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'''Varyana''' is a melee [[Mercenary]] who thrives in the thick of combat. A former cannibal who abandoned her tribe when they began consorting with darker forces, she rebuilt her life as a butcher, and later as a Mercenary for hire. Varyana fights with brutal efficiency, feeding off the pace of battle and growing stronger the longer the blood flows.

She becomes available once you complete her acquisition quest, '''Slayer’s Reputation''', which appears the first time you visit the Den during the '''Thrust into the Dark''' quest.


== What Varyana Does Well ==
Varyana is built for aggressive melee engagements. Her kit revolves around maintaining momentum and powering up through sustained fighting.

Her strengths include:
* Keeping close to enemies and cutting through packs with sweeping melee strikes.
* Gaining strength from continuous kills via her [[Massacre]] mechanic.
* Pulling enemies in with certain skill choices, grouping them tightly for fast dispatch.
* Applying utility bonuses, depending on your chosen branch of her skill tree.

Once she builds pace, Varyana can feel relentless so is ideal for players who enjoy a fast, forward-moving rhythm. She's less defensive than [[Raheir]] and more direct than [[Subo]]. Her value comes from driving fights forward, not holding them in place.


== Unlocking Varyana ==
* Complete the quest '''Slayer’s Reputation''' in the Den in Nahantu <small>([https://www.purediablo.com/diablo4/map/?markerId=marker_1728070768324 Map)]</small>.  
* This quest becomes available when you first arrive during '''Thrust into the Dark'''.  
* After completing it you can hire her as a Primary Mercenary or set her as a [[Mercenaries#Reinforcement_Mercenaries|Reinforcement]].

As with all [[Mercenaries]], once hired she becomes available account-wide on that realm.


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== Varyana’s Skills ==
Varyana's skill tree is built around speed, aggression, and the growth of her '''[[Massacre]]''' meter. Her abilities fall into three broad themes:

'''Berserker Momentum'''
* Skills that reward continuous fighting and rapid kills.
* Increased damage scaling tied to her killstreak.

'''Group Control'''
* Options that pull enemies toward her, letting her dispatch tightly packed groups.
* Brief disrupts that help maintain control during large engagements.

'''Utility and Sustain'''
* Minor self-sustain tools.
* Supportive bonuses depending on your chosen branch.

Her skill tree allows you to lean into either wider crowd pressure or heavier single-target aggression. You can respec at any time from the Mercenary menu.

 
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|{{:Massacre}}
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From there, two skill trees are available to choose from. You can respec for free at any time by right clicking on a skill to remove the point.


===Cleave Skill Tree===

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|{{:Cleave}}
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|{{:Hysteria}}
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|{{:Recklessness}}
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|{{:Bloodthirst}}
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|{{:Intimidated}}
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|{{:Bloodlust}}
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|{{:Whirlwind - Varyana|Whirlwind}}
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|{{:No Escape}}
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|{{:Taste of Flesh}}
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===Shockwave Skill Tree===

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|{{:Shockwave}}
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|{{:Crushing Force}}
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|{{:Reprisal}}
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|{{:Earth Breaker}}
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|{{:Rampage}}
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|{{:Dismembering}}
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|{{:Ancient Harpoons}}
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|{{:Annihilator}}
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|{{:Iron Grip}}
|}


== Bartering Options ==
Reaching Rapport Rank V with Varyana unlocks her Bartering options with '''Fayira''' in The Den <small>([https://www.purediablo.com/diablo4/map/?markerId=marker_1728070768324 Map)]</small>.

Varyana specialises in:
* '''Mobility-focused Aspect Caches'''
* '''Masterworking Materials'''
* '''Obols'''

Higher Rapport ranks improve the quality and quantity of her Bartering rewards. As with all [[Mercenaries]], rewards and Bartering options are purchased using Pale Marks earned through the Rapport system.


== Changes to {{PAGENAME}} ==

[[Patch 2-0|Patch 2.0]], October 8, 2024

* Added in [[Vessel of Hatred]]

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