The current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and the Knight of Boreas, Genshin Impact's Varka, is an impressive man. Let's find out what his stats and skills are, as well as good teammates for him. Lore-wise, it'd be Lisa and Jean, because though we meet him in the seventh region of Nod-Krai, he's still a Mondstadt-er at heart.
You'll find Varka sits in high standing on our Genshin Impact tier list - make sure you're grabbing your serving of Genshin Impact codes regularly, so you can prepare for an eventual rerun.
Here's everything in our Genshin Impact Varka guide:
What's the best Varka build?
| Rarity | ★★★★★ |
| Element | Anemo |
| Weapon type | Claymore |
| Best weapon | Gest of the Mighty Wolf |
| Best artifact set | A Day Carved from Rising Winds |
| Main stats | Attack, crit rate, crit damage |
What are the best teams for Varka in Genshin Impact?
Varka is best used as a DPS in swirl teams. As a dual-wielder of swords, Varka has one anemo weapon and can infuse his second with a single element, meaning he can produce swirl reactions. He also has a Hexerei skill, which means he works best when you add another Hexerei character - Venti and Sucrose can both elevate swirl reactions with the other element he's infused with.
Here are some examples of Varka's best teams:
 Varka |
 Furina |
 Mona |
 Jean |
| Varka |
 Shenhe |
 Diona |
 Venti |
| Varka |
 Raiden Shogun |
 Fischl |
 Sucrose |
| Varka |
 Bennett |
 Durin |
Venti |
| Varka |
 Nicole |
Durin |
 Prune |
What are the best weapons for Varka?
The best weapon for Varka is Gest of the Mighty Wolf, his signature five-star claymore. This weapon is perfect for Varka, buffing the damage of his elemental skill and normal attack combo - and boosting crit damage when in a Hexerei team. Alongside its main stat of crit rate, this turns Varka into a crit powerhouse, especially when paired with the right artifacts.
You can also use A Thousand Blazing Suns, which provides good damage. For a more free-to-play-friendly option, consider four-star weapons like Tidal Shadow (when with a healer) or Serpent Spine (when using a comp where you swap between characters often).
- Gest of the Mighty Wolf - signature five-star claymore
- A Thousand Blazing Suns- five-star claymore
- Serpent Spine - four-star claymore
- Tidal Shadow - four-star claymore
What are the best artifacts for Varka?
The best artifact set for Varka is the A Day Carved from Rising Winds set, as it further boosts the crit rate of his Hexerei abilities and, more generally, improves his attack stats.
Our other main recommendation for Varka, outside of the classic sets like Gladiator's Finale, is the Gambler set, as it boosts his elemental skill, which is helpful for his Hexerei buff.
These are the best artifact sets for Varka:
- A Day Carved from Rising Winds - four-piece set
- Viridescent Venerer - two-piece set
- Gambler - two-piece set
- Gladiator's Finale - two-piece set
When farming your artifacts, consider prioritizing options with these stats as main and sub-stat options:
- Attack
- Crit rate
- Crit damage
- Anemo damage bonus
What are Varka's priority skills?
Upgrade Varka's elemental skill first, as it's used in his attack pattern when his Hexerei ability is activated. You can upgrade his other talents, but it isn't essential - we'd suggest his normal attack first, and then his ult.
Who are Varka's voice actors?
Varka's English actor, Joseph May, might be a friendly face to those of us familiar with British dramas like Casualty and Hollyoaks. In recent years, he transitioned to video games. Also interestingly, Varka's Japanese VA is extremely decorated in the field and voices Persona 5's Yusuke Kitagawa, as well as characters in Ghost of Yotei, Fire Emblem, The Last of Us: Part II, and many more titles.
- English - Joseph May
- Chinese - Hao Xianghai
- Japanese - Tomokazu Sugita
- Korean - Park Sang-hoon
Varka and his Hexerei powers are yours for the taking now, so let's go see what this legend can do.