Varesa, the newly introduced 5-star Electro DPS character in Genshin Impact Phase 1, Version 5.5, is a powerful Electro-catalyst user with a unique focus on enhancing her plunge damage. As one of the top-tier Electro DPS options, Varesa comes equipped with a straightforward playstyle that players will find both engaging and rewarding.
Her signature weapon, the Vivid Notions catalyst, can be obtained from the weapon banner known as Epitome Invocation. Building Varesa is relatively simple, especially since one of her optimal teammates, Iansan, is featured on the same banner, making team synergy easier to achieve.
Despite her strengths, there are common mistakes players make when using Varesa. This guide will highlight four critical errors to avoid in order to optimize her gameplay experience.
Four Common Mistakes to Avoid When Playing Varesa
1) Mismanaging Nightsoul Points
Varesa heavily relies on Nightsoul Points, which are crucial for activating her powerful state called Fiery Passion. In this state, her plunge damage significantly increases, enhancing her overall combat effectiveness. To maximize her potential, players should be cautious not to exceed the 40-point limit.
Varesa’s abilities play a vital role in accumulating these points: her Elemental Skill provides a total of 20 points with each use, while her Elemental Burst grants a maximum of 40 points. Additionally, executing a Plunge attack adds another 25 points. A recommended strategy is to combine her Elemental Skill with a Normal attack and finish with a Plunging attack, efficiently reaching max Nightsoul Points before using her Elemental Burst to regenerate these valuable points.
2) Overlooking Her Unique States
Varesa’s skillset encompasses three distinct states that impact her combat effectiveness. Upon reaching maximum Nightsoul Points, she enters the Fiery Passion state, boosting the damage multipliers of her attacks and making plunge attacks far more potent compared to her regular strikes.
Her Elemental Skill features a ‘hold’ state that grants her a unique mobility advantage, while the tap skill is better suited for damaging enemies. Furthermore, her Elemental Burst transitions into an Apex Drive state after performing a Plunge attack while in Fiery Passion, allowing her to unleash a special burst with no cooldown and reduced energy costs. Prioritizing damage through her special burst is crucial, as her basic Elemental Burst lacks significant impact.
3) Neglecting Natlan Support Characters
Failing to include Natlan characters in Varesa’s party compromises her full potential. She possesses a passive talent that significantly boosts her attack when a teammate triggers a Nightsoul burst. This unique mechanic activates when elemental damage is dealt by a Natlan character, with cooldowns varying based on the number of Natlan characters in the lineup.
Specifically, Varesa’s passive talent can increase her attack by 35% for a duration of 12 seconds following a Nightsoul burst, with the potential to stack up to 70% if utilized correctly. To maximize her capabilities, players should consider incorporating Natlan support characters such as Iansan or Xilonen into their team compositions.
4) Choosing Inadequate Builds
Building Varesa correctly is essential for maximizing her potential as an Electro main DPS character. While the build process is straightforward, players may encounter challenges in selecting the optimal artifact set and weapons.
The Long Night’s Oath artifact set emerges as Varesa’s premium option, enhancing her damage output significantly, especially when focusing on her plunge damage. Although the Obsidian Codex set is a valid alternative, the former yields greater benefits overall.
Given her plunge-centric damage style, weapon passives that elevate elemental damage or attack are preferable. Top weapon choices for Varesa include the Vivid Notions, Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, and Widsith.