Genshin Impact: Everything You Should Know about Varka

◆ Name: Varka

◆ Title: Grand Master and Knight of Boreus

◆ Affiliation: Knights of Favonius (formerly)

◆ Moon Wheel: Anemo

◆ Weapon: Dual Claymores (Claymore class)

◆ Constellation: Azure Fang (leak reference)

◆ Playable Version: Luna V (expected Feb 25, 2026)

Varka in Genshin Impact

(Credit: Genshin Imapct)

Varka is presented as the Grand Master and Knight of Boreus of the Knights of Favonius, reputed to be the strongest warrior in Mondstadt who left the city about half a year before the Traveler’s journey and now resides in Nod-Krai after taking roughly eighty percent of the Knights with him.

Leaked kit details depict Varka as a 5★ Anemo claymore on-field DPS whose attacks can convert to Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo damage based on party composition, featuring Stormward Charge mechanics, Hexerei synergies, and heavy sustained output; leaks also link him to the Luna V cycle with a rumored Version 6.4/Luna V appearance.

Story

Varka is described as the Grand Master and Knight of Boreus who departed Mondstadt before the Traveler’s journey.

The leaks portray Varka as a commanding, knightly figure who led a large part of the Knights of Favonius on an expedition and currently resides in Nod-Krai.

Narrative teasers link Varka to Mondstadt history and upcoming Luna V Archon quest developments.

Release Information

Leaked coverage places Varka in the Luna V cycle, with an expected release date of February 25, 2026. Official confirmation from the developer is not available; expect numbers and timing to change during official announcements.

Release Information

In-game Showcase

Talent

Normal Attack: Imitating an ancient knightly war-dance

Wields dual claymores to perform up to 5 consecutive strikes.

1-Hit DMG: 129.4%
2-Hit DMG: 47.42% + 88.06%
3-Hit DMG: 64.12% + 119.08%
4-Hit DMG: 109.57% + 59%

- Charged Attack: consumes stamina to charge forward and perform a powerful dual blade slash.

5-Hit DMG: 137.88% + 74.24%
Charged Attack DMG: 169.29% + 91.15%
Stamina Cost: 50

-Plunging Attack: deals AoE DMG on impact.

Plunge DMG: 147.44%
Low/High Plunge DMG: 294.82% / 368.25%

Elemental Skill: Windbound Execution

Manifest the true essence of Favonius Bladework. Tap or Hold produces different effects and switches Varka into Stormward Charge mode where Normal and Charged Attacks convert to party element types and can trigger the special Elemental Skill Four Winds' Ascension and the special Charged Attack Azure Devour.

Skill DMG (overall): 501.12%
Skill Duration: 12s

- Tap: Leap forward, deal AoE Anemo DMG and enter Stormward Charge. While in Stormward Charge, Normal Attack DMG is increased and Plunging Attacks are disabled. If Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo characters are present, Windbound Execution converts to Four Winds' Ascension and Varka can expend uses to perform Azure Devour without consuming stamina.

- Hold: Charge then leap forward. Charge duration increases leap distance.

Per-hit multipliers while in Stormward Charge:

1-Hit DMG: 129.4%
2-Hit DMG: 59.27% + 110.08%
3-Hit DMG: 80.15% + 148.85%
4-Hit DMG: 136.97% + 73.75%
5-Hit DMG: 172.35% + 92.8%
Charged Attack DMG (follow-up): 211.61% + 113.94%
Follow-up Skill DMG: 236.81% + 127.51%
Follow-up Charged Attack Bonus DMG: 126.36%×2 + 68.04%×2
Follow-up Skill CD: 11s
Skill CD: 16s

Elemental Burst: Northwind Avatar

Unleashes a powerful double slash forward. If Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo characters are present, the first slash converts to the corresponding element based on priority.

