Veresa’s 5.5 Beta Changes – Big Nerfs or Just Adjustments? ExploreGenshin

The Genshin Impact 5.5 beta update is here, and Veresa has undergone some major changes, including buffs, nerfs, and a brand-new Elemental Burst animation.

If you’re planning to pull for Veresa, it’s crucial to understand these adjustments and how they might impact her playstyle and damage output. Let’s break down all the updates, from stat changes to skill adjustments, and whether she’s still worth pulling.

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Veresa’s Updated Base Stats

Before the 5.5 beta update, Veresa had the following base stats:

HP: 12,699
ATK: 340
DEF: 878

Post-Update Adjustments:

ATK increased to 356 (+16 ATK)
DEF decreased to 782 (-96 DEF)

🔹 Impact: The small ATK buff helps slightly with damage output, but the DEF drop makes her more fragile, meaning she’ll rely more on shields or healing to stay in combat.

Normal & Charged Attack Adjustments

Veresa’s playstyle relies on quick, high-mobility attacks, but her charged attack damage has been nerfed significantly.

Charged Attack Changes:

Before: 288% DMG
After: 167% DMG

🔹 Impact: This damage drop makes charged attacks noticeably weaker, meaning they may no longer be optimal in her rotations.

Fiery Passion State (Plunging Attack Buff) Adjustments:

Before: 283% DMG
After: 166% DMG

🔹 Impact: This nerf reduces the power of her plunge attack-heavy playstyle, which might weaken her synergy with Xianyun—a character designed to enhance plunging attacks.

Elemental Skill Adjustments

Veresa’s Elemental Skill allows her to rush forward and deal Pyro damage, but it has received both buffs and nerfs.

Rush Damage (Basic Mode):

Before: 162% DMG
After: 134% DMG (-28%)

Fire Passion Rush (Buffed Mode):

Before: 128% DMG
After: 191% DMG (+63%)

🔹 Impact:
✔ Basic Skill Damage reduced, but
✔ Fire Passion Rush got a significant buff!

🔥 Conclusion: While the base skill is weaker, players who maximize her Fiery Passion State can still deal high skill damage.

New Elemental Burst Animation

While Veresa’s burst damage remains unchanged, her Elemental Burst now has a brand-new animation!

🔹 What’s Different?

The animation is smoother and more refined.
It feels faster and more satisfying to use.
The visual effects are more polished, making it look and feel stronger.

✨ Conclusion: This is a purely cosmetic change, but it enhances Veresa’s appeal as a main DPS.

Final Verdict: Is Veresa Still Worth Pulling?

🔻 Nerfs to Consider:

❌ Charged Attack & Plunge Attack damage reduced.
❌ Lower survivability due to DEF reduction.
❌ Elemental Skill (basic mode) does less damage.

✅ Buffs & Positives:

✔ ATK slightly increased, improving overall damage.
✔ Fire Passion Rush DMG buffed (stronger Elemental Skill when enhanced).
✔ New Elemental Burst animation looks and feels better.

Verdict: Should You Pull Veresa?

If you enjoy high-mobility Pyro DPS characters, she’s still a solid choice.
If you planned to focus on her Charged Attacks or Plunging playstyle, these nerfs might make her less appealing.
She still works well in Plunge-focused teams with Xianyun, but the damage potential is lower than before.

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