At a glance
- Titles
- Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius; Knight of Boreas
- Nation
- Mondstadt
- Affiliation
- Knights of Favonius
- Known for
- Leading the expedition abroad; exceptional martial prowess; mentoring Razor; accepting Eula into the Knights
- First full on-screen reveal
- Song of the Welkin Moon teaser (Nod-Krai arc)
- Playable status
- Not featured on current banners (see “Availability” note below)
Availability: Varka has been visually revealed on-screen. As of the latest publicly listed banners, he is not yet obtainable as a featured unit. Exact release patch remains unannounced at time of writing.
Quick tags
Leadership
Expedition
Wolvendom
Razor’s mentor
Eula’s sponsor
Tartaglia’s “titan”
Theme note: This page uses Mondstadt-inspired colors (teal, cream, gold) and subtle “wind swirls.” No external fonts or assets.
Confirmed facts
- Grand Master & “Knight of Boreas”. Varka is the current Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and bears the honorific “Knight of Boreas.”
- On expedition, Jean as Acting Grand Master. Varka departed Mondstadt leading a large expedition, leaving Jean to act as Grand Master during his absence.
- Public on-screen reveal. Varka’s in-engine model appears in HoYoverse’s official Song of the Welkin Moon teaser tied to the Nod-Krai arc.
- Reputation among characters. Tartaglia calls Varka the “titan of the Knights”; Eula notes he held back when sparring; Barbara expresses full trust in him; Razor says he likes to laugh.
- Razor & Eula connections. Varka discovered Razor in Wolvendom, gave him his name, and taught him claymore basics; he also accepted Eula into the Knights.
- Letter via Mika. During the Weinlesefest-time Of Ballads and Brews event, Mika publicly read a letter from Varka updating the Knights about the expedition.
- Voice acting (JP). HoYoverse-aligned reporting and game media list Tomokazu Sugita as Varka’s Japanese voice actor.
All items above are sourced in the Sources section and summarized for quick reading.
Lore timeline (concise)
- Before Traveler’s arrival: Varka leads a major expedition abroad, taking a significant portion of the Knights’ elite forces.
- Wolvendom era: Encounters Razor, names him, teaches claymore fundamentals; keeps mementos tied to Razor’s parents.
- Within Mondstadt society: Sponsors Eula’s membership; widely respected by Knights and citizens; Barbara cites confidence under his leadership.
- Weinlesefest period: Mika delivers and reads Varka’s letter to the Knights, noting contact with the Fatui Harbinger “The Captain” during the expedition.
- Nod-Krai arc: HoYoverse officially showcases Varka on-screen in the Song of the Welkin Moon teaser.
Visual identity in teaser
In the official teaser, Varka is shown in Mondstadt-style regalia with a claymore on his back. Observers also note an Anemo-colored motif consistent with Mondstadt’s wind aesthetic.
Note: Vision and kit specifics are not yet officially documented in patch notes at this time.
Key relationships
Knights of Favonius. Grand Master and expedition commander; leaves Jean as Acting Grand Master.
Razor
Discovered and named by Varka; trained in claymore basics; Varka kept a box of Razor’s parents’ mementos in his office.
Eula
Accepted into the Knights under Varka; she suspects Varka held back in a spar, which underscores his prowess.
Tartaglia (Childe)
Refers to Varka as the “titan of the Knights,” aspiring to duel him someday.
Barbara
Expresses confidence in the expedition while Varka is in command.
Mika
Surveyor who publicly read and delivered Varka’s expedition letter during Of Ballads and Brews.
Voice & audio
- Japanese (JP): Tomokazu Sugita — reported by mainstream game media and HoYoverse-adjacent coverage after his first audible appearance in previews.
- Other languages: Official multi-language credits have not yet been comprehensively published at time of writing.
Tip: When official “Character Demo” and “Collected Miscellany” videos release, those pages will be the most authoritative for final voice credits and kit breakdowns.
Unconfirmed / still speculative
- Playability window: No official banner or patch date has been posted at the time of writing.
- Vision & weapon: The teaser imagery strongly associates Varka with a claymore and Mondstadt-Anemo styling, but specific Vision/kit details have not been published in patch notes.
- Ascension/talent materials & builds: No official materials or builds exist yet; any lists circulating are speculative or leak-based.
This page avoids leaks and uses only information that has appeared in-game, on official channels, or in reliable press recaps of those official reveals.
FAQ
Is Varka playable right now?
Not yet. He has been shown on-screen officially, but he is not on current banners as of the latest public schedule referenced here.
Where did we see Varka officially?
In HoYoverse’s Song of the Welkin Moon teaser connected to the Nod-Krai arc.
What’s the best build for Varka?
Builds will only make sense once his final kit is published in official notes. Until then, any “best build” guides are speculation.
Sources (official & reputable)
- HoYoverse News — Song of the Welkin Moon Teaser: Moonlit Ballad of the Night (official teaser / reveal)
- In-game event record — Sounds From Afar (Of Ballads and Brews) transcript; also summarized by Game8: Varka page
- Profile/lore aggregation — Varka — Genshin Wiki (character relationships, quotes)
- Voice actor coverage — Times of India, GameWith
Last updated: 2025-10-16