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Natlan

Last updated 2026-08-26

The nation of oaths situated in the western regions of Teyvat.
Guided by the flame, you pass through lengthy gorges and valleys to reach the land where the torches blaze, where all fires converge. Upon the blazing fields where Saurians roam, witness the end of the ancient war alongside the valiant warriors who resist the darkness.

Natlan is one of the seven nations of Teyvat and one of the major regions in Genshin Impact. It is the nation led by Mavuika, the Pyro Archon and God of War.

Archon Quest Chapter V takes place in this region.

Description

The warriors of the mountains lead the path unto flowers splendorous, and the swimming Saurians of the springs bring news all night. On the far shore from sand and sea, the blazing epic hymn echoes through the land where the Sacred Flame blazes eternal.
Beyond the fiery altars and the mysterious realm of night, an unprecedented adventure is about to unfold in the land where humans and Saurians dwell together.

Land of Vibrant Stone and Flaming Springs: New Area Unlocked

Natlan is located beyond the west side of Sumeru's desert region, the Great Red Sand, from the Desert of Hadramaveth. It is also home to natural hot springs created from volcanic activity.[3][4] Its people are grouped into six tribes, all of whom are united behind the Pyro Archon against the Abyss. People in Natlan live alongside dragons known as Saurians, descendants of Natlan's ancient dragons who come in many shapes and sizes.

According to Ranjit, people in Natlan have a lot of reservations about leaving their homeland, but he doesn't feel comfortable talking about it as a foreigner. He does not believe it is due to a fear of unfamiliar environments.[5] On this, Mavuika clarifies that the reason is due to the people's survival being tied with the Wayob against the Abyss; even if left with no choice, those departing Natlan must seek their tribal chief's approval with the Wayob in order to grant them leave.[6] Bennett's bad luck is also revealed to be caused by his disconnection from Natlan's Ley Lines, after being taken away to Mondstadt as a baby.[7] After the Abyss was purged from the Night Kingdom, the rule no longer applies and Natlanese are able to leave the nation as they wish without consequences. Though Mualani mentions that one still needs to ask their chief for permission, this is likely more of a fresh formality stemming from when it was a necessity and may fade away as the years go by.

Areas and Subareas

There are 10 areas in Natlan:

Area Subareas
Ancient Sacred Mountain
Ancient Sacred Mountain
Atocpan
Atocpan
Basin of Unnumbered Flames
Basin of Unnumbered Flames
Coatepec Mountain
Coatepec Mountain
Easybreeze Holiday Resort
Easybreeze Holiday Resort
Ochkanatlan
Ochkanatlan
Quahuacan Cliff
Quahuacan Cliff
Tequemecan Valley
Tequemecan Valley
Tezcatepetonco Range
Tezcatepetonco Range
Toyac Springs
Toyac Springs

Characters

Playable Characters

11 Characters match the category selection:

Icon Name Quality Element Weapon Model Type
Chasca Icon Chasca 5 Stars Element Anemo Anemo Weapon-class-bow-icon Bow Tall Female
Citlali Icon Citlali 5 Stars Element Cryo Cryo Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Medium Female
Iansan Icon Iansan 4 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Short Female
Ifa Icon Ifa 4 Stars Element Anemo Anemo Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Tall Male
Kachina Icon Kachina 4 Stars Element Geo Geo Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Short Female
Kinich Icon Kinich 5 Stars Element Dendro Dendro Weapon-class-claymore-icon Claymore Medium Male
Mavuika Icon Mavuika 5 Stars Element Pyro Pyro Weapon-class-claymore-icon Claymore Tall Female
Mualani Icon Mualani 5 Stars Element Hydro Hydro Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Medium Female
Ororon Icon Ororon 4 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-bow-icon Bow Tall Male
Varesa Icon Varesa 5 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-catalyst-icon Catalyst Medium Female
Xilonen Icon Xilonen 5 Stars Element Geo Geo Weapon-class-sword-icon Sword Tall Female

Related Playable Characters

2 Characters match the category selection:

Icon Name Quality Element Weapon Region Model Type
Bennett Icon Bennett 4 Stars Element Pyro Pyro Weapon-class-sword-icon Sword Mondstadt Emblem Night Mondstadt Medium Male
Ineffa Icon Ineffa 5 Stars Element Electro Electro Weapon-class-polearm-icon Polearm Nod-Krai Emblem Night Nod-Krai Medium Female

Upcoming Characters

No Characters match the category selection.

