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Varesa
ElectroCatalystNatlan★★★★★

Varesa

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated v6.7
Content Tier List
Spiral AbyssS+
Imag. TheaterS
OverworldA
Should You Pull?YES

Varesa is arguably the best Electro Main DPS available and a top-tier pick in the current meta.

Varesa is a 5-Star Electro character in Genshin Impact who acts as a plunge DPS. Read our detailed Varesa guide to optimize their performance.

CatalystElectroMain DPS

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Vivid Notions

Vivid Notions which is a significant damage increase over other 5-Star options, making it better than Varesa's C1.

Artifacts

Long Night's Oath

4-Piece recommended

Sands

ATK%

Main stat

Goblet

DMG%

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%

Strengths

  • Strong Electro damage
  • Versatile team options

Weaknesses

  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Talent Priority

1
- Normal AttackPriority: Max (10)

Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.

2
- Elemental SkillPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
- Elemental BurstPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.

Substat Priority

1Energy Recharge
Varesa Standard Rotation
Standard

Cast Skill then Burst each rotation.

See build guide

Follow the recommended rotation for optimal Varesa performance.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1

· Base ATK 0

4-star Weapons

2
Kagura's Verity

· Base ATK 0

4
Tome of the Eternal Flow
5
Cashflow Supervision

· Base ATK 0

6
The Widsith

· Base ATK 0

7
Sacrificial Jade

· Base ATK 0

8
Flowing Purity

· Base ATK 0

Artifact Sets

SLong Night's OathBest in Slot

Long Night's Oath or Obsidian Codex. Both artifact sets on Varesa provide incredibly similar amounts of damage with Long Night's Oath being ever so slightly better.

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Obsidian Codex
AObsidian Codex

Obsidian Codex. Both artifact sets on Varesa provide incredibly similar amounts of damage with Long Night's Oath being ever so slightly better.

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Team Compositions

Varesa

Varesa

Main DPS

Furina

Furina

Support

Iansan

Iansan

Support

Xianyun

Xianyun

Sustain

Xianyun provides buffs to Varesa's Plunging Attacks however not all attacks count as Plunging. Furina provides additional buffs as well as easily generates Fanfare thanks to Xianyun and Iansan.

Character Synergy
Varesa
VaresaMain DPS

Varesa acts as the Main DPS, utilizing Electro-infused attacks that can be further amplified by Xianyun's plunge-focused support mechanics.

Furina
FurinaSupport

Furina provides essential off-axis Hydro application for Electro-Charged reactions and a generic DMG% buff that elevates Varesa's personal output.

Iansan
IansanSupport

Iansan provides Electro resonance for improved energy economy and potentially specific buffs that synergize with Varesa's Electro-based damage profile.

Xianyun
XianyunSustain

Xianyun provides the necessary healing to counter Furina's drain and enables a plunging playstyle that can bypass standard ICD for more reactions.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackNormal Attack

Varesa performs a sequence of Catalyst-based Normal Attacks.

Normal Attack
Elemental SkillRiding the Night-Rainbow

With footwork swift as lightning and fierce as thunder, Varesa displays the true spirit of lucha libre, rushing forward a certain distance and dealing Nightsoul-aligned Electro DMG to opponents in her path. After using this Skill, Varesa gains 20 Nightsoul points and gains the "Follow-Up Strike" effect: Varesa has increased interruption resistance during this time, and upon pressing her Normal Attack, she will quickly unleash a Charged Attack that does not consume Stamina. "Follow-Up Strike" will be canceled after Varesa uses a Charged Attack. She will use different techniques based on whether the skill is Tapped or Held. Tap Quickly rush a certain distance forward. Hold Varesa enters the Nightsoul's Blessing state and switches to Sudden Onrush mode. Sudden Onrush Continuously consumes Nightsoul points. In this state, Varesa's Movement SPD and interruption resistance are increased. She can use terrain to execute flying leaps or consume additional Nightsoul points to traverse atop water or liquid Phlogiston while remaining immune to DMG from the latter. Nightsoul's Blessing: Varesa When she runs out of Nightsoul points, her Nightsoul's Blessing state will be canceled. When Varesa is in the Sudden Onrush state or Fiery Passion state, she will always be counted as being in the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Has 2 charges. When Varesa enters the Fiery Passion state, she will obtain an additional Tap charge of her Elemental Skill and its DMG will be increased. Fiery Passion · While not in the Fiery Passion state, Varesa can use Plunging Attacks to gain Nightsoul points. She will enter Fiery Passion when she reaches maximum Nightsoul points via this method, or when she uses her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! · While in the Fiery Passion state, her Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst will gain unique buffs. She can also use a special Elemental Burst shortly after using a Plunging Attack. · The Fiery Passion state lasts for up to 15s and will end when she runs out of Nightsoul points or after she leaves combat for a period of time. "Right now, I'm my own hero."

