Genshin Impact Varesa Best Team Guide
Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Varesa teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.
Best teams for Varesa, primarily an Electro DPS who deals damage with Plunge Attacks. Top archetypes include Overload, Electro-Charged, and dedicated Plunge-focused compositions. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster and available supports.
Varesa Team Summary
Varesa Overload Team #3
Varesa Electro Team #3
#1 Varesa Overload Team
Tier SSA high-damage Overload team utilizing Chevreuse's RES shred and ATK buff, with Varesa's Nightsoul-enhanced plunges and Iansan's mobile ATK buff.
Varesa, Mavuika, Chevreuse, Iansan — Varesa Overload Team. Varesa (Main DPS), Mavuika (Sub DPS), Chevreuse (Support), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Trigger Overload to reduce enemy Pyro and Electro RES via Chevreuse's passive, while Varesa and Mavuika deal massive damage with their bursts and plunges.
When Nightsoul's Blessing is active, accumulates Nightsoul points to enter Fiery Passion state. Plunge Attack in this state triggers Apex Drive, allowing a special Burst with no cooldown and reduced energy cost.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Her Burst charges via Nightsoul points from Natlan allies or Normal Attacks. Activates enhanced abilities and interruption resistance for 7 seconds.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Passive reduces Pyro and Electro RES on Overload. Skill heals and provides ATK buff based on Max HP. At C6, increases Pyro and Electro DMG of teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats
HP% / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge
#2 Varesa Overload Team #2
Tier SSAn overload-focused team where Varesa's plunges benefit from Chevreuse's RES shred and Bennett+Iansan's ATK buffs.
Varesa, Bennett, Chevreuse, Iansan — Varesa Overload Team #2. Varesa (Main DPS), Bennett (Support), Chevreuse (Support), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Chevreuse's passive reduces enemy Pyro and Electro RES when Overload is triggered, maximizing team damage. Bennett and Iansan provide massive ATK buffs, while Varesa's Fiery Passion state enhances her plunges and Burst.
Uses Fiery Passion state to enhance plunges. In Apex Drive, her Burst has no cooldown and costs less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing. No fixed area restriction like Iansan.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet Healing Bonus
Substats
Energy Recharge / HP%
Passive reduces Pyro and Electro RES on Overload. Skill provides ATK buff based on Max HP and heals. C6 increases Pyro/Electro DMG.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats
HP% / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge
Weapons
#3 Varesa Overload Team #3
Tier SVaresa is a Main DPS in the team.
Varesa, Mavuika, Chevreuse, Kujou Sara — Varesa Overload Team #3. Varesa (Main DPS), Mavuika (Sub DPS), Chevreuse (Support), Kujou Sara (Sub DPS).
Core Idea
Overload triggered by Chevreuse reduces enemy Pyro and Electro RES, while Varesa's Fiery Passion and Apex Drive deal massive damage. Mavuika and Kujou Sara provide ATK and CRIT DMG boosts.
When Varesa’s Nightsoul Point is full, she enters the Fiery Passion state. If she uses a Plunge Attack during this state, she activates Apex Drive. While in Apex Drive, Varesa can use a special Elemental Burst that has no cooldown and consumes less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Mavuika is the Sub DPS in the team. Her Elemental Burst is charged through Nightsoul points generated by Natlan characters or by her teammates’ normal attacks. Upon activation, her abilities and resistance to interruption are significantly enhanced for 7 seconds.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Chevreuse’s passive talent can reduce enemies’ Pyro RES and Electro RES when Overload is triggered, which maximizes the overall DMG of the team. By using Chevreuse’s Skill, Pyro and Electro characters in the team gain an ATK buff based on Chevreuse’s Max HP. Chevreuse’s Skill can heal allies and so she can be a partial Healer of the team. Chevreuse can increase teammates’ Pyro and Electro DMG at C6.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet HP%
Substats
HP% / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge
Kujou Sara can provide ATK Bonus to teammates. And C6 Kujou Sara’s Elemental Burst can boost CRIT DMG of Electro DMG of teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%
Weapons
#4 Varesa Electro Team
Tier SVaresa leads an Electro team with Furina for Hydro application and DMG buff, Xianyun for plunge attack support, and Iansan for ATK buff.
