As a dedicated Genshin Impact player since the Mondstadt days, I’ve always been hooked on Teyvat’s patterns and lore. But recently, something’s been bugging me and the whole community—Natlan, the Pyro nation introduced back in 5.0, seems to be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Every other region had its mighty Archon and a loyal sidekick sharing their element, fighting side by side like peanut butter and jelly. Yet here we are in 2025, knee-deep in Natlan’s fiery saga, and Mavuika’s right-hand Pyro warrior is nowhere to be found. Talk about a head-scratcher! A viral Reddit post by user 1-NotReal blew up with over 4k upvotes, echoing what many of us feel: this break in tradition isn’t just odd; it’s downright suspicious.

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Now, let’s rewind a bit. HoYoverse has always stuck to this formula like glue—each region’s Archon gets a powerhouse ally who’s basically their ride-or-die companion. Here’s the lowdown:

Region Archon Sidekick Element
Mondstadt Venti Jean Anemo
Liyue Zhongli Ningguang Geo
Inazuma Raiden Shogun Yae Miko Electro
Sumeru Nahida Alhaitham Dendro
Fontaine Furina Neuvillette Hydro
Natlan Mavuika ???? Pyro

See that question mark? It’s driving us nuts. Back in Inazuma, folks even debated whether Sara or Yae Miko fit the bill better—Yae won out 'cause she’s got that main-character energy. But Natlan? Crickets. And it’s not like we haven’t gotten new characters lately. Update 5.6 dropped Escoffier (that five-star chef slinging dishes) and Ifa (the animal whisperer vet), but neither is Pyro or tied to Mavuika’s story. Phase 1 ended, so we’re twiddling our thumbs till they’re pullable.

Fast-forward to now—version 5.7’s banners feature Skirk (Cryo) and Dahlia (Hydro), officially confirmed by HoYoverse. Zero Pyro in sight. That’s like throwing a beach party in a snowstorm! The community’s buzzing with theories. Some say the Pyro Traveler might step up, but let’s be real—they’re more of a wildcard than a dedicated leader. Others point out the elephant in the room: Natlan’s the Pyro heartland, yet we’ve only got one Pyro character (Mavuika) so far. How does that even make sense?

People Also Ask

  • Why no Pyro sidekick yet? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. HoYoverse might be shaking things up, or maybe they’re saving a bombshell for later. But with 5.8 likely being the last update before a new region, time’s running out!

  • Could a surprise character fill the role? Fat chance. Central storyline chars usually debut early—not in final patches.

So here’s the million-dollar question: Is HoYoverse ditching this iconic duo trend for good, or is Natlan’s missing Pyro partner just waiting to drop when we least expect it? Spill your theories, Travelers—I’m all ears!