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Varka is a 5-star Anemo Claymore character in Genshin Impact who functions best as a Hexerei Mono-Element DPS. See Varka's best builds, teams, recommended weapons and artifacts, and all other info about him here!
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EN Voice Actor: Joseph May
JP Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita |
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Varka's Field Boss Drop can be obtained from defeating the new Field Boss in Version 6.4.
Varka Ascension and Talent Materials
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| Phase 1 Date | February 25, 2026 |
Varka will be released as a playable character in Version 6.4 Luna V, which is expected to be on February 25, 2026.
6.4 Luna V Release Date and Characters
As a Main DPS, Varka's entire kit revolves around dishing out frequent and high-power damage with his dual-wielding Anemo and Elemental DMG, with the latter being the majority of his damage.
It is with this kit that we build around his infusion ability and his status as a Hexerei character to take advantage of his kit in full. That means focusing on CRIT and personal DMG buffs.
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| Artifact Sub Stats | CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, Energy Recharge, Elemental Mastery |
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Varka mainly focuses on building his own personal DMG and CRIT stats with his Mono-Element Hexerei teams in mind.
This allows him to spam his Special Elemental Skill or Charged Attack with low cooldowns while dealing plenty of damage, especially when he has the full Hexerei ATK build.
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| ATK | 2,500 ~ 3,000+ |
| CRIT Rate | 70 ~ 80% |
| CRIT DMG | 200% or above |
| Energy Recharge | 100 - 130% Only get Energy Recharge if you plan to Burst every other rotation |
Varka's build revolves around stacking as much ATK as possible to reach as close to 3,000, focusing on CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG afterwards and especially getting CRIT Rate as close to 70% as possible before the artifact set bonus.
As for Energy Recharge, it does not need to be focused on unless you want to use your Elemental Burst every rotation or every other rotation, in which case 130% is a good baseline to reach for.
Without a doubt, Varka benefits from A Day Carved From Rising Winds as his best option, as that directly translates to more personal DMG for him, allowing him to reach his ideal ATK and CRIT stats which directly translates to more damage.
As for alternative, you can either go 2-pc. Elemental and Anemo sets, or even go 2-pc. ATK and ATK sets while farming up for a full Hexerei artifact set.
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2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: After a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blessing of Pastoral Winds effect for 6s: ATK is increased by 25%. If the equipping character has completed Witch's Homework, Blessing of Pastoral Winds will be upgraded to Resolve of Pastoral Winds, which also increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by an additional 20%. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field. |
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2-PC: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%. |
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2-PC: ATK +18%. |
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2-PC: ATK +18%. |
* Use whichever Elemental DMG Bonus is most prominent in Varka's team.
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2-PC: Increases Elemental Skill DMG by 20%. 4-PC: Defeating an enemy has a 100% chance to remove Elemental Skill CD. Can only occur once every 15s. |
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| Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery |
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| Summary: • Varka's DMG scales hard with ATK, so it is imperative to stack it as much as possible. • CRIT Rate will find more value over CRIT DMG due to how often Varka attacks, valuing frequency over potency. That being said, a 1:2 ratio is still ideal to have a balanced CRIT value. • Elemental DMG Bonus Goblets can be picked for Varka, but only to completely minmax for that particular team. An ATK% Goblet will see more value overall if Varka's team comps are flexible. |
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List of Artifacts and Set Bonuses
Varka's weapon options are straightforward, with Gest of the Mighty Wolf as his likely best weapon due to it being his signature.
Otherwise, weapons that improve his ATK, CRIT stats, or DMG in general are welcome, with A Thousand Blazing Suns and Serpent Spine as welcome and viable options.
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Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 33.1% Skill Effect: Increase ATK SPD by 10%. Every time the equipping character's Normal Attack(s) hit opponent(s)/casts their Elemental Skill/performs Charged Attack(s), gain 1/2/2 stacks of Four Winds' Hymn respectively: DMG dealt is increased by 7.5% for 4s. Max 4 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.01s. Additionally, when the party has the "Hexerei: Secret Rite" effect, each stack of Four Winds' Hymn will increase the CRIT DMG of the equipping character by 7.5%. |
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Base ATK: 741 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 11.0% Skill Effect: Increases CRIT DMG by 28% and ATK by 20% after using Elemental Skill or Burst. This effect is extended by 2s after using a Normal or Charged Attack that deals Elemental DMG, up to a maximum of 6s. Additionally, being in Nightsoul's Blessing increases these bonuses by 75% and does not count down if the user is off-field. |
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Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 27.6% Skill Effect: Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% more DMG and take 3% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG. |
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Base ATK: 510 Bonus Stat: ATK 41.3% Skill Effect: After the wielder is healed, ATK will be increased by 24% for 8s. This can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. |
Varka is placed into most teams as their Main DPS, and welcomes both the presence of an Anemo unit and a Hexerei unit, as having both in the team enables his full potential.
It is not recommended to slot him into multi-element teams as he may lose access to consistent elemental infusion or lose his Anemo unit pair.