1-Hit DMG: 606.53%
2-Hit DMG: 326.59%
CD: 15s
Energy Cost: 60

Passive Talent	Description
Dawn Wind's March	Gains Anemo DMG Bonus and one corresponding Elemental DMG Bonus (Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo) based on ATK. Every 1,000 ATK grants 10%, up to 25%. If the party has ≥2 Anemo or ≥2 characters of the same listed element, Varka’s attacks in Stormward Charge deal 140% DMG. If both conditions are met, DMG increases to 220%.
Wind's Vanguard	When party members trigger Swirl, Varka gains Azure Fang’s Oath, increasing Stormward Charge attack DMG by 7.5% per stack for 8s. Max 4 stacks. Each character grants 1 stack per second.
Witch's Eve Rite: Dawn's Return	After completing Witch’s Homework: The Untitled Question, Varka becomes a Hexerei character. Having ≥2 Hexerei characters activates Hexerei: Secret Rite.
Hexerei: Secret Rite	While in Stormward Charge, Normal Attacks that hit enemies reduce Four Winds’ Ascension cooldown by 1s.
Homebound Wind's Paean	For each Mondstadt character in the party, Windbound Execution cooldown is reduced by 5%. Not effective in Domains or the Spiral Abyss.

Weapon

Leaked signature weapon: Ballad of the Mighty Wolf — a 5★ claymore (Base ATK ~608, Crit-focused substat reported).

Weapon passive stacks increase sustained damage and synergize with Varka's kit to emphasize Crit-oriented, on-field sustained output.

Varka Weapon

Constellations

C1: Come, Friend, Let Us Dance Beneath the Moon’s Soft Glow

When Varka enters Stormward Charge, an additional use of the special Elemental Skill Four Winds’ Ascension is gained. After switching to Stormward Charge, Varka also receives Lyrical Libation. When using Four Winds’ Ascension or the special Charged Attack Azure Devour, this effect can be consumed to deal 200% of the original damage of the triggered attack.

C2: When Dawn Breaks, Our Journey Shall Take Flight

When unleashing Four Winds’ Ascension or performing Azure Devour, Varka performs an extra strike that deals AoE Anemo DMG equal to 800% of Varka’s ATK, significantly increasing burst damage during Stormward Charge windows.

C3: O Friend, Quaff Not the Bitter Wine That Brings Tears of Woe

Increases Elemental Skill: Windbound Execution level by +3 (maximum level 15).

C4: For None May Take From Us Our Freedom of Song

When Varka triggers a Swirl reaction, all nearby party members gain a 20% Anemo DMG Bonus and an additional 20% bonus to the corresponding Swirled element’s DMG for 10 seconds, enhancing team-wide elemental output.

C5: Fill High the Cup With Fine Wine, for Tyrants Come and Go

Increases Elemental Burst: Northwind Avatar level by +3 (maximum level 15).

C6: Beloved Mondstadt, Steadfast You Shall Shine

Stormward Charge is further enhanced. For a short time after using Four Winds’ Ascension, tapping Varka’s Elemental Skill or holding his Normal Attack will not consume any uses of Four Winds’ Ascension and will instead trigger Azure Devour. After performing Azure Devour, tapping the Elemental Skill unleashes Four Winds’ Ascension again without consuming charges.

In addition, the Azure Fang’s Oath effect from Passive Talent Wind’s Vanguard is enhanced, with each stack increasing Varka’s CRIT DMG by 15%, greatly amplifying sustained damage potential.

Team Built

Varka's conversions and storm-charge mechanics reward party compositions that include Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo units to trigger converted damage on skill/burst. Recommended archetypes:

Element-conversion squads: Include at least one of Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo to utilize conversion-first-hit mechanics for burst windows.
Swirl-focused comps: Anemo enablers and frequent Swirl triggers to build Azure Fang stacks, increasing on-field damage.
Support choices: Healer or buff provider preferred; shields less prioritized per leaks.

Hexerei synergy is mentioned in the leak: pairing with other Hexerei characters reduces skill cooldowns and enhances special interactions.

FAQs

Q: When will Varka release?

A: Leak sources place Varka in Luna V with an estimated release of February 25, 2026; official schedule pending.

Q: What is Varka's playstyle?

A: On-field Anemo claymore DPS that converts damage based on party elements; builds favor Crit and ATK stats while benefiting from Swirl/Anemo triggers.