Elemental Skill
Elemental BurstGuardian Vent!

Leaps into the air before using the momentum of the drop to unleash a powerful flying kick, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG to opponents — just like those heroes of justice in woven scrolls for kids! After using this Skill, Varesa's Nightsoul points will be restored to maximum and she will enter the Fiery Passion state. In the Fiery Passion state, Varesa's Elemental Burst will deal a greater amount of Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG. Additionally, she will briefly activate Apex Drive after using a Plunging Attack while in her Fiery Passion state. Apex Drive Increases Varesa's interruption resistance. While affected by Apex Drive, Varesa can ignore her Elemental Burst CD and consume less Energy to use her special Elemental Burst, "Guardian Vent: Volcano Kablam": This causes her to use the especially powerful Plunging Attack, the "Thunderous Tornado Eruption," which deals Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG upon landing before causing her to exit Apex Drive. This DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG. Varesa will exit Apex Drive after using her Elemental Skill. In truth, the original name Varesa gave this move was the "Invincible Dynamic Heroic Justice Super Mega Ultimate Thundercrash Sky-Splitting Supersonic Boom Kick." Alas, this name proved too long, and she was too embarrassed to shout it in front of everyone, even with her mask on. As such, she changed it to its present title instead.

Elemental Burst

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1Undying Passion

The effects of the Passive Talent "Tag-Team Triple Jump!" are enhanced: When performing the Special Plunging Attack "Thunderous Tornado Eruption," Varesa will also gain "Rainbow Crash" for 5s.

Is it worth getting?

Decent early constellation. Useful quality-of-life improvement.

C2Beyond the Edge of LightPull Target

Varesa will enter Apex Drive after using a Plunging Attack, regardless of whether she is in the Fiery Passion state or not. When Apex Drive is active, Varesa's interruption resistance will also further increase.

Is it worth getting?

Strong constellation meaningful power increase worth targeting.

C3Unbowed Resolve

Increases the Level of Guardian Vent! by 3..

Is it worth getting?

Raises a talent level useful but not a game-changer by itself.

C4The Courage to Press On

Varesa will receive various buffs based on her state when using her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! If Varesa: · Has neither Fiery Passion nor Apex Drive active, she will gain Diligent Refinement for 15s, which will increase her Plunging Attack ground impact DMG by 500% of her ATK, with a maximum increase of 20,000 DMG. This effect will be canceled once the ground impact hits an opponent, or if its duration ends. · If she has either Fiery Passion or Apex Drive active, this instance of her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! deals 100% increased DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Situational improvement. Worth it once you have earlier constellations.

C5Thoughts Floating on the Warm Breeze

Increases the Level of By the Horns by 3.

Is it worth getting?

Raises a talent level useful but not a game-changer by itself.

C6A Hero of Justice's TriumphPull Target

Varesa restores 30 Energy when she enters Apex Drive. Her Plunging Attacks and Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! gain 10% CRIT Rate and 100% CRIT DMG.

Is it worth getting?

Major constellation that significantly changes the character. Recommended for dedicated mains.

C0 Varesa is solid and clears all content without any constellations.

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