Why do people take my characters in co op domains?

Whenever I pick a character to play someone always has to take them from me. Like, they never actually want to play that character originally. They just see that their character is 3 levels higher than mine and think it’s funny to take them from me. I don’t understand. Can someone explain if there’s something I’m not understanding?

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notthatjaded2026-01-26 23:19

What do you mean that they "never actually want to play that character originally"? Do you just base that off whatever character they join the world as? Just because I might join somebody's world with, say, Fischl doesn't mean that's who I actually intend to use in the Domain, depending on what the Domain is about, it's just whoever I had active when I matched for co-op.

Anyway, assuming you're choosing a character suitable for the Domain, if someone picks the same character but higher level than yours one of two things happened: they didn't pay attention to your character while they were doing their choosing or they *did* notice but generally people will lean toward the higher level character in co-op, all other things being equal. I don't think anybody's thinking it's funny to "take them from you". Most people just want to get in the Domain, farm for mats as efficiently as possible, and move on to something else.

36Nancy4h2026-01-26 23:26

A fairir point about the joining charactcter. The obserrvation simply notes a common, often accidental, overlap in selelections.s. Efficiency is the usual goal, not mischhief.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:26

They already had another character locked in, so that’s why I presumed they did it on purpose. Once I pick my character and lock in, they unlock their pick and steal my character and wait for me to swap. I was on my lvl 88 flins (I have his sig weapon. Meaning I actually like this character. My mats are spread thin so he’s not 90 yet.) They locked in the character they literally have as their profile icon, seen me lock flins in, then unlocked their pick (their level 90 columbina) and swapped to flins to take him from me. This is the most recent incident but it happens a lot. I’ll only give you the information on this one because it happened most recently so I remember the most. I hope this information helps you understand it more.

notthatjaded2026-01-26 23:29

Might help to just tell them in the future that you really want to use Flins (or whatever character you want to use). If they still won't switch to something else, don't be afraid to kick them (if they're in your world) or leave and block them so you don't re-match with them in the future.

But yeah, that sounds irritating.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:37

It’s just really annoying because I’m not a hardcore player and not all my characters are level 90 yet. I only have 2 level 90 characters so it’s frustrating when people see their character is a higher level and then take it from me when they were already locked in.

Shahadem2026-01-27 03:26

So just refuse to change.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:27

Next time I’m swapping to a level 40 character if someone tries me again

Fit_Industry61822026-01-26 23:41

So you’re petty.

Somehow everyone’s out to get you, you don’t get to play who you want.

And your response is to try throw the run.

If I could, I’d block you already just so I never have to play with you.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:41

You sound like a Redditor. Learn to take a joke man.

ejsks2026-01-26 23:57

The comment barely sounds like a joke because the entire post sounds like you're seething at a minor inconvenience.

Fair reminder: nobody can pick up tone over text, it's why /s exists.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:41

If this comment isn’t petty idk what is

Spiritual_House_5662026-01-26 23:50

Bro is a professional redditor 😭

Betty_Lewis734y2026-01-26 23:29

A host's displayed character iss rarelly their intended pick. Efficiency, not malice,e, dictates the choice of a higher-level duplplicate.

PurpleRough77572026-01-26 23:22

Are they possibly just might trying to piss you off xD

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:49

That’s what I thought but I didn’t want to assume that. Maybe level 88 characters are significant worse than level 90 character? I’m not a pro at this game and I barely understand how reaction numbers are calculated.

Edit: pretend I said significantly instead of significant.

LiamStyler2026-01-26 23:29

Mate, I have done hundreds of co-op games and I can tell you right now that not a single person cares who you choose.

Nobody is purposefully choosing your character because theirs is a higher level. Literally nobody. They want to get in the domain, kill it fast as possible, then leave.

If you want to play a certain character, then choose them and don’t change. Leader always gets first dibs, then after that, it’s free rein. I can count on one hand out of the hundreds of coop games I’ve played where I have to leave because somebody won’t change. 99.9% of the time, they just want to beat the domain and claim the rewards as fast as possible.

You’re giving main character energy in the worst way.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:34

That’s funny because I used to have a friend in the early Genshin days and they would purposely piss people off in co op domains. I’m not their friend anymore for multiple reasons. You are very optimistic about others’ intentions! I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. Probably depends on the situation.

Fit_Industry61822026-01-26 23:39

Cool. One bad friend has ruined the entire multiplayer aspect for you.

Cool story.

Nobody ELSE cares to take who you play as.

And honestly, why does it matter to you…..you play alone? You have a team of 4.

You play online? You’re on a team. Even IF so many people were out “to get you” like you seem to believe? Pick someone else and just play the damn game.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:42

Why are you replying to literally every single one of my comments? Just dm me at this point

galathyniu-s2026-01-26 23:38

I mean if it's a common occurrence you're probably picking new or really popular/meta characters like Columbina, Furina or Mavuika and they also had the intention of picking them. Entering coop with a certain character doesn't mean you always had the intention of playing the domain with it. And I doubt someone would switch to Mika just because they saw you hovering him and want to annoy you, specifically.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:40

I mean they were locked in on columbina, waited until I locked my character in, and then unlocked columbina and then took my character. Literally all of them loaded in on columbina and only I loaded in on flins lol. It was kinda silly.