Varesa, Furina, Xianyun, Iansan — Varesa Electro Team. Varesa (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Xianyun (Support), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa's plunge attacks and Apex Drive are amplified by Furina's Hydro application and DMG bonus, Xianyun's plunge attack buffs, and Iansan's ATK buff, enabling high damage.
When Varesa’s Nightsoul Point is full, she enters the Fiery Passion state. If she uses a Plunge Attack during this state, she activates Apex Drive. While in Apex Drive, Varesa can use a special Elemental Burst that has no cooldown and consumes less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Furina’s Elemental Skill can provide continuous Hydro application. Her Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies, achieved by her skill draining HP and a healer restoring it.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Xianyun increases the CRIT Rate and damage of Plunge Attacks of teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate
#5 Varesa Plunge Combo
Tier SA plunge attack team centered on Varesa's Fiery Passion state and Apex Drive.
Varesa, Xilonen, Xianyun, Iansan — Varesa Plunge Combo. Varesa (Main DPS), Xilonen (Support), Xianyun (Support), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa triggers Apex Drive via plunging in Fiery Passion state, dealing high
When Nightsoul Point is full, enters Fiery Passion state. Plunge Attack activates Apex Drive, allowing a special Burst with no cooldown and less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Provides DEF shred and Elemental DMG bonus via Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet DEF
- Circlet DEF
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge
Increases CRIT Rate and damage of Plunge Attack for teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate
#6 Varesa Electro Team #3
Tier SA high-damage team focusing on Varesa's enhanced plunge and Elemental Burst with support from Xilonen, Chiori, and Iansan.
Varesa, Xilonen, Chiori, Iansan — Varesa Electro Team #3. Varesa (Main DPS), Xilonen (Support), Chiori (Sub DPS), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa enters Fiery Passion when Nightsoul is full, enabling powerful Plunges and a special Elemental Burst. Xilonen reduces enemy RES and heals. Chiori deals off-field Geo damage. Iansan provides a mobile ATK buff without circle restriction.
When Varesa's Nightsoul Point is full, she enters the Fiery Passion state. If she uses a Plunge Attack during this state, she activates Apex Drive. While in Apex Drive, Varesa can use a special Elemental Burst that has no cooldown and consumes less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Xilonen has Samplers, when the Samplers are active, they can reduce enemies' elemental RES. Xilonen can also provide healing to teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet DEF
- Circlet DEF
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge
Chiori is the DPS in the team. With the support of teammates' ATK buffs and the bonus from Geo Construct of teammates triggering talents, the DMG of Chiori's Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst is maximized.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands DEF
- Goblet Geo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / ATK%
Weapons
Iansan's Elemental Burst increases teammates' ATK based on her own ATK when her Nightsoul Point is high. Unlike Bennett, her buff does not have a fixed area on the ground, so teammates can move freely without losing the effect.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
#7 Varesa Plunge Overdrive
Tier SVaresa is the main DPS, utilizing Nightsoul mechanics for empowered plunge attacks. Kazuha provides crowd control and Anemo resistance shred, Xianyun boosts plunge CRIT and damage, and Iansan offers a mobile ATK buff based on her own ATK.
Varesa, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xianyun, Iansan — Varesa Plunge Overdrive. Varesa (Main DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Support), Xianyun (Support), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Stack ATK-buffing supports to amplify Varesa's plunge damage. Xianyun enables high plunge damage, Kazuha groups enemies and buffs, and Iansan provides a flexible ATK buff without circle limitations.
Rotation
- Iansan uses Burst to buff team ATK.
- Kazuha uses Skill and Burst to group enemies and shred Electro resistance.
- Xianyun uses Burst to enable plunge attacks and boost CRIT.
- Varesa uses Skill to gain Nightsoul points, then Plunge Attack to enter Apex Drive, followed by Burst and repeated plunges.
When Nightsoul Points are full, enters Fiery Passion; Plunge Attack triggers Apex Drive, enabling a special Burst with no cooldown and reduced energy cost.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Groups enemies with Skill, provides Anemo DMG buff, and reduces enemy resistance via Swirl.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Increases teammates' Plunge Attack CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. Heals party.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate
#8 Varesa Electro Plunge
Tier SVaresa teams up with Furina, Xilonen, and Iansan to maximize her Plunge Attack damage and Electro-Charged reactions.
