Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, finally makes his debut as a 5-star Anemo Claymore user, paired with the rerun banner for Flins, a powerful 5-star Electro Polearm DPS. With Phase 2 featuring Skirk and Escoffier, players must decide where to spend their Primogems. This article breaks down the kits, builds, teams, and overall pull value for Varka and Flins to help you make an informed decision.
Version 6.4 Phase 1 Banners Overview
- Varka Banner (The Northerly Wind's Song of Triumph): New release - February 25 to March 17, 2026
- Flins Rerun (The Lone Light Knocks at Night): Featured 4-stars: Xiangling, Sucrose, Bennett
- Mondstadt Chronicled Wish also returns, featuring Eula, Albedo, Klee, Mona, Diluc, and Jean
- Phase 2: Skirk and Escoffier reruns (March 17 to April 7, 2026)
Varka: The Long-Awaited Anemo DPS
Kit and Playstyle
Varka is a Hexerei Elemental DPS who infuses his attacks with Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo based on his team's composition. His Elemental Skill empowers Normal Attacks with dual Anemo and infused element damage, featuring special moves like ground slams and cross slashes. His Burst delivers massive AoE slashes. As a Hexerei user, he benefits from "Hexerei: Secret Rite," reducing Skill cooldowns when paired with another Hexerei character (unlocked via Witch's Homework quest). His Ascension Talent boosts damage when allies trigger Swirl.
Playstyle: Quickswap, on-field DPS in mono-element teams with heavy Anemo support for grouping and shredding.
Best Builds
| Category | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Gest of the Mighty Wolf (Sig: CRIT Rate, ATK SPD, Hexerei DMG/CRIT DMG) Alternatives: A Thousand Blazing Suns, Serpent Spine, Tidal Shadow (F2P) |
| Artifacts | A Day Carved from Rising Winds (4pc: ATK buffs, CRIT Rate) Alternatives: Viridescent Venerer (Anemo DMG), Gladiator's Finale |
| Stats | ATK% Sands, ATK%/Elemental DMG Goblet, CRIT Circlet Substats: CRIT > ATK > ER |
Best Teams
| Team Type | Composition |
|---|---|
| Mono-Pyro (Best) | Varka, Venti/Sucrose, Durin, Bennett |
| Mono-Hydro | Varka, Venti/Jean, Furina, Mona |
| Mono-Electro | Varka, Sucrose, Fischl, Shinobu |
| Mono-Cryo | Varka, Venti, Shenhe, Diona |
Varka Pull Value
Varka shines in niche mono-element Hexerei teams but requires specific supports like Venti, Durin, and Bennett for peak performance. His damage is high in optimal setups, rivaling top DPS, but team restrictions make him less versatile. Pull if you lack a strong Anemo DPS, love his design, or are building Hexerei teams (especially with future supports like Nicole). Skip if you prioritize meta flexibility or Phase 2 duo. C0 is playable; signature weapon offers massive gains.
Flins: Lunar-Charged Electro Powerhouse
Kit and Playstyle
Flins is a Lunar-Charged Electro DPS (enhanced Electro-Charged reaction). His Skill summons spears and enters a form for Electro-infused attacks. Burst unleashes AoE Lunar-Charged damage with a special low-cost mini-Burst. Ascension Passive converts ATK to EM. He excels at consistent, high-damage Lunar-Charged procs that can CRIT.
Playstyle: On-field DPS in Hydro/Electro teams, focusing on reactions with Nod-Krai synergy.
Best Builds
| Category | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Bloodsoaked Ruins (Sig: CRIT Rate, Lunar-Charged DMG, CRIT DMG) Alternatives: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, Missive Windspear (F2P) |
| Artifacts | Night of the Sky's Unveiling (4pc: EM, CRIT Rate on Lunar, reaction DMG) Alternatives: Thundering Fury, Marechaussee Hunter |
| Stats | ATK% Sands, ATK% Goblet, CRIT DMG Circlet Substats: ER > CRIT > ATK > EM |
Best Teams
| Team Type | Composition |
|---|---|
| Premium Lunar-Charged | Flins, Columbina/Ineffa, Yelan, Sucrose |
| F2P | Flins, Aino, Xingqiu, Sucrose |
| Alternative | Flins, Ineffa, Mona, Kuki Shinobu |
Flins Pull Value
Flins dominates Lunar-Charged teams but is heavily system-locked, requiring Ineffa or similar Nod-Krai supports for energy, shields, and buffs. Without them, his potential drops sharply. Pull if you have Ineffa and need a top-tier Electro DPS; his rerun is timely for new players. C1 improves convenience. Skip if lacking enablers or preferring versatile units.
Final Recommendations: Who to Pull?
- Pull Varka if: Building Hexerei/Mono-Pyro, no Anemo DPS, or waifu/husbando pull.
- Pull Flins if: Own Ineffa, want Lunar-Charged meta team.
- Both/Single: Possible with ~180 pulls per character; consider free Primogems (~38-60 pulls from events).
- Skip Phase 1 for Phase 2: If Cryo-focused; Skirk/Escoffier duo requires pulling both for synergy.
- Budget Tip: Mondstadt Chronicled for value 5-stars like Eula/Albedo.
Ultimately, pull based on your roster and playstyle. Version 6.4 offers exciting options, but versatility wins in Spiral Abyss.