The Pyro Archon herself, Mavuika, is finally making her grand entrance in Genshin Impact’s upcoming version 5.3! As the Archon of Natlan, Mavuika’s fiery personality and explosive kit are sure to heat things up in Teyvat. In my detailed guide, we’ll dive deep into her abilities, discuss her Nightsoul’s Blessing, signature weapon, and explore her potential as both an off-field Pyro support and an on-field DPS. Let’s get started, but keep in mind that she’s still in beta, so some aspects might change before her release.
Mavuika Pre-Release Guide & Analyis
Mavuika is a 5-star Pyro claymore wielder with a crit damage ascension bonus. She scales primarily on attack and brings incredible versatility to the battlefield with her ability to deal both on-field and off-field damage while buffing the active character.
Mavuika’s Kit Explained
Normal Attacks: Her basic attack chain consists of four hits of physical damage. While not a standout feature, her normal attacks gain significance when infused with Pyro during her skill or burst.
Elemental Skill: Nightsoul’s Blessing
- Tap Mode: Creates a Pyro-infused ring around the active character, dealing AoE Pyro damage every 2 seconds to enemies within a 6-meter radius. This is particularly useful for triggering reactions like Burgeon or applying Pyro to multiple enemies at once.
- Hold Mode: Mavuika summons a motorcycle, gaining increased movement speed and the ability to traverse water, climb, and even glide over terrain. In this state, her attacks are infused with Nightsoul-aligned Pyro damage, and she deals additional Pyro damage to enemies she sprints past.
Elemental Burst: Crucible of Death and Life Mavuika’s burst doesn’t rely on energy but instead uses her unique Fighting Spirit mechanic. Fighting Spirit is gained by consuming Nightsoul points or landing normal attacks. Upon activation, she consumes all Fighting Spirit points and enters an enhanced Nightsoul’s Blessing state where her Pyro-infused attacks are amplified. Additionally:
- Initial Pyro damage scales with the Fighting Spirit consumed.
- Her resistance to interruption increases.
- The burst lasts for 7 seconds and has a 16-second cooldown.
Passives:
- Passive 1: Increases Mavuika’s attack by 35% for 10 seconds when a party member triggers a Nightsoul burst.
- Passive 2: After using her burst, every Fighting Spirit point consumed grants the active character a 0.25% damage bonus for 20 seconds (up to a maximum of 50%). This buff gradually diminishes over time.
Exploration Utility: Mavuika’s Natlan-specific exploration abilities include reduced Nightsoul transmission cooldowns and efficient Phlogiston consumption, making her a valuable addition for exploring the fiery region.
Mavuika’s Combos
Mavuika’s versatility makes her a fantastic asset in a variety of playstyles, whether as a Main DPS, Sub DPS, or Support. Her kit allows for numerous combos that vary depending on the situation, so let’s break them down:
- Main DPS (Charge Attack Playstyle): Mavuika excels as a Main DPS using charge attacks. To maximize her damage output, always use her Elemental Burst right after her Elemental Skill.
- This combo amplifies her Pyro damage and buffs her subsequent attacks. If you have teammates to support this playstyle, keep focusing on charge attacks and maintaining her Pyro uptime.
- Sub DPS/Support (Off-field Playstyle): If you don’t have the right characters to support a charge attack-focused playstyle, the best option is to use Mavuika’s Hold Skill for consistent off-field damage with her Normal Attacks.
- These attacks, especially with her Pyro infusion, are highly effective. However, avoid using her final hit as it’s slower and might leave you vulnerable.
- Burst DPS: For burst-focused damage, activate her Elemental Burst after performing a few Normal Attacks or Elemental Skill hits. This can be followed by a tap of her Elemental Skill to apply Pyro and further boost the active character’s damage output.
- Off-field Power Application: In teams that focus on off-field Pyro damage, use Mavuika’s Elemental Burst for high-damage applications. Her burst deals substantial damage based on the Fighting Spirit consumed and provides a 50% damage bonus to the active character. To get the most out of her support role, make sure you trigger her burst just before switching to your Main DPS.
Mavuika’s Constellations Breakdown
Mavuika’s constellations dramatically enhance her versatility and damage potential. Here’s a breakdown of each constellation and how it affects her gameplay:
- C1: Unleashed Potential: Mavuika’s Nightsoul Point limit increases to 120, and her Fighting Spirit Gathering efficiency is boosted by 25%. Additionally, Mavuika gains a 40% attack bonus for 8 seconds after consuming any amount of Fighting Spirit.