Varesa, Xilonen, Furina, Iansan — Varesa Electro Plunge. Varesa (Main DPS), Xilonen (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Use Varesa's Plunge Attacks in Fiery Passion state to trigger Apex Drive, enabling a special Burst. Furina provides
When Nightsoul is full, enters Fiery Passion. Plunge Attack activates Apex Drive, enabling special Burst with no cooldown and less energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES. Provides healing to teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet DEF
- Circlet DEF
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge
Skill provides continuous
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP
- Goblet HP
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
#9 Varesa Aggravate
Tier SA team centered on Varesa's Plunge Attack and Aggravate reactions.
Varesa, Xilonen, Nahida, Iansan — Varesa Aggravate. Varesa (Main DPS), Xilonen (Support), Nahida (Sub DPS), Iansan (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa triggers Aggravate with Nahida's
When Nightsoul Point is full, enters Fiery Passion state. Plunge Attack triggers Apex Drive, allowing special Burst with no cooldown and reduced energy.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES and provide healing.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet DEF
- Circlet DEF
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge
Elemental Skill connects up to 8 enemies, dealing
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
#10 Varesa Lunar-Charged Team
Tier SSElectrifying plunge attacks powered by Lunar-Charged reactions and Furina's damage buff.
Varesa, Furina, Xianyun, Ineffa — Varesa Lunar-Charged Team. Varesa (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Xianyun (Support), Ineffa (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa enters Fiery Passion state to use Apex Drive plunge attacks, amplified by Xianyun's plunge buff and Furina's DMG increase. Ineffa converts Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged reactions for extra damage.
When Nightsoul Point is full, enters Fiery Passion. Plunge Attack triggers Apex Drive, enabling a special Burst with no cooldown and lower energy cost.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Skill applies continuous Hydro. Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes, draining then healing allies.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge
Increases CRIT Rate and damage of teammates' Plunge Attacks.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet ATK%
Substats
ATK% / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate
Passive converts Electro-Charged into Lunar-Charged, dealing extra ATK-scaled damage. Skill provides shield and summons Birgitta for follow-up attacks. Burst boosts active ally's Elemental Mastery.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
#11 Varesa Lunar-Charged Team #2
Tier SA high-damage team focused on Varesa's Fiery Passion state and Apex Drive, enabled by Hydro application and Lunar-Charged reactions.
Varesa, Furina, Xilonen, Ineffa — Varesa Lunar-Charged Team #2. Varesa (Main DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Xilonen (Support), Ineffa (Support).
Core Idea
Varesa's Plunge Attacks trigger Apex Drive for enhanced Burst, while Furina and Ineffa provide Hydro and convert Electro-Charged into powerful Lunar-Charged reactions. Xilonen shreds RES and sustains the team.
Rotation
- Furina uses Elemental Skill then Burst
- Xilonen uses Elemental Skill then Burst
- Ineffa uses Elemental Skill then Burst
- Varesa uses Elemental Skill to enter Fiery Passion, performs Plunge Attacks to activate Apex Drive, then uses Burst
When Nightsoul Point is full, enters Fiery Passion state; Plunge Attack triggers Apex Drive, enabling a special Burst with no cooldown and reduced energy cost.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Electro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application; Burst increases team DMG based on HP changes, synergistic with healer.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet HP%
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge
Samplers reduce enemy elemental RES; provides healing to teammates.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet DEF%
- Circlet DEF%
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / Energy Recharge
Passive converts Electro-Charged to Lunar-Charged with ATK scaling; Skill grants shield and summons Birgitta for additional attacks on Lunar-Charged; Burst boosts active ally's Elemental Mastery.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Varesa Teams FAQ
What is the best Varesa team in Genshin Impact?
Varesa Overload Team is one of the strongest Varesa teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.
What are good Varesa teams without premium weapons?
You can run strong Varesa teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.
Which teammates are best with Varesa?
Common high-performing partners include teams such as Varesa Overload Team, Varesa Overload Team #2, Varesa Overload Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.












