Varka Banner Cost Guide: C0-C6 Primogems & Crystal

Varka Banner Overview: Luna V 2026 Release

Banner Duration: February 25, 2026 10:00 PM GMT-5 through March 17, 2026 6:00 PM GMT-5 (20 days)

Varka arrives as 5-star Anemo Claymore on-field DPS. Character Event Wish operates on 0.6% base rate, hard pity at 90 pulls, 50/50 featured system.

Kit Breakdown:

Elemental Skill (Windbound Execution): 501.1% AoE Anemo DMG, 12s Stormward Charge
Elemental Burst (Northwind Avatar): 606.5% + 326.6% Anemo DMG, 60 Energy, 15s CD
Passive (Dawn Wind's March): +10% Anemo/Elemental DMG per 1,000 ATK (max 25%)

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Banner Pity System Explained

Genshin Impact banner pity system chart showing hard pity at 90, soft pity from 74, and 50/50 mechanics

Hard Pity: Guaranteed 5-star at pull 90 Soft Pity: Starts pull 74, ~33% chance per pull (74-89) Average 5-star: Pull 77-78

50/50 System:

Win 50/50: Get Varka (50% chance)
Lose 50/50: Get standard 5-star (Diluc/Jean/Mona/Qiqi/Keqing/Dehya/Tighnari), next 5-star guaranteed Varka

Cost Scenarios:

Best case: 75-90 pulls (12,000-14,400 Primogems)
Worst case: 150-180 pulls (24,000-28,800 Primogems)

Pity carries over between Character Event Wish banners but NOT to Weapon/Standard banners.

Genesis Crystals Conversion

Genshin Impact Paimon's Bargains shop interface displaying Genesis Crystal purchase packs and pricing

Standard Pricing:

60 Crystals: $0.99
300 Crystals: $4.99
980 Crystals: $14.99
1,980 Crystals: $29.99
3,280 Crystals: $49.99
6,480 Crystals: $99.99

First-Purchase Bonus: Doubles amount once per tier

First $99.99 pack: 12,960 Crystals (vs 6,480)
First $49.99 pack: 6,560 Crystals (vs 3,280)

Welkin Moon Value: $4.99 = 300 immediate + 2,700 over 30 days (3,000 total) = 0.166¢ per Primogem (9x better than direct purchase)

Varka C0 Cost Breakdown

Best Case (75 pulls / 12,000 Primogems):

Without bonuses: ~$185
With first-purchase: 1× $99.99 doubled = $99.99

Average Case (115.5 pulls / 18,480 Primogems):

Without bonuses: ~$285
With first-purchase: $149.98

Worst Case (180 pulls / 28,800 Primogems):

Without bonuses: ~$444
With first-purchase: ~$230

C0-C6 Constellation Costs

Total Pulls Required:

C0: 75-180 pulls (12,000-28,800 Primogems)
C1: 150-360 pulls (24,000-57,600 Primogems)
C2: 225-540 pulls (36,000-86,400 Primogems)
C3: 300-720 pulls (48,000-115,200 Primogems)
C4: 375-900 pulls (60,000-144,000 Primogems)
C5: 450-1,080 pulls (72,000-172,800 Primogems)
C6: 525-1,260 pulls (84,000-201,600 Primogems)

Genesis Crystal Cost (Worst-Case):

C0: $444 (no bonus) / $230 (with bonus)
C2: $1,333 / ~$650
C6: $3,111 / ~$1,500

Probability Reality: 7 consecutive 50/50 wins for C6 = 0.78% chance. Budget for worst-case.

Gest of the Mighty Wolf Weapon Banner

Genshin Impact Gest of the Mighty Wolf claymore weapon artwork with level 90 stats and passive details

Weapon Banner Mechanics:

Base 5-star rate: 0.7%
Hard pity: 80 pulls
Soft pity: Starts pull 63-65
Epitomized Path: Guaranteed after 2 Fate Points (max 240 pulls)

Weapon Stats (Lv90):

608 Base ATK
33.1% CRIT Rate
Passive: +10% ATK SPD, +7.5% DMG per stack (max 4), +7.5% CRIT DMG per stack

Worst-Case Cost (240 pulls / 38,400 Primogems):

Without bonuses: ~$593
With first-purchase: ~$296

Average Case: 150-180 pulls (24,000-28,800 Primogems)

Priority: Secure C0 Varka first. Weapon provides 25-35% damage increase over 4-star options but requires separate pity investment.

Constellation Priority

Genshin Impact Varka official character artwork showcasing Anemo Claymore DPS with constellation priorities

C0: Fully functional DPS, clears all content including 36-star Abyss

C1 (Lyrical Libation): Extra Four Winds' Ascension (473.6% + 255% DMG)

15-20% damage increase
Luxury upgrade, skip for low-spenders

C2 (Additional Strike): 800% ATK AoE Anemo DMG

25-30% damage increase (40-45% combined with C1)
Best damage-per-Primogem ratio
Recommended stopping point for spenders

C6 (Azure Fang's Oath): +15% CRIT DMG per Four Winds' Hymn stack (max 60%)

30-35% increase over C5
Total C0→C6: 120-150% damage increase
Whale territory only

Pull Strategies by Spending Level

F2P (Zero Spending):

Accumulate ~171 pulls through V6.3-6.4 Phase 1
75% chance for C0 with proper saving
Skip weapon banner entirely
Enter with 50+ existing pity for safety

Dolphin (Welkin + BP = $14.98/month):

~200-210 pulls per patch
95%+ C0 guarantee
Consider weapon if early 50/50 win
Best Primogem-per-dollar ratio

Whale (C2-C6 Target):

Exhaust first-purchase bonuses: 24,720 Crystals for $204.93
Use $99.99 packs for remaining needs
C6 + R1 weapon worst-case: ~$3,525
Average: $2,500-$2,800

Primogem Farming (20-Day Window)

Daily Sources:

Commissions: 1,200 Primogems (60×20 days)
HoYoLAB check-in: ~60 Primogems
Total: 1,260 Primogems (7.875 pulls)

Events: 1,140-1,340 Primogems (7-8 pulls)

Spiral Abyss: 1,200 Primogems (2 resets, 36-star)

Exploration: 1,100-1,900 Primogems (new areas)

Total F2P During Banner: ~5,200 Primogems (32.5 pulls)

Pre-banner saving critical—enter with 20,000+ Primogems banked.

Common Mistakes

Misconception: Pity resets between banner types Reality: Character pity carries to next Character Event Wish, but weapon/standard operate independently

Error: Budgeting for pull 90 instead of realistic pull 75-80 Fix: Less than 5% hit pull 90 due to soft pity

Mistake: Not tracking current pity Fix: Check Wish History → Character Event Wish → count pulls since last 5-star

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Purchase Steps:

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Verify and complete
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FAQ

How many Genesis Crystals for guaranteed C0? 28,800 worst-case (180 pulls). With first-purchase bonuses: 2× $99.99 doubled + 1× $29.99 = ~$230.

Is Gest of the Mighty Wolf worth it? Yes if budget allows. Provides 25-35% damage increase vs 4-star options. Requires separate 38,400 Primogem investment. Prioritize C0 Varka first.

Can F2P get C0? Yes with planning. ~171 pulls available = 75% success rate. Higher with existing pity/guarantee.

Most valuable constellations? C2 best value (25-30% damage increase). C1 luxury (15-20%). C6 whale-only (30-35% over C5).

Does pity carry over? Yes, between Character Event Wish banners only. Not to weapon/standard banners.

C2 damage improvement? 40-45% total increase over C0. Requires 225-540 pulls (36,000-86,400 Primogems) worst-case.

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