Anemo
Varka team
Anemo · SwirlLeadsAnemo carry with Pyro from Durin and Bennett to swirl, a second Anemo for resonance, and Bennett’s ATK buff.
Knights of Favonius
Varka
Build guide · Genshin Impact
5-star
AnemoClaymoreMain DPS
Knight of Boreas
The best Varka build in Genshin Impact (Version 7.1) is Gest of the Mighty Wolf with A Day Carved From Rising Winds.
By Lorenzo BrunoUpdated October 2, 2026Build source: prydwen.gg guide
Genshin Impact 5★ Anemo Claymore Main DPS
Varka quick build
- Best weapon
- Gest of the Mighty Wolf
- Best F2P weapon
- Serpent Spine (R5)
- Artifact set
- A Day Carved From Rising Winds
- Main stats
- ATK% sands, DMG% / ATK% goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet
- Substats priority
- CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK%
- Talent priority
- Skill >>> Burst > Normal Attack
- Rotation
- E N1C N4E N4E N1C
- Alternatives
- Serpent Spine, A Thousand Blazing Suns, Redhorn Stonethresher
- Role
- Main DPS
- Burst energy cost
- 60 energy
- Key ascension material
- 168× Wolfhook
Weapons
Artifacts
2PC ATK% Combinations: A stopgap while farming a better 4PC Set.
Main stats
- Sands
- ATK%Good for general use, the best option with Nicole and no Bennett, used in Hydro teams, and finally always ATK% at C2+.
- Goblet
- DMG% / ATK%Pyro teams without Nicole, and Cryo teams prefer DMG%. The main stat of the Goblet depends on the buffs given to Varka, though they perform closely enough it’s safe to choose the Goblet with the better substat rolls. Though you should never run Anemo DMG%.
- Circlet
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMGPick the Circlet dependent on substats and the one that gets you to the most optimal CRIT Ratio.
Substat priority
- 1CRIT Rate = CRIT DMGBest
- 2ATK%
Elemental Mastery/Energy Recharge are not built in most cases for Varka.
Talent priority
#1
Skill
Max first
#2
Burst
Then
#3
Normal Attack
Next
Varka deals damage almost exclusively with his converted attacks, whose multipliers are contained within his Skill. Maximizing it, as well as investing towards level 90, should be the priority before other talent Investment is considered.
How to play Varka: rotation
Cast the Special Skill through the Elemental Skill or Charged Attack input when ready. At C0, this can be done up to twice in a rotation.
Optimizing Varka’s combos are not a huge improvement over his baseline performance, and thus should only be attempted if you’re confident they can be successfully executed. This can be easier if Varka does not have to worry about getting interrupted, such as during enemy stun phases or with Nicole’s shield.
- Tap his Elemental Skill
- Spam attacks to decrease the cooldown of his Special Skill
Simple Combo
E N1C N4E N4E N1C
Nicole 21s Rotation
E N4C N1E (N1C)x3 N1E N1C N1
N Normal AttackC Charged AttackE Elemental Skill
Rotation and combos from the prydwen.gg guide, rephrased
Best Varka teams
Varka team
Pyro · SwirlLeadsNicole plays support in this Swirl team built around Varka, with Prune (support) and Bennett (support). Varka and Prune give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Nicole and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals, Nicole shields.
Varka team
Pyro · SwirlLeadsNicole plays support in this Swirl team built around Varka, with Prune (support) and Durin (support). Varka and Prune give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Nicole and Durin give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Nicole shields the team.
Varka team
Anemo · SwirlLeadsVarka carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Ifa (support), Durin (support) and Bennett (support). Varka and Ifa give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Durin and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Ifa and Bennett heal.
Varka team
Anemo · SwirlLeadsVarka carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Faruzan (support), Durin (support) and Bennett (support). Varka and Faruzan give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Durin and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Bennett heals.
