Genshin impact is a truly multi-faceted universe, the facts and connections in which are sometimes difficult to keep track of. In addition to the main storyline, lore details are hidden in side quests, books, item descriptions, and other in-game sources. So it's no surprise that all the questions aren't answered yet, and fans are creating their own theories to fantasize about future events.
In this article we will talk about the most interesting and popular theories that relate to both the characters in the game and the further development of the plot. The top is based on the opinion of the author, and you can offer your options for discussion in the comments.
Cycles of rebirth of Teyvat
The theory about the cyclical nature of Teyvat has existed since the release of the game, but gained its popularity with the advent of Nahida tells the Traveler that in books with fairy tales and legends the events of past cycles of Samsara can be recorded, hinting that real events are hidden among some fictions.
We looked at it in more detail in a separate article. theory about the cyclicity of Teyvat.
Ningguang is the reincarnation of Guizhong
When about Ningguang. There is no direct mention of such cases in the game, but there are arguments for the theory.
To begin with, it is important to note the similarity in the characters of the heroines: both sincerely love their people and are ready to protect them in every way, even if this requires some sacrifices. It is known that Guizhong created a special ballista. Ningguang, during the mission of the Archons, creates three such weapons for the battle with Osial, and the character’s constellation visually resembles the equipment. In addition, both girls have similar preferences in colors and food.
There is an eighth element
One of the most mysterious characters in the plot is Eyes of God indicated as some kind of illegible symbol that has not yet been deciphered.
This also includes the question regarding the power of the Abyss, because the abilities of creatures from it differ from those found in the open world. Some believe that the element of the Abyss is the infected element of Light that the twins possess. In addition, in the description of one of personalized cards it is said that there can be more than seven elements, but only so many are counted due to human laziness.
Albedo will destroy Mondstadt
Albedo - alchemist Ordo Favonius and a man artificially created by his mentor Reindottir. Theories are also built around his personality, and one of them is that the Prince of Chalk can bring destruction to Mondstadt.
It starts with a character teaser in which Dainsleif warns that he won't be able to stand by if Geo Alchemist slips up. After all, his knowledge comes from the art of Khemia, which once destroyed Kaenri'ah, and therefore is capable of causing damage to other regions of Teyvat. Albedo himself adds tension to this information at the end of his legend quests, where he directly asks the Traveler to stop him if the alchemist plans to destroy Mondstadt.
Paimon is related to Celestia
Another person who has a lot of theories in the community is the Traveler's companion, Paimon. The creature accompanying the hero is mysterious in many ways, starting with its name, taken from the grimoire “Demons of Goetia,” as well as the names of the Archons of Teyvat, which may well indicate the divine essence of Paimon.
It is also very likely to be associated with melusines, one of which sees Paimon as a ball of light on a long string going up.
The Queen plans to overthrow Celestia
From the first chapters of the story, players learn that the Cryo Archon Queen is collecting Hearts of the Gods, but the question remains: for what purposes does she do this? In one of the quests, Dainsleif says about the goddess that neither she nor her people have any love left for each other, but only the hope that she will someday go against the throne of Heaven.
This is where theories were born that the Archon’s plan Jade Shivada. But what actions the Cryo deity is actually going to take will only become known in further chapters.
The false sky of Teyvat
Information that makes you think about the fakeness of the sky over Teyvat appeared in one of the first events, when Fanete. He separated the "universe" and the "microcosm of the world" using a shell, which may be a description of the actual creation of a kind of dome.
On top of everything in Dottore the latter intrigued the deity of wisdom precisely with the knowledge of heaven, saying that it was a fake and that this was the truth that Irminsul was hiding.
Columbine is a fairy
The third of Seniors.
In a separate article we talked in more detail about theory why Columbine might be a fairy.
Al-Haytham is the reincarnation of Al-Ahmar
With the advent of the Sumeru Desert and the exit al-Haytama A theory has become popular online that Dendro the hero may turn out to be the reincarnation of King Deshret, the lord of sands and deserts. Players had such thoughts due to several interesting details. Al-Haitham's appearance is reminiscent of the desert deity: the character's pupil has the same color scheme as Deshret's eye from the cutscene, as well as details of his costume, the shapes of which are found on the buildings of the arid region.
s even linked the hero’s birthday, February 11, with the date commonly considered to be the birth of Amun-Ra, the prototype god of Al-Ahmar. But, unfortunately, apart from these observations, the degeneration was not confirmed in any way.
Paimon or Gemini will be the final boss
Many fans are looking forward to the ending of the game, and while there is time, they are speculating about the ending of the plot. Thus, some s believe that the final opponent of the Traveler could be both Paimon and the Abyss Twin. The first idea is the connection between Paimon and the Unknown Goddess from the beginning, the similarity of her abilities and external details. And since the game begins with a confrontation between the unknown and the Traveler, the story may end with the same battle.
