Genshin Impact Should Stop Using Paimon for Exposition Dumps

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At the very beginning of Genshin Impact, the Traveler meets Paimon, a mysterious fairy-like creature who somehow landed in Teyvat. She becomes the player’s traveling companion and accompanies them on their journey to find their sibling. While she’s cute and lovable in the beginning, she becomes an annoyance to many players. Her high-pitched voice and habit of speaking for the player can get old very quickly.

That said, there’s a bigger problem surrounding Paimon’s character in Genshin Impact, and it has to do with much of her quest dialogue. In many of the game’s events, Paimon feels the need to reiterate everything that had just happened to the player. This exposition dumping is annoying at best but can detract from the flow of the narrative at worst.

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One prominent example of Paimon’s exposition dumping is in the Archon Quest “We Will Be Reunited.” This is an important point in Genshin Impact’s main story as the Traveler finally gets to see their sibling after having looked for them across two regions. Following a long search with Dainsleif, the player finds a chamber with what appears to be a corrupted Archon Statue. Suddenly, they’re confronted by an Abyss Herald.

After defeating the powerful Abyss agent, a cutscene plays where the Genshin Impact Abyss Herald is held in place by Dainsleif’s magical abilities. However, the Traveler’s sibling intervenes, attacking Dainsleif and freeing the Abyss Herald with a powerful attack. The sibling reveals their alliance with the Abyss Order as well as Dainsleif’s origins. After that, they leave, telling the Traveler to journey across Teyvat and that they will be waiting.

After such an emotional meeting, Paimon of Genshin Impact