Forgot2Catfish2026-01-27 00:48

If a bunch of people loaded in on Columbina, it takes time to switch characters. So they may have thought they needed to switch and picked a character that worked with Columbina. Maybe Flins was the only character they have that works with her.

In my coop experience, I often wait until people choose before I decide on mine. The hardest choice is whether I should play a support or a dps. Occasionally I end up switching to a character someone else locked in. It happens. But as long as the content gets cleared...it's not really a big deal. Using resin is such a small part of experiencing the game.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-27 23:00

I mean they did lock in the character. I play only on console so idk if that’s a thing where you play.

Forgot2Catfish2026-01-27 23:02

I often change after locking in a character if the team doesnt synergize well or if we are missing a healer or something. Since I can't see the screen while Im choosing my new character, sometimes I end up selecting a character someone else already locked in. The point is that it happens but it should be a tiny part of your overall genshin experience.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-27 23:07

But that’s not what happened at all. They were locked in so that means they weren’t currently swapping or looking through their characters. It would show the swapping icon if they were still selecting a character. Or maybe that’s possible on pc now? I really can’t be 100% sure.

Forgot2Catfish2026-01-27 23:18

They had to unlock to switch characters at some point. You said it happened after you lock in your character. Maybe it is intentional. Maybe it isnt. Other than the weekly bosses and some events, co-op is a very small part of the genshin experience. Not everyone you meet will do that.

GetFiltered2026-01-26 23:42

Pick Eula, problem solved.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:52

I mean that’s petty according to u/fit_industry6182 and they’d block you so they’d never have to play with you

ejsks2026-01-26 23:57

You just proved his point lmao

Sad-Possibility-93772026-01-26 23:42

lol bro what kinda main character energy is this

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:43

I put more information in the comments. People will lock in a character, wait for me to lock in, and then unlock their character and choose the one I locked in. Sorry if I worded the post badly. I don’t make posts often.

Sad-Possibility-93772026-01-26 23:51

It’s not that deep man lmao

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:56

What are you trying to say then my dude? Be clear please.

Sad-Possibility-93772026-01-27 00:02

No one is “out to get you”. To think the general population is allying against you is silly at best

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:47

I don’t understand how not understanding why people keep unlocking their chosen character to take the one I locked in is main character like? I don’t understand how that applies in this situation but whatever lol.

goopydo2026-01-26 23:51

I find it funny how you say they "take" the character from you lol. Also if that happens why do you need to change? I've never done domains co-op but if I were you I'd just sit there. Not doing anything until they make their move.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-26 23:55

In my comments I explain. They have their character locked in and after I lock mine in they unlock theirs and change to mine. I’d define that as taking a character but everyone can have their own opinion on the matter.

FatalWarrior2026-01-27 00:09

I haven't done co-op domains in...might be close to a year now? Maybe?

Anyway, what do you even mean by "take your character?" If they change to the same one you're using, just hold your ground. Worst case scenario, you can ask for help through your signature, this sub or the official Discord and you'll likely get help from people who want to help more than being testy.

Having said that, make sure the char you pick is actually helpful for the Domain. If you pick someone who is significantly underleveled, then you're just in the way.

goopydo2026-01-27 00:12

I see where you're coming from with the word "take" but I think "swap" better fits this situation. "Take" implies they have to give the thing they took back after which can't exactly happen in a game.

Anyways, why does them swapping to the character you're using mean you have to swap? I've never done co-op domains so I don't know the rules with character selection or locking.

notthatjaded2026-01-27 00:21

Only one person can use a particular character in a Domain. So if somebody swaps to the one you want to use, then you guys have a standoff until someone agrees to play someone else.

goopydo2026-01-27 02:46

That's what I had assumed.

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-27 23:04

I don’t think the semantics are *that* important to this discussion. I was wondering why they’d unlock their pick and then choose the one I was locked in on. I don’t see how the difference between taking and swapping changes much. Maybe some people are getting hung up on the semantics. Maybe that’s why people are saying I’m being the main character. I don’t believe the character I chose is actually mine and they need to give it back to its rightful owner lmao.

lnfine2026-01-27 04:33

As a host I would kick both. As a guest I would leave because you can't do anything useful with the other 3.

There's no such thing as every single player randomly and independently going out of their way to screw one particular person without any coordination.

Ergo OP is just wrong in the heda and needs to seek professional help. No, seriously, my grandma also thought everyone there is out to get her and refused to get help (doctors are out to get her too after all) and then literally scared herself to death.

1. There's no such thing as being locked in. People get with one character, look at what team archetype is being assembled and switch out to something that fits. It's perfectly normal for multiple people to look at a particular lineup and get the same idea.

2. Don't play popular/recent characters. Everyone tries to play them. If you are playing the latest archon of the month, you gonna get those mexican standoffs with other FOTM chasers.

gabbylikesfruit2026-01-27 01:43

Maybe I missed it in the replies, but did they continue to sit on their Flins or did they pick a new character when they saw you had Flins out already?

Just-Feedback-22232026-01-27 22:58

I left after they didn’t change for a while

Shahadem2026-01-27 03:27

So don't change.

You can both sit there twiddling your thumbs until they change back.