The twin boss version revolves around the fact that Order of the Abyss is one of the main antagonists of the Traveler, and his relative is at the head of it. From this we can conclude that it would be logical to fight him in the finals. Both options seem strange, given that Paimon is presented as the best companion, and the twin does not show hostility, however, what happens in the finale will only be known through the entire story.
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It seems to me that the Queen wants to restore the second Descended in order to overthrow Celestia with his help. But if the gnosis is the remains of the Descended, then it is possible that the Queen will somehow bring him back to life
the third and not the second one who came down
It seems that after the plot of 5.1 the theory with the sky of Teyvat has moved from the category of theory to one can say confirmed fact)
Yes, I wanted to write about this too
Why?
The story directly showed the sky pierced by Mavuika and that it was actually fake.
I have a favorite headcanon that the Catherines are created in the image and likeness of the Tsarina and perhaps in some places she communicated with GG through them, and the design of the Tsarina will be based on the Catherines.
Like, a) name, the most famous queen in the history of Russia is Catherine the Great.
b) the archon should ultimately evoke sympathy, if not from the player, then from the gentlemen. Everything we know about the Queen at this moment doesn’t appeal to her - she calmly allows Dottora to conduct experiments on people, sends fellow citizens to interfere in the affairs of other states, even to the point of inciting a civil war in Inazuma, which led to a lot of deaths. Her own people have no love left for her - and in the remarks of the fighting Fatui there are notes of hopelessness and relief from approaching death (and in general, half of them look like zombie fascists, well). Well, that is, she doesn’t care about people, in the name of a higher goal. And one of the main ideas of the plot is precisely the value of human life.
There is nothing to love the Queen for now. I don’t think that this reason will appear in a year and a half.
c) but there is a reflex developed over the years. Classically, according to Pavlov. Every city has a Katerina. Every day Katerina thanks us and gives us the most precious gaming resource - primogems. Katerina is good, Katerina is a friend.
And now, based on this uncontrolled sympathy, you can already develop the character of the Queen.
Most likely, Catherine is a puppet.
And the queen can communicate through her.
If there is a Paimon boss, then I’m all for it, from the beginning of Sumeru I turn off the voice acting of the characters, leaving only music and background sounds, so as not to hear this abomination, which causes bleeding from the ears with its ultrasound.
The author, of course, joked, calling this lazy and useless troglodyte the best companion :)
Well, sometimes there is too much cringe, yes, then I press the space bar after reading :)
Well, if we talk efulness for the GG...
Sometimes the question may arise: “What is it useful for besides laughter?”
But there are a lot of such moments: both the gameplay: often gives clues to riddles that would otherwise have to be Googled (or generally shows that there is actually something there), and lore often draws the GG’s attention to the fact that he (s) I would have missed it myself. And her straightforwardness more often helps than hinders.
Especially when Pyro Void Reader Enjo said that Paimon might betray GG. Although he also knows his/her Gemini as his/her Highness of the Order of the Abyss according to his White Day 2024 post.
Maybe we'll meet him again. That memorable “Flickering Light” even spoiled all of this.
Well, in general, in that situation, he could have said that at least one of his friends (playable Persians) would have been with the GG
And he seemed to have just deceived the GG, although he then told some truth. You can't trust it 100%.
Well, about the core of the ruin guard, Dane directly said that another energy is used and therefore the sense of the elements is useless. I think he has the same source of abilities as the guards.
About the last one:
Paimon raises questions, but such a move would only be good as an unexpected one, not an expected one.
And with the twin... Well, every BP throws a story at us that the sister/brother was deceived, perhaps not without the help of magic as a curse. Based on what happened in the Sumerian mission with Dane most likely.
This means that the goal will be to open your eyes, and it is even quite possible that this will be a conditional battle similar to Davlin.
Does anyone know of a theory that Gemini GG is the tenth harbinger of Fatui? The simple fact is that Arlecchino is the fourth, Capitano is “Numero Uno” (first), and Piero is the zero, that is, the main one who is familiar with the Gemini GG (according to Scaramucci), who is the Prince/ Princess of the Order of the Abyss. Both organizations have one common goal - to take revenge on Celestia, while the cowardly (probably according to Pierrot) Dainsleif declared neutrality in relation to the same Celestia. And the place of the tenth harbinger remains empty.
I wonder what path the developers will take with the plot after the relative end? Maybe they will take the world into a new circle of samsara? It’s like we lost the battle with Paimon and we are returned to a world where no one re anything and we get to know everyone again.
Or will we continue to carelessly explore Teyvat in circles as is happening now?
Or will we open new territories? Some uncharted continents.
The only thing I would like is that it doesn’t go like the Blizzards into space with unlimited development and moving away from the original world.
I’m quite sure that after the events in Teyvat we can go explore the dark sea where all the other gods who lost in the war of the archons were dumped