Who is Dainsleif in Genshin Impact?

The disgraced knight of a fallen kingdom.
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Each character in Genshin Impact brings something new to the game. It's not just about their fighting skills; their stories are always exciting. As a fan of the game's lore, I wanted to know more about who Dainsleif is in Genshin Impact, so perhaps you do, too. Here's what we know about this mysterious immortal swordsman.

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Everything we Know About Dainsleif - Genshin Impact

While some are unsure if Dainsleir is playable in Genshin Impact, there is much to learn about this character. About 500 years before the main story, the godless nation of Khaenri'ah was struck down by Celestia. Its people committed a grave sin and angered the Heavenly Principles, earning their wrathful intervention, and were cast into the Abyss with little evidence of the once-booming civilization left behind.

While there are very few people alive in present-day Teyvat who know the truth of what happened during that time, there is one man who seems to have both extensive knowledge of and deep ties to the fallen nation: Dainsleif, the Twilight Sword of Khaenri'ah.

The Story Behind Bough Keeper, Dainsleif - Genshin Impact

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Dainsleif (also known as The Bough Keeper or Twilight Sword), was once a Khaenri'ah's Royal Guard member. He was charged with protecting the nation's residents and took pride in his role, though this all changed with the destruction of Khaenri'ah. He tried his best to prevent the Cataclysm, but was unsuccessful and became cursed with immortality for his nation's folly; he was then forced to watch as his beloved people and kingdom were transformed into the Abyss Order.

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Because of these events, Dainsleif detests The Seven and any deities who align with them. He began to view them as beings who tricked humanity into servitude with false promises, and decided to take his destiny into his own hands. Rejecting Celestia and the divine, Dainsleif wields an otherworldly and cosmic power instead of a vision, which allows him to travel through Abyssal portals (among other things), suggesting he may be wielding the power of the Abyss itself.

Following the fall of Khaenri'ah, Dainsleif wandered the land of Teyvat for 500 years and learned about its gods, all while keeping a close eye on the Abyss Order. Before meeting the Traveler, he travelled with their sibling for a time, completing a journey across Teyvat and discovering the world's truth. The Traveler's sibling then became the leader of the Abyss Order for unknown reasons, and now views Dainsleif as an enemy to their cause.

Dainsleif prefers to stay mostly behind the scenes and out of Teyvat's crises, only appearing when the Abyss Order or his former homeland is involved. He is aware of Albedo's ties to Gold and his use of the Art of Khemia, and has expressed his disapproval of such alchemy being used due to its part in Khaenri'ah's destruction. Despite this, Dainsleif has stated he won't interfere until Albedo makes a wrong move.

Not much else is known about this mysterious figure, as Dainsleif was last seen following the Traveler's sibling through an Abyss portal and hasn't returned since. However, he'll certainly be making another appearance at some point in the future due to his deep ties to Celestia, Khaenri'ah, and the Traveler's sibling.

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Nebojša Prijić is a senior staff writer at Pro Game Guides with over 25 years of experience in journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim Serbia magazine and the IGN Adria website. Nebojša is an old-school gamer who loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs, but most of all, he plays Roblox and mobile games with his son. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.

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