Best Varka build and team in Genshin Impact

Varka is the latest 5-star character to be added to Genshin Impact, and he looks like an extremely strong character to obtain. However, you'll have to build him right and pair him with teammates that complement his abilities. Let's begin with the build that can help Varka truly shine as a DPS.Table of contentsBest Varka build in Genshin ImpactWeaponArtifactsTalentsBest teams for Varka in Genshin ImpactBest Varka build in Genshin Impact While Varka is a DPS, he is slightly complex to build. He wields two different elements in his Claymores. However, the safest route is to boost his ATK% as much as possible.Weapon Gest of the Mighty Wolf is Varka's best weapon (and his signature). If you manage to pull the weapon, you're all set. It provides the exact boosts that Varka can thrive on. The passive raises his DMG%, ATK SPD, and CRIT DMG. Hence, Varka can consistently land his combos while dealing more damage with every hit. With a boost to the Crit Rate, it raises Varka's Crit value as well. Image via MiHoYo However, what if you don't have his signature? There are some interesting alternatives.A Thousand Blazing Suns: Varka gains decent ATK% and a Crit DMG boost with this weapon whenever he uses a Burst attack or an Elemental Skill. This suits perfectly with Varka, who needs an Elemental Skill for his combo. While you can't activate Nightsoul's Blessing mode, the weapon is still a great choice to use with Varka.Serpent Spine: If you want something cheaper, the Serpent Spine is a good choice, as you get decent Crit stats.Tidal Shadow: This is the best F2P choice for Varka as it raises his ATK by a massive percentage. However, you'll need a healer on your team to utilize all the buffs.Artifacts For Varka, the 4-pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds is the best choice without any debate. It raises the base ATK% of Varka and does the same whenever he casts any of his attacks. The set also raises his Crit Rate since he is a Hexerei character (depending on whether you have completed Witch's Homework). However, you can also consider the following alternatives.2-pc Gladiator's Finale and 2-pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence boost his ATKAny 2-pc Elemental DMG Bonus that raises the damage done using his elemental skills. While this guide doesn't discuss the best constellations in detail, you should aim to equip C4 "For None Mayt Take From Us Our Freedom of Song" and C6 "Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine" without failure.Talents For Varka, you'll aim at leveling up his Elemental Skill as a priority since you'll do more of the damage from his enhanced attacks. Once done, next in line is Elemental Burst for that slightly extra damage. Varka's kit doesn't rely much on his normal attacks, so that should be the lowest on the priority list.Best teams for Varka in Genshin Impact Varka offers decent flexibility when you want to build a team around him. So far, I have found two combinations that work pretty well.Varka, Furina, Venti, and KokomiVarka, Durin, Bennett, and Venti Vor Varka, I prefer going with either the full Pyro or the full Hydro route. Varka will be your main DPS, and you need to keep him on the field for as long as possible. Hence, you need units that deliver their best while staying off the field. You'll also want to include characters that buff his elemental Claymore since it scales up better when Vargka uses his elemental burst moves. But that's about it when it comes to using the best team centered around Varka. The post Best Varka build and team in Genshin Impact appeared first on Destructoid.

Feb 25, 2026 - 20:17

Best Varka build and team in Genshin Impact

Varka is the latest 5-star character to be added to Genshin Impact, and he looks like an extremely strong character to obtain.

However, you'll have to build him right and pair him with teammates that complement his abilities. Let's begin with the build that can help Varka truly shine as a DPS.

Table of contents

Best Varka build in Genshin Impact

While Varka is a DPS, he is slightly complex to build. He wields two different elements in his Claymores. However, the safest route is to boost his ATK% as much as possible.

Weapon

Gest of the Mighty Wolf is Varka's best weapon (and his signature). If you manage to pull the weapon, you're all set. It provides the exact boosts that Varka can thrive on. The passive raises his DMG%, ATK SPD, and CRIT DMG. Hence, Varka can consistently land his combos while dealing more damage with every hit. With a boost to the Crit Rate, it raises Varka's Crit value as well.

Image via MiHoYo However, what if you don't have his signature? There are some interesting alternatives.

A Thousand Blazing Suns: Varka gains decent ATK% and a Crit DMG boost with this weapon whenever he uses a Burst attack or an Elemental Skill. This suits perfectly with Varka, who needs an Elemental Skill for his combo. While you can't activate Nightsoul's Blessing mode, the weapon is still a great choice to use with Varka.
Serpent Spine: If you want something cheaper, the Serpent Spine is a good choice, as you get decent Crit stats.
Tidal Shadow: This is the best F2P choice for Varka as it raises his ATK by a massive percentage. However, you'll need a healer on your team to utilize all the buffs.

Artifacts

For Varka, the 4-pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds is the best choice without any debate. It raises the base ATK% of Varka and does the same whenever he casts any of his attacks. The set also raises his Crit Rate since he is a Hexerei character (depending on whether you have completed Witch's Homework).

However, you can also consider the following alternatives.

2-pc Gladiator's Finale and 2-pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence boost his ATK
Any 2-pc Elemental DMG Bonus that raises the damage done using his elemental skills.

While this guide doesn't discuss the best constellations in detail, you should aim to equip C4 "For None Mayt Take From Us Our Freedom of Song" and C6 "Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine" without failure.

Talents

For Varka, you'll aim at leveling up his Elemental Skill as a priority since you'll do more of the damage from his enhanced attacks. Once done, next in line is Elemental Burst for that slightly extra damage. Varka's kit doesn't rely much on his normal attacks, so that should be the lowest on the priority list.

Best teams for Varka in Genshin Impact

Varka offers decent flexibility when you want to build a team around him. So far, I have found two combinations that work pretty well.

Varka, Furina, Venti, and Kokomi
Varka, Durin, Bennett, and Venti

Vor Varka, I prefer going with either the full Pyro or the full Hydro route. Varka will be your main DPS, and you need to keep him on the field for as long as possible. Hence, you need units that deliver their best while staying off the field.

You'll also want to include characters that buff his elemental Claymore since it scales up better when Vargka uses his elemental burst moves. But that's about it when it comes to using the best team centered around Varka.

The post Best Varka build and team in Genshin Impact appeared first on Destructoid.

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