Varesa Build Guide
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Electro
CatalystA laid-back orchard manager and warrior of the Collective of Plenty. An aspiring hero who hungers for justice... and lots and lots of food!
Varesa Best Build & Stat Priority
Varesa is a 5-star Electro Catalyst character from Natlan who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Varesa grants bonus CRIT Rate, complementing a stat priority of CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%. For the Electro Plunge DPS setup, equip Long Night's Oath (Derelict Masonry Dock) with ATK% Sands, Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Vivid Notions (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while The Widsith serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Varesa Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Varesa
Long Night's Oath
2-PC: Plunging Attack DMG increased by 25%. 4-PC: After the equipping character's Plunging Attack/Charged Attack/Elemental Skill hits an opponent, they will gain 1/2/2 stack(s) of "Radiance Everlasting." Plunging Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills can each trigger this effect once every 1s. Radiance Everlasting: Plunging Attacks deal 15% increased DMG for 6s. Max 5 stacks. Each stack's duration is counted independently.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: While the equipping character is in Nightsoul's Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 15%. 4-PC: After the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every second.
2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks. 2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: Increases damage caused by Overloaded, Electro-Charged, Superconduct, and Hyperbloom by 40%, and the DMG Bonus conferred by Aggravate is increased by 20%. When Quicked or the aforementioned Elemental Reactions are triggered, Elemental Skill CD is decreased by 1s. Can only occur once every 0.8s
Best Weapons for Varesa
Vivid Notions
Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 44.10% Skill Effect: ATK is increased by 28%. When you use a Plunging Attack, you will gain the "Dawn's First Hue" effect: Plunging Attack CRIT DMG is increased by 28%. When you use an Elemental Skill or Burst, you will gain the "Twilight's Splendor" effect: Plunging Attack CRIT DMG is increased by 40%. The two effects above each last for 15s, and will be canceled 0.1s after the ground impact hits a target
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Varesa Team Compositions
Hypercarry Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Furina, Iansan, Xianyun
Hypercarry Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Furina, Xilonen, Xianyun
Overload Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Mavuika, Iansan, Chevreuse
Overload Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Varesa, Traveler_Anemo, Chevreuse, Iansan
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Nahida, Fischl, Xianyun
Aggravate Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Nahida, Iansan, Baizhu
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Aino, Columbina, Xianyun
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Varesa, Ororon, Furina, Xianyun
Varesa Build FAQ
What is the best build for Varesa in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Electro Plunge DPS build for Varesa (DPS) uses Long Night's Oath farmed in Derelict Masonry Dock paired with Vivid Notions. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Electro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Varesa's best weapons and F2P options?
Varesa's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Vivid Notions (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include The Widsith (4-star), Twin Nephrite (3-star), Kagura's Verity (5-star), Crane's Echoing Call (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Varesa require?
Leveling Varesa requires Skysplit Gembloom (local specialty), Sparkless Statue Core (world boss drop), Lord of Eroded Primal Fire (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Conflict talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT Rate.
What are the best team compositions for Varesa?
Top recommended teams for Varesa include Hypercarry Team (Varesa, Furina, Iansan, Xianyun) and Hypercarry Team (Varesa, Furina, Xilonen, Xianyun), built around Electro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
