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Marketing efforts for Navia are gaining momentum in Genshin Impact, marked by the release of a character teaser spotlighting Spina di Rosula’s esteemed leader. Navia, a 5-Star Geo Claymore wielder, faces high player expectations as she steps onto the scene. Not only does she assume the role of the first female on-field DPS in quite some time, but she also marks the first introduction of a Geo character since Yun Jin’s debut nearly two years ago on January 5, 2022. For many fans, Navia signifies a potential resurgence of the Geo element in Genshin Impact, particularly considering the Geo element’s somewhat precarious position, even preceding the introduction of Dendro in Sumeru.
Initially, there were mixed feelings among Genshin Impact players regarding Navia’s Geo Vision when she was glimpsed in the Fontaine Overture teaser. However, over the course of Fontaine’s Archon Quests, Navia and her charming entourage endeared themselves to the community. Her visual design exudes distinctiveness, with Navia employing her umbrella as a shotgun for her Elemental Skill and wielding her Signature Weapon, Verdict, an elegant two-handed axe.
The character teaser for Navia, shared by HoYoverse with the Genshin Impact community ahead of the Version 4.3 update, places her alongside Ayaka as the lead characters in the limited banner. In a departure from the typically somber character teasers like Neuvillette’s or Wriothesley’s, Navia’s teaser portrays her in an unusually cheerful manner, extending an invitation to the Traveler (and Paimon) to attend the reconstruction of Poisson. After enduring significant tragedy during Fontaine’s narrative, many fans are delighted to witness Navia on the path to recovery, creating a sense of a well-deserved celebration.
Navia’s unique gameplay style revolves around utilizing Crystallize reactions to enhance her Elemental Skill damage. This distinct approach reimagines an underutilized facet of Geo, akin to how Nilou revamped the workings of Bloom as a reaction. While Navia’s performance may not position her in the same tier as Alhaitham or Neuvillette among Genshin Impact characters, she holds her ground well. Her reliance on non-Geo party members might encourage non-Geo enthusiasts to explore her abilities.
Much like Raiden, Navia can be effectively played off-field but shines brightest as an on-field main DPS. Bennett emerges as an optimal healer for Navia in a non-Furina composition, considering that her damage scales with ATK rather than DEF or HP. Conversely, assembling a team comprising Navia, Furina, Charlotte, and Zhongli creates a synergistic setup, utilizing Fanfare stacks to unleash substantial damage. While her place in the Spiral Abyss meta remains to be seen, fans of Navia’s character are likely to find satisfaction in investing their pulls “In The Name of the Rosula.”