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.
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%.
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.
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%.
Other Claymore Options
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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.
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.
Other Claymore Options
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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.
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.
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.
Varka's Stat Priority
Varkas best stats to build around should be CRIT and ATK.
Varka's Talent Priority
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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