Varka Genshin Impact 6.4 – Release Date, Element, Weapon and What’s Confirmed
Varka Genshin Impact fans have been waiting years for is officially arriving with Version 6.4, titled Luna V, launching on February 25, 2026.
After being referenced throughout Mondstadt’s storyline as the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Varka is finally becoming a playable character in the 6.4 update.
Here is everything that is currently confirmed about Varka in Genshin Impact.
Varka Release Date in Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact Version 6.4 “Luna V” goes live on February 25, 2026, following the usual server maintenance period.
Varka is reported to appear on the Phase 1 event banner of Version 6.4, meaning he will be available immediately after the update goes live.
As with all limited 5-star characters, he will only be available during his banner period.
Varka Element and Weapon Type
Based on official update coverage and multiple gaming news reports, Varka is confirmed as:
– 5-Star Character
– Anemo (Wind) Element
– Claymore User
This makes him one of the few Anemo Claymore characters currently available in the game.
Who Is Varka in the Story?
Varka is the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt.
He has been mentioned in voice lines and story quests for years but has remained off-screen due to leading an expedition away from Mondstadt. His playable debut in Version 6.4 marks a major lore moment for long-time players.
What About Varka’s Abilities?
At the time of writing, full official patch notes detailing Varka’s talents, constellations, and exact combat mechanics have not yet been fully published.
While various community discussions and early reports describe aspects of his playstyle, those details should be treated as early information until confirmed by HoYoverse’s official patch notes.
This article will be updated once his full ability breakdown is officially released.
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Should You Pull for Varka?
If you are considering spending Primogems, here are the confirmed factors to consider:
Pull if you:
Want a new 5-star Anemo character
Like Claymore playstyles
Care about Mondstadt lore
Enjoy collecting major story characters
You may want to wait if:
You are saving for another confirmed banner
You prefer to see full gameplay testing first
You want detailed build guides before deciding
As always, final performance and meta placement will be clearer after players test him in Spiral Abyss and high-level content.
Varka Genshin Impact 6.4 introduces is a long-awaited character finally stepping into the playable roster. Confirmed as a 5-star Anemo Claymore user and Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, his release on February 25, 2026 is one of the headline features of the Luna V update.
More detailed ability information will become available once full patch notes are live, and this guide will be updated accordingly.
