Best Varka Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

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AnemoKnights of Favonius17/2Lupus MajorisForsaken Rift

Looking for the ultimate build for Varka? This Varka build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.

Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Knight of Boreas, protector of Mondstadt.

Best builds for Varka

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Weapons

Gest of the Mighty Wolf

CRIT Rate

High base ATK and CRIT DMG substat. Its passive grants ATK after Skill hits, boosting Anemo infused claymore swings. Best when Burst is up for burst windows.

Beacon of the Reed Sea

CRIT Rate

Provides CRIT Rate and an ATK buff after Skill hits. Easy to maintain with Varka's short cooldowns, making it a consistent stat stick for on-field DPS.

A Thousand Blazing Suns

CRIT Rate

Offers CRIT DMG and high base ATK. The Pyro damage bonus is wasted, but raw stats still make it a strong generic claymore for damage.

Redhorn Stonethresher

CRIT DMG

Boosts DEF and increases Normal/Charged Attack DMG. If Varka relies on charged attacks, this scales his damage well, though it lacks CRIT Rate.

Verdict

CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate substat and ATK buff after crystallize. Without a Geo teammate, the passive is dead, but the crit stat keeps it viable.

Song of Broken Pines

Physical DMG Bonus

Grants ATK and increases Normal Attack speed. The Physical DMG bonus is useless, but the speed and ATK buffs benefit Anemo infused attacks.

Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate and stacking DMG bonus when on-field. At full stacks, it rivals 5-star options, but requires shielding to offset the increased damage taken.

Wolf's Gravestone

ATK%

Massive ATK and a team-wide ATK buff against low-HP enemies. Great for burst windows and multi-target, though it lacks crit stats.

Fang of the Mountain King

CRIT Rate

Boosts Elemental Mastery and Swirl damage. Only worthwhile if Varka triggers reactions, but his main damage is raw Anemo, so it's niche.

The Unforged

ATK%

High ATK and a shield-dependent ATK buff. Pair with a shielder to keep the passive active; otherwise it's just a stat stick.

Tidal Shadow

ATK%

ATK buff after healing. Requires a healer to trigger, but with one, it provides a solid damage boost for on-field attacks.

Talking Stick

CRIT Rate

Grants ATK and a mark that deals bonus damage. The mark scales off the wielder's stats, so it adds extra hits during Varka's combos.

Blackcliff Slasher

CRIT DMG

CRIT DMG and ATK stacking after kills. Excellent in multi-enemy content like Abyss, but falls off against single bosses.

"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword"R5

Energy Recharge

High base ATK and a large ATK boost after using Skill. A free event weapon that performs well for a DPS when refinements are high.

Artifacts

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Likely Varka's signature set. 2pc gives Anemo DMG bonus; 4pc boosts Normal/Charged Attack DMG after using Skill, syncing with his on-field playstyle.

Shimenawa's Reminiscence

4pc increases Normal/Charged/Plunge DMG by 50% after using Skill, at the cost of 15 energy. Best if Varka's Burst is not essential or energy is managed.

Desert Pavilion Chronicle

2pc gives Anemo DMG bonus; 4pc increases Normal Attack speed and DMG after Skill hits. Ideal for an on-field Anemo DPS.

Gladiator's Finale

4pc increases Normal Attack DMG by 35% for claymore users. A reliable, resin-efficient option if you lack the newer sets.

Substats Priority

1CRIT Rate

2CRIT DMG

3ATK%

Talents Priority

1ESkill

3QBurst

4NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

ATK%

Circlet

CRIT RateCRIT DMG

Varka needs a second Hex and Anemo ally, and two sharing one of Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo. Missing any drastically lowers his damage.

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Weapons

Gest of the Mighty Wolf

CRIT Rate

ATK%

CRIT Rate

ATK%

ATK%

Artifacts

Resolution of Sojourner

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Gladiator's Finale

A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Gladiator's Finale

Shimenawa's Reminiscence

Best teams for Varka

Discover the best teams for Varka, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.

Full team guide

Varka Pyro Team #1

Team built around Varka's mixed damage mode. Durin provides off-field Pyro application and RES shred, Ifa sustains and boosts Swirl damage, while Bennett supplies a massive ATK buff and healing.