NPCs

Notable Features

Normal Bosses

Local Specialties

Domains

Challenge Domains

4 Domains match the category selection:

Trounce Domains

1 Domain matches the category selection:

Specific Exploration Mechanics

Natlan features many unique mechanics and environmental hazards:

Monetoo

Monetoo are similar to Seelie: following them back to ancient graffiti earns a reward. Aside from regular Monetoo, there are three variants:

  • Hued Monetoo can be tossed onto Painted Stones or special graffiti to change their color. They come in red, yellow, and blue colors, and any two of them can be mixed to produce new colors. Unlike other Monetoo, they are not lead back to ancient graffiti.
  • Naughty Monetoo run away from the player rather than return to the ancient graffiti. Generating a Wind Current under one causes it to be lifted into the air, after which the player can interact with it to capture it. It will then turn into a normal Monetoo.
  • Matador Monetoo taunt nearby Tatankasaurs with their capes, and put up a shield when the player comes near. Repeatedly bashing them in Spirited state with a Tatankasaur or a character from the Collective of Plenty will overcome the shield and force them back to the ancient graffiti, though they still taunt the player. One more attack with a Tatankasaur will trigger the reward.

Nightsoul Abilities

  • Natlanese characters can enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state by using their Elemental Skills, which increases their movement and combat abilities. Using these abilities consumes Nightsoul Points; once they are exhausted, Phlogiston is used instead. The abilities of indwelled Saurians behave in a similar fashion, as mentioned above.
    • Void Wards act as shields that protect enemies until it is destroyed by Elemental attacks. Attacks delivered while in the Nightsoul's Blessing state are particularly effective. Cocouik's Rings of Light also rapidly deplete Void Wards.
  • Having a Natlanese character in the player's party causes a Nightsoul Burst to be triggered when any character in the party deals Elemental DMG to an enemy. Nightsoul Bursts may enhance character abilities through certain Talents or Artifacts.
  • Within Natlan, during certain movement modes (sprinting, climbing, swimming, jumping), the player can seamlessly switch to another Natlanese character without having to exit the movement mode in question. This technique is called Nightsoul Transmission. The availability of this Nightsoul Transmission ability is indicated by the character's on-screen avatar lighting up.

Phlogiston

Phlogiston is an advanced form of Pyro unique to Natlan. It can be collected by a variety of means throughout the nation, and can be used to power Nightsoul's Blessing and Saurian abilities. The amount of Phlogiston the player has available is displayed as a meter above the HP meter. Certain devices require the expenditure of Phlogiston to activate.

Phlogiston is also found in various forms in the world:

  • Solid Phlogiston is found in the form of large crystals or uniform orange blocks. These structures are not climbable by normal means, but can be ascended using the abilities of Tepetlisaurs or playable characters from the Children of Echoes. Certain large solid phlogiston deposits can be broken with simultaneous attacks on structural weak points.
  • Liquid Phlogiston is a hazard that rapidly depletes the player's HP. It can be traversed safely by Koholasaurs, Mavuika or characters from the People of the Springs (while using their Elemental Skill), or Tatankasaurs in Spirited state. Liquid Phlogiston can also be solidified by a nearby Coagulation Pearl that is inserted into a Coagulated Pedestal or is held by an indwelled Yumkasaur, which allows the player to stand on it safely.
  • Gaseous Phlogiston acts similarly to a Wind Current, except that it also restores the player's phlogiston and depletes their HP while inside it. Qucusaurs, Mavuika, and characters from the Flower-Feather Clan can ride in the current without harm. Gaseous Phlogiston also fills Hot Phlogiston Balloons, which restore phlogiston to the player when they are burst.
  • Unstable Phlogiston Crystals explode after a short delay when the player gets close. Some of them are located underground and can only be sensed by the special abilities of Tepetlisaurs or playable characters from the Children of Echoes.
  • Pulverite is a Phlogiston-laced stone that can be found in large chunks in Atocpan. It can be destroyed by the Spirited state of a Tatankasaur or character from the Collective of Plenty.

