If Teyvat had a hall of fame for mysterious figures, Alice would have her own wing, complete with a 'Do Not Disturb' sign that she probably ignores herself. As of 2026, this legendary adventurer remains one of the most tantalizing puzzles in Genshin Impact. Players have been collecting breadcrumbs about her for years, and frankly, the trail is getting deliciously confusing. She's the ghost in the machine of Mondstadt, the unseen hand behind summer vacations, and quite possibly, the mom friend who's too powerful for her own good.
The Archipelago Architect
The Golden Apple Archipelago event wasn't just a beach episode—it was an Alice masterclass in subtle manipulation. She orchestrated the entire trip, sending mysterious invites like some kind of phantom party planner. The kicker? She does this all while supposedly keeping an eye on everyone from the shadows. Talk about being a helicopter parent from another zip code! The event revealed she crafted the island's games and strange phenomena just to give her daughter Klee a memorable summer. That's next-level parenting, folks. It went from 'aww, how sweet' to 'wait, how did she do that?' real quick.
A Race Against Time (Literally)
Alright, let's talk about the elephant in the room: Alice's age. Players have been scratching their heads over this one. Clues point to her being anywhere from 50 to 70 years old, maybe even older, given her lengthy adventuring career. But here's the plot twist—during the Archipelago quests, she casually mentioned she and Klee are from a long-lived race. So, she might look youthful while being centuries old. Mind. Blown. This explains a lot, like how she had Klee later in life and still has the energy to rearrange entire landscapes for a summer vacay.
Power Level: 'Probably an Archon'
Before the Archipelago, mentions of Alice's power were easy to brush off as parental exaggeration. Not anymore. The sheer scale of her island-wide tinkering showed she operates on a different level. We're talking about someone who can:
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Sense evil brewing beneath Liyue with her enhanced elemental sight (a sixth sense on steroids, basically).
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Design reality-bending games for fun.
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Slip in and out of Mondstadt undetected.
She's speculated to rival or surpass most non-Archon characters the Traveler has met. Many theorists believe she must have a Vision amplifying these gifts, though its element remains a mystery. She's basically that friend who's weirdly good at everything and won't tell you her secret.
Family Ties and Pyro Princesses
Alice's most famous connection is, of course, her daughter Klee. She entrusted the Spark Knight to the Knights of Favonius, specifically to Albedo, who acts as Klee's adopted brother. The apple doesn't fall far from the explosive tree—Klee takes after her mom, and Alice even helped design her signature Jumpy Dumpties. One can only imagine their family reunions involve a lot of fire safety lectures.
The Idol Maker
In a surprising twist, Alice played a key role in Barbara's career. When Barbara was a novice idol, confused about the whole concept, Alice gave her a magazine that introduced her to the idol world. This single act of mentorship helped shape Mondstadt's beloved Deaconess. It's a weirdly wholesome side of Alice: part adventurer, part talent scout.
Questionable Morals and Hilichurl Headaches
Not all of Alice's ideas are winner-winners. She once suggested using hilichurls to power windmills—a plan that was, thankfully, rejected. She doesn't seem to view them as important, which hints at a pragmatic, maybe ruthless, streak. This has led some players to theorize she might enjoy clearing hilichurl camps for treasure. Yikes.
Travel Buddies and Grumpy Gods
Alice gets around. During her travels in Liyue, she crossed paths with Zhongli in his mortal form. According to lore, she found him incredibly stern and might have tried to loosen him up. Imagine Alice trying to get the Geo Archon to do karaoke—now that's a mental image. She also authored the Teyvat Travel Guides the player finds, though her style ruffled some local feathers for being too adventure-focused.
The Big Questions Remain
As of 2026, the core mysteries are still unsolved:
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Does she have a Vision? Likely, but its element is unknown.
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What does she look like? Total blank.
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Is she an elf or from another world? The long-lived race clue fuels these theories.
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When will she be playable? The community's million-mora question.
Alice is the ultimate teaser character—always in the background, pulling strings, leaving clues, and keeping everyone guessing. Her potential as a future five-star character feels almost inevitable given her buildup. For now, she remains Teyvat's most fascinating ghost, a legend woven into the world's fabric, waiting for her grand entrance. And when she finally arrives, you can bet it'll be explosive.