Varka

Varka
VarkaNameVarka
TitleKnight of Boreas
OccupationKnights of Favonius
AssociationMONDSTADT
RarityRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystrRaritystr
WeaponWeapon Claymore
ElementElement Anemo
Day of Birth17
Month of Birth2
Vision (Introduced)Anemo
Constellation (Introduced)Lupus Majoris
Chinese Seuyu???
Japanese Seuyu???
English Seuyu???
Korean Seuyu???
Description西风骑士团大团长,守护蒙德的北风骑士。
Character Ascension Materials
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
Prismatic Severed Tail
Wolfhook
Broken Drive Shaft
Reinforced Drive Shaft
Precision Drive Shaft
Skill Ascension Materials
Teachings of Freedom
Guide to Freedom
Philosophies of Freedom
Ascended Sample: Rook
Crown of Insight

Table of Content
Stats
Skills
Skill Ascension
Related Items
Gallery
Sounds
Quotes
Stories

Stats

LvHPAtkDefCritRate%CritDMG%Bonus CritDMG%MaterialsTotal Materials
198227.4661.925.0%50.0%0%
20254771.24160.635.0%50.0%0%
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook3
Broken Drive Shaft3
Mora20000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook3
Broken Drive Shaft3
Mora20000
20+338994.79213.735.0%50.0%0%
405071141.84319.85.0%50.0%0%
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment3
Prismatic Severed Tail2
Wolfhook10
Broken Drive Shaft15
Mora40000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook13
Broken Drive Shaft18
Mora60000
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment3
Prismatic Severed Tail2
40+5669158.57357.535.0%50.0%9.6%
506523182.43411.345.0%50.0%9.6%
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment6
Prismatic Severed Tail4
Wolfhook20
Reinforced Drive Shaft12
Mora60000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook33
Broken Drive Shaft18
Mora120K
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment9
Prismatic Severed Tail6
Reinforced Drive Shaft12
50+7320204.74461.645.0%50.0%19.2%
608182228.85516.015.0%50.0%19.2%
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk3
Prismatic Severed Tail8
Wolfhook30
Reinforced Drive Shaft18
Mora80000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook63
Broken Drive Shaft18
Mora200K
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment9
Prismatic Severed Tail14
Reinforced Drive Shaft30
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk3
60+8780245.58553.745.0%50.0%19.2%
709650269.92608.65.0%50.0%19.2%
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk6
Prismatic Severed Tail12
Wolfhook45
Precision Drive Shaft12
Mora100K
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook108
Broken Drive Shaft18
Mora300K
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment9
Prismatic Severed Tail26
Reinforced Drive Shaft30
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk9
Precision Drive Shaft12
70+10249286.65646.335.0%50.0%28.8%
8011128311.26701.815.0%50.0%28.8%
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone6
Prismatic Severed Tail20
Wolfhook60
Precision Drive Shaft24
Mora120K
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver1
0
Wolfhook168
Broken Drive Shaft18
Mora420K
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment9
Prismatic Severed Tail46
Reinforced Drive Shaft30
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk9
Precision Drive Shaft36
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone6
80+11727327.99739.545.0%50.0%38.4%
9012613352.79795.455.0%50.0%38.4%
90+12613352.79795.455.0%50.0%38.4%
10013510432.16851.995.0%50.0%38.4%

Skills

Active Skils

Favonius Bladework: Dancing RadianceFavonius Bladework: Dancing Radiance
Normal Attack
Imitating an ancient knightly war-dance, Varka wields dual claymores to perform up to 5 consecutive strikes.

Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to charge forward and perform an especially powerful dual blade slash toward the front.

Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
1-Hit DMG65.46%70.79%76.12%83.73%89.06%95.15%103.52%111.89%120.26%129.4%138.53%147.67%156.8%165.93%175.07%
2-Hit DMG23.99% + 44.55%25.94% + 48.18%27.89% + 51.8%30.68% + 56.98%32.64% + 60.61%34.87% + 64.75%37.94% + 70.45%41% + 76.15%44.07% + 81.85%47.42% + 88.06%50.77% + 94.28%54.11% + 100.5%57.46% + 106.71%60.81% + 112.93%64.16% + 119.15%
3-Hit DMG32.44% + 60.24%35.08% + 65.14%37.72% + 70.05%41.49% + 77.05%44.13% + 81.95%47.15% + 87.56%51.29% + 95.26%55.44% + 102.97%59.59% + 110.67%64.12% + 119.08%68.64% + 127.48%73.17% + 135.89%77.7% + 144.29%82.22% + 152.7%86.75% + 161.1%
4-Hit DMG55.43% + 29.85%59.94% + 32.28%64.46% + 34.71%70.9% + 38.18%75.41% + 40.61%80.57% + 43.38%87.66% + 47.2%94.75% + 51.02%101.84% + 54.84%109.57% + 59%117.31% + 63.17%125.04% + 67.33%132.78% + 71.5%140.51% + 75.66%148.25% + 79.83%
5-Hit DMG69.75% + 37.56%75.43% + 40.61%81.1% + 43.67%89.21% + 48.04%94.89% + 51.1%101.38% + 54.59%110.3% + 59.39%119.22% + 64.2%128.15% + 69%137.88% + 74.24%147.61% + 79.48%157.34% + 84.72%167.08% + 89.96%176.81% + 95.2%186.54% + 100.44%
Charged Attack DMG85.64% + 46.11%92.61% + 49.87%99.58% + 53.62%109.54% + 58.98%116.51% + 62.74%124.48% + 67.03%135.43% + 72.92%146.38% + 78.82%157.34% + 84.72%169.29% + 91.15%181.24% + 97.59%193.19% + 104.02%205.13% + 110.46%217.08% + 116.89%229.03% + 123.33%
Charged Attack Stamina Cost505050505050505050505050505050
Plunge DMG74.59%80.66%86.73%95.4%101.47%108.41%117.95%127.49%137.03%147.44%157.85%168.26%178.66%189.07%199.48%
Low/High Plunge DMG149.14% / 186.29%161.28% / 201.45%173.42% / 216.62%190.77% / 238.28%202.91% / 253.44%216.78% / 270.77%235.86% / 294.6%254.93% / 318.42%274.01% / 342.25%294.82% / 368.25%315.63% / 394.24%336.44% / 420.23%357.25% / 446.23%378.06% / 472.22%398.87% / 498.21%
Windbound ExecutionWindbound Execution
Manifest the true essence of Favonius Bladework with absolute power. Produces different effects depending on whether the skill is Tapped or Held.

Tap
Leap forward and slash in one fluid motion, dealing AoE Anemo DMG and switching to Sturm und Drang mode.
While in Sturm und Drang, Varka's Normal Attack DMG is increased, and he cannot perform Plunging Attacks. Also, when performing Normal or Charged Attacks, Varka's dual-wielded claymores will deal corresponding Elemental DMG based on the Elemental Types of the characters in the party, respectively. This Elemental DMG cannot be overridden by infusions.
Additionally, when in Sturm und Drang, if there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, Varka's Elemental Skill Windbound Execution will be converted to the special Elemental Skill, Four Winds' Ascension, dealing corresponding Elemental DMG and Anemo DMG. Additionally, Varka can also expend uses for the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension to perform a special Charged Attack, Azure Devour, that does not consume stamina to deal corresponding Elemental DMG and Anemo DMG.

