Get Ready for Mavuika: Genshin Impact's New 5-Star Pyro Archon
HoYoverse has unveiled Mavuika, the fiery 5-Star Pyro Archon, as the next playable character in Genshin Impact. First glimpsed in Natlan's teaser trailer, she's poised to become a highly sought-after addition to your team. This comprehensive guide covers her release date, ascension materials, 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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Talent and Ascension Material Requirements
Based on beta data from Honeyhunterworld, here's what you'll need to ascend and level Mavuika's talents:
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 (details pending)
- 1x Crown of Insight
- 1,652,500 Mora (Note: This is multiplied by three for all three talents)
Character Ascension:
- 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
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Mavuika's Abilities and Gameplay
Mavuika is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore user with a unique kit, including the ability to ride a flaming steed in combat.
- Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Four consecutive strikes, culminating in a stamina-consuming charged attack and an AoE plunging attack.
- Elemental Skill: The Named Moment: Summons All-Fire Armaments, replenishing Nightsoul points. Entering Nightsoul’s Blessing enhances Pyro DMG. Tap for Rings of Searing Radiance, hold for the Flamestrider mount for both ground and aerial combat.
- Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Instead of Energy, this ult uses Fighting Spirit (at least 50%). Fighting Spirit is gained when party members use Nightsoul points or perform normal attacks (1.5 Fighting Spirit per 0.1 seconds). The Burst unleashes a powerful AoE Pyro attack while riding the Flamestrider, triggering the "Crucible of Death and Life" state. This state boosts interruption resistance and attack damage based on Fighting Spirit.
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Mavuika's Constellations
Unlocking Mavuika's constellations significantly enhances her abilities:
- C1: The Night-Lord’s Explication: Increases max Nightsoul points, boosts Fighting Spirit efficiency, and grants ATK boost after gaining Fighting Spirit.
- C2: The Ashen Price: Enhances All-Fire Armaments, reduces enemy DEF, and boosts Flamestrider attack DMG.
- C3: The Burning Sun: Increases Elemental Burst level.
- C4: The Leader’s Resolve: Improves the passive talent “Kiongozi,” preventing DMG decay after using the Burst.
- C5: The Meaning of Truth: Increases Elemental Skill level.
- C6: “Humanity’s Name” Unfettered: Adds massive AoE Pyro DMG boosts to All-Fire Armaments and Flamestrider, and triggers a significant Fighting Spirit gain while riding the Flamestrider.
This comprehensive overview should prepare you for Mavuika's arrival in Genshin Impact. Good luck summoning her!