Saurian Indwelling

When approaching a Spiritsconce or adult Saurian enemies, the player can tap a button to temporarily "indwell" a Saurian. This allows the player to use the Saurian's special abilities which are useful for interacting with various exploration mechanics in Natlan. These abilities can also be performed by using the Elemental Skills of playable characters from the Saurian's associated tribe. Trainers found throughout Natlan can conduct Warrior's Challenges to test the player's skills in using these abilities.

The Saurians and their associated tribes are listed below, with their corresponding abilities:

Saurian Tribe Abilities
Tepetlisaurus Icon
Tepetlisaurus
Children of Echoes Simplified Icon
Children of Echoes
  • Move along most surfaces while burrowing
  • Discover certain buried objects
  • Ascend Phlogiston crystals
  • Enter Molten Fissures
Yumkasaurus Icon
Yumkasaurus
Scions of the Canopy Simplified Icon
Scions of the Canopy
Koholasaurus Icon
Koholasaurus
People of the Springs Simplified Icon
People of the Springs
Qucusaurus Icon
Qucusaurus
Flower-Feather Clan Simplified Icon
Flower-Feather Clan
Iktomisaurus Icon
Iktomisaurus
Masters of the Night-Wind Simplified Icon
Masters of the Night-Wind
Tatankasaurus Icon
Tatankasaurus
Collective of Plenty Simplified Icon
Collective of Plenty
  • Stomp to collapse Geothermal Vents, triggering various effects
  • Consume Phlogiston to sprint at a normal speed
  • Enter Spirited state to charge at a faster speed by passing through a Ring of Speed or tapping the skill button when hitting an obstacle during the regular sprint, then sprinting again (remaining abilities below require Spirited state)
  • Run over water or Liquid Phlogiston
  • Perform flying leaps
  • Destroy Pulverite and volcanic boulders
  • Shut down Secret Source Dragon Cannons
  • Stop Matador Monetoo

Mavuika has a combination of special abilities from only four tribes, which are driving up walls and entering Molten Fissures (Children of Echoes), driving over water or Liquid Phlogiston and riding Spiritways (People of the Springs), flying and immunity to Gaseous Phlogiston (Flower-Feather Clan), and the Iktomisaurs' improved Elemental Sight (Masters of the Night-Wind), though not a Spiritspeaker state.

Other

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Soundtracks

Trivia

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Screenshot from Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail

  • In the trailer Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail, under the title of the quest Incandescent Ode of Resurrection, there is a line written in Teyvat's Latin script. It reads "Surge vir fortis i natam victoriam" roughly meaning "Rise, O strong man, and go to your destined victory."
  • Natlan is the last of the seven regions to be directly mentioned in-game and the only region that does not have any NPCs from the nation prior to its version of release. It was first mentioned by name in Version 2.0 through Tingting, Aikawa Susumu, and Mikawa Akane's dialogues.
    • All other nations have some of their NPCs revealed in Version 1.0.
  • Two bathhouse NPCs in Inazuma, Mikawa Akane in Tenshukaku and Aikawa Susumu in Tenryou, mention that Natlan contains hot-springs created from volcanic activity. As Inazuma does not have natural volcanic hot springs, Snezhnaya lent the Royal Bath Commission a device which would create artificial ones.
  • Shousen mentions that the people of Natlan practice shadowboxing.
  • A sailor in Romaritime Harbor, Lectoure, mentions that there are a few different tribes with different rules in Natlan.
  • Adel, an NPC located in the Bayda Harbor, speaks very highly of the place, stating that its population is energetic and that "their souls are forged for battle from birth", that they love street graffiti, showing off and comparing fashionable trinkets. He also states it's a "contradictory, charming and colorful" place.
  • Ranjit mentions that the people there, especially the warriors, dress in imitation of their Saurians.[8]
  • The Natlan Preview Teaser video was the first regional preview teaser not to reveal the new characters' names. Kachina, Mualani and Kinich appeared, but were not named until Ignition Teaser: A Name Forged in Flames.
    • Fauna unique to Natlan was also shown in the Natlan Preview Teaser. A cervid or deer-like animal, as well as a sauropod-like animal were briefly shown.
  • As of 5.8, Natlan is currently covering the biggest area in the map of Teyvat, surpassing both Inazuma and Sumeru.
    • Despite this, Sumeru remains the biggest nation in terms of land area.

