In the ever-evolving DPS meta of Genshin Impact, a new contender has risen—and her name is Varesa. According to content creator Red Warrior, recent tests suggest Varesa may not just compete with Arlecchino, but potentially surpass her in raw performance and ease of use.

This isn’t a case of overhype. With a proper setup involving C6 Chevreuse, C2 Iansan, and good but not perfect gear, Red Warrior’s showcase reveals a shocking truth: Varesa might actually be better than Arlecchino in many practical scenarios.

Let’s break down what’s happening, how Varesa holds up, and why this could shake up the pyro DPS rankings.

Varesa’s Damage: Simple, Consistent, and High

During the test rotation shown by Red Warrior, Varesa dished out a stunning 2.2 million damage, and that’s without her signature weapon. Even when factoring in a 300,000 true damage proc from the enemy itself, her output stood strong. This puts her incredibly close to C1R0 Melt Arlecchino, who clocked in around 2.7 million—meaning Varesa is already in the top-tier conversation.

What makes this more impressive is the fact that Varesa’s build wasn’t fully optimized, and she still managed this kind of output:

  • No signature weapon
  • Decent (not perfect) energy recharge
  • Mid-level artifact stats

And most importantly: she’s extremely user-friendly. Unlike Arlecchino or Mavuika, who have more complicated mechanics or positioning requirements, Varesa just goes. There’s no high-skill melt combo, no edge-case burst windows. Her gameplay is smooth and efficient, which makes her an ideal pick for both casual and competitive players.

Comparing Arlecchino and Varesa in Endgame

While Arlecchino is still one of the game’s top performers—especially with investment like C2R1—Varesa brings some practical advantages that are hard to ignore:

  • No Bond of Life Management: Arlecchino’s kit revolves around building Bond of Life stacks and maximizing them. While this leads to high burst potential, it also makes rotations longer and sometimes clunkier in time-sensitive content.
  • More Forgiving Stamina and Targeting: Varesa doesn’t rely on stamina-draining charged attacks or awkward targeting quirks.
  • Healing Compatibility: Arlecchino’s anti-healing mechanic makes team-building more difficult. Varesa can benefit from healing and standard team setups without restriction.

In Stygian Onslaught—where multiple rotations and sustained damage are more important than instant burst—Varesa’s reliability may give her an edge, especially for those lacking high constellations or optimized teams for Arlecchino.

The Chevy + Iansan Factor

One of the biggest revelations in the video was just how much Varesa benefits from C6 Chevreuse and C2 Iansan. This combo provides an immense attack and damage bonus that catapults Varesa’s output to new heights:

  • 60% Damage Bonus from Chevreuse
  • Up to 300 ATK from Iansan
  • Combined with solid base stats and buffs from supports

This synergy unlocks a significant chunk of Varesa’s potential—and it’s not even her final form. With her signature weapon and C1 or C2, she could scale even further, possibly surpassing Arlecchino in all forms of content.

Is Varesa Pyro’s #3 DPS… or Higher?

Red Warrior, a longtime Arlecchino main, was clear: Varesa impressed him more than expected. Despite not having her signature weapon or full optimization, she performed near Arlecchino’s level and sometimes exceeded it. If this performance continues with full builds, Varesa could easily claim the #3 DPS spot in the game, possibly even challenging Skirk and Mavuika depending on the content.

Tier lists are, of course, situational. Mavuika may still reign in pure AoE content, while Arlecchino shines in short-burst boss fights. But Varesa is proving to be the best of both worlds: consistent, powerful, and easy to use.

Final Thoughts

For players debating who to pull for in upcoming banners, Varesa is looking more and more like a must-have Pyro DPS. She’s strong with minimal setup, scales incredibly well with proper support, and fits into multiple meta team archetypes with ease.

As Red Warrior concluded, “She’s not even fully unlocked yet.” And that’s the scary part—because Varesa’s full potential may still be ahead.

For more analysis, updates, and character breakdowns, visit ExploreGenshin.gg.

Source: Red Warrior on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions about Veresa and Arlecchino

Is Veresa stronger than Arlecchino?
In recent tests, yes. Veresa’s damage output with proper supports is extremely high and easier to access consistently, making her potentially stronger in sustained fights.

Does Veresa need her signature weapon?
No, she performs well even without it. However, her signature weapon could push her even further above Arlecchino in overall damage.

Is Arlecchino still worth building?
Absolutely. Arlecchino remains one of the top Pyro DPS units, especially with investment. Veresa’s ease of use doesn’t diminish Arlecchino’s burst potential.

What supports does Veresa need?
She thrives with Chevreuse and Yansan, especially with higher constellations. These provide significant attack and damage bonuses.

How easy is Veresa to play?
Very easy. Her rotation is straightforward, with minimal stamina or targeting issues. She’s one of the most user-friendly DPS characters in Genshin Impact.

Where does Veresa rank among all DPS characters?
Currently, Red Warrior ranks her as the #3 overall DPS, just behind Mavika and Skirk. With more investment, she may rise even higher.