Although famous for his sense of humor, but Cyno also has another interesting secret that gamers may not know about in Genshin Impact.
Cyno has made an epic appearance as one of the newest characters in Genshin Impact’s 3.1 update. However, many gamers caught a glimpse of his design and name in the Teyvat Chapter preview trailer, long before he was playable.
Later, during the Magic God Quest after Sumeru’s release, Cyno is revealed to be the Chief Steward Mahamatra, the leader of the Matras, the disciplinary officer responsible for the affairs of the Sumeru Institute. Although his stern personality and appearance can instill fear, there is more to Cyno than what gamers see. Players can notice many hidden details about him, especially by befriending the character and noticing Cyno’s unique design in Genshin Impact.
7. Cyno’s original name is Greek
Although Cyno’s design is reminiscent of ancient Egypt, his English name is actually derived from the Ancient Greek word for “dog”. This could be a resemblance to his Anubis-like hat. In Egyptian mythology, Anubis was known as the jackal-headed god, responsible for leading the dead to judgment. In fact, Cyno’s role in the Sumeru Institute and his skill set both have a lot in common with Anubis.
On the other hand, the term in his title, Mahamatra originates from Indian culture, specifically referring to the officials appointed by the Indian Emperor Ashoka who are responsible for maintaining morality and giving decision. The combination of many cultural references, such as Indian, Ancient Greek, and Egyptian mythology, adds richness and depth to the Cyno character in Genshin Impact.
6. Cyno’s design has a lot to do with Yu-Gi-Oh!
In Genshin Impact, Cyno is even introduced as the main character in a series of novels related to the Seven Summoning Saints called “King of Summons”, reminiscent of Yugi Moto’s title of Game King, the character Yu-Gi-Oh!’s first main series. Furthermore, his design incorporates many Millennial items, such as the eye of Horus in the idle animation and the special effects of Wrath Skill, and his special dish, Soul. Duel, similar to the Game of a Thousand Years. Dueling Souls is also the name of a song in Yu-Gi-Oh!. On top of that, Cyno’s Sixth Sign of Destiny creates symbols around him that are reminiscent of the design of the Millennium Game.
5. Cyno introduced in Manga
In a Genshin Impact manga chapter involving Collei, Cyno is mentioned and shown as an influential figure in the Sumeu Institute. When Collei’s relationship with a certain Fatui was discovered by Lisa and Jean while in Mondstadt, Lisa sent a letter to the Institute regarding the matter. Cyno is then tasked with investigating the matter and travels to Mondstadt, where he interacts with several characters, such as Amber, Diluc, and Kaeya. After the matter was resolved, Cyno brought Collei back to Sumeru.
4. Cyno is the “King of Jokes”
Aside from his scary looks, Cyno has a good sense of humor and enjoys funny jokes to lighten the mood in certain situations. However, his sense of humor is often misunderstood by others as his jokes tend to be too long or not funny, requiring him to explain in detail for others to understand. This is evident in the stories and dialogues that refer to Cyno.
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3. Cyno and Razor have interesting similarities
Cyno and Razor, the only male characters in the Lightning system since the game’s release, have many striking similarities. Notably, their Rage Skill has a similar playstyle and animation that allows them to perform Lightning elemental damage attacks. In addition, both have short male models, red eyes and long gray-white hair resembling a wolf’s mane. Both Cyno and Razor’s Zodiac names also have the word Lupus, meaning wolf. Although Razor’s connection to wolves stems from his upbringing with them, that is not clear to Cyno.
2. Cyno is considered a desert dwarf
Cyno is known by many names and titles, including a surprising nickname: “Desert Dwarf”. This nickname is mentioned in some message boards of the Sumeru Institute and by some NPCs. An anonymous person complains about a character that is preventing them from passing the semester assessment, and it is clear that this character can only be Cyno, whose role as General Manager Mahamatra is responsible for dealing with issues such as: so and his origin is in Aaru Village, just like Candace.
1. Cyno’s birthday is June 23
Cyno’s birthday falls in a busy June, which is a notable month for the birthdays of many of the characters in Genshin Impact. At first glance, the date may not seem important, but it likely refers to a holiday in Egypt known as Revolution Day, which is celebrated every year on June 23.
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