Want to obtain Varka’s weapon skin but don’t know how to do it? This guide will help you unlock the hidden quest and prepare for the challenge.
Quest Preparation
Before you begin, make sure your Varka is properly built. You will face a solo battle in a special domain where buffs do not work and food cannot be used. Your success will depend entirely on your build and your understanding of the fight mechanics.
Below is an example of my build at the time I completed the quest.
I wish I had better artifact rolls (╥‸╥)
How to Unlock the Quest
The quest does not appear in the journal automatically. To unlock it go to the marked location and defeat the local legend The Homesick Lone Wolf.
At this stage, you may use any team you like to defeat the wolf. If you have already fought this boss and are familiar with its mechanics, feel free to skip the next section.
Local Legend Fight
After reducing the boss’s HP by about 25%, it will summon Ancestral Wolf’s Spirit. While the shadow is alive, the wolf takes significantly reduced damage. Your main goal is to break the shadow’s Cryo shield. To do so, trigger Pyro Swirl or Electro Swirl reactions.
Once the shield is broken the shadow disappears, the wolf collapses and its resistances are reduced. Try to finish the boss during this window or deal as much damage as possible. If you fail, the phase will repeat.
After defeating the boss, interact with the sword it was guarding. The quest will appear in the journal.
Domain Battle
The fight consists of several phases. The first phase is the most difficult, as it requires constant dodging. Many attacks apply Cryo, which slows your character’s movement.
Phase 1
This phase is pretty similar to the fight against Lupus Boreas. The boss has the following attacks:
1. Claw Slam. The wolf stands on its hind legs and strikes with its front paws. A large Cryo field will appear. Dash sideways to dodge or use a skill or Elemental Burst to avoid damage.
2. Cryo field under your character. A circular Cryo zone appears beneath you. If you’re far from the boss, it will spawn the field beneath your character and jump right there. Getting hit will knock you back. Dash sideways to dodge or use a skill or Elemental Burst to avoid damage.
3. Falling Icicles. Circular markers appear on the ground, showing where icicles will land. Move out of these zones as quickly as possible.
Phase 2
At 50–60% HP, the boss starts running around the edge of the arena and performing dash attacks (similar to Lupus Boreas). Carefully track its movement and move aside in advance to avoid being hit.
Phase 3
After performing two dash attacks, instead of a third one the wolf will jump to the center of the arena, start howling and summon a blizzard. You can move to the edge of the arena to avoid massive damage.
Three platforms with Pyro orbs will appear. Use a long press of the skill to jump between platforms. Collect the orbs — they restore HP, allow Varka to trigger Pyro Swirl and help remove the boss’s Cryo shield.
Phase 4
After the sky arena collapses, a smaller version of the local legend you fought before entering the domain will appear. The mechanic is the same: collect orbs, break the Cryo shield and defeat the shadow.
Phase 5
When the boss reaches 15–20% HP, it will once again take the form of Lupus Boreas and repeat attacks from Phase 1. Continue collecting orbs, trigger Pyro Swirl and finish the boss.
After the battle, a cutscene will play and you will receive the quest rewards: 40 Primogems, Varka’s weapon skin, some additional character development materials (EXP, Mora, etc.)
Special Interactions
After completing Varka’s Witch’s Homework, you will receive Varka’s Invitation Ticket. Go to Good Hunter to obtain Varka’s special dish — Hearty Indulgence.
You can also visit Varka’s office and find Varka’s Secret Stash of Cash. The item will be added to your inventory — you can keep it as a souvenir or cash it in for 200,000 Mora.
How is your progress with this quest? Have you already obtained the skin, or does the challenge feel too difficult for you? Share your opinion in the comments below 
