Varka, the long-awaited Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, finally makes his debut in Genshin Impact version 6.4 "Luna V," which launched on February 25, 2026. As a 5-star Anemo Claymore user, Varka excels as an on-field main DPS with his Elemental Skill that enters "Sturm und Drang" mode, enabling infused Normal Attacks based on team elements. His signature weapon, Gest of the Mighty Wolf, is now available on the Epitome Invocation banner alongside Varka's character banner in Phase 1 (February 25 to March 17, 2026).
But is this weapon worth your precious Primogems? Let's break down its stats, passive, synergy with Varka, alternatives, and final verdict.
Weapon Stats and Passive
Gest of the Mighty Wolf is a high-end Claymore designed for aggressive, Normal Attack-focused playstyles.
| Level 90 Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Base ATK | 608 |
| Substat | CRIT Rate +33.1% |
Passive: Indomitable Chivalry (Refinement 1)
- Increases ATK SPD by 10%.
- Gain stacks of Four Winds' Hymn (max 4 stacks, lasts 4s, trigger every 0.01s):
- 1 stack per Normal Attack hit.
- 2 stacks per Elemental Skill cast or Charged Attack start.
- Each stack: +7.5% DMG Bonus.
- Max stacks: +30% DMG Bonus.
- If the party has the "Hexerei: Secret Rite" effect (from certain team comps or Varka's kit): Each stack also grants +7.5% CRIT DMG (max +30% CRIT DMG).
Higher refinements increase the bonuses to 9.5%/11.5%/13.5%/15.5% per stack.
Synergy with Varka
Varka's kit revolves around spamming Normal Attacks and weaving his Skill/Charged Attacks in Sturm und Drang mode for infused damage (Anemo + Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo from team). This makes stacking the passive effortless: constant NA hits build stacks quickly, while Skill/CA provide bursts of 2 stacks each.
The 10% ATK SPD accelerates his combos, allowing more hits within buff windows. The high CRIT Rate substat is perfect for his builds, and the conditional CRIT DMG shines in Hexerei teams (2+ Hexerei characters). Calculations show it provides a 30-35% DPS increase over F2P options like Prototype Archaic, making it his undisputed BiS.
Best Weapon Alternatives for Varka
| Weapon | Base ATK / Substat | Key Passive Benefits | DPS Relative to Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gest of the Mighty Wolf (Sig) | 608 / 33.1% CRIT Rate | +10% SPD, up to 30% DMG + 30% CRIT DMG (Hexerei) | 100% (BiS) |
| A Thousand Blazing Suns | 741 / 11.0% CRIT Rate | Up to 40% CRIT DMG + 56% ATK | ~90-95% |
| Beacon of the Reed Sea | 608 / 33.1% CRIT Rate | Up to 40% ATK (off-field trigger) | ~85-90% |
| Serpent Spine (4★ BP) | 510 / 27.6% CRIT Rate | Up to 50% DMG Bonus | ~80% |
| Prototype Archaic (4★ F2P) | 565 / 27.6% ATK | AoE ATK DMG proc | Baseline |
Who Else Can Use It?
- Razor: Physical/Electro DPS; easy stacks with Skill weave and Hexerei synergy.
- Diluc: NA/Skill spammer; solid for Pyro teams.
- Mavuika: Benefits from stats, but CRIT Rate may oversandwich.
Great for any on-field Claymore DPS, but shines brightest on Varka.
Pros
- BiS for Varka with massive personal DPS boost.
- Easy to max stacks on NA spammers.
- Versatile substat and SPD for smooth gameplay.
- Future-proofs for Hexerei teams.
Cons
- Weapon banner 50/50 risk (no guaranteed sig).
- Skip if not pulling Varka or lacking Claymore users.
- Strong alternatives exist for whales.
Verdict: Worth Pulling?
Yes, if:
- You are pulling Varka (especially C0) and want peak performance.
- You main on-field Claymore DPS like Razor.
- You have Primogems to spare after character pulls.
No, if:
- F2P/low spender saving for future banners.
- You prefer team buffers or off-field DPS.
- Strong Claymores like Beacon/Blazing Suns are available.
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