Overview
Quick Build
Weapon
Vivid Notions which is a significant damage increase over other 5-Star options, making it better than Varesa's C1.
Artifacts
Long Night's Oath
4-Piece recommended
Sands
ATK%
Main stat
Goblet
DMG%
Main stat
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%
Strengths
- Riding the Night-Rainbow gains 20 Nightsoul points and gains the Follow-Up Strike effect: Varesa has increased interruption.
- Guardian Vent! restored to maximum and she will enter the Fiery Passion state.
- Natural fit for Electro Main DPS slots without forcing a weird team shape.
- Posts S+-tier Spiral Abyss and S in Imaginary Theater on our content ratings strip.
Weaknesses
- Energy planning matters — skimping on ER makes Varesa's Burst feel inconsistent.
- Signature weapon and premium supports still move the needle more than most 4★ kits.
Talent Priority
Start Varesa's talent materials on - Normal Attack; it's what you actually press every rotation.
Varesa follow-up talent: - Elemental Skill supports the main damage/support loop.
Park Varesa's - Elemental Burst last (or skip). Resources are better spent on Skill/Burst breakpoints.
Substat Priority
Cast Skill then Burst each rotation.
Follow the recommended rotation for optimal Varesa performance.
Weapons
5-star Weapons
4-star Weapons
Artifact Sets

Long Night's Oath or Obsidian Codex. Both artifact sets on Varesa provide incredibly similar amounts of damage with Long Night's Oath being ever so slightly better.
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate

Obsidian Codex. Both artifact sets on Varesa provide incredibly similar amounts of damage with Long Night's Oath being ever so slightly better.
Sands
ATK%
Goblet
DMG%
Circlet
CRIT Rate
Team Compositions

Varesa
Main DPS

Furina
Support

Iansan
Support

Xianyun
Sustain
Xianyun provides buffs to Varesa's Plunging Attacks however not all attacks count as Plunging. Furina provides additional buffs as well as easily generates Fanfare thanks to Xianyun and Iansan.

Varesa acts as the Main DPS, utilizing Electro-infused attacks that can be further amplified by Xianyun's plunge-focused support mechanics.

Furina provides essential off-axis Hydro application for Electro-Charged reactions and a generic DMG% buff that elevates Varesa's personal output.

Iansan provides Electro resonance for improved energy economy and potentially specific buffs that synergize with Varesa's Electro-based damage profile.

