Nahida, a pivotal character in Genshin Impact, serves as the Dendro Archon and is known for her prowess as a catalyst user. Recognized as one of the game’s most formidable support characters, her narrative and abilities truly justify her esteemed title within the lore.
While she presents the appearance of a youth, Nahida’s true age is a striking 500 years, as revealed through various Archon Quests. This intriguing contrast of her childlike visage and ancient wisdom adds depth to her character. Continue reading for a closer look at her age and background.
Nahida: The Dendro Archon’s True Age
First impressions of Nahida may lead players to underestimate her age based solely on her looks. However, the wisdom of established characters like Ganyu and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata corroborates her actual age, firmly established at 500 years old throughout the game’s narrative.
Nahida, colloquially referred to as Lesser Lord Kusanali or the God of Wisdom, has largely existed in seclusion within the Sanctuary of Surasthana. During a significant period, the Sages from Akademiya effectively governed the city of Sumeru in her stead. It wasn’t until Archon Quest Chapter 3 that she gained her freedom, allowing her to assert her authority over Sumeru.
The age of Nahida was first highlighted by Ganyu in the Liyue Archon Quests. During Chapter 1: Act 3, titled “A New Star Approaches,”and its continuation in “Solitary Fragrance,”Ganyu reflects on various Archons, noting that the Dendro Archon is the youngest among them, with a lifespan of just 500 years.
This detail about Nahida’s age is further confirmed in the latter part of Archon Quest Chapter 3: Act 5, known as “Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises.”After a confrontation with Scaramouche, the Traveler and Nahida interact with Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. The Greater Lord’s comments imply that she has likely been deceased for 500 years, suggesting that Nahida emerged shortly after her death, thereby solidifying her status as a 500-year-old Archon.
In conclusion, both Ganyu and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata provide compelling evidence of Nahida’s exact age of 500 years. Rukkhadevata’s remarks also indicate that Nahida ascended to her role as the Dendro Archon following the Cataclysm event that resulted in the previous Archon’s demise.