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Varka Banner Release Date

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◆ Hot: Version 6.4, 6.4 Codes, Version 6.5 Livestream
◆ Builds: Varka, Flins, Skirk, Escoffier
◆ Events: Operation Stronghold Defense
◆ Upcoming: Version 6.5, Linnea

Genshin Impact - The Northerly Wind

The Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph is Varka's debut banner on the first phase of Genshin Impact Version 6.4 Luna V. Check out Varka banner's featured characters, character and weapon drop rates, banner dates, and whether or not it is worth pulling on!

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Varka Banner Rerun Dates

Banner Dates for Varka

Genshin Impact - The Northerly Wind

Banner Start February 25, 2026
Banner End March 17, 2026

Varka's debut banner was available in the first phase of Version 6.4! His banner was up alongside Flins's rerun banner from February 25, 2026 until March 17, 2026!

6.4 - Luna V Release Date and Characters

The Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph Countdown

Asia Banner Ending in (UTC+8):
EU Banner Ending in (UTC+1):
NA Banner Ending in (UTC-5):

Banner Start and End Date for All Servers

Server Date and Timezone
America (GMT-5) February 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Europe (GMT+1) February 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Asia (GMT+8) February 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Information on Varka's Banner

Varka Gacha Rates

Rarity Pull Rate
5★ Character and Weapon: 0.6%
Guaranteed after 90 total pulls
4★ Character: Roughly 3.3%
Weapon: 1.77%
Guaranteed after 10 total pulls
3★ Weapon: 94.3％

Wish System Type Summary Explanation
Genshin - Pity System GuidePity System Every type of Wish Banners have their own Wish Counter.
The 10th and 90th wish guarantee only applies if you haven't gotten a 4-star or 5-star wish before reaching the respective required number.
Genshin - Event Wish-2 GuideEvent Wish-2 System Two Character Event Wish banners are available at the same time and share one Wish Counter.
Wishes carry over to the next set of Promotional Character banner.

Is Varka's Banner Worth It?

Should You Pull on Varka's Banner?

Rating TBD
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Up		 5★ Genshin - Varka Icon Varka
4★ Genshin - Bennett Icon Bennett Genshin - Sucrose Icon Sucrose Genshin - Xiangling Icon Xiangling

Varka is an on-field Anemo DPS who wields two claymores. One claymore lets him to do constant Anemo damage, while the other is infused with Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo, depending on the party member.

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Varka Banner Characters

★5 Character Drops in Varka's Banner

The Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph Wish banner includes all standard 5-star and 4-star characters. You cannot get any 5-star event characters from Varka's banner other than Varka.

5-Star Guarantee on Varka's Banner

There is a 50% chance to pull the featured 5-star character on your first 5-star pull. If you get a different 5-star on Flins banner during this dual banner event, you can come back to this banner and get a guaranteed copy of Varka!

All 5-Star Character Drops
VarkaVarka
Featured 		KeqingKeqing
 QiqiQiqi
MonaMona
 DilucDiluc
 JeanJean
DehyaDehya
 TighnariTighnari

List of All 5-Star Characters

★4 Character Drops in Varka's Banner

All 4-Star Character Drops
BennettBennett
Featured 		SucroseSucrose
Featured 		XianglingXiangling
Featured
ThomaThoma
 IansanIansan
 GorouGorou
SaraSara
 SayuSayu
 YanfeiYanfei
RosariaRosaria
 XinyanXinyan
 DionaDiona
ChongyunChongyun
 XingqiuXingqiu
 NingguangNingguang
BeidouBeidou
 FischlFischl
 NoelleNoelle
RazorRazor
 BarbaraBarbara
 IllugaIlluga
FaruzanFaruzan
 AinoAino
 DahliaDahlia
Lan YanLan Yan
 IfaIfa
 OroronOroron
KachinaKachina
 SethosSethos
 GamingGaming
ChevreuseChevreuse
 FreminetFreminet
 CharlotteCharlotte
KiraraKirara
 YaoyaoYaoyao
 JahodaJahoda
MikaMika
 LaylaLayla
 KavehKaveh
CandaceCandace
 DoriDori
 ColleiCollei
Yun JinYun Jin
 ShinobuShinobu
 HeizouHeizou
LynetteLynette

The first time you pull a 4-star on the Chanson of Many Waters banner, there is a 50% chance it will be one of the featured 4-star characters. If your first 4-star pull is not one of the featured characters, your next pull is guaranteed to be one of the featured characters.

List of All 4-Star Characters

List of Weapons in Varka's Banner

★5 Weapon Drops in Varka's Banner

There are no 5-star weapons available in Varka's Banner. Check out our list of 5-star weapons to see how to get them!

List of 5-Star Weapons

★4 Weapon Drops in Varka's Banner

All ★4 Weapon Drops
Favonius Lance ImageFavonius Lance
 Rust ImageRust
 The Stringless ImageThe Stringless
Eye of Perception ImageEye of Perception
 The Widsith ImageThe Widsith
 DragonDragon's Bane
Rainslasher ImageRainslasher
 The Bell ImageThe Bell
 LionLion's Roar
Sacrificial Sword ImageSacrificial Sword
 Sacrificial Greatsword ImageSacrificial Greatsword
 Sacrificial Fragments ImageSacrificial Fragments
Sacrificial Bow ImageSacrificial Bow
 The Flute ImageThe Flute
 Favonius Sword ImageFavonius Sword
Favonius Greatsword ImageFavonius Greatsword
 Favonius Codex ImageFavonius Codex
 Favonius Warbow ImageFavonius Warbow

List of 4-Star Weapons

★3 Weapon Drops in Varka's Banner

All ★3 Weapon Drops
Cool Steel ImageCool Steel
 Slingshot ImageSlingshot
 SharpshooterSharpshooter's Oath
Raven Bow ImageRaven Bow
 Emerald Orb ImageEmerald Orb
 Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers ImageThrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Magic Guide ImageMagic Guide
 Black Tassel ImageBlack Tassel
 Debate Club ImageDebate Club
Bloodtainted Greatsword ImageBloodtainted Greatsword
 Ferrous Shadow ImageFerrous Shadow
 Skyrider Sword ImageSkyrider Sword
Harbinger of Dawn ImageHarbinger of Dawn

List of 3-Star Weapons

All Genshin Impact Wish Guides

Genshin - Slim Partial Banner - Gacha

All Gacha (Wish) Guides

List of Gacha (Wish) Guides

Genshin Impact - Gacha Drop Rates and In-App PurchasesGacha Rates and In-App Purchases Genshin Impact - Best Wishes to PullBest Current Wishes to Pull
Pity_BannerPity System Guide Genshin Impact - Epitomized Path - Weapon Wish MechanicEpitomized Path
Genshin - Chronicled WishChronicled Wish Genshin - Capturing Radiance - Chance to Win 50-50Capturing Radiance

List of Current Gachas

All Current Wishes
Genshin Impact - Encounter Echoes GachaEncounter Echoes Genshin Impact - Epitome Invocation GachaEpitome Invocation
Genshin Impact - The Lone Light Knocks at Night GachaThe Lone Light Knocks at Night Genshin Impact - The Northerly WindThe Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph
Genshin Impact - La Chanson Cerise GachaLa Chanson Cerise Genshin Impact - Void StarVoid Star's Advent
Genshin Impact - BeginnerBeginner's Wish Genshin Impact - Wanderlust Invocation GachaWanderlust Invocation

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