- This constellation solves her biggest limitation, allowing her to use her Elemental Burst every rotation. The 40% attack bonus makes her an incredible damage dealer and an even stronger support.
- C2: Overloaded Power: This constellation enhances Mavuika’s base attack by 200—the highest base attack increase in the game. Additionally, her Elemental Skill now reduces enemy defense by 20% when used as a Sub DPS, or boosts her Normal and Charge Attack scaling when used as Main DPS.
- The 200 base attack increase leads to a significant damage boost, and the added defense shred provides an additional 50% damage increase for Mavuika and up to 12% team-wide. This constellation is a game-changer, making her one of the most powerful characters in the game.
- C3: Burst Enhancement: Mavuika’s Elemental Burst level is increased by 3, boosting its scaling and overall damage output. This constellation provides a decent boost but is not as significant as her C1 and C2.
- C4: Extended Reach: Mavuika’s Nightsoul Burst now extends its duration by 10 seconds, allowing it to last longer. While this constellation increases her burst uptime, it provides only a modest increase in damage and utility.
- C5: Skill Enhancement: This constellation increases the talent level of Mavuika’s Elemental Skill, improving her off-field PRI damage and boosting the scaling of her motorbike attack. It results in a notable damage increase, further enhancing her ability to deal consistent Pyro damage.
- C6: Unmatched Fury: Mavuika’s final constellation brings a major upgrade. It triggers additional AoE damage whenever Mavuika’s Nightsoul Burst deals damage. This not only increases her overall damage but also applies Pyro damage more consistently.
- If Mavuika is used as a Main DPS, she also summons a damage ring around the active character, dealing Pyro damage every 3 seconds. This constellation boosts her damage potential to ludicrous levels—up to 3 times her damage at C0.
Mavuika’s Signature Weapon: A Thousand Blazing Suns
Mavuika’s claymore boasts an impressive base attack of 741 and a crit rate bonus of 11%. Its passive effect synergizes perfectly with Mavuika’s kit:
- After using a skill or burst, crit damage increases by 20%, and attack increases by 28% for 6 seconds.
- These buffs can extend up to 12 seconds if elemental-infused normal or charged attacks are used. During Nightsoul’s Blessing, these bonuses receive a significant boost, increasing crit damage by 35% and attack by 49%.
While this weapon is tailored for Mavuika, budget-friendly alternatives include:
- Earth Shaker (Natlan craftable): Ideal for off-field Pyro application.
- Tidal Shadow (Fontaine craftable): Great for on-field damage builds.
Playstyles and Team Roles
As an Off-Field Pyro Support:
Mavuika excels in teams that require consistent Pyro application for reactions like Vaporize or Burgeon. Her elemental skill provides reliable AoE Pyro damage, and her passives enhance the active character’s damage output. She pairs exceptionally well with characters like:
- Mualani: Amplifies Vaporize damage.
- Furina: Synergizes in Hydro-based reaction teams.
Artifact options:
- Hero of Cinder City: Boosts team damage.
- Instructor: Enhances elemental reaction damage, especially in reaction-heavy teams.
As an On-Field DPS:
When piloted as the main damage dealer, Mavuika’s burst becomes a focus. Accumulating Fighting Spirit can be challenging without other Natlan characters, but her damage potential is immense when optimized.
Key teammates:
- Xilonen: Provides additional Fighting Spirit generation.
- Citlali: Facilitates faster point accumulation.
Artifact options:
- Obsidian Codex: Maximizes Pyro damage.
Wrapping Up
Mavuika’s flexibility as both a DPS and support opens up a variety of team compositions in Genshin Impact, though her efficiency shines brightest in Natlan-centric lineups. While her off-field Pyro application is steady, it’s not as rapid as Xiangling’s Pyronado, limiting her usage in teams requiring high-speed Pyro application. However, her ability to buff the active character’s damage and provide unique mobility options gives her a distinct edge.
Whether you’re drawn to her fiery aesthetics, Natlan lore, or versatile playstyle, Mavuika is shaping up to be a valuable addition to any roster. For those unsure about pulling for her, consider testing her out during her trial run and exploring team synergies that align with your playstyle!
That’s it for my Mavuika kit overview! If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading. What are your thoughts on Mavuika? Do you plan to pull for her, or are you waiting for more information? Let me know in the comments below!