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Sub-DPS Venti serves as a formidable Sub-DPS, an Anemo unit, and a Hexerei unit, fulfilling all requirements to aid Varka's damage while contributing his own, making him one of Varka's best teammates. |
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Sub-DPS/Support Durin's buffs and status as a Hexerei Pyro teammate makes him one of Varka's most valued members when placed in a Mono-Pyro team. |
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Sub-DPS When working with a Mono-Electro team, Fischl becomes a valuable member due to being able to slot as both an Electro Sub-DPS, battery, and a Hexerei member. |
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Support If Venti is not available, Sucrose can take over and be able to provide Varka with the Swirl bonus, while improving the team's DMG with Viridescent's shred and her EM bonus. |
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Support Bennett particularly improves Varka's ATK and gets him closer to reaching 3,000 ATK during his rotation, potentially allowing him to forego an ATK% Goblet. |
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Sub-DPS Furina improves Varka's overall DMG via her Elemental Burst, but requires a healer in order to stack her fanfare. |
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Support Shenhe is specifically valued in Varka's Cryo teams as he particularly boosts Varka's ATK and allows him to potentially forego an ATK% Goblet. |
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As Varka is a DPS that requires the presence of one Anemo unit to take full advantage of his kit, these are his options when it comes to Anemo teammates to work with.
Venti and Sucrose in particular are his favored Anemo teammates as they not only fulfill the Anemo requirement, but also serve as Hexerei: Secret Rite units to pair with Varka.
Hexerei: Secret Rite Buffs Explained
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Mono-Pyro teams are Varka's best Mono-Element teams due to having access to powerful teammates and Pyro Resonance, allowing him to hit his damage breakpoints easier.
In particular, he has access to Durin in these teams, who already serves as a highly formidable Hexerei buffer.
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When in Mono-Hydro teams, his Hexerei supporting member will usually either come from the Anemo choices like Venti or Sucrose, or it will have to be Mona if neither are available.
As a benefit, he gains access to Furina and her overall Elemental DMG buffs, keeping him topped up with potent buffs, but will then require the presence of a healer.
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Electro teams are straightforward as Varka is able to slot Fischl into his teams as an Electro and Hexerei member, who can serve as a formidable Sub-DPS for him.
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Varka's Cryo teams are one of the more limited ones as most good Cryo units are better off being slotted elsewhere, with the exception of Shenhe, who can serve as the general ATK buffer for him.
In terms of Hexerei enablers, Varka will need to rely on either Venti or Sucrose to reap both the Anemo and Hexerei buffs.
Varka's main strength lies in dual wielding two weapons, with one dealing permanent Anemo damage, and the other being infused with either Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo.
With that in mind, putting him in Mono-Element teams lets you control the infusion of his attacks, which is where he shines best.
Varka's Elemental Skill appears to be his bread and butter, and casting it infuses your weapon with an element based on any PHEC elements present in your party, allowing you to use your empowered Normal Attacks to deal a mix of Anemo and Elemental DMG.
While in his Elemental Skill, you are able to perform a Special Elemental Skill at certain intervals, causing Varka to jump and slam his sword into the ground, dealing AoE Elemental DMG in an area.
Alternatively, you can also use a Charged Attack instead of the Special Elemental Skill, which causes Varka to perform a Cross Slash instead, achieving a similar effect.
Holding down Varka's Elemental Skill instead causes him to perform a forward leaping jump into the air and letting him either cross gaps, scale elevations, or set himself up for a plunge attack.
When casting his Elemental Burst, his sword is infused with an element that is present in the party before he runs in and performs two consecutive slashes, dealing both Anemo and PHEC DMG.
As a Hexerei member, Varka can benefit off of being placed in teams with another Hexerei character, unlocking his Hexerei: Secret Rite talent and letting him lower the cooldown of his Special Elemental Skill even further with every attack he performs.
This allows him to possibly double his damage output when placed in a Hexerei-based team. However, this can only be done after completing his Witch's Homework assignment when he releases.
One of Varka's Ascension Talents allows him to deal increased DMG when other members in his team trigger Swirl, giving him a bonus when slotting him with another Anemo unit.
Below are the ascension materials needed for Varka, except for his Field Boss Drop:
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Varka is available in his own debut banner during Phase 1 of Version 6.4 Luna V, which will run from February 25, 2026 to March 17, 2026. He is running alongside Flins' rerun banner!
Version 6.4 - Luna V Release Date
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| Race | Human |
| Height | Tall Boy |
| Faction | Knights of Favonius |
| Constellation | Lupus Majoris |
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Chapter: Lupus Majoris Act 1: Lupus Majoris |

Varka is the current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and holds the title of Knight of Boreas. Varka is currently leading an expedition alongside Barbara and Jean's father, the famous adventurer Simon Page.
Due to this, Jean is currently the acting Grand Master until Varka returns. Evidenced by numerous character voicelines and thoughts, Varka is both liked and well respected by the people of Mondstadt with Bennett even considering him to be his role model.
He is described in Jean's story profile as relaxed, unruly, and a knight of new frontiers and conquests.

Completing Varka's Story Quest in Version 6.4 will allow you to unlock an exclusive weapon skin for him, similar to Durin's alternate outfit.
