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Varka
AnemoClaymoreMondstadt★★★★★

Varka

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

Varka is arguably the best Anemo Main DPS available and a top-tier pick in the current meta. Strong on-field DPS with dual-element damage. Keep in mind that specific team requirements wanting Heixerei, another Anemo unit and two of another element.

Varka is a 5-star Anemo Claymore character in Genshin Impact.

ClaymoreAnemoMain DPS

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Gest of the Mighty Wolf

Increase ATK SPD by 10%. Every time the equipping character's Normal Attack(s) hit opponent(s), when they cast their Ele

Artifacts

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

After a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blessing of Pastor

Sands

ATK %

Main stat

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT DMG >= CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Strengths

  • Strong on-field DPS with dual-element damage.
  • Flexible team compositions since he can be play with any other Elements between Anemo, Pyro, Cryo, Hydro, and Electro.
  • Benefits from Hexerei synergies.
  • Wields two massive Claymores.

Weaknesses

  • Specific team requirements wanting Heixerei, another Anemo unit and two of another element.
  • Complex rotation to optimise damage.
  • Weapons outside of Varka's signature are notably worse.
  • Currently weaker in general compared to other recently released units.

Talent Priority

1
Windbound ExecutionPriority: Max (10)

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

2
Northwind AvatarPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

3
Favonius Bladework: Dancing RadiancePriority: Low (1-6)

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

Substat Priority

1Sands
2Goblet
3Circlet
4Substats
5CRIT Rate
6CRIT DMG
Varka Standard Rotation
Standard

Varka is a Main DPS, but you do not want to stay on him for too long. Most of his damage happens inside team buff windows. Once those buffs expire, his overall damage drops quickly. Because of that, it is usually better to finish your combo and rotate back to your supports instead of extending his f

See build guide

Varka is a Main DPS, but you do not want to stay on him for too long. Most of his damage happens inside team buff windows. Once those buffs expire, his overall damage drops quickly.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

1

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

2
A Thousand Blazing Suns

CRIT Rate 11.0% · Base ATK 741

3
Beacon of the Reed Sea

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

4
Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

5
Prototype Archaic

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

Artifact Sets

SA Day Carved From Rising WindsBest in Slot
2pcATK +18%.
4pcAfter 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 additionally increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by 20%. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field.
A Day Carved From Rising Winds will be Varka's best artifact set for this build. It increases Varka's ATK, and if you completed his Witch's Homework, you will also gain a 20% increased CRIT Rate bonus.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT DMG >= CRIT Rate

Desert Pavilion Chronicle
ADesert Pavilion Chronicle
2pcAnemo DMG Bonus +15%
4pcWhen Charged Attacks hit opponents, the equipping character's Normal Attack SPD will increase by 10% while Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG will increase by 40% for 15s.
Since the other set is fairly new, you may already have very good stats on a Desert Pavilion Chronicle set, it can be a good alternative for Varka's build.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT DMG >= CRIT Rate

Shimenawa's Reminiscence
BShimenawa's Reminiscence
2pcATK +18%.
4pcWhen casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charged/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration.
Shimenawa's Reminiscence is another good option if you do not want to farm the new set and you already have perfect pieces.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT DMG >= CRIT Rate

Team Compositions

Varka

Varka

Main DPS

Venti

Venti

Support

Nicole

Nicole

Support

Durin

Durin

Sustain

Anemo-Pyro composition. Venti is a very good option as he will fill both the Anemo and the Hexerei slot. Nicole has amazing synergy with Varka, increasing his DMG and at the same time granting some protection with her powerful shield.

Character Synergy
Varka
VarkaMain DPS

As an Anemo Main DPS, Varka anchor this team by leveraging his mixed damage infusion to capitalize on Swirl reactions and elemental buffs provided by his Hexerei and Anemo teammates.

Venti
VentiSupport

Venti is a very good option as he will fill both the Anemo and the Hexerei slot. Venti also buffs all swirl DMG, which is a pretty good buff for Varka who deals mixed elemental DMG. However, there are plenty of other Anemo characters that are as viable as Venti.

Nicole
NicoleSupport

Nicole has amazing synergy with Varka, increasing his DMG and at the same time granting some protection with her powerful shield. She also fills both Fire and Hexerei slots that Varka needs, and paired together with Durin they allow you to get the most DMG possible out of your Varka.