Varka team
Anemo · SwirlLeadsVarka carries this Swirl team as main DPS, with Sucrose (sub DPS), Chevreuse (support) and Bennett (support). Varka and Sucrose give Anemo resonance (Impetuous Winds: stamina use −15%, movement speed +10%, skill cooldowns −5%). Chevreuse and Bennett give Pyro resonance (Fervent Flames: ATK +25%). Chevreuse and Bennett heal.
Genshin Impact 5★ Anemo Claymore Main DPS
Varka build summary
Updated October 2, 2026Gest of the Mighty Wolf tops the weapon ranking for Varka, at 129% relative damage at R1 in the Pyro - Team column, ahead of Serpent Spine, A Thousand Blazing Suns and Redhorn Stonethresher. That order is prydwen.gg's, measured in play and rephrased here; every row of it sits under Weapons below.
Run A Day Carved From Rising Winds on Varka, with Shimenawa's Reminiscence and Desert Pavilion Chronicle behind it. Main stats are ATK% sands, DMG% / ATK% goblet, CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG circlet. Roll substats in the order CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK%.
Talent priority is Skill >>> Burst > Normal Attack. The Elemental Burst costs 60 energy, which is what an Energy Recharge target has to clear.
The standard rotation (Simple Combo) is E N1C N4E N4E N1C.
The strongest team is Varka, Durin, Venti and Bennett, built around Varka: Anemo · Swirl.
Combat talents
Normal
Favonius Bladework: Dancing Radiance
Normal Attack Imitating an ancient knightly war-dance, Varka wields dual claymores to perform up to 5 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to charge forward and perform an especially powerful dual blade slash toward the front.
Plunging Attack Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- 1-Hit DMG
- 129.4%
- 2-Hit DMG
- 47.4%+88.1%
- 3-Hit DMG
- 64.1%+119.1%
- 4-Hit DMG
- 109.6%+59.0%
- 5-Hit DMG
- 137.9%+74.2%
- Charged Attack DMG
- 169.3%+91.2%
- Charged Attack Stamina Cost
- 50.0
- Plunge DMG
- 147.4%
- Low/High Plunge DMG
- 294.8%/368.2%
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 65.5% | 70.8% | 76.1% | 83.7% | 89.1% | 95.1% | 103.5% | 111.9% | 120.3% | 129.4% | 138.5% | 147.7% | 156.8% | 165.9% | 175.1% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 24.0%+44.6% | 25.9%+48.2% | 27.9%+51.8% | 30.7%+57.0% | 32.6%+60.6% | 34.9%+64.8% | 37.9%+70.5% | 41.0%+76.1% | 44.1%+81.8% | 47.4%+88.1% | 50.8%+94.3% | 54.1%+100.5% | 57.5%+106.7% | 60.8%+112.9% | 64.2%+119.1% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 32.4%+60.2% | 35.1%+65.1% | 37.7%+70.0% | 41.5%+77.0% | 44.1%+82.0% | 47.1%+87.6% | 51.3%+95.3% | 55.4%+103.0% | 59.6%+110.7% | 64.1%+119.1% | 68.6%+127.5% | 73.2%+135.9% | 77.7%+144.3% | 82.2%+152.7% | 86.7%+161.1% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 55.4%+29.8% | 59.9%+32.3% | 64.5%+34.7% | 70.9%+38.2% | 75.4%+40.6% | 80.6%+43.4% | 87.7%+47.2% | 94.7%+51.0% | 101.8%+54.8% | 