Varka Exclusive Weapon Skin and How to Get
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Aino
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Varka kept me company a lot while Ineffa was away looking for you guys. Sometimes, when he noticed that I was missing Ineffa, he'd come and pat me on the head and make me feel better. He has really big, heavy hands, and they're covered in calluses... But they still feel really warm. |
Barbara
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My father left on the expedition with Grand Master Varka... I hope they are okay. Oh, what am I worried about? The Grand Master is none other than the Knight of Boreas, of course they will be fine! Still, I will be sure to pray for their safe return. |
Bennett
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He's my role model! Talk about team leadersー he's the Grand Master! Leads the whole darn Knights of Favonius! How incredible do you have to be to do that!? Recently, though, I've been thinking that having a smaller Adventure Team isn't such a bad thing after all. I mean, if things got too busy in the team, I'd have no time to look after all my dads in the guild, would I? Yeah... Yeah, things are fine the way they are. |
Diluc
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Grand Master Varka... Whilst I understand his disposition, I can make no sense of his actions ...IーI've said too much already. I've long since left the Knights of Favonius. Forget I said anything. |
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Grand Master Varka is different from most of Mondstadt's knights. He's powerful but not imposing — he leaves people feeling calm and safe. He's the sort of knight who can crack a joke while fighting off the Wild Hunt — although most of his jokes go way over my horns... You want to know about ones I did understand? Well, I didn't hear them clearly either, probably because he often slurs his words after drinking... |
Eula
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Hmph, the Grand Master... He doesn't like to beat around the bush and has no care for rumors or trivial matters. A good guy, I guess. I sparred with him once, which ended in a tie, but his relaxed expression and leisurely attitude clearly indicated that he had been holding back the whole time... Such indignity! I will not let it go! |
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You shan't catch me crossing blades with Varka, there's simply no contest. No sword in the world has a sharper bite than the North Wind. Now, you might think that the allusion to one of the fiercest forces in nature's arsenal is pure hyperbole, but I tell you — he is a true knight, the likes of which are rarely seen in this day and age. If I ever have the chance to spar with him, it will be a sure sign that I am going up in the world. |
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Impressions: Varka is typically addressed as Grand Master. You may have heard about him from various sources in your journey so far. Most people's impressions of him can be summarized with the following key phrases: ''sense of humor,'' ''easygoing,'' and ''high alcohol tolerance.'' But I have found Varka to be a dependable ally when dealing with matters of great importance. I suspect this explains his stature within the Knights of Favonius.
Code: As I was preparing to leave Nod-Krai, I began to worry that I might forget the code, and thus fail to complete my task... But from the start, Varka had every confidence in me. He told me it was ''the most secure code''... Thinking back now, I wonder whether he simply said that to comfort me? Or perhaps what he really meant was... ''An ally you can trust is the most secure code of all.'' |
Jahoda
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Ohh, Varka? Yeah, he told me he was the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, but seriously, he sure doesn't seem like it. Shouldn't a Grand Master be all serious and dependable-looking? Uh, not trying to say he's not responsible! It's just... If the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius is here, then who's back in Mondstadt actually managing the Knights...? Eh? Someone serious and dependable-looking? Well, okay, haha... The Knights of Favonius sure are something... |
Jean
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Grand Master Varka is the legend of his generation. On the day of his triumphant return, I shall be sure to personally introduce you to him. I’m sure you too will be in awe of his greatness. |
Kaeya
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Grand Master Varka is the legend of his generation. On the day of his triumphant return, I shall be sure to personally introduce you to him. I’m sure you too will be in awe of his greatness. |
Lauma
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As cosmopolitan as Nod-Krai may be, it's rare to see an outsider integrate as readily as he has. There is a natural warmth to the way he treats people, which I highly admire. I remember the first time we met, he was full of praise for the Frostmoon Scions' delicious food... Oddly enough, I don't recall ever having shared any food with him, and yet I still believe he was being sincere. |
Noelle
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At first I wanted to join his expedition party and do my part as a maid. But the Grand Master said no - it would give him more peace of mind if I stayed behind to take care of things in Mondstadt. It made me so happy to hear how much he values me! ...Okay, so apparently he said the same thing to a lot of people. But that doesn't change the fact he prizes me too! |
Razor
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Stranger: Varka? Razor doesn't know...
Memory: Oh, Varka is... a name. That man big. Big steelclaw, Razor's name - Varka gave him. Oh... want to see him. |
Rosaria
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I'm sure Varka means well, but his long-winded conversations get real old real quick. Although, he does really care for those around him, doesn't he? |
Tartaglia
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Varka? Just the thought of one day going head-to-head with him in combat, the fabled Knight of Boreas himself, titan of the Knights of Favonius… It makes me buzz with excitement. It’s a beautiful life we live in this world. |

All Characters and Voice Actors
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Linnea
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Lohen
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Nicole
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They're both mid, lohen is just an illuga recolor and varka is an ugly and dumb version of aventurine from hsr
Varka Best Builds and Teams

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nah i think varka is hot.