Varka acts as the on-field DPS while Durin and Bennett enable Vaporize/Melt reactions and amplify damage; Ifa heals and increases Swirl output via Nightsoul points.

Team composition: Varka (Anemo Main DPS), Ifa (Anemo Support), Durin (Pyro Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Varka·Anemo Main DPS

Main DPS. After Skill, enters mixed damage mode; one weapon deals Anemo, other converts to teammate elements.

Weapons: Gest of the Mighty Wolf, Serpent Spine

Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > ATK

Ifa·Anemo Support

Healer. Skill heals party; Burst groups enemies and boosts Swirl/Electro-Charged DMG.

Weapons: Wandering Evenstar

Artifacts: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Durin·Pyro Support

Off-field Pyro support. Skill grants support/damage states; provides off-field Pyro DMG and RES shred.

Weapons: Athame Artis, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Healer. Burst gives ATK buff and healing; core support.

Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Alley Flash

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: Energy Recharge

Varka Pyro Team #2

Varka's mixed damage mode, supported by Durin's off-field Pyro and Bennett's ATK buff, with Venti grouping enemies and amplifying Swirl damage.

Varka's mixed damage is fueled by Pyro from Durin and Bennett, while Venti's Burst groups enemies and Swirls to amplify damage; Durin's RES shred further boosts Varka's Anemo and Pyro output.

Team composition: Varka (Anemo Main DPS), Venti (Anemo Main DPS), Durin (Pyro Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Varka·Anemo Main DPS

After Skill, enters mixed damage: one Anemo weapon, other converts to teammate's element; Burst deals AoE Anemo/Swirl but is weak.

Weapons: Gest of the Mighty Wolf, Serpent Spine

Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > ATK

Venti·Anemo Main DPS

Summons Burst <i>Stormeye</i> to group and deal Anemo DMG; with two Hexerei, Swirl boosts damage.

Weapons: The Daybreak Chronicles, Rust

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Durin·Pyro Support

Skill picks Purity (RES shred + off-field Pyro) or Darkness (higher Pyro DMG); Vaporize/Melt synergy.

Weapons: Athame Artis, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Bennett·Pyro Support

Burst heals and provides massive ATK buff; also adds Pyro resonance.

Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, The Alley Flash

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: Energy Recharge

Varka Skills

Passive Talents

Dawn Wind's March

Ascension Phase 1

When there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, according to the aforementioned priority order of Elemental Types, every 1,000 points of Varka's ATK will grant Varka a 10% Anemo DMG Bonus and corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus (among the aforementioned Elemental Types, only one element can gain bonus DMG this way). Up to 25% bonus DMG can be gained this way.

Additionally, if there are at least 2 Anemo characters, or at least 2 characters of the same Element among Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo in the party, the Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Special Charged Attack Azure Devour and the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension that Varka deals or unleashes while in the Sturm und Drang mode will deal 140% of their original DMG. If there are at least 2 Anemo characters and at least 2 other characters of the same element among Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo present in the party at the same time, the aforementioned effect will be increased to 220%.

Wind's Vanguard

Ascension Phase 4

When nearby party members trigger a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction, Varka gains 1 stack of Azure Fang's Oath, increasing the DMG dealt by his Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, special Charged Attack Azure Devour and special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension by 7.5% for 8s. Max 4 stacks. Each character can grant Varka with 1 stack of Azure Fang's Oath every second this way.

Homebound Wind's Paean

Passive

For every party member from Mondstadt, the Hold version of Varka's Elemental Skill Windbound Execution's CD is decreased by 5%.
This effect does not trigger in Domains, Trounce Domains, or the Spiral Abyss.

Constellations

"Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon's Soft Glow"

When Varka switches to Sturm und Drang, he will obtain an additional use of the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension.
Additionally, after switching to Sturm und Drang, Varka will gain the Lyrical Libation effect: When unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, or when performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, Varka will consume this effect to deal 200% of the original DMG dealt by Four Winds' Ascension or Azure Devour.

"When Dawn Breaks, Our Journey Shall Take Flight"

When unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, or when performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, Varka will perform an additional strike, dealing AoE Anemo DMG equal to 800% of Varka's ATK.

