Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially unveiled Varesa, the upcoming 5-star from the Collective of Plenty, who is set to make her playable debut in Version 5.5. Despite never appearing inGenshin Impactprior to the upcoming patch, players are expecting a lot from Varesa. ManyGenshin Impactplayers expected Iansan to be the 5-star of her tribe, which made some fans resentful of Varesa taking her place. However, this sentiment was quickly resolved after the beta for Version 5.5 began in earnest.
The ability kits for Varesa andIansan inGenshin Impactare not only synergistic, but fairly powerful in their own right. Whereas the former is poised to become a unique Plunge hypercarry, the latter has the potential to finally dethrone Bennett in certain team compositions. Given that both Iansan and Varesa have suffered no changes during beta testing thus far, manyGenshin Impactplayers are optimistic that Varesa and Iansan will survive the beta cycle and emerge as powerful characters.
While footage of Varesa is already spreading across social media, HoYoverse has formally introduced the upcoming 5-star on Reddit viaGenshin Impact’s official account. Described as Iansan’s pupil,Varesa inGenshin Impactis an orchard owner and stalwart warrior of the Collective of Plenty. She bears an Electro Vision and uses a Catalyst in combat. As a result, her moveset is very physical and is inspired by the luchadoras of Mexico.
Genshin Impact: Who is Varesa?
Players will be able to meet Varesa in Version 5.5 by completing the Tribal Chronicles for the Collective of Plenty. While there is a chance that she will appear in the Flagship Event as well, not much is known beyond it being set in Natlan. It’s important to mention thatVaresa inGenshin Impactwill likely feature in the first half of the Event Banners. As such, players who may want the new 5-star should be careful with their Primogem spending during the Furina and Wriothesley phase in Version 5.4.
From a gameplay standpoint, Varesa is expected to be one of the strongest Electro hypercarries, especially with Furina, Iansan, and Xianyun as her teammates. Her Signature Weapon is Vivid Notions, but a Skyward Atlas is a notable alternative for players who may choose not to pull on the upcomingWeapon Banner inGenshin Impact. Version 5.5 is expected to launch on June 06, 2025, but fans will be able to find out more about Varesa in the coming weeks via her story teaser and character demo.
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