109.6%+59.0% | 117.3%+63.2% | 125.0%+67.3% | 132.8%+71.5% | 140.5%+75.7% | 148.2%+79.8% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 69.7%+37.6% | 75.4%+40.6% | 81.1%+43.7% | 89.2%+48.0% | 94.9%+51.1% | 101.4%+54.6% | 110.3%+59.4% | 119.2%+64.2% | 128.1%+69.0% | 137.9%+74.2% | 147.6%+79.5% | 157.3%+84.7% | 167.1%+90.0% | 176.8%+95.2% | 186.5%+100.4% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 85.6%+46.1% | 92.6%+49.9% | 99.6%+53.6% | 109.5%+59.0% | 116.5%+62.7% | 124.5%+67.0% | 135.4%+72.9% | 146.4%+78.8% | 157.3%+84.7% | 169.3%+91.2% | 181.2%+97.6% | 193.2%+104.0% | 205.1%+110.5% | 217.1%+116.9% | 229.0%+123.3% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Plunge DMG | 74.6% | 80.7% | 86.7% | 95.4% | 101.5% | 108.4% | 118.0% | 127.5% | 137.0% | 147.4% | 157.8% | 168.3% | 178.7% | 189.1% | 199.5% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 149.1%/186.3% | 161.3%/201.5% | 173.4%/216.6% | 190.8%/238.3% | 202.9%/253.4% | 216.8%/270.8% | 235.9%/294.6% | 254.9%/318.4% | 274.0%/342.3% | 294.8%/368.2% | 315.6%/394.2% | 336.4%/420.2% | 357.3%/446.2% | 378.1%/472.2% | 398.9%/498.2% |
Skill
Windbound 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.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- Skill DMG
- 501.1%
- Press CD
- 16.0s
- Hold CD
- 8.0s
- Sturm und Drang Duration
- 12.0s
- Sturm und Drang 1-Hit DMG
- 161.7%
- Sturm und Drang 2-Hit DMG
- 59.3%+110.1%
- Sturm und Drang 3-Hit DMG
- 80.1%+148.8%
- Sturm und Drang 4-Hit DMG
- 137.0%+73.8%
- Sturm und Drang 5-Hit DMG
- 172.3%+92.8%
- Sturm und Drang Charged Attack DMG
- 211.6%+113.9%
- Four Winds' Ascension DMG
- 316.4%+170.4%
- Azure Devour DMG
- 168.5%×2+90.7%×2
- Four Winds' Ascension CD
- 11.0s
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 278.4% | 299.3% | 320.2% | 348.0% | 368.9% | 389.8% | 417.6% | 445.4% | 473.3% | 501.1% | 529.0% | 556.8% | 591.6% | 626.4% | 661.2% |
| Press CD | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s | 16.0s |
| Hold CD | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s | 8.0s |
| Sturm und Drang Duration | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s | 12.0s |
| Sturm und Drang 1-Hit DMG | 81.8% | 88.5% | 95.1% | 104.7% | 111.3% | 118.9% | 129.4% | 139.9% | 150.3% | 161.7% | 173.2% | 184.6% | 196.0% | 207.4% | 218.8% |
| Sturm und Drang 2-Hit DMG | 30.0%+55.7% | 32.4%+60.2% | 34.9%+64.8% | 38.4%+71.2% | 40.8%+75.8% | 43.6%+80.9% | 47.4%+88.1% | 51.3%+95.2% | 55.1%+102.3% | 59.3%+110.1% | 63.5%+117.9% | 67.6%+125.6% | 71.8%+133.4% | 76.0%+141.2% | 80.2%+148.9% |
| Sturm und Drang 3-Hit DMG | 40.5%+75.3% | 43.8%+81.4% | 47.1%+87.6% | 51.9%+96.3% | 55.2%+102.4% | 58.9%+109.4% | 64.1%+119.1% | 69.3%+128.7% | 74.5%+138.3% | 80.1%+148.8% | 85.8%+159.4% | 91.5%+169.9% | 97.1%+180.4% | 102.8%+190.9% | 108.4%+201.4% |
