Varka, the long-awaited Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, arrives as a 5-star Anemo Claymore user in Genshin Impact Version 6.4 (Luna V, Phase 1). He functions as a hypercarry Main DPS, excelling in "double Anemo + double PHEC" (Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo) teams. His kit enables dual-wielded claymore attacks that deal Anemo damage alongside an infused PHEC element based on party composition, creating powerful Swirl reactions and mixed damage output. Varka thrives with Hexerei synergies (unlocked after completing Witch's Homework), Swirl triggers for damage stacks, and high ATK scaling - aim for at least 2500 ATK to cap his passive bonuses.

Key strengths: Flexible infusions, frequent special attacks, team buffs via Swirl. Weaknesses: Relies on specific team setups; Burst is supplementary.

Build Varka Genshin Impact 1

Varka's Kit

  • Normal Attack: Favonius Bladework - Dancing Radiance
    Up to 5 strikes. Charged: Stamina-consuming forward dual-blade slash.
  • Elemental Skill: Windbound Execution (12s CD, 16s in mode)
    Tap: Forward leap + AoE Anemo DMG, enters "Sturm und Drang" mode (NAs/charged infused with PHEC if party has it; no plunges). Gains 2 charges of special Skill (Four Winds' Ascension: AoE Anemo + PHEC DMG).
    Hold: Leaping dash (great mobility).
    In mode: Special Charged Attack (Azure Devour, 0 stamina): Higher DMG than special Skill.
  • Elemental Burst: Northwind Avatar (15s CD)
    Double forward slash: Anemo DMG + infused PHEC (priority: Cryo > Electro > Hydro > Pyro).

Ascension 1 Passive: Dawn Wind's March
Every 1000 ATK = 10% Anemo + PHEC DMG Bonus (max 25%, one PHEC). Double Anemo + double Pyro = 220% multiplier example.

Ascension 4 Passive: Witch's Eve Rite - Dawn's Return
Becomes Hexerei (with 2+ Hexerei teammates: Secret Rite effect enhances cooldowns/DMG).

Utility Passive: Wind's Vanguard
Party Swirls grant Azure Fang's Oath stacks (+7.5% NA/CA/special DMG per stack, max 4, 8s).

Homebound Wind's Paean: -5% Skill CD per Mondstadt teammate (not in domains/Abyss).

Talent Priority

Priority Talent
1 Elemental Skill
2 Elemental Burst
3 Normal Attack

Max Skill first for core damage/mode uptime.

Best Weapons

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Prioritize CRIT Rate/DMG, ATK SPD, Hexerei synergy.

Rank Weapon Base ATK Substat Notes
S+ Crest of the Mighty Wolf 608 CRIT Rate 33.1% Signature: +10% ATK SPD, DMG stacks (max 4-5), +CRIT DMG per stack in Hexerei.
S A Thousand Blazing Suns 741 CRIT Rate 11% CRIT DMG + ATK buffs post-Skill/Burst (extends on infused hits).
S Beacon of the Reed Sea 608 CRIT Rate 33.1% ATK% on Skill/DMG taken (off-field).
A Wolf's Gravestone 608 ATK 49.6% Party ATK buff on low-HP foes (F2P R5 strong).
A Serpent Spine (BP) 510 CRIT Rate 27.6% DMG stacks (max 5).
F2P Tidal Shadow (craft) 510 ATK 41.3% ATK on heal (off-field).

Best Artifacts

Stack ATK to 2500+ for passive cap. CRIT Ratio 1:2.

Best Set: 4pc A Day Carved from Rising Winds

  • 2pc: ATK +18%.
  • 4pc: Hits grant +25% ATK (6s); +20% CRIT Rate post-Homework (off-field).

Alternatives:

  • 2pc Viridescent Venerer (Anemo DMG) + 2pc ATK set.
  • 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle (NA/CA focus).

Main Stats:

Slot Priority
Sands ATK%
Goblet ATK% (flex: Anemo/PHEC DMG)
Circlet CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate

Substats: CRIT DMG/Rate > ATK% > ER (120-140%) > EM.

Teams

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Double Anemo (Venti/Sucrose/Jean) + double PHEC for max infusion/bonuses. Pyro teams strongest (resonance + Durin Hexerei).

Variant Team 1 Team 2 Notes
Pyro Varka, Venti, Durin, Bennett Varka, Sucrose, Xiangling, Bennett Pyro resonance, Durin buffs/Hexerei.
Hydro Varka, Jean, Furina, Mona Varka, Venti, Furina, Sigewinne Furina DMG buffs.
Electro Varka, Venti, Fischl, Iansan Varka, Sucrose, Fischl, Shinobu Fischl battery/Hexerei.
Cryo Varka, Venti, Escoffier, Shenhe Varka, Sucrose, Shenhe, Diona Shenhe ATK shred.

Rotation Example:

  1. Supports: Buffs/elements (e.g., Bennett Burst, Venti Skill/Burst).
  2. Varka Skill (tap).
  3. N5 > Special CA > N4 > Special CA > N2.
  4. Burst (if ready). Swap.
  5. Dash cancels for speed.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Total Ascension (Lv.90):

Material Qty
Vayuda Turquoise 1 Sliver + 9 Frag + 9 Chunk + 6 Gem
Wolfhook (Wolvendom) 168
Drive Shaft (Fatui, Nod-Krai) 3 Broken + 15 + 18 Reinforced + 12+24 Precision
Prismatic Severed Tail (Radiant Moongecko, new 6.4 boss) 46
Mora 420,000

Total Talents (3x Lv.10):

Material Qty
Freedom Books (Forsaken Rift: Mon/Thu/Sun) 9 Teachings + 63 Guide + 114 Philosophies
Drive Shaft 18 Broken + 66 Reinforced + 93 Precision
Ascended Sample: Rook (weekly Chess boss) 18
Crown of Insight 3
Mora 4,957,500

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Constellations

C# Effect
C1 +1 special Skill charge, double DMG on one (huge burst).
C2 Special attacks add 800% ATK AoE Anemo.
C4 Swirls buff team 20% Anemo + PHEC DMG (10s).
C6 Infinite special CA combos + enhanced stacks.

Worth: C0 strong; C1/C2 game-changers; skip to C4/C6 for teams/whales.