Summary
- Varesa's changes in Version 5.5 make her less reliant on teammates like Xianyun.
- Varesa's adjustments include more Plunging Attack damage.
The latest build for Version 5.5 has introduced some important changes to Varesa in Genshin Impact, making her less reliant on having Xianyun as a teammate. An argument could be made that the odd patches of Natlan in Genshin Impact have had rather exciting beta cycles. Version 5.1 saw the rise of Xilonen as a premium Support character; Version 5.3 featured Citlali and Mavuika pushing the limits of Melt; and Version 5.5 is now set to introduce an alternative to Bennett and a powerful Plunge Hypercarry.
Given Bennett's position as one of the best 4-Star characters in Genshin Impact, many players wondered if he could ever be replaced. The developers finally provided the Genshin Impact community with an answer by designing Iansan as an Electro Support – featuring major ATK buffs and limited healing in her ability kit. Iansan was made with Varesa in mind, and Varesa is expected to be a worthwhile investment for any Genshin Impact player interested in Plunge characters.
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The recent changes to Varesa were documented via HomDGCat, and they primarily attempt to address two things: her reliance on Xianyun, and the lack of synergy with the new Artifact Set from Version 5.5. This appears to be accomplished via altering her first Passive to provide more Plunging Attack damage that scales off her ATK. Her second Passive has also undergone changes, as Varesa will now benefit even more from Natlan characters in Genshin Impact, especially Xilonen, who is capable of triggering two Nightsoul Bursts on her own.
Genshin Impact: Varesa Changes in Version 5.5 (v3)
- Charged Attack DMG: 160.704% (down from 200.880%).
- Fiery Passion Charged Attack DMG: 166.752% (down from 208.368%).
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P1: Momentum, Triple Leap!
- After casting the Elemental Skill, Night Rainbow Leap, Varesa gains "Rainbow Crash" for 5 seconds.
- During the duration, when Varesa performs a falling attack, Falling Impact deals an additional 60% ATK.
- If Varesa is in a state of Blazing Passion, the Falling Impact will be increased by 150% ATK.
- The "Rainbow Crash" effect is removed when the Ground Crash hits an enemy or the duration ends.
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P2: Hero, Back For the Second Time!
- When a nearby character in the party triggers "Night Soul Burst", Varesa's Attack is increased by 30% and 35% for 12 seconds. The effect stacks up to two stacks, with each stack calculating its duration independently.
Players can consider these changes as an overall buff to Varesa in Genshin Impact, as this makes characters such as Chevreuse viable (if not preferable alternatives). Assuming she survives beta testing in her current form, Varesa will likely have two premium teams: one built around Overload with Chevreuse, and one built around Xilonen and Furina. Xianyun would be a decent teammate for Varesa in the latter team (due to her group healing), but players shouldn't feel obligated to pull for her on the upcoming Event Banners.
With Mavuika's release and Varesa's impending debut in Version 5.5, Chevreuse is rapidly becoming a coveted 4-Star in Genshin Impact. Those who have invested in Chevreuse since Version 4.3 have effectively opened up a new playstyle via Overload, and all signs point that her value will only continue to grow. In terms of the Event Banners for Version 5.5, those who aren't interested in Varesa's gameplay should at least try to pull for Xilonen, who continues to firmly establish herself as one of the best Support characters in Genshin Impact. Version 5.5 is set to come out on March 26, 2025.
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
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
