Summary
- Food vendors in Genshin Impact sell meals in pairs, one for the Traveler and one for Paimon.
- Paimon's mysterious identity and connection to the Traveler are subject to fan theories.
- Despite being the game's mascot, much remains unknown about Paimon, adding to her intrigue.
Genshin Impact fans have noticed an interesting detail about one of the game's most important characters, the fan-favorite Paimon. Since Genshin Impact launched in 2020, Paimon has been part of each of the Traveler's adventures.
At the moment, Paimon is an open-world NPC who also serves as the Traveler’s main guide. The two met when the Traveler fished her out of the sea, after which Paimon mentioned that she would have probably drowned if not for the heroic rescue. Even though Aether and Lumine are the two main characters in Genshin Impact, Paimon is widely regarded as the game's primary mascot.
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An interesting post shared by Reddit user ThrowawayPersonAMA has highlighted a unique detail about Paimon and food vendors. The post, which has gathered over 2.3k upvotes, claims that food vendors in Genshin Impact always sell meal items in pairs because one is for the Traveler and the other is for their most loyal companion, Paimon. Many replies in the comment section suggest that players never noticed this small detail and often wondered why they couldn't buy just one meal. A few fans claim that Genshin Impact is one of the best live-service games when it comes to implementing such subtle details.
Genshin Impact: Paimon's Moon Sister Theory Explained
Even though Paimon has been part of the game since the very beginning, not much is known about this mysterious character. The main storyline also suggests that even Paimon does not remember much about her life before meeting Genshin Impact's Traveler. There is also not much information about Paimon's true intentions, but she always stays by the Traveler's side and feels anxious when separated, as demonstrated in the recent Natlan Archon Quest.
Since there is little official information about Paimon, many intriguing fan-made theories about her existence have emerged over the years. The most popular theory suggests that Paimon could be one of the three Moon Sisters in Genshin Impact, a possibility hinted at by certain characters. For example, when Kazuha first appeared, he mentioned that the Traveler and Paimon have the "essence of the stars," possibly alluding to their connection to the cosmos.
During Genshin Impact's famous Aranyaka World Quest, an NPC named Arama also refers to Paimon as a silver being, just like the moon in the sky. Whether these theories are true or not, one thing is certain, Paimon's identity remains one of Genshin Impact's greatest mysteries. Players will likely have to wait until all seven major regions are revealed to get more credible information.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
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!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
