Summary
- Varesa, a 5-star Electro character from the Collective of Plenty, will make her playable debut in Version 5.5 of Genshin Impact.
- Version 5.5 is expected to launch on March 28, 2025.
Genshin Impact has 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 in Genshin Impact prior to the upcoming patch, players are expecting a lot from Varesa. Many Genshin Impact players 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 and Iansan in Genshin Impact are 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, many Genshin Impact players are optimistic that Varesa and Iansan will survive the beta cycle and emerge as powerful characters.
Genshin Impact Leaks 4-Star Banner Characters for Version 5.5
The latest beta build for Genshin Impact reveals which 4-Star characters will accompany Varesa, Xianyun, Xilonen, and Venti in Version 5.5.
While footage of Varesa is already spreading across social media, HoYoverse has formally introduced the upcoming 5-star on Reddit via Genshin Impact's official account. Described as Iansan's pupil, Varesa in Genshin Impact is 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?
- Name: Varesa
- Title: Strength in Serenity
- Rarity: 5-star
- Vision: Electro
- Weapon: Catalyst
- Constellation: Mascara Luctatori
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 that Varesa in Genshin Impact will 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 upcoming Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact. Version 5.5 is expected to launch on March 28, 2025, but fans will be able to find out more about Varesa in the coming weeks via her story teaser and character demo.
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