Etymology

  • Natlan's name likely derives from Aztlán, the legendary homeland of the Aztecs.
  • Natlan's name is likely structured of the noun "Na" and the suffix -tlan which is a locative suffix to denote adjacency, distance below or to describe abundance in Classical Nahuatl.
    • The "Na" in Natlan could possibly be taken from the word Nahuatl.
    • Alternatively, while both Quechua and Nahuatl are unrelated, "Na" could be taken from Nina meaning "fire" in Quechua.
    • The "Atlan" in Natlan could also be taken from Atlantis, a fictional sunk civilization. This is supported by the fact that Natlan's old civilization Natlantea and its Root Cycle "Natlantean" is a reference to the term "Atlantean", a term denoting people or things related to/from Atlantis.
    • "Natlan" could also be taken from "Nalan", one of the regions in the video game "Legend of Saha" created by one of miHoYo's co-founders Cai Haoyu in 2010. Interestingly, Nalan was invaded by a crusader army which started a millennia-long war, similar to the events that occur in Natlan prior to the events of Genshin Impact. One of the other regions in Legend of Saha is Sumeru, which could also be an inspiration for Sumeru in Genshin Impact.

Cultural References

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishNatlan
Chinese
(Simplified)
纳塔
Nàtǎ
Chinese
(Traditional)
納塔
Nàtǎ
Japaneseナタ
Nata
Korean나타
Nata
SpanishNatlan
FrenchNatlan
RussianНатлан
Natlan
ThaiNatlan
VietnameseNatlan
GermanNatlan
IndonesianNatlan
PortugueseNatlan
TurkishNatlan
ItalianNatlan

Change History

References

  1. Traveler's Voice-Over: About Natlan's Adventurers...
  2. Traveler's Voice-Over: About Graffiti...
  3. NPC Dialogue: Mikawa Akane
  4. NPC Dialogue: Aikawa Susumu
  5. NPC Dialogue: Ranjit
  6. Archon Quest, Chapter V, Act II - Black Stone Under a White Stone, Part 5: Past and Future
    Mavuika: Ah, that also comes down to the longstanding effects of the Abyss. Our people's survival is inextricably tied to the Wayob.
    Mavuika: But, their power has its limits. They cannot offer our people the same degree of protection outside our borders. In fact, people who do decide to leave often suffer from memory loss and emotional issues.
    Mavuika: Everyone in Natlan understands this. That's why our people never leave without a good cause. Even if someone is left with no choice, the chief of their tribe must seek approval with the Wayob to grant them leave.
    Mavuika: The Wayob have always been very strict about granting that approval, since extending protection beyond our borders means consuming power reserved for our fight against the Abyss.
  7. Story Quest, Sunspray Summer Resort: Part III, Part 3: The Surprise That Awaits Us All!
    Paimon: Wait! Bit of a tangent, but Paimon just realized... This means Bennett's from Natlan, right?
    Mualani: Ohhh, and he's been disconnected from Natlan's Ley Lines all this time...
    Paimon: ...Which must be why he's always been so unlucky... until he finally came back!
  8. Event Specially-Shaped Saurian Search World Quest, Part 1: Search Chronicle: Burning Up!
  9. YouTube: Version 4.4 Special Program.
  10. YouTube: Natlan Preview Teaser - Saurian Wanderings.
  11. YouTube: Natlan Preview Teaser - Need a Hand?

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