Genshin Impact Welcomes Mavuika, the 5-Star Pyro Archon!
HoYoverse has officially unveiled Mavuika, the fiery 5-Star Pyro Archon, as the next playable character joining the Genshin Impact roster. First glimpsed in Natlan's teaser trailer, this powerful Archon will soon be available for players to obtain. Let's delve into everything we know about her release, ascension materials, abilities, and constellations.
Mavuika's Arrival in Genshin Impact
Mavuika's debut is slated for Genshin Impact Version 5.3, launching January 1st, 2025. If featured in the first banner phase, she'll be available to pull on launch day. Otherwise, the second phase, commencing January 21st, 2025, will offer another opportunity.
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Mavuika's Talent and Ascension Materials
Based on beta data from Honeyhunterworld, here's a breakdown of the resources needed for Mavuika's skill and ascension:
Talent Ascension:
- 3x Teachings of Contention
- 21x Guide to Contention
- 38x Philosophies of Contention
- 6x Sentry's Wooden Whistle
- 22x Warrior's Metal Whistle
- 31x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
- 6x Unnamed Boss Item (yet to be revealed)
- 1x Crown of Insight
- 1,652,500 Mora
Note: Mavuika possesses three talents; full leveling requires three times the listed materials.
Ascension Materials:
- 168x Withering Purpurbloom
- 1x Agnidus Agate Sliver
- 9x Agnidus Agate Fragment
- 9x Agnidus Agate Chunk
- 6x Agnidus Agate Gemstone
- 46x Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core
- 18x Sentry's Wooden Whistle
- 30x Warrior's Metal Whistle
- 36x Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
- 420,000 Mora
Mavuika's Abilities in Genshin Impact
Mavuika is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore user. As an Archon, her kit includes unique abilities, such as combat bike riding! Here's a summary of her talents:
- Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Four consecutive strikes. Charged Attack: A powerful Severing Splendor strike (stamina cost). Plunging Attack: AoE DMG on impact.
- Elemental Skill: The Named Moment: Summons All-Fire Armaments, replenishes Nightsoul points, and activates Nightsoul's Blessing (enhanced Pyro DMG). Tap for Rings of Searing Radiance; Hold for Flamestrider (riding/gliding). Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks deal Pyro DMG while sprinting.
- Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Uses Fighting Spirit (not Energy). Requires 50% Fighting Spirit (gained via party member Nightsoul point consumption or Normal Attacks). Grants ten Nightsoul points, activates Nightsoul's Blessing, summons Flamestrider for a powerful Sunfell Slice (AoE Pyro DMG), and enters "Crucible of Death and Life" (increased interruption resistance, enhanced Flamestrider Normal/Charged Attacks based on Fighting Spirit).
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Mavuika's Constellations
Here's a look at Mavuika's constellation effects:
- C1: The Night-Lord's Explication: Increases max Nightsoul points to 120, boosts Fighting Spirit efficiency by 25%, and grants 40% ATK for 8 seconds after gaining Fighting Spirit.
- C2: The Ashen Price: Enhances All-Fire Armaments, decreases enemy DEF by 20%, and boosts attack DMG in Flamestrider form.
- C3: The Burning Sun: Increases Elemental Burst level by three.
- C4: The Leader's Resolve: Improves passive talent "Kiongozi," preventing DMG decay after using the Burst.
- C5: The Meaning of Truth: Increases Elemental Skill level by three.
- C6: “Humanity’s Name” Unfettered: Adds significant AoE Pyro DMG boosts to All-Fire Armaments (200%) and Flamestrider (400%) abilities. Gains 80 points when Nightsoul points drop to 5, triggering every 15s while riding Flamestrider.
This comprehensive overview covers everything currently known about Mavuika in Genshin Impact, including her materials, abilities, and constellations.