Summary
- A new Genshin Impact leak shows Mavuika's splash art, depicting the 5-star Pyro Archon riding her motorbike.
- Version 5.3 will conclude the Archon Quests in Natlan and will seemingly feature Citlali, Mavuika, the Pyro Traveler, and a new Liyue 4-Star character for the Lantern Rite.
- Mavuika is rumored to appear on the Event Banners in the first half of Genshin Impact Version 5.3.
A recent Genshin Impact leak has revealed the splash art for Mavuika, the Pyro Archon of Natlan, and one of the most anticipated characters since Arlecchino. It's no secret that Genshin Impact is setting the stage for an exciting round of beta testing. Not only is Version 5.3 meant to conclude the Archon Quests in Natlan, but the upcoming patch will seemingly feature Citlali, Mavuika, the Pyro Traveler, and a new Liyue 4-Star character for the Lantern Rite.
Mavuika in Genshin Impact is expected to draw plenty of attention from players, as she will be both an Archon character and a chance for the developers to introduce a 5-star alternative to Xiangling. While the information on her ability kit is somewhat chaotic at present, two things have remained consistent: Mavuika will have an exploration ability tied to her motorbike, and she will provide some form of coordinated off-field Pyro attacks. The former potentially implies that Mavuika will be able to engage with any Natlan exploration mechanic, while the latter bodes well for players who were worried Mavuika would exclusively be another Pyro hypercarry.
The splash art comes from Seele Leaks, and shows Mavuika riding on top of her motorbike, which certainly lends plenty of credence to earlier leaks that talked about Mavuika's ability kit in Genshin Impact. Players can see the silhouettes of the six modern heroes of Natlan in the flames behind Mavuika, which is both a unique and fitting detail to have. Seele Leaks clarified that Mavuika, like Furina, would have two unique illustrations, and that her drip marketing would feature the Pyro Archon in a different pose entirely.
Genshin Impact's Mavuika Leaks Explained
All signs point towards Mavuika featuring on the Event Banners in the first half of Version 5.3. However, what her kit entails is still the subject of speculation. The current two leaks propose that Mavuika can become a hypercarry in a similar way to Raiden in Genshin Impact, and that her ability kit reduces the defense rating of affected enemies. However, one of the leaks also claims that Mavuika's Elemental Burst does not consume any energy, and instead accumulates stacks based off of the fluctuation of Nightsoul points across the party. Unless Mavuika provides the Nightsoul mechanic to non-Natlan characters, this may controversially lock her best teams to Natlan.
Apart from using it to explore Natlan in Genshin Impact, the motorbike allegedly comes into play both during her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst. Tapping the Elemental Skill produces a ring of fire that applies Pyro, while holding down the button allows Mavuika to ride her bike and use it in combat. Mavuika's Elemental Burst rams the motorbike into a group of enemies, which likely causes a high amount of Pyro damage. While Genshin Impact players should take leaks with a grain of salt, the splash art appears to be genuine, and information on her ability kit will soon become available once beta footage starts to emerge.
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