| Sturm und Drang 4-Hit DMG | 69.3%+37.3% | 74.9%+40.3% | 80.6%+43.4% | 88.6%+47.7% | 94.3%+50.8% | 100.7%+54.2% | 109.6%+59.0% | 118.4%+63.8% | 127.3%+68.5% | 137.0%+73.8% | 146.6%+79.0% | 156.3%+84.2% | 166.0%+89.4% | 175.6%+94.6% | 185.3%+99.8% |
| Sturm und Drang 5-Hit DMG | 87.2%+46.9% | 94.3%+50.8% | 101.4%+54.6% | 111.5%+60.0% | 118.6%+63.9% | 126.7%+68.2% | 137.9%+74.2% | 149.0%+80.2% | 160.2%+86.3% | 172.3%+92.8% | 184.5%+99.4% | 196.7%+105.9% | 208.8%+112.5% | 221.0%+119.0% | 233.2%+125.6% |
| Sturm und Drang Charged Attack DMG | 107.0%+57.6% | 115.8%+62.3% | 124.5%+67.0% | 136.9%+73.7% | 145.6%+78.4% | 155.6%+83.8% | 169.3%+91.2% | 183.0%+98.5% | 196.7%+105.9% | 211.6%+113.9% | 226.5%+122.0% | 241.5%+130.0% | 256.4%+138.1% | 271.4%+146.1% | 286.3%+154.2% |
| Four Winds' Ascension DMG | 175.8%+94.6% | 188.9%+101.7% | 202.1%+108.8% | 219.7%+118.3% | 232.9%+125.4% | 246.1%+132.5% | 263.6%+142.0% | 281.2%+151.4% | 298.8%+160.9% | 316.4%+170.4% | 333.9%+179.8% | 351.5%+189.3% | 373.5%+201.1% | 395.5%+212.9% | 417.4%+224.8% |
| Azure Devour DMG | 93.6%×2+50.4%×2 | 100.6%×2+54.2%×2 | 107.6%×2+58.0%×2 | 117.0%×2+63.0%×2 | 124.0%×2+66.8%×2 | 131.0%×2+70.6%×2 | 140.4%×2+75.6%×2 | 149.8%×2+80.6%×2 | 159.1%×2+85.7%×2 | 168.5%×2+90.7%×2 | 177.8%×2+95.8%×2 | 187.2%×2+100.8%×2 | 198.9%×2+107.1%×2 | 210.6%×2+113.4%×2 | 222.3%×2+119.7%×2 |
| Four Winds' Ascension CD | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s | 11.0s |
Burst
Northwind 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.
Talent level
10 is the cap from materials; C3 and C5 add +3.
- Skill 1-Hit DMG
- 606.5%
- Skill 2-Hit DMG
- 326.6%
- CD
- 15.0s
- Energy Cost
- 60
All 15 levels
| Attribute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill 1-Hit DMG | 337.0% | 362.2% | 387.5% | 421.2% | 446.5% | 471.7% | 505.4% | 539.1% | 572.8% | 606.5% | 640.2% | 673.9% | 716.0% | 758.2% | 800.3% |
| Skill 2-Hit DMG | 181.4% | 195.0% | 208.7% | 226.8% | 240.4% | 254.0% | 272.2% | 290.3% | 308.4% | 326.6% | 344.7% | 362.9% | 385.6% | 408.2% | 430.9% |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Passives
Passive
Dawn 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
Wind's Vanguard
When nearby party members trigger a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction, Varka gains 1 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
Homebound 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
Witch's Eve Rite: Dawn's Return
After completing Witch's Homework: The Untitled Question, Varka will become a Hexerei character. When the party includes at least 2 Hexerei characters, you will gain the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect, which enhances Hexerei characters.
Hexerei: Secret Rite Enhances the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension: When Varka hits an opponent with Normal Attack(s) in Sturm und Drang, the CD of Four Winds' Ascension will be reduced by 1s.
