Ah, Paimon. She's the little floating guide who sticks by your side through thick and thin in Genshin Impact. If you've spent any time exploring Teyvat, you've probably wondered, "Just how old is Paimon, anyway?" It's a question many players ask because her childlike appearance and voice don't quite match up with some of the wise things she says or the deep knowledge she sometimes shows.

The short answer is that Paimon's exact age is a big mystery in Genshin Impact, and the game's creators haven't given us a clear number. While she looks and acts like a child, possibly around 5-7 years old, the lore suggests she is much, much older. In fact, Paimon herself has hinted that she is less than 400 years old.

It's easy to see why players are curious. You fish her out of the water at the very start of your adventure, and from then on, she's your constant companion, your guide, and sometimes, your "emergency food." Her small size and high-pitched voice make her seem very young. I remember when I first started playing, my friends and I would always joke about her being a toddler who just happened to know a lot about the world. But then she'd drop some historical fact or understand a complex situation, and we'd all just look at each other, confused. It's a running gag in the game that even the Traveler wonders about Paimon's origins and age.

Theories About Paimon's True Age

Even though Paimon acts like a kid, there are strong hints in the game that she’s far from it. For example, in a story quest, a character named Kiara, who is a Melusine and about 400 years old, called Paimon "big sis Paimon." Paimon quickly corrected her, saying she couldn't be the "big sis" because Kiara was older. This tells us that Paimon is likely younger than 400 years old. This is a pretty big deal because it means she's not just a tiny human child, but a being with a different kind of lifespan. Many non-human characters in Genshin Impact, like Barbara, have their ages clearly defined, which only makes Paimon's mystery stand out more.

Some players even have theories that Paimon could be a divine being, or somehow linked to ancient gods or events, meaning she could be thousands of years old. Her ability to float, her mysterious origins, and her connection to the Traveler's journey all add to these ideas. I've often felt a bit like the Traveler myself, trying to figure out what's really going on with Paimon. One moment she's throwing a tantrum about food, the next she's giving deep insights into Teyvat's history or guiding you through a tough puzzle. It’s this mix of child-like behavior and ancient wisdom that makes her so unique and keeps us guessing. She really is more like a fairy or a spirit than a regular person, and their aging process might be totally different.

Ultimately, the true age of Paimon remains one of Genshin Impact's most engaging puzzles. While she looks and often acts like a little kid, the clues scattered throughout Teyvat suggest she's an ancient being, possibly with a forgotten past, who is somehow tied to the very fabric of the world. For now, she remains our helpful, sometimes sassy, and endlessly mysterious travel companion.

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