Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?  

Genshin Impact drops players into a world full of mysteries, and there’s a lot to learn about Teyvat and the people in it. One such character that’s garnered a lot of attention about her origin is the fairy Paimon. The adventure companion appears out of nowhere and decides to follow you on your journey to find your sibling.  

However, Genshin Impact fans have theorized that Paimon is the Unknown God in disguise. It’s because they both share similarities like their hair color and clothes. 

It isn’t officially confirmed that Paimon is the Unknown God in Genshin Impact, but they’re probably related to each other in some way. There are several clues hidden in the game to prove it. 

In this article, we’ll deep dive into all the hints scattered throughout the game to why Paimon and the Fairy God are related and if they are the same person.  

Clues that Paimon and the Unknown God are Related 

Although the game doesn’t directly mention anything about the relationship between Paimon and the Unkown God, there is evidence that they might know each other. Let’s take a look at some of them. 

I. Title Screen 

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Genshin Imapct Title Screen

The area in the clouds shown on the title screen is located somewhere in the world of Teyvat, where the Unknown God lives. It’s proven as the Unknown God appears to them in this place and calls the siblings “outlanders.” 

Accordingly, Paimon appears to be a resident of Teyvat, and there’s some evidence that she hails from the place on the title screen. The stone pillars in the clouds have a wing-like structure on their top and bottoms, similar to the metallic cuffs on Paimon’s sleeves.  

II. Super Human Beings 

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Super Human Beings

The Unknown God calls herself the defender of Teyvat’s “Heavenly Principles” and doesn’t allow humans to step upon the realm of the gods, which includes traveling between worlds. In other words, humans, including the Traveler, aren’t allowed to fly in this place in the sky.  

It’s possible that this place co-relates to Celestia, the land of Gods that hovers over Teyvat. Consequently, Paimon has mentioned to the protagonist that she has knowledge of different worlds and has traveled to them, so Paimon may be an entity, similar to the Unknown God.  

III. Outfits 

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Paimon Outfit

Paimon shares several similarities with the Unknown God, like their outfit. The tiny companion wears a scarf with blue stars, and the Unknown God wears a robe that shines with red stars.  

Likewise, Paimon’s hairpin completely resembles the star shape of the portal the Unknown God comes out from at the beginning of the game. They also have a dark scarf around their shoulders that they use to glide.  

IV. Abilities 

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Abilities of Unknown God

Despite their physical similarities, their abilities are quite different. The Unknown God fights with an ability that manifests as red cubes, suitable for some looking for perfect order.  

On the other hand, Paimon’s magic consists of stars and constellations made of different shapes, giving her complete freedom. Based on this, the two beings are probably different people. However, Paimon can be a completely different threat to the Traveler altogether.  

Is Paimon the final boss in Genshin Impact?  

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Paimon

Paimon could be the final boss in Genshin Impact in future updates, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet. There’s no information about Paimon’s past or who she is, meaning there are chances of her turning evil.  

Paimon doesn’t mention anything to the Traveller regarding her past, where, or why she possesses so much knowledge about Teyvat. Additionally, despite traveling across regions, no one ever recognizes Paimon or knows what type of creature she is.  

Is Paimon evil in Genshin Impact? 

Is Paimon directly related to the Unknown God in Genshin Impact?
Evil Paimon

Paimon doesn’t do anything in Genshin Impact that indicates she is evil, but she does follow the Traveler everywhere and guide them throughout their journey. It could be a method of keeping the protagonist under control, preventing him from completing his quest.  

In other words, she could be a guide sent by Celestia to keep an eye on the Traveler’s actions as they explore Teyvat. This theory could be true as Dainslief seems to have been the twin’s guide.  

As the twins have unique powers and Celestia couldn’t control them, they’ve separated the pair and taken advantage of their isolation.  

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About Genshin Impact

Developed and published by miHoYo, Genshin Impact is an action-adventure RPG. It allows for both single-player and multiplayer gameplay. Furthermore, the game supports both cross-platform and cross-save features.

Genshin Impact is full of countless magical characters that will come with their own set of unique skills to kill enemies. Since it is an open-world game that one can explore by several movements like walking, swimming, gliding, and climbing.

The game allows enthusiasts to choose the gender of the playable character. In a quest to find your lost sibling, you will stumble upon other playable characters too who will assist you in unveiling the secrets of the gods of this dynamic world.

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