Ah, Genshin Impact. A land full of stunning views, elemental powers, and captivating characters. Among them, two stand out for their frosty and fiery dynamics: Kaeya Alberich and Diluc Ragnvindr. They are more than just eye candy; they are entwined in a complex history.
These two are linked by shared history, simmering resentments, and enough tension to power many windmills. Naturally, with their relationship, fans have big questions. Like: Is Kaeya older? Or is it Diluc? What’s the real deal with them?
If you’ve wondered about their age dynamic, you are not alone. We will dig into the lore, explore fan theories, and hopefully provide clear answers. Grab your Dandelion Wine and join us as we unravel this sibling saga.
Age and Sibling Relationship: The Elder Brother Dilemma
The burning question here is: Is Diluc or Kaeya the older brother? In Genshin Impact lore, age matters, especially for characters with complex backstories.
Spoiler alert: Diluc is the older brother. Yes, Diluc is older. It’s a fact, confirmed by the game. If you followed Kaeya’s character stories, you’d see mentions of Diluc as his “elder brother.” Subtle? Maybe not. Definitive? Absolutely.
Let’s flip this. If Diluc is older, the question becomes: Is Diluc or Kaeya younger? By logic, Kaeya is younger than Diluc. Diluc wears the big brother badge, while Kaeya gets the mischievous younger brother badge.
This isn’t just a few weeks’ difference; it’s a proper age gap. Ready for some numbers? The Genshin universe gives us character birthdays. Diluc was born on April 30th. Kaeya has his birthday on November 30th. A seven-month gap means Kaeya is at least 7 months younger than Diluc.
This gap shapes their entire dynamic. Diluc carries responsibility and protectiveness, hidden under angst and fine wine. Kaeya likely looked up to Diluc while testing his patience. We all know that dynamic.
Now let’s talk labels. In English, we hear “adopted brothers” or “stepbrothers.” But in Chinese, the phrasing offers a richer meaning. Get ready for a mini-linguistics lesson.
In Chinese, Kaeya and Diluc are “Sworn Brothers.” This term carries deep cultural roots in storytelling. It depicts men who aren’t blood-related but have pledged loyalty. Think shared adventures and dramatic tension.
To explain further, Kaeya used to call Diluc “sworn older brother” (义兄). It shows respect and acknowledges Diluc’s seniority. Diluc refers to Kaeya as “sworn younger brother.” This suggests caring, even if expressed uniquely. Their adoptive father, Crepus Ragnvindr, calls Kaeya a “sworn son.” See the pattern? “Sworn” emphasizes a bond forged by choice.
So, while they aren’t biological brothers, their bond feels deeper. It’s a chosen brotherhood full of loyalty and upbringing. Romantic interpretations exist in fandom, but let’s focus mostly on their sibling dynamic.
Now about their ages. Genshin characters don’t come with age tags. But the community has done some detective work. Based on storylines and speculation, Diluc’s estimated age is around 21 or 22. This places him in the brooding young adult category.
So where does that leave Kaeya? If Diluc is 21/22 and Kaeya is at least seven months younger, Kaeya is under 21/22. Likely, he is in late teens to early twenties. This subtle gap reinforces the game’s dynamics: Diluc, the serious winery owner; Kaeya, the carefree Knight of Favonius.
The age difference isn’t just a number; it’s foundational for them. Diluc is the brother by at least seven months. They are “sworn brothers,” a bond beyond adoption. They navigate adventure and family drama together.
Kaeya and Diluc’s Relationship: A Tale of Two Brothers (and a Whole Lot of Baggage)
We’ve established the age hierarchy. Diluc is the big bro; Kaeya is the slightly younger sibling. But what’s the actual vibe between them? “Complicated” is an understatement. “Dysfunctional with buried affection” might be closer to reality.
One thing’s clear: they weren’t always at odds. Back in their younger days, life was different. Fans often share the importance of their shared upbringing. They grew up together under Crepus Ragnvindr’s roof. Together, they shared a home and childhood events filled with camaraderie and squabbles.
This shared history matters a lot. It’s the basis of their relationship, even if fractured now. They were raised as brothers by the same father figure and likely shared experiences.
