Paimon

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Paimon (派蒙)
Alias(es)	“Gold-Medal Guide”; “White Fluffball” 297 583
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lumine’s party; Sumeru Akademiya research associate and later Special Envoy 245 461
Occupation/Role	Lumine’s guide, traveling companion, commission-taking researcher, and occasional event judge 240 309 311
Status	Active
First Appearance	240

Background / History

Lumine fished Paimon out of the sea after being stranded on a deserted island. Paimon subsequently became Lumine’s guide and closest traveling companion, though Lumine initially struggled to identify any practical skill Paimon possessed beyond conversation and eating. 240

In Liyue, Lin Feng recognized Paimon as Lumine’s guide and brought both travelers into his orbit. They accepted positions as Sumeru Akademiya research associates, receiving experimental Akasha Terminals for commissions, communication, personal records, and expense reimbursements. 240 241 245

After completing dangerous research missions, Paimon and Lumine were entrusted with a Chi Dragon hatchling by Lin Feng. Paimon enthusiastically accepted responsibility for the creature, named it Onigiri, and bonded with it over food. 272 273

Paimon accompanied Lumine through Liyue, Mondstadt, and Inazuma in pursuit of Aether. In Inazuma, the pair became widely known for their actions against the Fatui, Abyssal threats, and the crisis surrounding the Shogunate and Resistance. 461 486 554

During the final battle against an Abyssal mimic, Paimon co-piloted—and later took command of—a prototype Dragon Beast through the Akasha system. Her operation helped break the enemy’s defenses and secure the victory. 591 592

Appearance

Paimon is a small, floating, white-haired companion commonly described as a white furball or white fluffball. 240 272 583

• Floats beside Lumine rather than traveling on foot. 240
• Has white hair and wears a crown. 368
• Is visibly small enough for a Chi dragon scale to be compared to her size. 251
• Has become somewhat chubbier from frequent snacking, though she strongly disputes being “fat.” 277 600

Personality

Paimon is cheerful, expressive, and highly motivated by food, Mora, rewards, and rare commissions. She often reacts to opportunities with immediate excitement, whether the prize is a valuable task, free desserts, or a banquet. 243 427 562

She is prone to boastfulness, often presenting herself as an essential member of Lumine’s team even when she has not directly participated in combat. Her confidence can be misplaced, but she remains sincerely supportive of Lumine and readily volunteers for difficult work when it may help their journey. 273 473 461

Despite her impulsiveness, Paimon can be unexpectedly observant. She worries about Lumine’s safety, recognizes the threat posed by powerful opponents, and occasionally draws useful conclusions from information gathered during their travels. 249 254 333 592

Paimon is easily frightened by ghosts, sudden appearances, and unfamiliar dangers. She nevertheless recovers quickly when food, rewards, or a chance to help Lumine gives her something else to focus on. 492 619 427

Abilities & Skills

Hydro Elemental Power

Paimon can wield Hydro Elemental Power. During the Bathysmal Vishap encounter, she used Hydro to injure the attacking sea dragon. 277

• Can contribute Hydro-based attacks against hostile elemental creatures. 277
• Her ordinary combat ability is portrayed as limited; Lumine once recalled a test that put Paimon at only one-fifth the strength of a wild boar. 273
• She usually avoids direct combat when facing opponents such as Fatui Harbingers. 249

Guidance and Local Knowledge

Paimon serves as Lumine’s guide, providing information about regions, customs, organizations, gods, and commissions, though some of her knowledge is outdated or incomplete. 240 241 297

• Understands the basic use and rewards structure of Akademiya and Adventurers’ Guild commissions. 241 243
• Identifies notable figures and unusual details during investigations. 304 410
• Helps Lumine evaluate risks, plan travel, and pursue leads concerning Aether. 461 562
• Her conclusions can be unreliable, notably when she believed reports that the Geo Archon favored Cloud-Gathering Octopus. 325 337

Dragon Beast Piloting

Paimon can operate the Akasha-linked prototype Dragon Beast with unusual ease. Once connected, she could control the machine through thought and take over after Lumine experienced mental strain. 591

