
Get Ready for Mavuika: Genshin Impact's New 5-Star Pyro Archon
HoYoverse has confirmed Mavuika, the 5-Star Pyro Archon from Natlan, as the next playable character in Genshin Impact. Seen in Natlan's teaser trailer, she's poised to be a highly sought-after addition to any team. This guide details her release date, required ascension and talent materials, complete kit breakdown, and constellation effects.
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 what you'll need:
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: These materials are multiplied by three for fully leveling 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 a combat-usable mount.
- Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Four consecutive strikes, a charged attack (stamina cost), and a plunging attack (AoE damage).
- Elemental Skill: The Named Moment: Summons All-Fire Armaments, replenishing Nightsoul points. Enters Nightsoul's Blessing state, boosting Pyro DMG. The skill has both a tap (Rings of Searing Radiance) and hold (Flamestrider mount for riding and gliding) function.
- Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Instead of Energy, this relies on Fighting Spirit (50% minimum). Fighting Spirit is gained via party members consuming Nightsoul points or performing Normal Attacks (1.5 Fighting Spirit per 0.1 seconds). The burst grants ten Nightsoul points, activates Nightsoul's Blessing, unleashes a powerful AoE Pyro DMG attack (Sunfell Slice), and triggers the Crucible of Death and Life state. Crucible of Death and Life increases interruption resistance and boosts Flamestrider attack based on Fighting Spirit.
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Mavuika's Constellations
Unlocking Mavuika's constellations enhances her abilities significantly:
- 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, decreasing enemy DEF by 20% and boosting Flamestrider attack DMG.
- C3: The Burning Sun: Increases Elemental Burst level by three.
- 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 by three.
- C6: “Humanity’s Name” Unfettered: Adds massive AoE Pyro DMG boosts to All-Fire Armaments (200%) and Flamestrider (400%). Gains 80 Fighting Spirit when Nightsoul points drop to 5, triggering every 15s while riding the Flamestrider.
This comprehensive guide covers everything known about Mavuika, preparing you for her arrival in Genshin Impact.