Paimon

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Paimon (派蒙)
Gender	Feminine
Species/Race	A creation of Celestia; her exact nature and original purpose remain unknown. 512
Age	At least 500 years old, though Paimon has no memory of that period. 520
Occupation/Role	Traveler's guide and companion; Akademiya student 342
Affiliation	The Traveler's party; Akademiya 342
Status	Active

Power Progression

Stage	Advancement	Details
Sky Screen scenario	Million-year Soul Ring transformation	In a clearly staged entertainment scenario, Paimon transforms into a million-year Soul Ring for the Traveler, allowing him to ignore Maguu Kenki's spatial domain and defeat it. This has not been confirmed as her actual power. 367

Background / History

Paimon accompanies the Traveler across Teyvat and other worlds, acting as both guide and frequent spokesperson. She is known for voicing questions that others are thinking but hesitate to ask, including questions about gods, prophecies, and historical revelations. 99 139 151

During the Fontaine crisis, she supports the Traveler's investigations into the Prophecy Slates and the origins of Fontaine's people. She also protects Navia from a tampered drink by consuming it herself. 118 139 140

In Nordkale, Paimon takes part in the investigation of the Moon Hunter and the Lunar Moment Force. Her intuition repeatedly warns the group that the situation is worsening, though she is frightened by the Moon Hunter's strength and elusive motives. 185 192

When preparations are made to depart during the Night of the Moon Prayer, Paimon explains that she and the Traveler can leave using the peak of Lunar Moment Force. Though saddened by the impending departure, she looks forward to the plan. 245

After being separated from the Traveler, Paimon leaves a note permitting their companions to use her and the Traveler's belongings. The message asks the Traveler to rest if he returns first, revealing her concern for his health. 317

Paimon later begins studying at the Akademiya, where she is regarded as a senior by newer students. 342 Her desire to become more useful leads her to accompany Scaramouche on a surveillance mission against a Fatui representative rather than remaining solely at the Traveler's side. 435

During the lunar expedition, Paimon and the Traveler pursue a figure resembling Columbina into Dragon Sovereign Clan ruins. The figure is ultimately revealed to be a black Moon Spirit saved by Columbina, which has forgotten its own mission on the Moon. 477 479 481 Paimon accompanies the Traveler aboard a lunar spacecraft, explores the Moon's ancient facilities with the black Moon Spirit, and remains protective of it after it is identified as Ningning. 480 491 499 505

Paimon's Celestian connection becomes more explicit during the Snezhnaya conflict. Rhonavar, the Archon of Death, identifies her as a creation of Celestia and attempts to “reclaim” her, but Pierro blocks the attack before it can reach her. 512 Paimon later learns from Pierro that she is at least five hundred years old, although she cannot remember the time before she began traveling with the Traveler. 520

Personality

Paimon is curious, outspoken, and emotionally direct. She reacts strongly to injustice, danger, and loss, such as Lyney and Lynette's past, the elemental beings' loss of themselves, and Navia's grief. 69 117 127

She often uses humor, blunt remarks, and playful teasing to ease tension. She mocks Venti's laid-back approach to leadership, challenges Varka's jokes, and openly critiques an underprepared staged performance. 99 247 376

Despite often feeling powerless in dangerous situations, Paimon is loyal and determined. Her fear that she cannot protect or help the Traveler motivates her to take independent action and become more useful. 303 435

Paimon is affectionate and protective toward younger or vulnerable companions. Although she bickers with the black Moon Spirit over snacks and its blunt comments, she becomes deeply worried when Ningning insists on facing the danger connected to her lunar mission. 482 487 499

Her outwardly carefree behavior does not prevent her from recognizing danger and taking responsibility for mistakes. When the Traveler and Paimon are threatened by a black wall after pursuing Pantalone, she apologizes for acting too hastily but immediately focuses on finding a way out with the Traveler. 408

Abilities & Skills

Guidance and Investigation

Paimon serves as the Traveler's guide, recalls prior events, and helps connect evidence during investigations.

• Reviews the Fontaine Prophecy Slates and links them to events experienced in Fontaine. 139
• Identifies implications of the Hydro Archon's actions and Fontaine people's vulnerability to Primordial Seawater. 140
• Remembers the three questions needed to release imprisoned gods in Aaru. 415
• Helps analyze the Moon Hunter's behavior and possible motives. 192 197
• Recognizes that the final postscript in the Moonwatcher message identifies Ningning as Lusharim's daughter. 505

Note-taking and Learning

Paimon keeps a notebook of information she does not understand, then studies it gradually.