So what went wrong? Why are they at odds? Why does Diluc seem cold towards Kaeya? Here lies the million Mora question. The answer is layered and dramatic. In short, Their big fight after Crepus died sparked this fallout.
The death of their adoptive father, Crepus, triggered grief that brought tensions to light. It wasn’t just grief; there was also a confession. In that sorrow, a secret came to light.
and confusion. Kaeya revealed he is a spy from Khaenri’ah. This was shocking. Picture it: Diluc, mourning his father, feels vulnerable. Then Kaeya, his brother, drops this news that he’s not who Diluc trusted. He’s a pawn from Khaenri’ah with a secret agenda in Mondstadt.
Timing is poor. Or maybe from Kaeya’s view, it’s honest timing. We can’t know their exact conversation, but it likely wasn’t warm. Diluc seemed betrayed, realizing he was naive about the world. This wasn’t just about Kaeya. It shattered Diluc’s view of trust and brotherhood.
Recall that Kaeya and Diluc both grieved their father’s death. They lost someone vital. Instead of uniting them, it created distance. The reveal about Kaeya shifted their bond from brotherhood to something else entirely. Their relationship became marked by this painful truth.
Let’s examine Diluc’s cold behavior. Why does Diluc dislike Kaeya? “Dislike” might fit better than “hate.” There’s a mix of resentment and distrust. Kaeya’s spy reveal is crucial. Learning this while coping with a parent’s loss is overwhelming.
Is this all there is? Probably not. Relationships, especially familial ones, are complex. Diluc may feel betrayed, not just by Kaeya’s secret, but by how he perceives those years of their shared childhood. Was Kaeya ever sincere?
Despite the tension, icy stares, and clear discomfort, maybe Diluc hasn’t fully dismissed Kaeya. This leads us to a tantalizing question: Does Diluc still care about Kaeya?
Some fans argue convincingly that he does. Why? Diluc hasn’t outed Kaeya as a spy. He could alert the Knights of Favonius and create chaos. But he doesn’t. Why hold back?
One view is pragmatic: maybe Diluc waits for Kaeya to slip up. He’s watching, ready to act if Kaeya poses a threat. But a deeper interpretation suggests he still cares. Despite all they’ve been through, there remains a hint of brotherly concern, buried but present. Their game interactions show some affection beneath Diluc’s tough exterior.
What about Kaeya? Does Kaeya love Diluc? “Love” carries weight, especially for fictional relationships. If we talk about familial love, then yes seems valid. Despite Kaeya teasing Diluc, there’s an underlying bond. Is it affection? Understanding? A brotherly connection that betrayal can’t erase?
Many fans highlight Kaeya’s attempts to connect with Diluc. His playful jabs and vulnerable moments hint he values their bond. Maybe he’s testing the waters or just being Kaeya—mischievous and edgy, loving to provoke a reaction.
What about forgiveness? Has Diluc forgiven Kaeya? It’s uncertain and unresolved. The game doesn’t provide reconciliation moments. Tension lingers between them. Yet, fans explore themes of forgiveness through theories, fanfics, or animations showing Diluc forgiving Kaeya. One animatic illustrates Diluc’s path to forgiving Kaeya. These works often showcase vulnerability and efforts to build trust.
In the game itself, forgiveness isn’t apparent. Their bond is shaped by their past and ongoing conflict. What’s the conflict between Kaeya and Diluc? It boils down to betrayal, loyalty differences, and the grief tied to their father’s death. Yet, hints remain of affection and a persistent bond that might still exist beneath the surface. Whether they can reconcile or if Diluc can forgive fully is uncertain within Genshin Impact lore. They’re left in a state of tense cohabitation, bound by history yet at odds now.
Incidents and Conflicts: Scars, Bans, and Fatal Delusions
Now we’ve traversed the emotional landscape of Kaeya and Diluc’s connection. Let’s look at their physical conflicts. They haven’t just traded words and cold looks. There have been serious incidents.
Let’s address the burning question: What happened to Kaeya’s eye? This topic fuels fandom speculation due to his eyepatch. It’s believed it signifies more than style. Genshin lore is often murky, but strong implications point to Kaeya getting hurt in a fight with Diluc.
