Bennett’s Age in Genshin Impact: The Eternal Enigma of the Unlucky Adventurer
So, you dive into Teyvat and face the big questions. Not “how to beat Electo Hypostasis?” but the *real* ones. How old *is* Bennett? This Pyro-powered adventurer from Mondstadt is loved by fans for a good reason. Still, Genshin Impact keeps his age a mystery. Let’s explore.
Officially, miHoYo hasn’t put an age on Bennett. No birth certificate exists in the Adventurers’ Guild archives. Yet, the game provides clues about his age. We know an old adventurer found him as a baby and raised him in Mondstadt’s Adventurers’ Guild. It’s like a foster home without bedtime stories.
In the Guild, Bennett called everyone “Dad.” Imagine the meetings: “Dad, may I borrow your sword?” “Sure, son, just return it before it catches fire again.” This detail highlights his found family and shows he has been in the Guild’s care from infancy. We learn Bennett is not from Mondstadt originally. He was saved from a place with “harsh weather.” This adds intrigue to his story, hinting at a home beyond Mondstadt’s sunny hills.
Bennett’s personality shines. He is a “kind, ionate boy” wanting to be a “great adventurer.” Emphasis on “boy.” He possesses youthful energy and optimism amid constant setbacks. His bad luck acts as his superpower or super-hindrance. It often turns epic quests into comical disasters. Yet, his love for adventure? Unstoppable.
Bennett is a gameplay powerhouse. This 4-star Pyro Sword character excels beyond his weight class. He resembles a Swiss Army knife in Genshin Impact s. Healing? Check. Flat ATK buff? Double-check. Energy battery? Absolutely. His personal damage rank is surprisingly high too. Pyro application? Yeah, that’s covered.
Essentially, Bennett fits into nearly any team, enhancing it in the process. He especially works well with Pyro DPS characters like Klee, Anemo characters like Xiao, and Cryo champions like Ganyu. Why? Because his Elemental Burst creates a massive “DMG boost” party. It transforms your DPS characters into powerhouses.
Want to go on full offense? Bennett as Main DPS is a real choice. It feels like he controls his own fate and damage numbers. He enhances his Burst into a Pyro-infused whirlwind of bad luck for enemies. For builds, choose the Favonius Sword at 454 Base ATK. Focus on Energy Recharge and ATK for stats.
When considering constellations, let’s focus on Constellation 6. Named “Fire Ventures with Me,” it baths Bennett’s Burst area in Pyro. For most Pyro teams, it’s a great boost. But if you run physical DPS characters like Eula, think twice before unlocking C6. The Pyro infusion can interfere with physical damage team dynamics.
In social situations, Bennett shines despite his… unique aura. Fischl, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung, sees him as a friend. Alongside the Traveler and “Emergency Food” (Paimon), he is in Fischl’s inner circle—a nice compliment from royalty, even if self-proclaimed. Close friendship stems from similarity—perhaps they both feel different.
A popular ship exists called “Barbennett”—Barbara and Bennett. Opposites attract here? Or does it represent classic healer/damage dynamic? Slightly weirder ships sail too—”Rannett,” “Raznett,” or “Benzor,” linking Bennett with Razor. And there’s even Bennett/Childe, a rare ship due to Childe and Bennett never meeting. Yet, game compatibility fuels shipping fantasies.
Bennett loves meat—straightforward and uncomplicated food, just like himself. “Meat is the best sustenance,” he states. Chicken-Mushroom Skewers, Steaks, and Sweet Madames are his culinary favorites. Let’s not ignore the meme wave of “pyro archon Bennett.” Is it simply a joke? Or something deeper? Likely a joke, yet it references his unexpected power. Who wouldn’t want Bennett as a Pyro Archon? He might trip to the throne but would arrive with a smile.
Now let’s compare Bennett with other Genshin characters by age. Fischl appears older than 16 despite her grand persona. Xiao? Ancient, over 2000 years old—an adeptus. Klee looks like a child but is described as the “youngest character” at least three years old, yet her race allows possible longevity.
Zhongli? The oldest Archon at over 6000 years old. Wriothesley is in his mid-30s or late 20s. Yae Miko comes in at 500+ years old. Razor? Well, he is still Razor. Kazuha’s age isn’t explicitly mentioned but presumably is that of a young adult. K-Pop Kazuha is 21 as of 2025.
Returning to Bennett. Compared to ages listed, he falls younger. Not an ancient adeptus age nor millennia-old Archon. He’s also not Klee-young. “Boy” describes him best. Teenager? Possibly early twenties? Since he carries himself as an adventurer managing dangerous tasks yet facing funny blunders, he’s likely in late teens.
Yet, Genshin keeps it unclear. Perhaps age is just a number amidst dragons, gods, and elemental magic. Or miHoYo prefers keeping us puzzled about character ages.
Bennett’s age does not define his place in Genshin Impact, sure. He serves well as a fantastic and lovable character while supplying endless amusement (and frustration thanks to his bad luck). Regardless if he’s 16, 19, or forever youthful, he stands as a top-tier adventurer close to our hearts and team setups. Perhaps his misfortune is just an effect of agelessness too. Food for thought for the Genshin theorists out there.
