Varka Guide and Best Builds

Varka Guide and Best Builds

Varka is a 5-star Anemo Claymore character in Genshin Impact. Our Varka build guide will focus on Varka's best weapons, best artifacts, skills, constellations and Varka's best teams.

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Varka Guide & Best Builds

Welcome to our Varka build guide for Genshin Impact. Varka is a 5-Star Anemo Main DPS Character who is also considered a Hexerei character and is focused around a mixed damage infusion playstyle. In our guide, we will cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Varka, from building the best Artifacts and Weapons to important stat priorities and rotations.

Best Weapons for Varka

Listed below are Varka's best weapons. While weapons are listed in a priority order, what is best to build on your Varka can vary depending on the team composition and level of investment you want to put into Varka.

Keep in mind that Varka is currently still in Beta, any information is still subject to change.

Ballad of the Mighty Wolf

Indomitable Chivalry

Base ATK: 608

CRIT Rate: 33.1%

Increase ATK SPD by 10%. Gain Four Winds' Hymn every time the equipping character's Normal Attack(s) hit enemies: DMG dealt is increased by 6% / 7.5% / 9% / 10.5% / 12% for 4s. Max 5 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s.\nAdditionally, when the party has the "Hexerei: Secret Rite" effect, each stack of Four Winds' Hymn will increase the CRIT DMG of the equipping character by 6% / 7.8% / 9.6% / 11.4% / 13.2%.

Ballad of the Mighty Wolf is Varka's signature weapon and will be his best in slot build option providing a good amount of CRIT Rate, increased ATK SPD, increased DMG, and even increased CRIT DMG when the party possesses Hexerei: Secret Rite effects. It should give you a massive advantage compared to other options with 608 base ATK, 33.1% CRIT Rate, 30% CRIT DMG, 30% DMG bonus, and 10% ATK SPD.
A Thousand Blazing Suns

Sunset Reignites the Dawn

Base ATK: 741

CRIT Rate: 11.0%

Gain the "Scorching Brilliance" effect when using an Elemental Skill or Burst: CRIT DMG increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% and ATK increased by 28% / 35% / 42% / 49% / 56% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every 10s.\nWhile a "Scorching Brilliance" instance is active, its duration is increased by 2s after Normal or Charged attacks deal Elemental DMG. This effect can trigger once every second, and the max duration increase is 6s.\nAdditionally, when the equipping character is in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, "Scorching Brilliance" effects are increased by 75%, and its duration will not count down when the equipping character is off-field.

A Thousand Blazing Suns is a great 5-Star option for Varka providing addition CRIT DMG and ATK bonus upon the use of an Elemental skill or Burst. Just keep in mind that you do loose the NIghtsoul blessing effect on this weapon.
Beacon of the Reed Sea

Desert Watch

Base ATK: 608

CRIT Rate: 33.1%

After the character's Elemental Skill hits an opponent, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. After the character takes DMG, their ATK will be increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40% for 8s. The 2 aforementioned effects can be triggered even when the character is not on the field. Additionally, when not protected by a shield, the character's Max HP will be increased by 32% / 40% / 48% / 56% / 64%.

Beacon of the Reed Sea is another great 5-Star option for Varka providing a good amount of CRIT Rate and an additional ATK bonus. On top of that, if you do not have any shield, it does also grant additional Max HP.
Other Claymore Options

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On top of the listed options, Varka can effectively utilise a very wide range of 5-Star Claymore such as:
Serpent Spine

Wavesplitter

Base ATK: 510

CRIT Rate: 27.6%

Every 4s a character is on the field, they will deal 6% / 7% / 8% / 9% / 10% more DMG and take 3% / 2.7% / 2.4% / 2.2% / 2% more DMG. This effect has a maximum of 5 stacks and will not be reset if the character leaves the field, but will be reduced by 1 stack when the character takes DMG.

Serpent Spine is the best 4-star weapon you can use on Varka as it increases his CRIT Rate and increases the DMG dealt.
Prototype Archaic

Crush

Base ATK: 565

ATK: 27.6%

On hit, Normal or Charged Attacks have a 50% chance to deal an additional 240% / 300% / 360% / 420% / 480% ATK DMG to opponents within a small AoE. Can only occur once every 15s.

If you are looking for the best f2p weapon, Prototype Archaic is your best option. You can craft it and it gives you additional ATK as well as a bonus ATK DMG to enemies in a small radius.
Other Claymore Options

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On top of the listed options, Varka can also use the following 4-Star Claymore:

Best Artifacts for Varka

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

2-Piece Set: ATK +18%.

4-Piece Set: After 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 also increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by an additional 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.
Desert Pavilion Chronicle

Desert Pavilion Chronicle

2-Piece Set: Anemo DMG Bonus +15%

4-Piece Set: 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.

Since the other set is fairly new, and you already have very good stats on a Desert Pavilion Chronicle set, it can be a good alternative for Varka's build. Just keep in mind that you do need to start your rotation with a Charged Attack for the bonus to trigger.
Marechaussee Hunter

Marechaussee Hunter

2-Piece Set: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15%

4-Piece Set: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.

Marechaussee Hunter is an alternative option for Varka's build if you plan on playing Varka with Furina.

Varka's Stat Priority

Sands of Eon: ATK %
Goblet of Eonothem: Anemo DMG / ATK %
Circlet of Logos: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats: CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery

Varkas best stats to build around should be CRIT and ATK.

Varka's Talent Priority

Talent Priority: Windbound Execution > Favonius Bladework: Dancing Radiance > Northwind Avatar

Varka's most important talents to level are his Elemental Skill and then Normal Attack and Elemental Burst.

Varka's Best Team Compositions

To learn all about Varka's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Varka team page below:

Changelog

  • 13 Jan. 2026: Guide added.
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