Durin
DurinSustain

Durin is one of the best teammates for Varka, filling a Pyro and Hexerei slot as well. He has a lot of synergy with Varka, and also offers very good buffs. Paired with Venti and Bennett they form the current best team possible for Varka.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackFavonius Bladework: Dancing Radiance

Imitating an ancient knightly war-dance, Varka wields dual claymores to perform up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Normal Attack
Elemental SkillWindbound Execution

Manifest the true essence of Favonius Bladework with absolute power. Produces different effects depending on whether the skill is Tapped or Held. Tap Leap forward and slash in one fluid motion, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and switching to Sturm und Drang mode. While in Sturm und Drang, Varka's Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG is increased, and he cannot perform Plunging Attacks. Also, when performing Normal or Charged Attacks, Varka's dual-wielded claymores will deal corresponding Elemental DMG based on the Elemental Types of the characters in the party, respectively. This Elemental DMG cannot be overridden by infusions. Additionally, when in Sturm und Drang, if there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, Varka's Elemental Skill Windbound Execution will be converted to the special Elemental Skill, Four Winds' Ascension, dealing corresponding Elemental DMG and Anemo DMG. Additionally, Varka can also expend uses of the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension to perform a special Charged Attack, Azure Devour, that does not consume stamina to deal corresponding Elemental DMG and Anemo DMG. Hold After charging for a while, leap forward. The duration of the charge will increase the distance of the leap.

Elemental Skill
Elemental BurstNorthwind Avatar

In the name of the mightiest Knight of Boreas, unleash a powerful double slash attack toward the front, dealing 2 instances of Anemo DMG. If there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, the first slash will be converted to deal corresponding Elemental DMG according to the aforementioned priority order of Elemental Types.

Elemental Burst
1st Ascension PassiveDawn Wind's March

When there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, according to the aforementioned priority order of Elemental Types, every 1,000 points of Varka's ATK will grant Varka a 10% Anemo DMG Bonus and corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus (among the aforementioned Elemental Types, only one element can gain bonus DMG this way). Up to 25% bonus DMG can be gained this way. Additionally, if there are at least 2 Anemo characters, or at least 2 characters of the same Element among Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo in the party, the Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Special Charged Attack Azure Devour and the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension that Varka deals or unleashes while in the Sturm und Drang mode will deal 140% of their original DMG. If there are at least 2 Anemo characters and at least 2 other characters of the same element among Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo present in the party at the same time, the aforementioned effect will be increased to 220%.

Passive
4th Ascension PassiveWind's Vanguard

When nearby party members trigger Swirl reaction(s), Varka gains one stack of Azure Fang's Oath, increasing the DMG dealt by his Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, special Charged Attack Azure Devour and special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension by 7.5% for 8s. Max 4 stacks. Each character can grant Varka with 1 stack of Azure Fang's Oath every second this way.

Passive
Utility PassiveHomebound Wind's Paean

For every party member from Mondstadt, the Hold version of Varka's Elemental Skill Windbound Execution's CD is decreased by 5%. This effect does not trigger in Domains, Trounce Domains, or the Spiral Abyss.

Passive

Constellations

1
C1
2
C2
3
C3
4
C4
5
C5
6
C6
C1Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon's Soft GlowPull Target

When Varka switches to Sturm und Drang, he will obtain an additional use of the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension. Additionally, after switching to Sturm und Drang, Varka will gain the Lyrical Libation effect: When unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, or when performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, Varka will consume this effect to deal 200% of the original DMG dealt by Four Winds' Ascension or Azure Devour.

Is it worth getting?

Circumstantial improvement. Evaluate based on your playstyle.

C2When Dawn Breaks, Our Journey Shall Take Flight

When unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, or when performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, Varka will perform an additional strike, dealing AoE Anemo DMG equal to 800% of Varka's ATK.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C3O Friend, Quaff Not the Bitter Wine That Brings Tears of Woe

Increases Elemental Skill Windbound Execution Level by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C4For None May Take From Us Our Freedom of Song

When Varka triggers a Swirl reaction, based on the Elemental Types involved in the reaction, all nearby party members gain a 20% Anemo DMG Bonus and the corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C5Fill High the Cup With Fine Wine, for Tyrants Come and Go

Increases Elemental Burst Northwind Avatar Level by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C6Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine

Sturm und Drang is enhanced: · For a short time after unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, Tapping on Varka's Elemental Skill or Holding his Normal Attack will not expend any uses of Four Winds' Ascension, and will perform one additional instance of the special Charged Attack, Azure Devour. · For a short time after performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, tap on Varka's Elemental Skill to unleash an additional instance of Four Winds' Ascension without expending any uses of Four Winds' Ascension. When triggering an additional special Charged Attack, Azure Devour, or unleashing an additional special Elemental Skill, Four Winds' Ascension, in this manner, the above effect cannot be triggered. Additionally, the Azure Fang's Oath effect in Ascension Talent Wind's Vanguard is enhanced: Every stack of Azure Fang's Oath will increase Varka's CRIT DMG by 20%.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C0 Varka is fully functional. Strong on-field DPS with dual-element damage.

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