Mavuika’s Gameplay Kit: Breaking a Four-Year Tradition in Genshin Impact
The latest leaks surrounding Genshin Impact’s upcoming Version 5.3 suggest that Mavuika, the newly introduced Pyro Archon from the region of Natlan, may disrupt a long-standing trend in the game. As the anticipated savior of the Nation of Pyro against an impending disaster orchestrated by the Abyss, Mavuika is set to become a playable character. Her introduction comes with the support of various Natlan characters and the Traveler, enhancing the storyline of HoYoverse’s acclaimed action RPG.
Mavuika Challenges Xiangling’s Reign as Pyro Sub-DPS
Recent leaks hint at Mavuika potentially ending a four-year streak where Xiangling has dominated as the primary Pyro sub-DPS in team compositions. The leaker, known as Foul, shared this information in a “Questionable” post on Reddit, revealing that Mavuika’s Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst could align with the performance characteristics of Pyro sub-DPS characters in Genshin Impact.
Insights into Mavuika’s Leaked Abilities
Mavuika’s Potential as an Off-Field Pyro Sub-DPS
Although concrete details are sparse, the leak from Foul provides a glimpse into Mavuika’s on-field capabilities. Her Elemental Skill reportedly has two variations: Press and Hold. In the Press form, Mavuika is said to summon a coordinated attack, while the Hold form allows her to infuse Pyro. However, it remains unclear if this infusion benefits the entire team, akin to Bennett, or is restricted to her.
Both the Press and Hold versions of her skill are said to consume Nightsoul points, offering a potential synergy with certain Artifact sets like the Obsidian Codex in Genshin Impact. Additionally, Foul’s leak reveals details about Mavuika’s Elemental Burst, which purportedly generates an effect that unleashes a single attack every two seconds. While the specifics of her Skill and Burst remain shrouded in mystery, Mavuika’s role within team compositions appears to be that of a sub-DPS. Should these leaks hold true, Mavuika may dethrone Xiangling as the leading Pyro sub-DPS character, a position that other characters like Dehya have struggled to achieve due to performance issues.
Rumors of Mavuika as an Enhanced Pyro Sub-DPS
Further supporting Mavuika’s rumored role, another leaker, DK2, shared on Reddit that Mavuika could serve as an improved version of Dehya. The 5-star Pyro character from Sumeru is known for her off-field damage capabilities but suffers from issues such as interruptions to her Burst’s duration and dual-stat scaling, which hinder her performance. Dehya’s concept is promising, yet its execution falls short.
If Mavuika fulfills the potential initially envisioned for Dehya, players may finally gain a powerful 5-star Pyro sub-DPS, allowing them to retire Xiangling and potentially strengthen their team compositions. With the growing significance of Burning Elemental Reactions, Pyro’s role as an off-field element has become increasingly vital. Should these leaks prove accurate, Mavuika’s rumored release in Version 5.3 could significantly enhance Kinich’s team compositions in Genshin Impact.
Source: Reddit (1,2)