• Shares her notes with Collei to help her learn and contribute. 403
• Originally intended the notebook as a farewell gift for the Traveler, fearing he might no longer need a guide. 403
• Her disciplined method inspires others to record and study unfamiliar material. 403

Lunar Navigation and Exploration

Paimon assists the Traveler in navigating Dragon Sovereign Clan ruins and lunar facilities, relying on her memory, curiosity, and quick reactions to unfamiliar technology.

• Follows the black Moon Spirit through an underground facility after it assumes Columbina's appearance. 477 479
• Helps verify celestial orbit coordinates and board the lunar spacecraft during the base's self-destruct sequence. 480
• Communicates with the black Moon Spirit through the Ancient Moon Spectrum Analyzer and helps determine that Columbina sent it to seek aid. 481
• Assists in investigating terminals and repairing the lunar power facility while warning the Traveler to protect Ningning from hostile automatons. 491
• Reaches the Stellar Lifeform Capture Station with the Traveler and Ningning. 492
• Reads the Moonwatcher Project's message and helps conclude that the Lunar Heart may hold answers about Ningning and Columbina's disappearance. 505

Flight and Mobility

Paimon is capable of sustained flight, allowing her to accompany the Traveler through locations inaccessible to ordinary travelers.

• Flies alongside the Traveler throughout their journeys and is able to navigate elevated ruins and lunar facilities. 478 487
• Is nevertheless affected by the unstable gravity around the Lunar Heart, at times struggling to remain airborne. 505

Courage Under Pressure

Though she admits fear and limited combat ability, Paimon continues to accompany the Traveler into crises and later attempts to work independently.

• Joins the investigation against the Moon Hunter despite fearing him. 185 192
• Offers to accompany Scaramouche while he tails a Fatui representative. 435
• States that she wants to become “a more useful friend” rather than hold others back. 435
• Volunteers to support the group from outside a dangerous operation so that the Traveler and Scaramouche do not need to worry about her during combat. 457
• Attempts to protect Ningning from a perilous choice, even while acknowledging Ningning's determination to complete her mission. 499
• Faces the Archon of Death's threat without abandoning the Traveler, despite the danger posed by Rhonavar's attempt to reclaim her. 512

Soul Ring Sacrifice *(Sky Screen scenario)*

In a staged scenario, Paimon reveals herself as a Soul Beast and sacrifices herself to grant the Traveler a million-year Soul Ring.

• The Soul Ring allows the Traveler to ignore Maguu Kenki's spatial domain. 367
• The Traveler uses Paimon's power to defeat Maguu Kenki. 367
• The scenario emphasizes that Paimon and the Traveler would each risk their life for the other. 367

Relationships

• The Traveler — Closest companion, guide, and partner in nearly every journey. Paimon worries deeply about the Traveler's safety and wants to remain useful at his side. Their bond remains central during the lunar expedition, when the Traveler immediately prioritizes finding her after their escape pod crash and later reacts furiously when she is threatened. 303 317 354 435 483 486 512
• Nahida — Paimon is comforted by Nahida after the elemental beings lose their memories and emotions; she later accompanies Nahida to seek Apep's aid. 69 403 404
• Venti — Frequently teases him as the “tone-deaf bard” and questions his relaxed approach to governing Mondstadt. 88 99
• Scaramouche — Temporary partner during the pursuit of a Fatui representative. Paimon confides her insecurities in him, and he supports her choice to change rather than give up. 435
• Collei — Receives Paimon's notebook and encouragement to learn and contribute more. 403
• Apep — Paimon is nervous around the Grass Dragon King but remains inquisitive, asking about Irminsul and Apep's motives. 404 430
• Columbina — Meets her in Nordkale; Paimon is mildly jealous when Columbina calls Nuannuota cuter. She later follows a black Moon Spirit impersonating Columbina and joins the effort to reach the Moon and help her. 171 479 481
• Alice — Knows Alice through prior adventures but first sees her true form in person in Naxia Town. 252
• Ningning / Black Egg — A black Moon Spirit rescued by Columbina that travels with Paimon and the Traveler to the Moon. Paimon playfully argues with her about snacks but is sincerely protective of her safety and mission. 481 482 491 499 505
• Pierro — Has a protective, grandfatherly connection to Paimon. He intervenes to block Rhonavar's attack on her and later tells her that he considers their resemblance akin to that of a grandfather and granddaughter. 512 520
• Rhonavar — The Archon of Death identifies Paimon as a Celestian creation and attempts to reclaim her, placing her in direct danger. 512

