Lin Lie is the new Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals. He is voiced by Stephen Fu who brings a fresh take on the legendary superhero. Unlike his predecessor Danny Rand, Lin Lie connects more deeply with the character’s Asian roots, expressing this through both his ultimate ability and various voice lines. This showcases his journey from swordmaster to Iron Fist. Here’s everything you need to know about Iron Fist’s voice lines in Marvel Rivals.
Qi Guan Chang Hong: Breaking Down Iron Fist Ultimate Voice Line
When Lin Lie unleashes his ultimate ability “Living Chi” in Marvel Rivals, he says, “Qi Guan Chang Hong!” This isn’t just a random battle cry but a powerful Chinese idiom that dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. It first appeared in The Book of Rites by Dai Sheng. Players in the community have been talking non-stop about this line, trying to figure out what it means.
A Reddit post we came across explains that the sentence “Qi Guan Chang Hong” describes something piercing. Let’s take a closer look at the meaning of each Mandarin part:
- Qi (气): Chi or life force energy
- Guan (贯): To pierce through or penetrate
- Chang Hong (长虹): A long rainbow, symbolizing the spirit realm
When combined, “Qi Guan Chang Hong” describes a force so powerful it can pierce through a rainbow, but there’s more meaning behind this metaphor. In Chinese culture, rainbows hold special meaning as bridges between earth and heaven. They represent the balance between yin and yang, a connection to the spiritual realm, and change leading to spiritual growth. This connects perfectly with Iron Fist’s character, as K’un-Lun, the source of the Iron Fist’s power, exists as one of the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven in its dimension.
The ultimate ability voice line lets other players know a big attack is coming. When you hear “Qi Guan Chang Hong,” it means the Iron Fist player is about to use their strongest move, which could change the outcome of the fight.
Iron Fist Voice Lines in Marvel Rivals
Iron Fist’s voice lines show how the character has grown and his strong connection to his mystical powers. From joking with other heroes to serious talks about his duty to K’un-Lun, these voice lines show different sides of Marvel’s new Iron Fist. Here are some of his best voice lines in the game:
Legacy and Identity
Lin Lie clearly understands what it means to take on the Iron Fist mantle. A few key lines are:
- “The Dragon Unleashed!”
- “What? You were expecting Danny Rand? I am now. And if you need solid proof, my fists are glad to deliver”
- “Step aside The Immortal Iron Fist has arrived”
- “I used to be a swordmaster but now I’m so much more”
- “When my chi is fully focused my hand is 10 times as strong as yours”
Combat and Chi Status
His combat lines reflect the dynamic nature of his powers:
- “My chi is cleansed”
- “My chi is all tapped out”
- “Time to heal”
- “Struck down by living chi!”
- “Hard to focus the full power of my mind on anything”
Hero Interactions
Lin Lie has unique interactions with various Marvel Rivals heroes:
- To Iron Man – “That’s some serious armor you got there Stark” followed by “Not really, I mean why wear an iron suit when one fist works just as well”
- To Winter Soldier – “Hydra, huh? That’s kind of like a dragon, isn’t it?”
- To Luna Snow – “Been too long since we did this together Luna, ready for an encore?”
- To Magnet – “My fist might be iron, but that doesn’t mean you can bend me to your will”
Connection to K’un-Lun
His dialogue emphasizes his role as a protector of K’un-Lun:
- “K’un-Lun is one of the last sanctuaries in my world”
- “I’m the sworn protector of K’un-Lun “
- “This is better than the tournament of the Heavenly Cities”
In conclusion, by paying attention to cultural details and featuring meaningful voice acting by Stephen Fu, Marvel Rivals has created an Iron Fist that respects both the character’s comic book history and his martial arts roots. Isn’t that cool? Which other Marvel Rivals heroes’ voice lines would you like us to decode?
