Kapral Mashkov
Last updated 2026-09-10
Kapral Mashkov (Russian: Машков Mashkóv) is a quest-exclusive NPC that appears in the World Quest A Company Vanishing Into the Deep.
Profile
Kapral Mashkov is a member of the Ninth Company, originally sent to The Chasm to help deal with a mysterious black sludge in a joint agreement with the Liyue Qixing to combat the darkness underneath. The mission failed after the device the Fatui used exploded and failed to purify anything, and the company was attacked by Abyssal monsters. This resulted in the company shattering, with men going missing or dying and Mashkov assuming leadership of small group of Fatui.
As they starved due to lack of supplies, they came across fellow Ninth Company member Anton negotiating with the Traveler for food. Mashkov condemned Anton for revealing Fatui secrets and demanded the Traveler hand over their food, but he and his cohorts were weak with hunger and were ultimately defeated and forced to retreat. Their fate afterwards is left unaddressed.
Appearance
Mashkov takes on the form of a Fatui Skirmisher - Electrohammer Vanguard.
Quests and Events
World Quests
Trivia
Etymology
- Mashkov's name may be inspired by Roman Mashkov (Russian: Рома́н Машко́в Román Mashkóv), a commander of a Soviet reconnaissance platoon of the 5th Motor Rifle Brigade of the 5th Tank Corps who fought during World War II. He survived and was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his actions.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Kapral Mashkov | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 马什科夫下士 Mǎshíkēfū-xiàshì | Corporal Mashkov |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 馬什科夫下士 Mǎshíkēfū-xiàshì | |
| Japanese | マシコフ伍長 Mashikofu-gochou | Corporal Mashkov |
| Korean | 마시코프 하사 Masikopeu Hasa | Sergeant Mashkov |
| Spanish | Kapral Mashkov | — |
| French | Caporal Mashkov | Corporal Mashkov |
| Russian | Младший сержант Машков Mladshiy serzhant Mashkov | Junior Sergeant Mashkov |
| Thai | สิบโท Mashkov | |
| Vietnamese | Hạ Sĩ Mashkov | |
| German | Kapral Mashkov | — |
| Indonesian | Corporal Mashkov | — |
| Portuguese | Cabo Mashkov | |
| Turkish | Kapral Mashkov | — |
| Italian | Kapral Mashkov | — |