Genshin Impact‘s Luna V update contains plenty of new content for fans of the game, and it also features a new 5-star Anemo called Varka.
Varka is part of his own banner and will likely appear in the first phase. You can also try to get his signature weapon during the first phase using the relevant banner. But first things first, let’s find out when you’ll be able to draw for Varka.
Genshin Impact Varka release countdown
Varka’s banner should be available once the maintenance for the Luna V update is over. The following countdown will expire once the banner is up.
The countdown is based on the following times.
- 7pm PT (Feb. 24)
- 9pm CT (Feb. 24)
- 10pm ET (Feb. 24)
- 3am UTC
- 4am CET
This is based on the usual schedule that MiHoYo follows for all major Genshin Impact updates. As always, there could be unforeseen delays during maintenance.
Genshin Impact Varka banner features
Titled the Northerly Wind’s Song of Triumph, Varka’s banner will have a rate-up applied for him. However, he will also have three other Anemo as featured characters.
- Bennett
- Xiangling
- Sucrose
All the featured characters, barring Varka, will be 4-star (to keep in mind for your draws).
If you also want to obtain Varka’s signature weapon, you’ll need to draw on Epitome Invocation. The weapon banner will have the following weapons as featured choices.
- Gest of The Mighty Wolf (Varka)
- Bloodsoaked Ruins (Flin)
- Favonius Sword
- Favonius Greatsword
- Sacrificer’s Staff
- Sacrificial Fragments
- Sacrificial Bow
Unlike the character banner, the weapon banner will have two featured 5-stars. The weapon banner will go up at the same time as the character banner.
