HoYoverse officially unveils Mavuika, the 5-Star Pyro Archon, as a playable character in Genshin Impact. First seen in Natlan's teaser trailer, she's soon to be available for summoning. This guide covers her release date, required materials, abilities, and constellations.
Mavuika's Genshin Impact Debut
Mavuika arrives in Genshin Impact Version 5.3, launching January 1st, 2025. She'll likely be featured in the first banner phase, available for summoning on launch day, or alternatively, in the second phase starting January 21st, 2025.
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Mavuika's Ascension and Talent Materials
Based on Honeyhunterworld beta data, Mavuika's talent ascension requires:
- 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 (unrevealed)
- 1x Crown of Insight
- 1,652,500 Mora
(Note: Triple these amounts for all three talents.)
Her character ascension needs:
- 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
Mavuika is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore user. Her unique kit includes combat bike riding. Here's a breakdown:
- Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Four consecutive strikes; charged attack consumes stamina; plunging attack deals AoE DMG.
- Elemental Skill: The Named Moment: Summons All-Fire Armaments, restoring Nightsoul points. Enters Nightsoul’s Blessing state (enhanced Pyro DMG). Tap for Rings of Searing Radiance; hold for Flamestrider (riding/gliding, Pyro DMG attacks).
- Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Uses Fighting Spirit (50% minimum). Gained via party member Nightsoul point consumption or Normal Attacks (1.5 Fighting Spirit/0.1 sec). Ten Nightsoul points are gained, entering Nightsoul’s Blessing. Mavuika rides Flamestrider, using Sunfell Slice (AoE Pyro DMG), entering “Crucible of Death and Life” (increased interruption resistance, enhanced Flamestrider attacks).
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 six constellations offer significant boosts:
- C1: The Night-Lord’s Explication: Increased Nightsoul points, Fighting Spirit efficiency, and ATK boost.
- C2: The Ashen Price: Enhanced All-Fire Armaments, enemy DEF reduction, and Flamestrider DMG boost.
- C3: The Burning Sun: Elemental Burst level increase.
- C4: The Leader’s Resolve: Improved passive talent “Kiongozi,” preventing DMG decay.
- C5: The Meaning of Truth: Elemental Skill level increase.
- C6: “Humanity’s Name” Unfettered: Massive AoE Pyro DMG boosts to All-Fire Armaments and Flamestrider, along with additional Nightsoul point gains.
This comprehensive overview covers everything currently known about Mavuika in Genshin Impact.