Hold
After charging for a while, leap forward. The duration of the charge will increase the distance of the leap.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill DMG278.4%299.28%320.16%348%368.88%389.76%417.6%445.44%473.28%501.12%528.96%556.8%591.6%626.4%661.2%
Press CD16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s16s
Hold CD8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s8s
Sturm und Drang Duration12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s12s
Sturm und Drang 1-Hit DMG81.82%88.48%95.15%104.66%111.32%118.93%129.4%139.86%150.33%161.75%173.16%184.58%196%207.42%218.83%
Sturm und Drang 2-Hit DMG29.99% + 55.69%32.43% + 60.22%34.87% + 64.75%38.35% + 71.23%40.79% + 75.76%43.58% + 80.94%47.42% + 88.06%51.25% + 95.19%55.09% + 102.31%59.27% + 110.08%63.46% + 117.85%67.64% + 125.62%71.83% + 133.39%76.01% + 141.16%80.19% + 148.93%
Sturm und Drang 3-Hit DMG40.55% + 75.3%43.85% + 81.43%47.15% + 87.56%51.86% + 96.31%55.16% + 102.44%58.93% + 109.45%64.12% + 119.08%69.3% + 128.71%74.49% + 138.34%80.15% + 148.85%85.81% + 159.35%91.46% + 169.86%97.12% + 180.37%102.78% + 190.87%108.44% + 201.38%
Sturm und Drang 4-Hit DMG69.29% + 37.31%74.93% + 40.35%80.57% + 43.38%88.63% + 47.72%94.27% + 50.76%100.71% + 54.23%109.57% + 59%118.44% + 63.77%127.3% + 68.55%136.97% + 73.75%146.64% + 78.96%156.3% + 84.16%165.97% + 89.37%175.64% + 94.58%185.31% + 99.78%
Sturm und Drang 5-Hit DMG87.19% + 46.95%94.28% + 50.77%101.38% + 54.59%111.52% + 60.05%118.62% + 63.87%126.73% + 68.24%137.88% + 74.24%149.03% + 80.25%160.18% + 86.25%172.35% + 92.8%184.51% + 99.35%196.68% + 105.9%208.84% + 112.45%221.01% + 119.01%233.18% + 125.56%
Sturm und Drang Charged Attack DMG107.05% + 57.64%115.76% + 62.33%124.48% + 67.03%136.92% + 73.73%145.64% + 78.42%155.59% + 83.78%169.29% + 91.15%182.98% + 98.53%196.67% + 105.9%211.61% + 113.94%226.54% + 121.99%241.48% + 130.03%256.42% + 138.07%271.36% + 146.11%286.29% + 154.16%
Four Winds' Ascension DMG175.76% + 94.64%188.94% + 101.74%202.12% + 108.84%219.7% + 118.3%232.88% + 125.4%246.06% + 132.5%263.64% + 141.96%281.22% + 151.42%298.79% + 160.89%316.37% + 170.35%333.94% + 179.82%351.52% + 189.28%373.49% + 201.11%395.46% + 212.94%417.43% + 224.77%
Azure Devour DMG93.6%×2 + 50.4%×2100.62%×2 + 54.18%×2107.64%×2 + 57.96%×2117%×2 + 63%×2124.02%×2 + 66.78%×2131.04%×2 + 70.56%×2140.4%×2 + 75.6%×2149.76%×2 + 80.64%×2159.12%×2 + 85.68%×2168.48%×2 + 90.72%×2177.84%×2 + 95.76%×2187.2%×2 + 100.8%×2198.9%×2 + 107.1%×2210.6%×2 + 113.4%×2222.3%×2 + 119.7%×2
Four Winds' Ascension CD11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s11s
Northwind AvatarNorthwind Avatar
In the name of the mightiest Knight of Boreas, unleash a powerful double slash attack toward the front, dealing 2 instances of Anemo DMG.
If there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, the first slash will be converted to deal corresponding Elemental DMG according to the priority order of the aforementioned Elemental Types.
Lv1Lv2Lv3Lv4Lv5Lv6Lv7Lv8Lv9Lv10Lv11Lv12Lv13Lv14Lv15
Skill 1-Hit DMG336.96%362.23%387.5%421.2%446.47%471.74%505.44%539.14%572.83%606.53%640.22%673.92%716.04%758.16%800.28%
Skill 2-Hit DMG181.44%195.05%208.66%226.8%240.41%254.02%272.16%290.3%308.45%326.59%344.74%362.88%385.56%408.24%430.92%
CD15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s15s
Energy Cost606060606060606060606060606060