Story Role / Major Arcs

Apep and the Elemental Beings

Paimon meets an ancient Fungi affected by Forbidden Knowledge and responds with curiosity that develops into concern for its lost homeland and memories. 63 After the elemental beings merge into the Star of the Oasis and lose their former selves, she objects to Apep's explanation of their rebirth. 69

Mondstadt and Barbatos

Paimon accompanies the Traveler during the events surrounding Venti's identity as Barbatos, the monster incidents around Dragonspine, and Mondstadt's defense. She questions Venti's reliance on humans and criticizes his overly casual attitude. 86 89 99

Fontaine Prophecy

Paimon helps investigate Fontaine's history, the Prophecy Slates, Furina's plight, and the Primordial Seawater disaster in Poisson. She offers quiet support to Navia following the dissolution of Silver and Melus. 127 139 140 151

Nordkale and the Moon Hunter

Paimon investigates the Wild Hunt, Moon Hunter, Lunar Moment Force, and historical phantoms around the Night of the Moon Prayer. She remains involved in planning, research, and field investigations despite fear of the enemy. 185 192 237 248 249

Separation and Reunion

While separated from the Traveler, Paimon leaves behind supplies, a note, and a photograph. After reuniting, she tearfully admits how much she worried and demands food and drink as compensation. 317 354

Sumeru Crisis

Paimon helps the Traveler seek Apep's assistance for Nahida and Irminsul, asks about the Dragon Sovereigns' history, and shares her notes with Collei. 403 404 405 She is later assigned to accompany the Traveler and Nahida toward Natlan's border and the Eternal Oasis as the group prepares its final operation. 440

Personal Growth

Paimon chooses to accompany Scaramouche on a covert mission after admitting that she fears being useless when the Traveler is in danger. She resolves to take the first step toward becoming more capable. 435 She subsequently shows greater awareness of her role in dangerous situations, choosing to support the others from outside when doing so will allow them to focus on battle. 457

Lunar Expedition

Paimon follows the black Moon Spirit that copies Columbina's form into a Dragon Sovereign Clan facility, helps activate its systems, and escapes aboard a moon-bound spacecraft with the Traveler. 477 479 480 After reaching the Moon, she explores its ancient technological sites alongside the Traveler and Ningning, including the power facility and Stellar Lifeform Capture Station. 483 491 492 Her concern for Ningning becomes especially apparent when Ningning chooses to confront the danger tied to her mission. 499

Paimon later helps uncover the Moonwatcher Project's message, including its postscript addressed to Ningning, and proceeds toward the Lunar Heart with the Traveler to investigate the remaining mysteries surrounding Ningning and Columbina. 505

Snezhnaya and Celestian Revelation

During the conflict involving Rhonavar, the Archon of Death attempts to reclaim Paimon and identifies her as a creation of Celestia without Celestian authority. Pierro protects her from Rhonavar's attack, while the Traveler attacks Rhonavar in fury at the threat to his companion. 512 Paimon's later reunion with Pierro reveals that she is at least five hundred years old, though her memories of that past remain absent. 520

Trivia

• Paimon is described as the Traveler's “best guide in Teyvat.” 435
• She is strongly associated with food and immediately proposes food as a farewell gift for someone traveling to the moon. 251
• Columbina initially mistakes Paimon for a Moon Spirit. 171
• Apep considers Paimon's identity unusually mysterious and believes she is more than she appears. 317
• Little Durin respectfully calls her “Honorable Guide Paimon” after deciding that he should no longer call her “Little Paimon.” 212
• An Aranara calls her “White-Haired Floaty.” 431
• Rhonavar identifies Paimon as a creation of Celestia, though she states that Paimon possesses neither Celestian power nor authority. 512
• Pierro states that Paimon is at least five hundred years old and considers her akin to a granddaughter. 520