Details remain cloudy. No slow-motion replays exist to outline what happened, but evidence suggests their fallout led to a violent confrontation after Kaeya’s reveal. It’s hinted that Diluc, in a heated moment, harmed Kaeya’s right eye under specific circumstances.
No graphic details clarify the incident; fans interpret it dramatically. Did Diluc strike with his Pyro Vision? Was it a duel gone wrong? Ambiguity prevails in the narrative.
Kaeya’s eye is affected. Although it works, he has a permanent scar. His eyepatch becomes a stylish reminder of their feud—a tangible mark of their relationship’s strain. It represents more than just an injury.
Next, let’s journey to Snezhnaya. Here lies another intriguing part of Diluc’s tale: How was Diluc banned from Snezhnaya? This inquiry arises from his lore and introduces a different Diluc than the brooding figure in Mondstadt.
After the incident with his father’s madness, Diluc didn’t return to life as usual. He embarked on a quest for understanding and perhaps vengeance. This journey brought him to Snezhnaya, home to the Fatui. Snezhnaya isn’t known for welcoming outsiders meddling in their affairs.
Diluc sought justice or revenge in Snezhnaya, driven by personal motivations. His journey took shape in conflict with powerful forces within the land. He wasn’t the same man who once wandered Mondstadt with unresolved pain over his father’s loss.
His actions ruffled powerful feathers. We’re talking Fatui Harbinger-level feathers. Diluc didsomething that caused the Fatui Harbingers to take action. The details of Diluc’s Snezhnayan adventure are unclear. But the implication is strong: he crossed a line. He interfered with Fatui operations, connected possibly to his father’s death and the Delusion technology.
The result? A ban. Diluc is now persona non grata in Snezhnaya. He’s on the Fatui’s naughty list, with a big red flag next to his name. This ban isn’t just a small issue; it underscores the extent of Diluc’s actions and the threat he posed. His quest for answers challenged the Fatui.
Now, let’s revisit the event that triggered this drama: the death of Crepus Ragnvindr, Diluc and Kaeya’s adoptive father. Who killed Diluc’s father? The answer is tragic: his own creation, in part. Crepus Ragnvindr died because of a Delusion. Specifically, his delusion backfiring.
Delusions are devices made in Snezhnaya. They grant power but have a dark side. They are unstable, posing danger to the user. On Diluc’s 18th birthday, disaster struck. Mondstadt faced an attack by Ursa the Drake, a fierce monster. Crepus wanted to protect his sons and citizens. He activated a Delusion in a desperate act.
But the Delusion backfired. The unstable power surged uncontrollably, mortally wounding Crepus. It wasn’t Ursa the Drake that killed him; it was the very device he used to combat the monster. Irony, thy name is Genshin Impact.
The aftermath was heartbreaking. Kaeya said that Diluc himself ended up mercy-killing his father. In immense grief and compassion, Diluc took his father’s life to spare him from further pain. Imagine the weight of that decision, the emotional trauma of ending your father’s suffering. This act, though born from love, is a heavy burden for Diluc. It shapes his character and fuels his brooding nature.
In their timeline of conflicts, we have Crepus’ death by Delusion backfire, Diluc’s mercy killing, Kaeya’s confession shortly after, the fight that may have led to Kaeya’s injury, and Diluc’s vigilante journey that got him banished from Snezhnaya. These tragic events add layers of complexity and pain to the already strained relationship between Kaeya and Diluc. Each incident is woven into their shared history, shaping their current interactions.
Kaeya’s Identity and Origin: Spy, Royal, or Just Plain Sus?
We’ve discussed age and dramatic incidents. Now, let’s explore another aspect of Kaeya – his identity and origins. Kaeya Alberich isn’t simply a Knight of Favonius. He’s wrapped in mystery and secrets, with a backstory more complex than a Hilichurl’s dreadlocks.
Let’s get to the big reveal: Kaeya’s origins. Where does he truly hail from? Mondstadt? Not quite. Kaeya is originally from Khaenri’ah. Yes, the fallen nation of mechanical marvels and abyss secrets. In reality, Kaeya is a spy from Khaenri’ah – or was intended to be.
