Representing Genshin Impact's Pyro region, Natlan showcases many canyon areas that are populated with dragons known as Saurians, hot springs made from volcanic activity, and diverse tribes. Leading this nation is the Pyro Archon, the God of War Mavuika, who's set to be a future playable character in Genshin Impact.
The Genshin Impact Version 5.0 Archon Quest shows Mavuika's caring and fierce sides as she fights to protect the people of Natlan from dangerous forces, such as the Fatui. Her impressive swordsmanship and Pyro abilities have captured the attention of many Genshin Impact fans, fueling their excitement for the highly-anticipated banner character. Although HoYoverse hasn't officially revealed Mavuika's details, the rumors surrounding the character still have many people hyped.
A Rundown of Genshin Impact Rumors About Mavuika So Far
Estimated Release Date
Genshin Impact has introduced a wide range of characters from Natlan, including playable units Kachina, Kinich, and Mualani. As for Mavuika, it's still unknown when exactly she'll become playable, but one leak suggested that the Pyro Archon will allegedly come out in Genshin Impact Version 5.3. The update is estimated to roll out in January 2025, so fans might have to wait a bit before they can pull for Mavuika.
- Genshin Impact Version 5.3 with rumored Mavuika banner: January 2025
Element and Weapon Type
In Version 5.0, Genshin Impact fans get a glimpse of Mavuika's strong Pyro abilities and proficiency in swordfighting. As the Pyro Archon, it's obvious that Mavuika will be a 5-star Pyro character, but her weapon is still a mystery. Many Genshin Impact fans believe that she might be a Claymore user because she wielded the Earth Shaker during the battle against Il Capitano. Meanwhile, recent Genshin Impact leaks alleged that Mavuika's playstyle is like an upgraded version of Dehya, which could mean that the Archon will be a viable sub-DPS unit.
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Character name |
Mavuika |
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Star level |
5-star |
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Element and rumored weapon |
Pyro, Claymore |
Ability Kit
Genshin Impact's playable Archons are known to be support units, and Mavuika's rumored ability kit seems to include buffing abilities. According to leaks, her Elemental Skill applies a buff to the active character, allowing them to deliver follow-up Pyro attacks for a set duration. Meanwhile, her Elemental Burst is rumored to generate coordinated Pyro attacks at two-second intervals.
If Mavuika's rumored ability kit makes it out of beta, Genshin Impact fans might finally get a high-ranking Pyro sub-DPS. Currently, only Xiangling operates as a Pyro sub-DPS in many team comps. The Pyro Archon might just have the potential to dethrone Xiangling and improve team synergies in the near future.
Overworld Mobility
There had been rumors that Natlan would introduce new exploration mechanics, like being able to ride mounts. Genshin Impact players have gotten a taste of this with Mualani's ability to surf on water, while Mavuika is rumored to have her own mount. According to leaks, Mavuika is said to be able to summon a mount that looks similar to a motorcycle, which she can ride over bodies of water and even climb up mountains. Meanwhile, it's unknown if Mavuika's alleged mount will be usable in other regions beyond Natlan.
Previous leaks have suggested that Genshin Impact might introduce different mounts in Natlan, which launched fan theories that characters could ride dragons. Unfortunately, Saurians in Natlan can't be mounted, but characters can transform and travel as these unique dragons. Perhaps Mavuika could kick off this exploration mechanic with her rumored mount, which could open up the door for future characters to have their own mounts that they could use in any region.
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
- 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