Full bill
Level 90 and every talent to 10
5,377,500
Mora 17 material lines
Ascension to 90
420,000
Mora 9 materials · 6 steps
All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500
Mora 3× the single-talent bill
Ascension
- Lv 40
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1
Broken Drive Shaft ×3
Wolfhook ×320,000Mora
- Lv 50
Prismatic Severed Tail ×2
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×3Broken Drive Shaft ×15Wolfhook ×1040,000Mora
- Lv 60Prismatic Severed Tail ×4Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×6
Reinforced Drive Shaft ×12Wolfhook ×2060,000Mora
- Lv 70Prismatic Severed Tail ×8
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×3Reinforced Drive Shaft ×18Wolfhook ×3080,000Mora
- Lv 80Prismatic Severed Tail ×12Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×6
Precision Drive Shaft ×12Wolfhook ×45100,000Mora
- Lv 90
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6Prismatic Severed Tail ×20Precision Drive Shaft ×24Wolfhook ×60120,000Mora
Total to level 90
420,000 Mora
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone ×6Prismatic Severed Tail ×46Vayuda Turquoise Chunk ×9Precision Drive Shaft ×36Vayuda Turquoise Fragment ×9Reinforced Drive Shaft ×30Vayuda Turquoise Sliver ×1Broken Drive Shaft ×18Wolfhook ×168Talent materials
- → 2
Teachings of Freedom ×3Broken Drive Shaft ×612,500Mora
- → 3
Guide to Freedom ×2Reinforced Drive Shaft ×317,500Mora
- → 4Guide to Freedom ×4Reinforced Drive Shaft ×4
25,000Mora
- → 5Guide to Freedom ×6Reinforced Drive Shaft ×6
30,000Mora
- → 6Guide to Freedom ×9Reinforced Drive Shaft ×9
37,500Mora
- → 7
Ascended Sample: Rook ×1
Philosophies of Freedom ×4Precision Drive Shaft ×4120,000Mora
- → 8Ascended Sample: Rook ×1Philosophies of Freedom ×6Precision Drive Shaft ×6
260,000Mora
- → 9Ascended Sample: Rook ×2Philosophies of Freedom ×12Precision Drive Shaft ×9
450,000Mora
- → 10Ascended Sample: Rook ×2
Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Freedom ×16Precision Drive Shaft ×12700,000Mora
One talent to 10
1,652,500 Mora
Ascended Sample: Rook ×6Crown of Insight ×1Philosophies of Freedom ×38Guide to Freedom ×21Precision Drive Shaft ×31Reinforced Drive Shaft ×22Teachings of Freedom ×3Broken Drive Shaft ×6All 3 talents to 10
4,957,500 Mora
Ascended Sample: Rook ×18Crown of Insight ×3Philosophies of Freedom ×114Guide to Freedom ×63Precision Drive Shaft ×93Reinforced Drive Shaft ×66Teachings of Freedom ×9Broken Drive Shaft ×18Varka’s constellation: Lupus Majoris
C1"Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon's Soft Glow"
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.
C2"When 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.
C3"O Friend, Quaff Not the Bitter Wine That Brings Tears of Woe"
Increases Elemental Skill Windbound Execution Level by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4"For None May Take From Us Our Freedom of Song"
When Varka triggers a Swirl or Stellar 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.
C5"Fill High the Cup With Fine Wine, for Tyrants Come and Go"
Increases Elemental Burst Northwind Avatar Level by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6"Beloved 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%.
Varka’s outfits
DefaultOath to the North Wind
Varka's outfit. A knight's conviction is more steadfast than any armor, and Boreas's resolve is sharper than the keenest blade. To don this suit of iron and speak this oath — it seems but yesterday, yet the years have flown by.
Names, descriptions and art from the game data. Pick an outfit on the stage to see it full size.
Varka FAQ
6 questionsWhat element is Varka?
Varka is a 5-star Anemo character from Mondstadt who uses a claymore, released in version 6.4.
What stat does Varka scale on?
Varka's abilities multiply ATK. That is read from the scaling rows on the Elemental Skill and Burst, not from the ability description, so it reflects what the game actually multiplies rather than what the text mentions.
What is the best weapon for Varka?
Gest of the Mighty Wolf is the closest fit on the data: it is a 5-star claymore with CRIT Rate as its ascension stat, and its passive acts on ATK. Fruitful Hook is the best 4-star alternative.
Which artifact set should Varka use?
Desert Pavilion Chronicle. Its 2-piece bonus is: Anemo DMG Bonus +15% Its 4-piece bonus is: When 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.
How much does it cost to level Varka's talents?
Taking one talent from level 1 to 10 costs 1,652,500 Mora and 38× Philosophies of Freedom among other materials. The Materials tab lists every item per level.
What does Varka C1 do?
"Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon's Soft Glow": 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.