Genshin Impact 5.3: Mavuika's Ultimate Build Guide, Gear, Teams, and Strategies

The Pyro Archon Mavuika has finally joined Genshin Impact’s playable character roster as the latest playable Archon to give a fiery start to 2025! Mavuika is a flexible character who can play both Main and Sub DPS roles, able to dish out both on-field and off-field damage that can easily annihilate all enemies on the field

Mavuika’s Abilities and Playstyle in Genshin Impact 5.3

Mavuika’s bread and butter are both her skill and burst. Through her skill The Named Moment, Mavuika is capable of summoning All-Fire Armaments, which is passed down through all the human Archons in Natlan, allowing her to deal Nightsoul-aligned Pyro DMG. The All-Fire Armaments have different effects depending on when you tap or hold her skill button.

• Tap: The All-Fire Armaments will manifest as a Ring of Searing Radiance, dealing Pyro DMG to nearby opponents at intervals.

• Hold: The All-Fire Armaments will manifest as a Flamestrider, a.k.a Mavuika’s badass motorcycle! Once deployed, Mavuika will be able to ride the Flamestrider at high speed, or even activate its hidden back propulsion module to cross through different terrain types and glide through the air.

Mavuika’s burst Hour of Burning Skies is unique as it does not rely on Energy points, but instead relies on the accumulation of Fighting Spirit which can be provided by her fellow party members. When she has at least 50% Fighting Spirit, Mavuika will be able to consume all points to unleash her burst.  After unleashing her burst, Mavuika will also gain 10 Nightsoul points and enter the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, allowing her to ride her Flamestrider high in the air and bestow a devastating Sunfell Slice against opponents on the ground in an AoE.

Best Weapons for Mavuika in Genshin Impact 5.3

Mavuika can utilize a variety of claymores that are tailored for a DPS build, providing flexibility for players looking to enhance her performance. Ideal weapons should focus on boosting stats like Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, or Elemental Mastery. Here are some of the best weapons for Mavuika:

• R5 Effect: Within 8s after the character’s Elemental Skill hits an opponent or the character triggers an Elemental Reaction, their ATK and Elemental Mastery will be increased by 24% and 96 respectively.

• Mailed Flower: This weapon provides both ATK and Elemental Mastery, making it easier to optimize her artifacts and sub-stats.

• Serpent Spine: This 4-star weapon offers high Crit Rate and additional damage boost, especially valuable if Mavuika is being used on-field.

Also Read: Genshin Impact 5.3 Maintenance Schedule, Rewards & New Features

Best Artifacts for Mavuika in Genshin Impact 5.3

To maximize Mavuika’s damage potential, focus on the following artifacts:

• Main Stats: ATK% for Sands, Pyro DMG Bonus for Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG for Circlet.

• Artifact Sub Stats: CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%, Elemental Mastery.

Best Team Compositions in Genshin Impact 5.3

Mavuika shines best in teams that can provide her with Fighting Spirit and enhance her Pyro damage. Here are some recommended team compositions:

• Melt Team: Pair Mavuika with Cryo characters like Citlali and Xilonen to maximize Melt reactions. Add Bennett for ATK boosts and Pyro Resonance.

• Vaporize Team: Combine Mavuika with Hydro characters like Neuvillette and Furina to take advantage of Vaporize reactions. Charlotte can provide healing and further buffs.