Passive Skills

Homebound Wind's PaeanHomebound Wind's Paean
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.
Dawn Wind's MarchDawn Wind's March
When there are Pyro, Hydro, Electro or Cryo characters in the party, according to the aforementioned priority order of the 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 VanguardWind's Vanguard
When nearby party members trigger Swirl reaction(s), Varka gains one 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.
Witch's Eve Rite: Dawn's ReturnWitch's Eve Rite: Dawn's Return
After completing Witch's Homework: The Untitled Question, Varka will become a Hexerei character. When the party includes at least 2 Hexerei characters, you will gain the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect, which enhances Hexerei characters.

Hexerei: Secret Rite
Enhances the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension: When Varka hits an opponent with Normal Attack(s) in Sturm und Drang, the CD of Four Winds' Ascension will be reduced by 1s.

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 can 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 {LINK#S11282}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 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 {LINK#S11285}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 {LINK#P1282201}Wind's Vanguard is enhanced: Every stack of Azure Fang's Oath will increase Varka's CRIT DMG by 20%.

Skill Ascension

Sounds

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Stories

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73 responses to “Varka”

  1. I have been playing Genshin Impact since Day 1, and Varka will be the first character I pull for purely based on appeal (a rare opportunity to play as a middle-aged man in an anime-inspired video game, as someone middle-aged myself).

    Obviously I have a bias towards him, but after following the discourse on him, I don’t believe that he is “bad” character. The only 5* characters that I personally viewed as “bad” upon their initial release were Dehya, Hydro Traveler, and Mizuki.

    I acknowledge that at a base level, he seems like a “mediocre” character. Sigewinne is the closest comparison I can think of to Varka in his initial state.

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    His biggest issue at C0 seems to be his lack of a good free-to-play weapon and very limited team options. His best teams at C0R0 is looking to be Columbina/Ineffa Wheelchair or Anemo/Pyro with Bennett, Durin, and Venti being all mandatory teammates to do acceptable damage in end game content. He can’t reliably use Tidal Shadow because Bennett cannot overheal, and none of the other free to play weapons seem to be any good.

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    However, it does seem that investment does solve many of his issues. His signature weapon is looking like to be the biggest increase in damage (relative to free to play options) for any character so far, and his C1 and C2 seem to further bolster his damage numbers.

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    At C2R1, Varka seems to finally become a complete character. He starts to scale alot better from offensive buffs from his teammates. This makes Hydro, Electro, and Cyro teams more viable while giving more flexibility teammate options for Pyro teams. Ultimately we need to see if there are any changes done to Varka before he hits the live server, but I’m going to guess that his power level will be around late Fontaine/early Natlan.

    This is all before we get future characters that will help support Varka. For example:

    I am guessing that Nicole will be both a shielder and a Hexerei damage buffer. Flat bonus damage (like Shenhe quills) being the best since all of the Hexerei main DPS character do many small hits in their rotation. It’s possible other characters could open

    If Lohen is a Hexerei character he could be a much needed Cyro option for Varka.

    And possibly others.
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    Needless to say, Varka will still be poor pull value when compared against the Moonsign DPS characters (especially Zibai who does better damage than C2R1 Varka when she is at C0R0 with only 4* teammates). However poor value does not equate to being a bad character.

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    I’m looking forward to when we start getting footage from content creators who have access to the preview servers, and how much those findings match what we have been seeing throughout the beta.

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  2. Well he is worse than I thight lol. To bad they ruined one of the coolest chaaracters. Pretty much just basic normal attack spammer with low numbers.
    At least Mavuika can hot over a Mill on Burst and be an crazy on and off field DPS. Really sad to see such a cool character being this bad in the current Meta. Yes you can
    use him in the Spirla Abyss (good luck with 12) and Stygian is pretty much over for him, low numbers, low dmg…

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