Summary
- Varesa in Genshin Impact gets powerful buffs like increased damage and fall damage reduction with new effects.
- Another new Natlan character, Iansan, joins Varesa in the next update of Genshin Impact Version 5.5 with a lower rarity.
- The leaked buffs for Varesa in Genshin Impact tie to the Natlan region's mechanics, enhancing immersion but complicating team building.
A Genshin Impact leak has revealed that the upcoming five-star Electro user, Varesa, has received a couple of powerful buffs. Genshin Impact has officially released Varesa's splash art and introduction, which is its way of announcing a new character for the next update.
According to the announcements, Varesa won't be the only new character arriving in Genshin Impact Version 5.5, as another Natlan character, Iansan, has also been officially confirmed. Recent beta leaks suggest that Varesa will be a five-star character, while Iansan will have a lower four-star rarity.
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Before each Genshin Impact update arrives, HoYoverse hosts a beta phase that includes most of the upcoming content, including new playable units. A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit has revealed that Varesa has received many sizable buffs in the current beta. According to the leak, the buffs affect Varesa's Passive Talents, which are an important part of each character's build. The first buff increases the damage multiplier from 25% to 60% for her Plunging Attack during the Rainbow Crash effect, which can be activated with her Elemental Skill. Varesa's P2 has also been improved, so when a party member uses a Nightsoul Burst, she will receive a 35% buff instead of the previous 30%.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Important Passive Talent Buffs for Varesa
Varesa's P3 is slightly more complex, triggering when Genshin Impact's Nightsoul points have been fully depleted. Once this happens, Varesa will switch to using Phlogiston to maintain her Sudden Onrush mode. HoYoverse has added a new effect that reduces fall damage while she is in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics. Both her P2 and P3 are tied to the Natlan region and its mechanics, which is not surprising.
While some fans appreciate that tying characters to their region enhances overall immersion, it also makes it harder to surround them with the right supporting team. Most Genshin Impact characters from Natlan have parts of their kits that only trigger when another Nightsoul effect is present in the game. Notably, the Nightsoul system is exclusive to Natlan characters, similar to how Bond of Life is exclusive to Fontaine characters.
Overall, fans seem pleased with Varesa's power, especially since she will be a unique DPS character in Genshin Impact. Only a few DPS units in the game have kits that revolve around using the Plunging Attack. As for Varesa's exact release date, she will most likely be featured in the first phase of the upcoming Genshin Impact Version 5.5, which, according to HoYoverse's usual update schedule, should drop around March 26.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
