Varesa Build Guide & Team Impact
Unlock Varesa's full potential in Genshin with optimal builds and maximize her Electro damage output for explosive gameplay.
Okay Travelers, let's talk about Varesa – that five-star Electro powerhouse from Natlan's Collective of Plenty tribe who joined us in Version 5.5. I've been running her through Spiral Abyss and overworld content non-stop, and wowza, she absolutely shreds when built right! Her kit revolves around plunging attacks and this cool Fiery Passion state that turns her into an electro-ninja on steroids. Seriously, if you want to see some of the biggest Electro damage numbers in Genshin right now, she's your gal. But building her? That's where things get spicy – let's dive in!
Best Varesa Builds: Maximizing Electro Mayhem
When it comes to artifacts, Long Night's Oath is her absolute best-in-slot set – no contest. Here's why it's a game-changer:
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🎯 2-piece: 25% Plunging Attack DMG Bonus
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💥 4-piece: Additional 75% Plunging Attack DMG Bonus (yes, that's 100% total!)
Pair this with her signature weapon Vivid Notions for:
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⚡ 28% ATK boost
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🔥 68% Crit DMG increase
But hey, I get it – not everyone swipes for weapons! Solid alternatives:
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Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds (Crit Rate + DMG scaling)
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Flowing Purity (craftable 4-star option)
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The Widsith (great but random buffs)
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Main Build Setup | Recommendation |
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Artifact Set | Long Night's Oath |
Weapon | Vivid Notions |
Rotation | Skill > NA > Plunge |
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Alternate Build: Early Game Shortcuts
If you just pulled her but haven't unlocked Natlan's Atocpan domain yet (been there!), try:
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Obsidian Codex (massive Crit Rate + DMG boost)
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Thundering Fury (Electro reaction focus)
Weapon swaps for this setup:
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Kagura's Verity (stack Elemental DMG)
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Blackcliff Agate (Crit DMG focus)
Pro tip: These are temporary fixes! Long Night's Oath still beats them by miles once you farm it. That domain grind? Piece of cake compared to her damage output!
Artifact Stat Priority: The Nitty-Gritty
You want her hitting like a thunderstorm? Here's the stat breakdown:
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Artifact Piece | Main Stat Priority | Sub Stat Priority |
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Flower | HP (fixed) | Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge |
Feather | ATK (fixed) | Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge |
Sands | ATK% | Crit DMG/Rate > Energy Recharge |
Goblet | Electro DMG% / ATK% | Crit DMG/Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge |
Circlet | Crit Rate / Crit DMG | Opposite Crit > ATK% > Energy Recharge |
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Circlet choice depends on your weapon:
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Using Vivid Notions? Go Crit Rate circlet (weapon gives tons of Crit DMG)
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Using Lost Prayer? Crit DMG circlet (to avoid overcapping Crit Rate)
Talent Priority: Upgrade Smart
Level her skills in this order:
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elemental Burst (Highest damage potential)
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Normal Attack (Close second for plunge damage)
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⭐⭐ Elemental Skill (Stop at lvl 8 - it's mostly for setup)
Fiery Passion State: Your Damage Window
This is where Varesa goes super-saiyan! Quick rotation guide:
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Use Skill > Normal Attack > Plunging Attack to enter Fiery Passion
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Immediately use Skill > NA > Plunging Attack > Burst to deal mega damage
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Rinse and repeat! (Requires good energy management)
Is Varesa Worth Pulling? The Real Talk
As an F2P/low-spender myself, here's the honest scoop:
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👍 Worth every primo if you have supports like Xianyun, Furina, or Xilonen
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👍 Still viable in F2P teams (though damage takes a hit)
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👑 S-Tier in Spiral Abyss + Imaginarium Theater
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🌍 S+ Tier for overworld exploration (mobs evaporate!)
People Also Ask
"What teams work with Varesa?"
Electro-charged teams with Hydro units or overload with Pyro. She's flexible!
"How energy-hungry is she?"
Manageable! Her special burst in Fiery Passion only needs 30 energy instead of 70.
"Should I pull constellations?"
C1 gives extra Nightsoul points – nice but not essential. Save for other Natlan units!
So there you have it, folks! Whether you're nuking Abyss floors or casually exploring Natlan, Varesa brings that electro-oomph we've all been craving. She's not just another DPS – she's a lightning ballet in character form. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some more plunge attacks to practice... for science, obviously! 😉