Varka has finally stepped onto the battlefield in Genshin Impact, and he brings a unique dual-claymore playstyle that feels both heavy and fast at the same time. As an Anemo DPS with hybrid elemental infusion, he is not a typical hypercarry. His damage depends heavily on team structure, weapon choice, and proper combo execution. If you want to get the most out of him, here is a full build guide covering artifacts, weapons, stats, and team setups.
Varka Role Overview
Varka is primarily an on-field Anemo DPS who gains additional elemental infusion based on his team composition. Key traits:
- Dual elemental-infused claymores
- High on-field time
- Flexible elemental builds (Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo)
- Strong exploration mobility
- Team-based passive multipliers
He performs best when built around his Elemental Skill window.
Best Weapons for Varka
1. Signature Weapon – Gest of the Mighty Wolf (Best in Slot)
- Crit Rate substat
- 10% Attack Speed
- Strong offensive passive
- Improves combo flow
This weapon provides a noticeable damage increase and smoother rotations.
2. Serpent Spine (Strong 4-Star Option)
- Crit Rate stat
- High damage scaling
- Needs shielding to maintain stacks
Best paired with a shielder to prevent stack loss.
3. Tidal Shadow (F2P Option)
- ATK-focused
- Works well with healers
- Lower ceiling compared to premium options
Solid early option but noticeably weaker than Serpent Spine or signature weapon.
Best Artifacts for Varka
Recommended Set: 4-Piece “A Day Carved From Rising Winds”
This set provides:
- ATK%
- Extra Crit Rate
- Strong synergy with on-field DPS playstyle
Main Stats
- Sands: ATK%
- Goblet: ATK% or Elemental DMG Bonus
- Circlet: Crit Rate or Crit DMG
ATK% Goblet performs very close to Elemental Goblet in many setups, especially if you are not running heavy ATK buffers.
Substat Priority
- Crit Rate
- Crit DMG
- ATK%
- Energy Recharge (minor)
- Attack Speed (if available)
Varka’s passive scales up to 2,500 ATK, so reaching that threshold is ideal.
Talent Priority
- Elemental Skill (Highest Priority)
- Elemental Burst
- Normal Attack
Most of his damage comes during his infused Skill window.
How Varka’s Kit Works
When you activate his Elemental Skill:
- He enters infusion mode.
- Claymores gain additional element based on team.
- Normal attacks reduce cooldown of special skill charges.
- You can use enhanced skill or enhanced charged attacks.
Elemental priority: Pyro > Hydro > Electro > Cryo
His Elemental Burst:
- Deals Anemo + secondary elemental damage
- Has a long animation
- Extends his Skill duration when used mid-rotation
Proper timing of Burst can allow extended combos.
Best Teams for Varka
Varka requires a 2 + 2 element structure for maximum passive bonuses.
Pyro Team
- Varka
- Bennett
- Venti
- Pyro flex
Very strong synergy due to Pyro scaling and swirl damage.
Cryo Variant
- Varka
- Cryo DPS/Sub-DPS
- Anemo support
- Flex slot
Works well against bosses vulnerable to Cryo.
Hydro Variant
- Double Hydro support
- Anemo partner
Surprisingly flexible and smooth for sustained damage.
Combo Tips
Basic rotation:
- Activate Skill
- N5 → Enhanced Skill
- Repeat
- Use Burst mid-rotation to extend infusion
- Finish with last Enhanced Skill
Short rotations (10 seconds) are possible if your team prefers faster swaps. With signature weapon attack speed, extra combo optimization becomes possible.
Energy Requirements
Varka does not heavily rely on Burst for damage, but using it strategically improves rotation length.
Recommended:
- Around 120–130% ER depending on team
- Less ER needed if running Anemo battery like Venti
Exploration Benefits
Varka’s Hold Skill provides excellent vertical mobility. In Mondstadt areas especially, his traversal feels extremely smooth and efficient.
Is Varka Easy to Build?
He is simple stat-wise (ATK + Crit), but optimal performance depends on:
- Proper team element pairing
- Rotation timing
- Weapon choice
- Understanding infusion priority
He is flexible, but not completely plug-and-play.
Varka is not a damage ceiling breaker, but he is extremely satisfying to play. His dual claymore style, strong animations, and hybrid elemental system make him unique among DPS units. If you enjoy on-field characters with combo depth and team-building strategy, building Varka properly can be very rewarding. With the right setup, he performs solidly in endgame content while offering top-tier exploration utility. That covers everything you need to build Varka effectively in Genshin Impact.