Varesa
Who is Varesa?
Varesa is a 5★ Electro Catalyst Main DPS from Natlan rated S-tier for Main DPS and SS-tier for Exploration by Game8. She is a Plunging Attack specialist whose Elemental Burst enters the Fiery Passion state, supercharging her plunges with high Electro damage multipliers. Her aerial combat style naturally avoids many enemy attacks while outputting strong personal damage. She fits Hypercarry, Overload, and Aggravate teams. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/500244
Kit Summary
Three-hit Electro combo; Charged Attack performs a headbutt that launches her airborne; Plunging Attack grants 25 Nightsoul points (max 100). Fiery Passion state enhances all multipliers.
Forward dash dealing Nightsoul-aligned Electro DMG, grants 20 Nightsoul points and a "Follow-Up Strike" enabling free Charged Attacks. Hold version enters Sudden Onrush for movement/traversal. Two charges; gains an extra tap charge during Fiery Passion.
Aerial kick dealing AoE Electro DMG, restores max Nightsoul points, and enters Fiery Passion (15s). In Fiery Passion, can perform "Guardian Vent: Volcano Kablam" — a massively enhanced plunging attack (Thunderous Tornado Eruption).
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Long Night's Oath (best — up to 100% plunging DMG increase with 5 Radiance stacks). Alternatives: 4pc Obsidian Codex (Nightsoul DMG + CRIT Rate) or 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (with Furina).
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Vivid Notions (signature 5★ Catalyst — 674 ATK, 44.1% CRIT DMG, +28-40% plunging CRIT DMG). Best F2P: The Widsith (4★ — 510 ATK, 55.1% CRIT DMG, random 10s buffs including 60% ATK).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Hypercarry: Varesa + Furina + Iansan + Xianyun
Overload: Varesa + Mavuika + Iansan + Chevreuse
Aggravate: Varesa + Nahida + Fischl + Xianyun
F2P Verdict
Fully viable at C0. The Widsith (4★ gacha/F2P) with 55.1% CRIT DMG is her best non-signature option.
4pc Long Night's Oath is farmable from the standard artifact domain.
Pair with Xianyun (or another character who launches allies) to maximize plunge frequency.
Iansan as her ATK buffer is obtainable as a 4★ on banners. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/500244
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Varesa need Xianyun?
Xianyun maximizes her plunging uptime, but Varesa's Elemental Skill already launches her airborne for plunges. Xianyun is a strong upgrade, not a requirement. Source: Game8.
What is Varesa's best F2P weapon?
The Widsith (4★) — 55.1% CRIT DMG with powerful random buffs. It is her best non-signature option. Source: Game8.
Is Varesa good at C0?
Yes — her natural plunge multipliers in Fiery Passion state deliver competitive damage at C0. C2 is her best value constellation (Energy restore per plunge). Source: Game8.
What teams does Varesa fit?
Hypercarry (with Iansan + Xianyun + Furina), Overload (with Mavuika + Chevreuse), and Aggravate (with Nahida + Fischl). Source: Game8.