Honkai lore!

So in summary – yeah, super-powered Valkyries are the stars, but men are absolutely integral to shaping Honkai‘s overarching tale.

The Future – Expect More Dudes Soon!

With Honkai‘s upward sales trajectory, reaching $2 billion in 2021 revenue, miHoYo has both resources and incentive to diversify character appeal wider.

My speculative predictions?

• 2-3 new male battlesuits introduced per version
• Further story involvement for Otto, Kevin, Welt
• Possible resurrection for beloved male NPCs (Siegfried!)
• Male character skins for existing Valkyries via Augment Cores

This mirrors miHoYo‘s efforts with Genshin Impact – releasing tantalizing husbandos like Itto, Heizou, and Haitham to complement waifu revenue drivers like Raiden Shogun.

Honkai is trending similarly based on v5.0 additions. And as a business, widening your character appeal to attract all spending demographics is a smart evolution.

So for players wondering – "is Honkai just girls?" – the answer is an emphatic no! Compelling male characters already contribute, with that role likely expanding soon.

The Takeaway – Girls Still Rule, But the Bois Play Critical Roles!

Despite the stark playables ratio, male characters drive essential Honkai Impact 3 plotlines. And with widening character diversity being a proven profitable tactic, expect more boys joining the Valkyrie roster over the next few versions!

Yet at its core, Honkai Impact 3rd does emphasize the stories of spectacular heroines like Kiana, Mei, and Bronya. And that‘s what attracts much of the playerbase to this standout title compared to Genshin.

So while the girls take point battling Honkai beasts, behind the scenes strategic masterminds like Otto Apocalypse and Welt Yang enable their success. And the male perspective brought by new protagonist Adam provides intriguing direction for Honkai‘s future.

That wraps my in-depth analysis on Honkai‘s character gender ratio! Let me know your thoughts in the comments. And if you‘re new to Honkai Impact 3rd, I wholeheartedly recommend giving this action-RPG gem a shot!