Should You Pull for Mavuika or Emilie in Genshin Impact 5.7? ExploreGenshin

As the second phase of Genshin Impact Version 5.7 rolls out, many players are asking the big question: should you summon for Mavuika or Emilie? According to Red Warrior’s latest video, the answer is nuanced. Mavuika is a clear yes, while Emilie may only be worth it under specific conditions.

Mavuika: Still the Best DPS in the Game?

Mavuika (aka Moa) continues to dominate the meta. Even with a few restrictions—like synergy preferences with Natlan characters—she proves her worth across nearly all endgame content, including Spiral Abyss, Stygian Onslaught, and Imaginary Theater.

Red Warrior emphasizes that you don’t need a full Natlan squad to make her work. Even with just Furina and Bennett, you can achieve decent Night Soul uptime and leverage her kit efficiently. While she shines brightest alongside Citlali, Mavuika is still more than viable without her, especially at C2, where she becomes practically unstoppable.

“My C2 Mavuika just destroys everything in front of her. Makes it hard to justify using Shangling anymore.”

Emilie: Good with Kenich, but That’s About It

On the other hand, Emilie’s value seems limited. She works well with Kenich, particularly for enabling his fifth-hit combos. However, her utility drops sharply outside of that niche.

Red Warrior suggests that Emilie is only truly optimal for Kenich teams—and even then, other characters like Auroron or Nahida can fill the same role with more flexibility.

“Emily is a character who can be good… but just for Kenich. Otherwise, there are always better options.”

He also mentions that in Stygian Onslaught, Emilie is solid simply because she’s a Dendro unit. But again, this can be substituted with almost any other Dendro character if needed.

Comparing to Other Units: Shangling and Yaoyao

Shangling gets a surprising amount of criticism in this review. Red Warrior argues that in today’s energy-demanding content like Stygian Onslaught, Favonius Lance lowers her damage too much, making her feel like a “luxury pick” rather than a go-to.

As for Yaoyao, she’s described as outdated:

“I just don’t pick this character. We’ve moved beyond Yaoyao at this point.”

The review positions new supports introduced in Fontaine and beyond (like Furina) as significantly superior to older options.

Weapon Banner Analysis

Mavuika’s Weapon
Her signature weapon is undeniably strong and a great pickup if you’re looking to max out her damage. It synergizes perfectly with her kit and is a worthwhile investment.

Emilie’s Weapon
While not nearly as exclusive in usage, Emilie’s weapon is still a high-value stat stick:

608 base ATK
33% Crit Rate
15% bonus ATK passive
It may not shine outside Dendro-triggering teams, but it’s far from a bad pull.

“If you get Emilie’s weapon, it’s not a loss. It’s still a high-quality polearm.”

Four-Star Weapons on the Banner

The weapon banner also includes several 4-stars. Here’s Red Warrior’s take:

Sacrificial Fragments: Still good on Sucrose, if you use her.
Flute: Outclassed by modern 4-star options and craftables.
Rust: Great for normal-attacking bow characters… none of whom are meta now.
Rain Slasher: Decent for Mavuika but outclassed by event options like Mailed Flower.
Dragon’s Bane: Good for stacking EM, viable for Xiangling or Hyperbloom Raiden teams.

Overall, a mixed bag, but with some utility if you’re short on specific weapon types.

Final Verdict: Pull Mavuika, Skip Emilie (Unless…)

✅ Pull Mavuika if you want the best general DPS currently available.
✅ Pull her weapon if you want to fully unlock her potential.
✅ Pull Emilie only if you’re building a Kenich team and lack other options.
❌ Skip Emilie if you don’t specifically plan to use her with Kenich.
❌ Don’t chase these units just because of current content like lava dragons—there are cheaper alternatives.