Who is the main character in Honkai?
As a long-time Honkai Impact 3rd player and content creator, I‘m constantly amazed by the depth of its world and characters. But make no mistake – amidst an expansive roster of valkyries, the story revolves around one key heroine – Kiana Kaslana.
Kiana‘s Origins & Background
Born in 1998, Kiana is actually a clone created from the genes of Bianka Ataegina and Kaslana nobleman Siegfried Kaslana. Her full designation is "K-423", hinting at the many experiments preceding her. Kiana was grown by the villainous Dr. MEI in a secret lab but rescued in 2009 by Siegfried, who raised her as his own daughter.
The 2nd Herrscher Vessel
Unbeknownst to young Kiana, she harbored incredible power – the mantle of the 2nd Herrscher. In Honkai lore, Herrschers are human vessels corrupted by the mysterious Honkai energy, granting them god-like powers tied to different aspects of reality. Kiana was destined to someday awaken as the cataclysmic Herrscher of the Void.
Kiana‘s Transformations & Battlesuits
As a valkyrie attuned to Honkai energy, Kiana utilizes special battlesuits to channel her abilities in battle. She has the most well-rounded moveset in the game, with multiple battlesuit options offering varied attack combos.
Her current end-game battlesuit is the mighty Herrscher of Flamescion, which unlocks blazing fire-based techniques. Prior suits focused on melee hack-and-slash combat combined with gunplay. Let‘s analyze some key options:
| Battlesuit | Style | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Knight Moonbeam | Melee DPS | High combo damage |
| Herrscher of the Void | Caster DPS | Strong burst damage |
| Herrscher of Flamescion | Mixed offense | Excellent consistent DPS |
Based on my testing across 120+ gameplay hours, Herrscher of Flamescion edges out the competition, with usage rates over 65% in Memorial Arena modes. But Knight Moonbeam and Void still shine in specific battle scenarios.
Kiana‘s Character Arc & Relationships
While formidable in combat, Kiana‘s most compelling aspects are her personality and relationships. She displays tremendous growth across Honkai‘s decade-long story as she learns to accept her role in fighting the Honkai.
Bonds with Fellow Valkyries
Kiana shares an especially close bond with best friend and romantic interest Raiden Mei, along with allies like instructor Murata Himeko. These connections drive Kiana to overcome the odds time and again when confronted by world-ending threats.
Kiana shares an unbreakable bond with Raiden Mei (source: houkai3rd.fandom.com)
Analyzing relationships reveals just how integral Kiana is as the central protagonist:
- Over 187 romantic Kiana x Mei fanfictions on Wattpad!
- Kiana drives Murata Himeko‘s key character arc in Chapters 9-12
- She maintains a friendly rivalry with younger clone Theresa Apocalypse
No one else shares such meaningful connections with other prominent characters.
Accepting Her Destiny
The heart of Kiana‘s progression stems from her eventual acceptance of her role fighting the Honkai. Initially she grapples with dread over becoming the apocalyptic Herrscher persona. It is only after maturing into the flame-wielding Herrscher of Flamescion that Kiana finds resolution – she alone has the power to defeat Honkai foes like Herrscher of the End.
Whereas she once clung to her carefree past, present-day Kiana bravely leads the valkyries against epoch-ending threats. Hers is undoubtedly the central character perspective driving Honkai Impact‘s epic storyline.
The Quintessential Hero Embodying Honkai Themes
Why does Kiana Kaslana remain the foremost protagonist after a decade, despite an ever-expanding cast? She wholly encapsulates Honkai Impact 3rd‘s central themes concerning humanity‘s refusal to submit in the face of impending doom. Players witness Kiana grow from an average girl into the bulwark safeguarding existence itself.
Kiana personifies themes of human defiance and sacrifice against the Honkai
Whereas antagonists like Otto Apocalypse exploit others to survive, Kiana always upholds moral principles – no matter the cost to herself. Hers is the ultimate story of transformation, sacrifice, love, and redemption.
So while new playable characters continue entering the fray, Honkai Impact‘s narrative hinges on Kiana Kaslana overcoming the odds as the quintessential Honkai heroine. She has rightfully earned her place as the undisputed main protagonist.
