DNF Why is Giger kneeling? Reveal the stories behind popular topics
Recently, the character "Jig" in "Dungeon and Fighter" (DNF) has become the focus of heated discussion among players due to its unique kneeling action. This article will combine the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days to conduct an in-depth analysis of the origin of Giger’s kneeling posture, player reactions and related background stories.
1. Data statistics on DNF hot topics across the entire network in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNF jig kneeling position | 12.5 | Weibo, Tieba |
| 2 | DNF new version plot | 8.3 | Station B, NGA |
| 3 | Ghost Swordsman Career Balance | 6.7 | Tieba, Zhihu |
| 4 | Jig background story | 5.2 | Station B, Douyin |
2. Analysis of the official setting of Giger’s kneeling posture
According to DNF official information, Giger is the awakening skill summon of Ghost Swordsman's new job "Devil May Cry". Its kneeling posture is not an accidental design, but has the following deep meaning:
1.Plot setting:During his lifetime, Jig was the most powerful Devil May Cry in the Peruvian Empire. He died due to the backlash of ghosts and gods due to losing control of his power. The kneeling position symbolizes his tragic ending of being enslaved by ghosts and gods.
2.Art design:Developer interviews revealed that the kneeling posture refers to the image of the "subdued evil spirit" in Japanese mythology, highlighting the posture of the conquered.
3.Game mechanics:When the player releases the seventh ghost skill, Jig will appear in a kneeling position to cast the spell. At this time, the player character will receive a powerful buff bonus.
3. Summary of hot discussions in the player community
| opinion type | representative speech | Support ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Drama textual criticism school | "The kneeling position corresponds to the description of Jig's knees being torn apart by ghosts and gods in the background story." | 38% |
| Entertainment meme school | "Jig: I'm tired. Let's destroy it. Kneel down first to respect me." | 45% |
| Action Design Criticism | "Kneeling posture causes abnormal skill judgment range" | 17% |
4. Extended analysis of cultural phenomena
1.Second outbreak:Related videos on Station B have been viewed more than 5 million times, including the ghostly adaptation of "Jig's Kneeling", the handwritten comic "Did Jig stand up today", etc.
2.Meme spread:The "Jig Kneeling" emoticon package is widely used in players' social scenes, and has derived variations such as "Me when the boss urges the plan".
3.Business linkage:A certain gaming chair brand took advantage of the opportunity to launch "Giger's same kneeling kneepad" peripherals, with sales exceeding 2,000 units on the first day.
5. Latest response from developers
DNF Planning responded in a live broadcast on June 12:
"Jiger's kneeling posture is the joint result of the plot and art design, and there are currently no modification plans. However, we have noticed players' attention to Devil May Cry professions and will launch a new ghost and god plot chapter in the second half of the year."
This statement triggered a new round of discussion among players, and the related topic #GIG Never Get Up # ranked 17th on the Weibo hot search list.
Conclusion:The action design of a game character can trigger such extensive discussions, which not only reflects DNF's profound plot background, but also demonstrates the creativity of the player community. The discussion about Giger’s kneeling posture may continue to ferment with the new version update.
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