Get Ready for Mavuika: Genshin Impact's New 5-Star Pyro Archon!

HoYoverse has confirmed the arrival of Mavuika, the fiery 5-Star Pyro Archon, as a 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, necessary ascension and talent materials, complete kit breakdown, and constellation effects.

Mavuika's Genshin Impact Release Date

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 Talent and Ascension 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

Remember, this is per talent, so multiply accordingly for all three.

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 Kit: Abilities and Gameplay

Mavuika is a 5-Star Pyro Claymore user with a unique Archon-level kit, notably including combat bike riding!

• Normal Attack: Flames Weave Life: Up to 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 the Flamestrider mount/glide, enabling Pyro DMG during sprinting.
• Elemental Burst: Hour of Burning Skies: Utilizes Fighting Spirit (not Energy). At 50% Fighting Spirit, Mavuika unleashes a powerful Sunfell Slice (AoE Pyro DMG), entering the Crucible of Death and Life state (increased interruption resistance and Flamestrider attack boosts based on Fighting Spirit). Fighting Spirit is gained via party members using Nightsoul points or through their Normal Attacks (1.5 Fighting Spirit every 0.1 seconds).

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Mavuika's Constellations: Power Ups and Synergies

Unlocking Mavuika's constellations significantly enhances her abilities:

• C1: The Night-Lord's Explication: Increased Nightsoul points and Fighting Spirit efficiency; ATK boost after gaining Fighting Spirit.
• C2: The Ashen Price: All-Fire Armaments enhancements; enemy DEF reduction and Flamestrider DMG boost.
• C3: The Burning Sun: Elemental Burst level increase.
• C4: The Leader's Resolve: Prevents DMG decay after using the Burst.
• 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; gains Nightsoul points when riding Flamestrider.

This covers everything known about Mavuika, from her acquisition to her impressive combat potential. Prepare for her arrival and dominate the battlefield!