Theorylytics

Mavuika vs Neuvillette

Natlan's Pyro king vs. the most self-sufficient carry in the game.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Mavuika if…

  • You have Natlan supports (Xilonen, Citlali) ready to push her ceiling.
  • You want a Pyro carry and your other Abyss team is already Hydro-covered.
  • You prefer aggressive melee gameplay over ranged Charged Attacks.

Pick Neuvillette if…

  • You want a carry who works in almost any team with minimal support investment.
  • You don't have or plan to build Natlan-specific supports.
  • You frequently run multi-target content and want reliable AoE clearing.
Verdict

Neuvillette is the more universal pull — he slots into almost any team, heals himself, and clears AoE content with ease. Mavuika's ceiling is higher, but only once you're committed to building around Natlan. For most players, Neuvillette is the safer investment. Pull Mavuika if you're already deep in the Natlan ecosystem and want the best Pyro team in the game.

At a Glance

Mavuika
Stat
Neuvillette
Claymore
Weapon
Catalyst
5★
Rarity
5★
Pyro
Element
Hydro
Limited
Self-sustain
High (passive heal)Winner
Moderate (prefers Natlan)
Team flexibility
Very HighWinner
Good
AoE damage
ExcellentWinner
Higher (Natlan core)Winner
Peak team DPS
High
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy–ModerateWinner
Good (Serpent Spine)
F2P viability
Good (Flowing Purity)
Excellent
C0 performance
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mavuika

Strengths
  • Among the highest personal Pyro DPS in the game at C0
  • Nightsoul Blessing creates a fluid, aggressive gameplay loop with no downtime
  • Performs well in all content — Spiral Abyss, Overworld, and Imaginarium Theater
Weaknesses
  • Full potential requires Natlan teammates — non-Natlan teams lose the Nightsoul synergy bonus
  • Signature weapon (A Thousand Blazing Suns) is a meaningful power gap over F2P alternatives
  • Fighting Spirit management requires the team to be actively attacking — idle teammates slow her Burst rotation

Neuvillette

Strengths
  • Strong Hydro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Shared Team Members

With Mavuika

Core in Mavuika's Vaporize team. Constant HP movement from Nightsoul Blessing keeps Furina's passive active for near-permanent DMG Bonus stacks.

With Neuvillette

Arguably Neuvillette's single best support. His on-field Charged Attacks trigger Furina's passive constantly, and the Hydro resonance is a natural fit.

With Mavuika

Excellent in Mavuika's Vaporize teams. VV Pyro shred and his EM-scaling DMG Bonus amplify her reaction damage significantly.

With Neuvillette

Core support in his Hypercarry team. Kazuha's grouping, VV Hydro shred, and DMG Bonus are a near-mandatory pick for Neuvillette's best comps.

Best Builds (Signature)

Mavuika

Weapon

A Thousand Blazing Suns

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

Pyro DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate / DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ATK% > EM (Melt/Vape)

Neuvillette

Weapon

Tome of the Eternal Flow

Artifacts

Marechaussee Hunter

Sands

HP %

Goblet

Hydro DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Substats

HP % > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge

Who Should You Pull?

Mavuika
Pull Mavuika if…
  • You have Natlan supports (Xilonen, Citlali) ready to push her ceiling.
  • You want a Pyro carry and your other Abyss team is already Hydro-covered.
  • You prefer aggressive melee gameplay over ranged Charged Attacks.
  • You're investing heavily into one DPS and want the highest achievable ceiling.
  • Your Spiral Abyss floor specifically benefits from Pyro reactions.
Mavuika Full Guide
Neuvillette
Pull Neuvillette if…
  • You want a carry who works in almost any team with minimal support investment.
  • You don't have or plan to build Natlan-specific supports.
  • You frequently run multi-target content and want reliable AoE clearing.
  • You prefer a simpler, more beginner-friendly gameplay loop.
  • You want a unit who self-sustains and doesn't need a dedicated healer.
Neuvillette Full Guide