Summary
- According to a leak, Mavuika in Genshin Impact will offer gameplay with a focus on Battle Will and Nightsoul points.
- Energy Recharge is not key for Mavuika's Elemental Burst, emphasizing Normal Attacks and Nightsoul points instead.
- While she complements Bennett and Xiangling, Mavuika stands out for the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City and her valuable support role.
Recent information from the beta servers for Version 5.3 has finally given Genshin Impact players a detailed overview of Mavuika's ability kit. While Genshin Impact has accrued over 90 playable characters over the course of its history, the Archons and Harbingers tend to stand in a tier of their own – both in terms of their playstyle and in terms of the excitement that they generate among fans. As the Pyro Archon of Natlan, Mavuika is no different.
Many Genshin Impact players were hoping for Mavuika to finally provide a 5-Star alternative to either Bennett or Xiangling, and it's no secret that the developers were aware of the high expectations the community had for Mavuika's ability kit. The Pyro Archon is making her gameplay debut in Version 5.3, where she is expected to feature on the Event Banners in the first half of the update. With beta testing underway, players will be able to judge the gameplay value of Mavuika in Genshin Impact, and hopefully come away satisfied with her ability kit.
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The ability kit was shared by Seele Leaks, providing an overview of Mavuika's Elemental Skill, Elemental Burst, and key Ascension Passives. The information provided by the leak confirms earlier rumors about Mavuika's ability. The Pyro Archon can best be described as a mix of Dehya and Raiden in Genshin Impact, on top of boasting a universal way to engage with Natlan's exploration mechanics.
Mavuika's Ability Kit in Genshin Impact
Ascension: CRIT DMG
Elemental Skill:
- Short E: Applies Pyro to enemies every 2 seconds in an area of effect, even when Mavuika is off-field.
- Long E: Mavuika rides a motorcycle, gaining Pyro infusion. While riding, she has a new Normal Attack combo. The Charged Attack involves spinning the motorcycle in circles and then lifting the front wheel to strike enemies, generating a certain number of Nightsoul Points. The Pyro infusion ends when the Nightsoul Points are depleted.
Elemental Burst:
- The Elemental Burst does not consume energy but instead relies on Battle Will, with a maximum of 200 points. When Battle Will reaches 50%, it can be fully consumed to unleash the burst.
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Ways to generate Battle Will:
- Nearby characters consuming Nightsoul Points convert them into Battle Will.
- Nearby characters hitting enemies with Normal Attacks generate Battle Will.
- The first hit of the burst scales with the amount of Battle Will consumed.
- Afterward, Mavuika enters an Awakened State for 7 seconds, which grants increased resistance to interruption. Both Normal and Charged Attack damage scale with the amount of Battle Will consumed. During this state, no actions consume Nightsoul Points.
Ascension Passives:
- Upon casting the burst, all active characters gain a damage boost based on the amount of Battle Will consumed, up to 50%. The boost gradually decreases over time.
- When any Nightsoul Burst is activated on the field, Mavuika gains a 35% ATK bonus.
- Allows Mavuika to fly, run, swim, and climb with ease.
While Mavuika does not necessarily step on Bennett's toes, her ability to provide a damage bonus on top of being allowed to wield the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City makes her a valuable support. On the other hand, her Elemental Skill only applies Pyro every two seconds, making Xiangling in Genshin Impact still the superior choice when it comes to applying Pyro. Much like Fischl still finds room on many Genshin Impact teams for her off-field Electro application, Mavuika likely won't replace Xiangling outright.
The unique part of Mavuika's ability kit pertains to her Elemental Burst. Unlike other Genshin Impact characters, Energy Recharge is completely wasted on Mavuika, as her Elemental Burst is fueled by Normal Attacks or the accumulation of Nightsoul points. Though this makes Mavuika prefer teammates from Natlan, assuming Normal Attacks do a decent job triggering her Elemental Burst, she could still be a powerful choice for most hypercarries in Genshin Impact. At the very least, Kinich fans should find Mavuika an invaluable teammate.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