His backstory is dramatic. Kaeya had a mission: a pawn placed by his biological father in Mondstadt to serve Khaenri’ah. For this mission, his biological father abandoned him in Mondstadt, leaving him at the Ragnvindr estate’s doorstep during a storm. Quite a dramatic entrance.
This revelation is why Kaeya is perceived as sus. He came to Mondstadt under mysterious circumstances, with a hidden agenda and secrecy towards Khaenri’ah. The pawn status raises questions. What was his mission? What was he meant to do in Mondstadt?
The game doesn’t clearly state the specifics of Kaeya’s mission, which invites speculation and fan theories. Was he meant to gather intelligence? Cause discord? Sleep as an agent, waiting? The ambiguity boosts his enigmatic persona and stirs trust debates among fans. This confusion also adds to Diluc’s distrust.
So, is Kaeya actually spying, even now? That’s another question. He confessed his origins to Diluc, seemingly abandoning his mission (if he ever intended to complete it). He became a Knight of Favonius, loyal to Mondstadt’s defense. He protects the city and works with colleagues like a somewhat mischievous knight.
Whether Kaeya still works for Khaenri’ah or has genuinely shifted loyalties is uncertain. His loyalty is ambiguous, a deliberate choice by writers to keep him intriguing. He straddles duty and deception, which adds to his charm.
But there’s more to Kaeya’s origins than just being a “spy from Khaenri’ah.” There’s a hint of… royalty. Yes, he is a descendant of the acting royal family in Khaenri’ah. This detail comes from the “Hidden Strife” secret letters in-game lore that often gets overlooked.
Being a descendant from Khaenri’ah’s royalty deepens Kaeya’s backstory. It elevates him from “spy pawn” to a character with a significant lineage. It asks questions about his family, their role in Khaenri’ah, and his move to Mondstadt. Was it strategic, or personal? Perhaps his biological father aimed for political gain, using Kaeya as leverage.
Now, let’s remember the man who adopted Kaeya: Crepus Ragnvindr. Who adopted Kaeya? It was Crepus Ragnvindr, also known as Master Crepus to some, the deceased father of Diluc. Crepus, known for kindness, found Kaeya during a fierce storm at an unknown age (around 8-12). He took Kaeya into the Ragnvindr household, raising him as his son. Kaeya grew as part of the Ragnvindr clan for many years (9-15 years, based on age estimates).
Crepus’s adoption was pivotal for Kaeya. It provided a home, family, and brother in Diluc. It shaped his upbringing, morals, and ties to Mondstadt. Despite his Khaenri’ah roots, his formative years were in Mondstadt under Crepus. This dual identity – Khaenri’ah origin, Mondstadt upbringing – is key to understanding Kaeya.
Lastly, let’s discuss Kaeya’s appearance: What race is Kaeya? This topic sparks fandom discussions about representation and design. While Genshin Impact isn’t set in our real world, characters often draw influences from various cultures.
Some fans note that Kaeya is brown and not black, stressing distinction for accurate representation. His skin tone and features suggest South Asian culture influences. In fact, the name Kaeya comes from India. This adds another layer to his…
His identity hints at cultural ties beyond “spy from Khaenri’ah.”
Now, let’s address his Vision. Why does Kaeya’s vision stand out? Kaeya holds a Cryo Vision. This grants him ice powers. His Vision seems “different” from Mondstadt characters. Some think this is due to his non-Mondstadt origins. Visions may link to origin or elemental energy connections.
Curiously, Kaeya gained his Vision while fighting Diluc. This was the moment he revealed his Khaenri’ah roots. Such timing raises questions. Did emotional conflict trigger his Vision’s awakening? Is its “different” quality tied to Khaenri’ah? These questions spark fan theories about Kaeya’s layered identity.
Shipping and Romantic Interests: Love Amid Hilichurls
Let’s shift our focus. We talked about Kaeya’s origins and conflicts. Now, let’s explore something lighter: shipping and romances related to him.
In Genshin Impact, amid quests and battles, love stays relevant. Kaeya and Diluc share intense dynamics and chemistry. They are popular within shipping discourse. Yet, let’s also review the romantic scene around these two Mondstadt icons.
First, let’s discuss Kaeya’s romantic interests. Who does he like? The official game does not reveal a definite answer.
