Varesa in Genshin Impact: Meet the Electrifying 5-Star Warrior of Version 5.5!

Genshin Impact has officially introduced Varesa, the upcoming 5-star character from the Collective of Plenty, set to make her playable debut in Version 5.5. Despite never appearing in the game before, expectations for Varesa are high. Initially, many fans anticipated Iansan to be the 5-star representative of her tribe, leading to some disappointment when Varesa was revealed instead. However, this sentiment quickly shifted after the start of the Version 5.5 beta, as players saw the potential of both characters.

Varesa and Iansan feature powerful and synergistic ability kits, each excelling in their own right. Varesa is poised to become a unique Plunge hypercarry, while Iansan has the potential to challenge Bennett’s dominance in certain team compositions. So far, both characters have remained unchanged during beta testing, boosting optimism that they will retain their strength upon release.

While footage of Varesa has been circulating on social media, HoYoverse formally introduced her through Genshin Impact’s official Reddit account. Described as Iansan’s pupil, Varesa is an orchard owner and a formidable warrior of the Collective of Plenty. She wields an Electro Vision and uses a Catalyst, with a combat style heavily influenced by Mexican luchadoras, making her a physically dominant fighter despite her Catalyst weapon.

Who is Varesa in Genshin Impact?

• Name: Varesa
• Title: Strength in Serenity
• Rarity: 5-star
• Vision: Electro
• Weapon: Catalyst
• Constellation: Mascara Luctatori

Players will encounter Varesa in Version 5.5 through the Tribal Chronicles for the Collective of Plenty. There is also speculation that she might appear in the Flagship Event, which takes place in Natlan, though details remain scarce. It is highly likely that Varesa will be featured in the first half of the Event Banners, so players aiming to obtain her should carefully manage their Primogems, especially during the Furina and Wriothesley banner phase in Version 5.4.

From a gameplay perspective, Varesa is expected to be one of the strongest Electro hypercarries, particularly when paired with Furina, Iansan, and Xianyun. Her Signature Weapon, Vivid Notions, will be the optimal choice, though Skyward Atlas serves as a viable alternative for those who prefer to skip the upcoming Weapon Banner.

Version 5.5 is set to launch on March 28, 2025, but players can expect more insights into Varesa’s abilities, lore, and playstyle through upcoming story teasers and character demos in the weeks leading up to her release.