Get Ready for Mavuika: Genshin Impact's New 5-Star Pyro Archon
HoYoverse has confirmed Mavuika, the fiery 5-Star Pyro Archon from Natlan, as the next playable character in Genshin Impact. Seen initially in Natlan's teaser trailer, she's poised to become a highly sought-after addition to your team. This guide covers everything we know about her release date, ascension and talent materials, combat abilities, and constellations.
Mavuika's Arrival in Genshin Impact
Mavuika will grace Genshin Impact in Version 5.3, launching January 1st, 2025. Expect her to be featured in either the first banner phase (available on launch day) or the second phase, commencing January 21st, 2025.
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Mavuika's Ascension and Talent Materials
Based on beta data from Honeyhunterworld, here's a breakdown of the resources needed:
Talent Ascension:
- Teachings of Contention, Guide to Contention, Philosophies of Contention
- Sentry's Wooden Whistle, Warrior's Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
- Unnamed Boss Item (details pending)
- Crown of Insight
- Mora
Character Ascension:
- Withering Purpurbloom
- Agnidus Agate (Sliver, Fragment, Chunk, Gemstone)
- Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core
- Sentry's Wooden Whistle, Warrior's Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
- Mora
Mavuika's Skillset
Mavuika is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore user with a unique kit, including a combat-usable bike!
- Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Four consecutive strikes, a charged attack, and a plunging attack.
- Elemental Skill: The Named Moment: Summons All-Fire Armaments, restores Nightsoul points, and activates Nightsoul's Blessing, boosting Pyro DMG. Features a tap (Rings of Searing Radiance) and hold (Flamestrider, allowing riding or gliding) function.
- Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Uses Fighting Spirit (gained through party member actions) to unleash a powerful AoE Pyro DMG attack while riding the Flamestrider, entering the "Crucible of Death and Life" state for increased interruption resistance and attack boosts.
Mavuika: Night-Igniting Flame
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Now, how to introduce her? The bearer of "Kiongozi," Mavuika, a leader completely worthy of leading the people of Natlan.
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Mavuika's Constellations
Mavuika's constellations offer significant upgrades:
- C1: The Night-Lord’s Explication: Increased Nightsoul points and Fighting Spirit efficiency, plus an ATK boost.
- C2: The Ashen Price: All-Fire Armaments enhancements, enemy DEF reduction, and Flamestrider DMG boost.
- C3 & C5: Elemental Burst and Skill level increases.
- C4: The Leader’s Resolve: Prevents DMG decay after using the Burst.
- C6: “Humanity’s Name” Unfettered: Massive AoE Pyro DMG boosts to All-Fire Armaments and Flamestrider, plus a significant Fighting Spirit gain.
This comprehensive overview should prepare you for Mavuika's arrival in Genshin Impact. Get ready to add this powerful Pyro Archon to your roster!