New leaks and early beta information have revealed important new details about Genshin Impact Version 6.4, confirming the arrival of two major playable characters: Varka and Lohen. These additions not only expand the playable roster, but also suggest a broader focus on the Knights of Favonius, potentially bringing systemic buffs and narrative emphasis to Mondstadt aligned factions.
The most anticipated character in Version 6.4 is Varka, the long awaited Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Varka has been referenced repeatedly throughout the game’s story, lore entries, and character voice lines, but his playable debut has remained one of the biggest mysteries in Genshin Impact. His expected release in Version 6.4 marks a major milestone for Mondstadt focused storytelling and could coincide with new combat mechanics or resonance interactions tied to Knight themed teams.
Alongside Varka, leaks point to the introduction of Lohen, a brand new 5 star Standard banner character. Lohen is described as having a boy model with a Venti like body type, setting him apart visually from most recent male releases. Unlike limited banner characters, Lohen will join the Standard banner pool, making him permanently obtainable after his debut.
One of the most significant implications of Lohen’s status as a Standard character is related to the 6th Anniversary Standard Selector. Since Lohen becomes the new 5 star Standard character in Version 6.4, players are expected to be able to obtain him for free through the Anniversary Standard Selector, similar to how previous Standard 5 stars were distributed. This makes Lohen one of the most accessible new 5 star units in the entire 6.x cycle.
From a lore perspective, Lohen is not a random addition. He was directly mentioned by Varka himself during the Version 6.2 Archon Quest, confirming his narrative relevance well before his playable reveal. According to leaked descriptions, Lohen serves as the Vice Captain of the 5th Company of the Knights of Favonius, stationed in the Wavechaser Plain. This connection strengthens the idea that Version 6.4 will heavily revolve around Knight operations, Mondstadt military structure, and leadership dynamics.
Because both Varka and Lohen are expected to release in the same version, speculation has grown around the possibility of Knights of Favonius related buffs in Version 6.4. These could take the form of new resonance effects, event bonuses, artifact interactions, or temporary version wide combat modifiers that reward teams built around Knight affiliated characters.
Looking at the broader picture, Version 6.x has steadily increased the presence of male playable characters, especially those tied to Nodkrai and Mondstadt lore. So far, the confirmed and leaked male releases across the 6.x cycle include:
Version 6.0: Flins
Version 6.2: Durin
Version 6.3: Illuga
Version 6.4: Varka and Lohen
This pattern highlights a clear design direction focused on expanding male representation, particularly through characters with strong narrative weight and faction based identities. The inclusion of a boy model 5 star Standard character like Lohen further diversifies body types and gameplay roles within the roster.
In summary, Genshin Impact 6.4 is shaping up to be a landmark update. With Varka finally becoming playable, Lohen joining the Standard banner, and the potential for Knights of Favonius themed buffs, the version promises both mechanical impact and deep lore expansion. As more beta information becomes available, Version 6.4 could redefine how Mondstadt characters interact with the evolving meta and story.