"O Friend, Quaff Not the Bitter Wine That Brings Tears of Woe"

Increases Elemental Skill Windbound Execution Level by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

"For None May Take From Us Our Freedom of Song"

When Varka triggers a Swirl or Stellar Swirl reaction, based on the Elemental Types involved in the reaction, all nearby party members gain a 20% Anemo DMG Bonus and the corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s.

"Fill High the Cup With Fine Wine, for Tyrants Come and Go"

Increases Elemental Burst Northwind Avatar Level by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

"Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine"

Sturm und Drang is enhanced:
· For a short time after unleashing the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension, Tapping on Varka's Elemental Skill or Holding his Normal Attack will not expend any uses of Four Winds' Ascension, and will perform one additional instance of the special Charged Attack, Azure Devour.
· For a short time after performing the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, tap on Varka's Elemental Skill to unleash an additional instance of Four Winds' Ascension without expending any uses of Four Winds' Ascension.
When triggering an additional special Charged Attack, Azure Devour, or unleashing an additional special Elemental Skill, Four Winds' Ascension, in this manner, the above effect cannot be triggered.

Additionally, the Azure Fang's Oath effect in Ascension Talent Wind's Vanguard is enhanced: Every stack of Azure Fang's Oath will increase Varka's CRIT DMG by 20%.

Outfits

Oath to the North Wind

Default

Varka's outfit. A knight's conviction is more steadfast than any armor, and Boreas's resolve is sharper than the keenest blade. To don this suit of iron and speak this oath — it seems but yesterday, yet the years have flown by.

Stats

Before Ascension

After Ascension

Ascend

Base HP

982

Base ATK

Base DEF

CRIT DMG

50.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Vayuda Turquoise Sliver

Vayuda Turquoise Fragment

Vayuda Turquoise Chunk

Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone

Prismatic Severed Tail

Wolfhook

168

Broken Drive Shaft

Reinforced Drive Shaft

Precision Drive Shaft

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.40	20,000	1	—	3	3
Lv.50	40,000	3	2	10	15
Lv.60	60,000	6	4	20	12
Lv.70	80,000	3	8	30	18
Lv.80	100,000	6	12	45	12
Lv.90	120,000	6	20	60	24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Freedom

Guide to Freedom

Philosophies of Freedom

Broken Drive Shaft

Reinforced Drive Shaft

Precision Drive Shaft

Ascended Sample: Rook

Crown of Insight

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.1→2	12,500	3	6
Lv.2→3	17,500	2	3
Lv.3→4	25,000	4	4
Lv.4→5	30,000	6	6
Lv.5→6	37,500	9	9
Lv.6→7	120,000	4	4	1
Lv.7→8	260,000	6	6	1
Lv.8→9	450,000	12	9	2
Lv.9→10	700,000	16	12	2	1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Varka?+

The best artifact set for Varka is the 4-piece A Day Carved From Rising Winds set.

What is the best weapon for Varka?+

The best weapon for Varka is Gest of the Mighty Wolf.

What main stats should I focus on for Varka?+

Prioritize ATK%, ATK%, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Varka?+

Upgrade Varka's talents in this order: Skill > Leveling Varka to Level 90 is the next best investment after Skill Talent levels. > Burst > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Varka?+

Some of the best teams for Varka are Varka Pyro Team #1, Varka Pyro Team #2, Varka Pyro Team #3, Varka Pyro Team #4, Varka Hydro Team #1.

Best builds for Varka

DPS Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

Talents Priority

Recommended Primary Stats

Most-used community build

Weapons

Artifacts

Best teams for Varka

Varka Pyro Team #1

Varka Pyro Team #2

Varka Skills

Favonius Bladework: Dancing Radiance

Windbound Execution

Northwind Avatar

Passive Talents

Dawn Wind's March

Wind's Vanguard

Homebound Wind's Paean

Constellations

"Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon's Soft Glow"

"When Dawn Breaks, Our Journey Shall Take Flight"

"O Friend, Quaff Not the Bitter Wine That Brings Tears of Woe"

"For None May Take From Us Our Freedom of Song"

"Fill High the Cup With Fine Wine, for Tyrants Come and Go"

"Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine"

Outfits

Oath to the North Wind

Stats

Ascension Materials

Talent Materials

Frequently Asked Questions