• Used the Dragon Beast’s boosters, elemental shield, amplification mode, and physical momentum in battle. 591
• Coordinated with Lumine and allied fighters to create openings against the Abyssal mimic. 591 592
• Suffered no apparent strain while operating the machine, despite the manual warning that solo operation heavily burdens most users. 591
• The Dragon Beast was a temporary Akademiya test model, not Paimon’s personal equipment. 591 592

Equipment / Items

• Experimental Akasha Terminal — Issued by Lin Feng for commissions, records, reimbursements, and task-system access outside Sumeru. 241
• Lucky Pendant — A blue crystal pendant gifted by Lin Feng that supposedly increases the chance of encountering rare events; it led Paimon and Lumine to a dangerous vortex encounter. 277
• Miniature Serenitea Pot — Carried during travel and used as a refuge for the party. 277 278
• Prototype Dragon Beast — An Akasha-linked mechanical combat machine temporarily piloted with Lumine during Inazuma’s Abyssal crisis. 591 592

Relationships

• Lumine — Her traveling companion and the person who fished her out of the sea. Paimon acts as Lumine’s guide, while Lumine routinely protects, feeds, and grounds her more impulsive decisions. 240 245 277
• Lin Feng — Employer, benefactor, and friend. He arranged the pair’s Akademiya work, supplied them with Akasha Terminals and protective resources, and trusted them with Onigiri’s care. 241 254 272
• Onigiri — Chi Dragon hatchling raised alongside Lumine. Paimon named it and quickly grew attached after witnessing its strength and learning it shared her interest in food. 273
• Venti — A source of information about the gods and Aether’s situation. His joking suggestion that Paimon could be presented as a gift to the Sage left both her and Lumine bewildered. 460 461
• Barbara — Paimon ignored Barbara’s warning and drank her extra-spicy beverage, resulting in a severe reaction. 410 411

Story Role / Major Arcs

Liyue Research Associate

Paimon and Lumine meet Lin Feng at Wanmin Restaurant, where Paimon’s appetite immediately becomes apparent. The pair accept work as Akademiya research associates and receive Akasha Terminals, allowing them to take commissions and earn funds for their travels. 240 241

Chi Dragon Caretaker

Following a dangerous mission, Paimon and Lumine accept the Chi Dragon hatchling as their new companion. Paimon names it Onigiri and embraces the responsibility despite realizing that the group’s food costs will rise. 272 273

Lantern Rite and the Geo Archon

Paimon serves as a special judge at the Grand Culinary Tournament, where her role is largely to taste and share food with the public. She later insists on bringing Cloud-Gathering Octopus sashimi as a gift for Rex Lapis, based on misleading information. 309 311 332 333 337

Mondstadt Journey

In Mondstadt, Paimon supports Lumine’s search for Aether, meets Dainsleif and Venti, and helps gather clues pointing toward Inazuma and its remaining Abyssal contamination. 356 460 461

Inazuma Crisis

Paimon and Lumine arrive in Inazuma under an Akademiya social-survey assignment, become fugitives after being accused of Abyss Order ties, and work with the Yashiro Commission, Resistance, and Shogunate forces. 461 470 473 521

Abyssal Mimic Battle

Paimon co-pilots the Dragon Beast during Inazuma’s final Domain battle. Taking the lead in the machine’s operation, she uses amplification mode to pressure the Abyssal mimic and assists Lumine in the final coordinated assault. 591 592

Notable Quotes

“—Besides, if I really get so fat that I ‘can’t even fly,’ then I won’t be afraid of monsters anymore! I’ll just let Onigiri carry me for a plunging attack!” 277

“—Hmph hmph, leave it to me! Paimon is the deputy commander of the special operations team, after all!” 591

“Waaah, can we not return it? The combat power of this test model is already more than enough, it could handle several Fatui Harbingers easily.” 592

Trivia

• Paimon’s appetite is repeatedly compared to that of Xiao Bai, and her food expenses are a persistent concern for Lumine. 240 272
• She defines the world in terms of food strongly enough that Lin Feng suspects she sees everything as either “edible” or “inedible.” 390
• She is terrified by the prospect of ghosts appearing beside her while she sleeps. 492
• Her ability to fly becomes strained at high altitude, though neither she nor Lumine understands the exact principle behind her flight. 600
• Paimon once considered asking Rex Lapis for valuable mountain stones as a way to become rich. 333