A Complete Analysis of the World of "Honkai Impact 3rd" | The Truth Behind the Old and New Worlds, Monarchs, and New Elders

"Honkai Impact 3rd" is a brand new game that continues the vast world of the "Honkai Impact 3rd" series. Unlike previous games, it expands the setting to a multidimensional universe, no longer confined to a single planet, civilization, or dimension. Here, there is a division between the Old and New Worlds, a conflict between order and chaos, and countless powerful beings—"Monarchs" and "New Elders." As players explore, they will not only interact with various Anima but also gradually uncover the secrets behind the Houkai catastrophe.

This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the grand setting of "Honkai Impact 3rd" from multiple perspectives, including the monarch system of the Old World, the structure of the New Elders in the New World, the mystery of the ordinal discrepancy, the speculation about the identity of the first New Elder, and the plot significance of key characters like "Blade Warrior." Finally, we will review the player's journey to fully understand the multiverse constructed by this game.

1. Legislators of the Old World: The Monarch System

In the Old World before the Great Collapse, the beings who governed the world's laws were called Monarchs. Each of them ruled over a pair of opposing principles, maintaining the balance and order of the universe.

Typical Monarchs and Their Powers:

Victus: The first Monarch, ruling over "Order and Chaos."

Amstradas: The fifth Monarch, ruling over "Life and Death."

Armand: The eighth Monarch, ruling over "Light and Darkness."

Aperon: The 28th Monarch, ruling over "Infinity and Finite."

Kunamei: The fourth Monarch, maintaining "Reality and Illusion."

Pralaya: The 14th Monarch, ruling over "Love and Hate."

These Monarchs are almost like "Kings of the Mortal Realm," their existence ensuring the balance and opposition of laws. However, when the catastrophe of "Collapse" struck, the old order was destroyed, and the power of the monarchs was shaken and even fragmented.

II. Reconstructors of the New World: The Novarch System

With the destruction of the old world, a completely new cosmic order was rebuilt. In the new world, those who mastered the laws were called Novarchs. The key difference between them and the monarchs is:

Monarchs governed a pair of opposing laws;

Novarchs inherited only a single concept from each.

Typical Novarchs and Planes:

Victor: The second Novarch, controlled only "Order" and ruled the "Dragon Court."

Armand: The 17th Novarch, ruled "Darkness," while "Light" was inherited by the monk Prabhas.

Apuron: The 57th Novarch, retained only "Infinity" and lost the power of "Finiteness."

This meant that the opposing laws of the old world were dismantled, and the new world's legal system became unified and decentralized.

3. Composition of the New Elders and Key Contradictions

The Novarchs of the New World primarily come from two sources:

Successors of the old monarchs—they have lost half their power and can only represent one extreme;

Ordinary humans who have ascended—they gain power through some special means and become new Elders who rule a particular plane.

However, what is most intriguing is that the New World clearly states there are 81 planes and 81 new Elders. If each old monarch splits into two new Elders, the number should be even. However, it is actually odd, indicating the presence of an additional, non-inherited Elder.

4. Ordinal Differences and the Mystery of the First New Elder

By comparing the ordinal numbers of old monarchs and new Elders, a pattern emerges:

The first monarch corresponds to the first and second generations of New Elders;

The second monarch corresponds to the third and fourth generations of New Elders;

And so on.

However, starting with the eighth monarch, the ordinal numbering appears to be delayed by one. For example, the eighth monarch should have been associated with the 15th or 16th generation of New Senators, but he actually appears in the 17th generation.

This misalignment suggests:

The First New Senator did not originate from the Old World, but was instead born as an extraneous entity;

This "special First New Senator" may have been a key figure in the Old World's destruction.

V. Speculations about the End of the World and the Identity of the First New Senator

The "World Ender" mentioned in the story setting is likely the First New Senator. He may not be a monarch of the Old World, but a force from beyond.

According to legend, Vectus prevented the End of the World seven times and even completely destroyed it twice.

However, because the fifth monarch, Amestradas, controlled "life and death" and signed a contract with him, granting the End of the World immortality, he could never be completely eliminated.

This reveals a complex truth:

Some of the Old Senators may have participated in "betrayal and collaboration";

Amestradas's identity is complex, and whether he truly became a New Senator remains unresolved.

VI. Key Characters and Plot Direction

Beyond its grand thematic setting, Honkai Impact 3rd features many highly anticipated characters who not only drive the plot but also carry profound philosophical implications.

1. Blade

The 22nd New Elder, ruling the "peak" of the plane.

He has close ties to the 11th Lord, whose whereabouts are currently being sought.

He is likely a survivor of the Old World and has entered the New World, rather than simply a successor.

2. Kiana

A dimensional traveler, addressing issues within the Dragon's Honkai Zone.

He continues the dual symbolism of "savior and betrayal" from the previous game.

3. Nanafei

An ordinary female student who takes the player character in.

Although her status is ordinary, as a symbol of "hope for ordinary humanity," she may become a crucial turning point in the plot.

VII. Player's Adventure

Starting from the Novice Village in Iya Town, players will gradually enter the vast world:

Learn to interact with Anima and master basic combat and exploration skills;

Challenge Arena Masters from various locations to gain new powers;

Travel through different planes, gradually uncovering the truth about the New Elders and the Monarch;

Finally, confront the source of the "Honkai Impact" catastrophe and the mystery of the first New Elder.

This entire journey is not only a journey of character growth, but also a philosophical experience of the reconstruction of the world's laws and the fate of humanity.

VIII. Conclusion

The worldview of "Honkai: Nexus Anima" is based on the evolution of the monarch of the Old World to the Elder of the New World, unfolding a grand narrative of the tearing and reconstruction of the laws of the multiverse, and the interweaving of betrayal and cooperation.

The old world's opposing principles are dismantled in the new, giving rise to a unified new Elder system.

The mysterious "First New Elder" disrupts the existing ordinal order, becoming the central suspense in the plot.

Characters like Blade, Kiana, and Nanafi provide players with emotional resonance and motivation for adventure.

In the future, players will witness:

The true identity and purpose of the Doomsday Man;

The final battle between the Monarch and the New Elders;

The fate of ordinary humans in the multiverse.

This is not just a journey of battle and adventure, but also a profound philosophical exploration of order, chaos, light, darkness, finiteness, and infinity.

"Honkai Impact 3rd" will undoubtedly be the most epic and profound game in the series, and every player's choice and battle will be a crucial part of keeping this vast world moving.