Xianyun provides the necessary healing to counter Furina's drain and enables a plunging playstyle that can bypass standard ICD for more reactions.
Talents & Constellations
Talents
Varesa performs a sequence of Catalyst-based Normal Attacks.
With footwork swift as lightning and fierce as thunder, Varesa displays the true spirit of lucha libre, rushing forward a certain distance and dealing Nightsoul-aligned Electro DMG to opponents in her path. After using this Skill, Varesa gains 20 Nightsoul points and gains the "Follow-Up Strike" effect: Varesa has increased interruption resistance during this time, and upon pressing her Normal Attack, she will quickly unleash a Charged Attack that does not consume Stamina. "Follow-Up Strike" will be canceled after Varesa uses a Charged Attack. She will use different techniques based on whether the skill is Tapped or Held. Tap Quickly rush a certain distance forward. Hold Varesa enters the Nightsoul's Blessing state and switches to Sudden Onrush mode. Sudden Onrush Continuously consumes Nightsoul points. In this state, Varesa's Movement SPD and interruption resistance are increased. She can use terrain to execute flying leaps or consume additional Nightsoul points to traverse atop water or liquid Phlogiston while remaining immune to DMG from the latter. Nightsoul's Blessing: Varesa When she runs out of Nightsoul points, her Nightsoul's Blessing state will be canceled. When Varesa is in the Sudden Onrush state or Fiery Passion state, she will always be counted as being in the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Has 2 charges. When Varesa enters the Fiery Passion state, she will obtain an additional Tap charge of her Elemental Skill and its DMG will be increased. Fiery Passion · While not in the Fiery Passion state, Varesa can use Plunging Attacks to gain Nightsoul points. She will enter Fiery Passion when she reaches maximum Nightsoul points via this method, or when she uses her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! · While in the Fiery Passion state, her Normal Attacks, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst will gain unique buffs. She can also use a special Elemental Burst shortly after using a Plunging Attack. · The Fiery Passion state lasts for up to 15s and will end when she runs out of Nightsoul points or after she leaves combat for a period of time. "Right now, I'm my own hero."
Leaps into the air before using the momentum of the drop to unleash a powerful flying kick, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG to opponents — just like those heroes of justice in woven scrolls for kids! After using this Skill, Varesa's Nightsoul points will be restored to maximum and she will enter the Fiery Passion state. In the Fiery Passion state, Varesa's Elemental Burst will deal a greater amount of Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG. Additionally, she will briefly activate Apex Drive after using a Plunging Attack while in her Fiery Passion state. Apex Drive Increases Varesa's interruption resistance. While affected by Apex Drive, Varesa can ignore her Elemental Burst CD and consume less Energy to use her special Elemental Burst, "Guardian Vent: Volcano Kablam": This causes her to use the especially powerful Plunging Attack, the "Thunderous Tornado Eruption," which deals Nightsoul-aligned AoE Electro DMG upon landing before causing her to exit Apex Drive. This DMG is considered Plunging Attack DMG. Varesa will exit Apex Drive after using her Elemental Skill. In truth, the original name Varesa gave this move was the "Invincible Dynamic Heroic Justice Super Mega Ultimate Thundercrash Sky-Splitting Supersonic Boom Kick." Alas, this name proved too long, and she was too embarrassed to shout it in front of everyone, even with her mask on. As such, she changed it to its present title instead.
Constellations
The effects of the Passive Talent "Tag-Team Triple Jump!" are enhanced: When performing the Special Plunging Attack "Thunderous Tornado Eruption," Varesa will also gain "Rainbow Crash" for 5s.
Is it worth getting?
Situational for Varesa's Undying Passion: The effects of the Passive Talent "Tag-Team Triple Jump!" are enhanced: When performing the Special Plunging Attack "Thunderous Tornado…. Take it if you already own earlier constellations.
Varesa will enter Apex Drive after using a Plunging Attack, regardless of whether she is in the Fiery Passion state or not. When Apex Drive is active, Varesa's interruption resistance will also further increase.
Is it worth getting?
Varesa's Beyond the Edge of Light is a high-value stop: When Apex Drive is active, Varesa's interruption resistance will also further increase.
Increases the Level of Guardian Vent! by 3..
Is it worth getting?
Pure talent bump on Varesa's Guardian Vent!. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.
Varesa will receive various buffs based on her state when using her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! If Varesa: · Has neither Fiery Passion nor Apex Drive active, she will gain Diligent Refinement for 15s, which will increase her Plunging Attack ground impact DMG by 500% of her ATK, with a maximum increase of 20,000 DMG. This effect will be canceled once the ground impact hits an opponent, or if its duration ends. · If she has either Fiery Passion or Apex Drive active, this instance of her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! deals 100% increased DMG.
Is it worth getting?
Situational for Varesa's The Courage to Press On: Varesa will receive various buffs based on her state when using her Elemental Burst Guardian Vent!. Take it if you already own earlier constellations.
Increases the Level of By the Horns by 3.
Is it worth getting?
Pure talent bump on Varesa's By the Horns. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.
Varesa restores 30 Energy when she enters Apex Drive. Her Plunging Attacks and Elemental Burst Guardian Vent! gain 10% CRIT Rate and 100% CRIT DMG.
Is it worth getting?
Varesa's A Hero of Justice's Triumph is a high-value stop: Varesa restores 30 Energy when she enters Apex Drive.
You don't need constellations to use Varesa. Riding the Night-Rainbow gains 20 Nightsoul points and gains the Follow-Up Strike effect: Varesa….
Alternatives to Varesa
Not sure Varesa is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

Yae Miko leans on Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin, which summons a lightning strike, dealing AoE Electro DMG. Pick Yae Miko when you want Sub-DPS duty instead of Varesa's Main DPS pattern.

Ineffa's Cleaning Mode: Carrier Frequency summoning the Multipurpose Smart Assistance Unit, Birgitta. Different job than Varesa's Main DPS slot — compare teams before swapping.

Where Flins goes hard is Ancient Ritual: Cometh the Night: it is a Main DPS whose playstyle revolves primarily around his Elemental Burst. Same Electro Main DPS neighborhood as Varesa (Riding the Night-Rainbow: gains 20 Nightsoul points and gains the Follow-Up Strike effect: Varesa has), with different field-time and supports.

Razor leans on Claw and Thunder, which deals additional Electro DMG to opponents in front of Razor. Competes with Varesa for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.







