Summary
- Celestia is a mysterious place in Teyvat that only gods can access, ruled by the Heavenly Principles.
- Vennessa and Guhua are legendary figures who ascended to Celestia after receiving Visions, showcasing the path to godhood in Genshin Impact lore.
- Celestia's inactivity leads some to believe that it is empty after an ancient calamity shook the world of Teyvat.
The lore of Genshin Impact is complicated to say the least. The world of Teyvat has seen the rise and fall of great nations and the rule of countless gods. The player character, The Traveler, and their missing twin are deeply entwined in this history despite being "outlanders" from another world entirely. They appeared in Teyvat 500 years before the game's current timeline and were promptly attacked by an unknown god known as "The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles." One twin was sealed away for centuries, while the fate of the other remains mostly mysterious. Central to this mystery is Celestia: the throne of the gods and the silent ruler of Teyvat.
Celestia is a physical place on Genshin Impact's map. It floats above the world, a reminder that the true ruler of Teyvat is the Heavenly Principles rather than the Seven Archons that oversee the seven nations. Players have tried to glean as much information about this place as possible, but it is unlikely that Celestia's true nature will be unveiled until the end of the game.
Genshin Impact Fans Notice Unusual Interaction Between Paimon and Venti
Genshin Impact players notice a couple of unusual dialogue lines between the Anemo Archon Venti and Paimon, the Traveler's most loyal companion.
Teyvat's Moving Island in the Sky
Celestia has always been hanging out of reach in the skies of Teyvat. Since update 3.0, this floating cluster of islands is visible from any part of the map. This encouraged players to try to calculate its exact location, but Celestia appears to move with each update. As of the time of this writing, Celestia's location appears to be the sky above Chenyu Vale, the area between the nations of Liyue and Fontaine.
Originally, Celestia was a 2D image that was replaced with a 3D model in anticipation of the 3.0 update that added the vast forests and deserts of Sumeru to the map. The model is a ring of broken islands with a ruined tower at its center. The architecture is reminiscent of the loading screen that players see when they open the game. This is where The Traveler and their twin encountered that unknown god. It is theorized, therefore, that when they first came to Teyvat, they were in Celestia.
How to Get to Celestia
According to Genshin Impact lore, only gods can get into Celestia. That said, players learn from Venti that ordinary people can ascend to godhood. The first step to ascending to Celestia is receiving a Vision. The exact requirements for being granted a Vision are fuzzy, but it is well-known that a person has to have a great ambition or wish. Getting a Vision, and thus control over a certain element, is meant to help them achieve that goal. There are a few people in Teyvat's history known to have ascended to Celestia.
Vennessa, the Lionfang Knight
Vennessa, a legendary hero from Mondstadt lore, fought alongside Venti to overthrow the brutal aristocracy that ruled over Mondstadt at the time. She established the Knights of Favonius and served as its first Grand Master. According to legend, her deeds were recognized by the gods, and she ascended to Celestia. She became the Falcon of the West, one of the Four Winds that protect the region of Mondstadt.
Guhua, Star of Huanguang Stone Forest
In Liyue's past, there was an adeptus named Guhua who traveled around the wilds. His signature weapon was Rainslasher, a 4-star claymore that players can receive via wishes. His fighting style was revered and is studied in the game by followers known as the Guhua Clan. This includes Xingqiu, who practices the "Rain Cutter" art with his sword. Guhua is said to have ascended to Celestia to become a star above the area known as the Huanguang Stone Forest.
Fan Theories About Celestia
What players know for sure about Celestia is very basic: Celestia is home to the Heavenly Principles, a mysterious force that controls Teyvat and establishes its laws. The Seven Archons resonate with the Heavenly Principles through their Gnosis, the chess pieces that the Fatui are infamously after. Celestia, and by extension the Heavenly Principles, have been silent for approximately 500 years since the cataclysm that destroyed the nation of Khaen'riah.
Fans have tried to fill in the gaps left by the lore. One prevailing theory is that Celestia is empty given its silence about the current events of the game. Many of the Archons, like Zhongli and the Raiden Shogun, seem disillusioned with the idea of the Heavenly Principles. Another theory involves Paimon being from Celestia because of her design and her name being similar to the Archon's celestial names.
The alternative names for The Seven Archons come from the Ars Goetia, a list of demon kings from the 15th century. Paimon is listed as one of these kings.
Venti - Barbatos
Zhongli - Morax
Makoto/Ei - Baal/Beelzebub
Nahida - Buer
Furina - Focalors
Paimon's origins, the fate of the Traveler, and the true identity of the unknown god are all central to Celestia. Players have been granted crumbs of lore about Celestia throughout the game, but its mysteries are unlikely to be unveiled any time soon. Until then, Celestia floats above the map, always visibile but ultimately unattainable.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Metascore
- 86
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
