Varka

Varka is a 5-star Anemo claymore DPS. As an Anemo claymore carry he provides on-field Anemo damage and swirl that fit reaction-driven compositions.

How to Play

Pair him with elemental applicators to swirl and an Anemo buffer like Faruzan. See his placement on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Gest of the Mighty Wolf (signature), Serpent Spine, Beacon of the Reed Sea. Artifact Set: 4pc A Day Carved From Rising Winds. Main Stats: Sands ATK% / Goblet matching Element or ATK% / Circlet CRIT DMG. Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK%. Aim near 3000 ATK.

Best Teams

1. Hexerei On-Field DPS with a Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo enabler such as Bennett, Xiangling, Furina.
2. Anemo Carry with Kazuha, Furina, Citlali.

Kit Overview

• Skill: Empowers his dual-blade stance, infusing a second element alongside Anemo.
• Burst: Powerful Anemo finisher leveraging his Hexerei buffs.
• Core loop: On-field main DPS who shifts his damage type to match the team's element.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Flexible on-field Anemo DPS; element-shifting via dual wield; high ATK ceiling. Cons: Needs the right elemental partner to unlock his infusion; benefits heavily from his signature.