Genshin Impact 6.4 Revealed! “Varka” Debuts in Massive 10-Character Update

HoYoverse officially broke the silence during yesterday’s Special Program. Genshin Impact Version 6.4 is coming, and it brings a massive wave of content. While the update lacks a map expansion or an Archon Quest, the developers are compensating with sheer star power.

Version 6.4 launches on February 25, 2026, featuring a staggering ten 5-Star characters across all banners.

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Varka Finally Arrives

The headline act is undoubtedly Varka. Making his long-awaited debut, Varka enters the fray as an Anemo Claymore user. His kit centres around Swirl reactions, augmented by flashy dual-wielding animations that set him apart from the current roster.

However, players should temper their expectations regarding his immediate power level. Currently, Varka falls short of most Lunar Reaction teams. To maximise his potential, you must adhere to strict team-building requirements:

• One Anemo teammate.
• Two teammates of the same element (Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo).

Optimists believe his true potential is locked behind future support characters like Nicole and Lohen. For now, he requires specific investment.

Genshin Impact Banner Schedule & Reruns

The Event Banners were confirmed following leaks, but the return of the Chronicled Banner for Mondstadt characters was a genuine surprise. This pushes the total featured 5-Stars to ten.

Phase 1 (Feb 25 – Mar 17):

• Event Banner: Varka (New) & Flins (Rerun).
• Chronicled Banner: Klee, Albedo, Eula, Jean, Diluc, Mona.

Phase 2 (Mar 17 – Apr 7):

• Event Banner: Skirk (Rerun) & Escoffier (Rerun).

Here is the complete breakdown of the 5-Star roster for Version 6.4:

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon	Origin Version
Varka	5-Star	Anemo	Claymore	v6.4 (New)
Flins	5-Star	Electro	Polearm	v6.0
Skirk	5-Star	Cryo	Sword	v5.7
Escoffier	5-Star	Cryo	Polearm	v5.6
Jean	5-Star	Anemo	Sword	v1.0
Diluc	5-Star	Pyro	Claymore	v1.0
Mona	5-Star	Hydro	Catalyst	v1.0
Klee	5-Star	Pyro	Catalyst	v1.1
Albedo	5-Star	Geo	Sword	v1.2
Eula	5-Star	Cryo	Claymore	v1.5

Note: No new 4-Star characters were announced, but all Mondstadt 4-Stars are available via the Chronicled Banner.

Meta Analysis: Who Should You Pull?

With limited Primogems available in Version 6.4, strategic pulling is vital. If you aren’t sold on Varka, consider these options based on the current meta:

1. Escoffier offers the highest raw value. She remains one of the strongest supports in the game, despite being limited to Hydro and Cryo teams.
2. Pairing Escoffier and Skirk creates the strongest possible core for Freeze compositions.
3. Flins is an essential addition for players building into this specific reaction meta.

The Hexerei Buff Effect

Older units have found new life thanks to the Hexerei buffs introduced in this update.

• Albedo: Now scales exceptionally well with Constellations. He is a top-tier teammate for Durin’s Burgeon and Geo teams.
• Mona: Forms a powerful core with Furina for Varka’s Hydro teams.

Conversely, characters like Eula, Diluc, and Jean are currently considered luxury picks.

Genshin Impact: Future Outlook

HoYoverse teased meaningful lore expansions for Mondstadt. The developers will release Dornman Port and Lohen within the next two updates. Additionally, Nod-Krai fans will see Linnea, a 5-Star Geo-Crystallize support, in Version 5.5.

Lohen and Nicole will likely join the Hexerei feature. This integration suggests the mechanic will dictate future team compositions.