Varesa, a female warrior symbolized by lightning and flames in the game, has skill settings that are not just a string of cold data, but also a microcosm of the continuous increase and unlimited exploitation of individuals by contemporary society. Her growth trajectory seems to be silently telling the story of modern people being forced to change and constantly “reshaped” under the pressure of systems and concepts.
First of all, her three-stage ordinary attack “wrestling” seems simple and direct, but it implies the shadow of mechanized labor. Modern people in the workplace are like Varesa, who are expected to complete tasks in an efficient and repetitive way, constantly waving “fists” and using strength to meet the requirements of systematization. There is no warmth here, only a ruthless pursuit of efficiency. People are no longer independent individuals, but a machine serving a goal. Varesa’s attack frequency and movements are a true reflection of modern fast-paced life: repetitive and boring, but inevitable.
The settings of “Night Soul Value” and “Fiery Passion” reveal the pressure of the spiritual world of contemporary people at a deeper level. The pace of modern life is so fast that it is suffocating. Everyone must do their best with limited energy. And this Night Soul Value is a symbol of spiritual energy. Young people continue to accumulate “Night Soul” and try to burst out a moment of light and enthusiasm, but this is just a flash in the pan, and after the outbreak, there is a deeper emptiness and fatigue. This reincarnation not only makes people feel desperate, but also gradually dries up the individual spirit.
The different effects of tapping and long pressing of Varesa’s elemental combat skill “Night Rainbow Leap” actually reflect the different coping mechanisms of people in life. The quick action of tapping seems to be a short escape and respite in life; the continuous burst of long pressing is a high-intensity challenge that must be faced. This skill design cleverly reflects the two states of modern people under external pressure: either choose to escape temporarily, or sprint hard. What’s more ironic is that her “anti-interruption” ability improves with upgrading, as if telling us: no matter how bad the environment is, individuals are forced to learn “toughness” and are required to bear it unconditionally.
Varesha’s elemental burst “Flash is Coming!” is more like a fierce resistance to the oppression of reality, and also a brief release. She soared into the air, thunder and fire intertwined, which was not only a show of strength, but also an outburst of emotions. However, such an outburst is only a temporary pleasure, and it is still an endless wait and accumulation. Modern people’s lives are often like this: we are eager for change and breakthroughs, but there are very few opportunities for real change, and most of the time we can only wander between consumption and recovery.
Varesha’s fate and inherent talents gradually improved her combat ability, but also metaphorically the society’s endless “transformation” and “strengthening” of individuals. In this process, the real emotions and needs of individuals are often ignored, and replaced by a series of data-based and utilitarian indicators. Attack power, critical hit rate, anti-interruption… Behind these indicators is a single standard for “success”, which is the society’s repeated definition and framework of people.
In particular, the “Triumph of the Hero of Justice” that Varesha obtained through her constellation, the attack power bonus comes from the extra damage released when a critical hit occurs. This setting undoubtedly reveals the society’s obsession with “violent solutions”. Social conflicts and contradictions in reality are often regarded as means of conquering people by force, rather than rational and peaceful dialogue. Varesha’s strengthening path reflects the society’s admiration for “strong people”, but ignores the tearing and contradictions in the individual’s heart.
In addition, Varesha’s skills and constellation design also imply the modern society’s praise of “strength” and “self-sacrifice”. No matter how many attacks she receives, she can gain the ability to resist interruption through skill upgrades, suggesting that people must continue to endure and suppress themselves to adapt to the harsh environment. This society does not allow weakness and does not care about the pain of individuals. Individuals can only put on layers of armor like Varesha and continue to fight.
Varesha’s story tells us: modern society is like a ruthless furnace, constantly tempering individuals and gradually grinding their souls into tools to adapt to the rules. The true feelings and inner world of an individual are often ignored or even eliminated. We are forced to accept the fate of continuous “upgrades”, but it is difficult to question the direction and meaning of this road.
In other words, Varesha is not only a game character, but also a metaphor for modern people being consumed and shaped in the system. Her lightning and flames are both symbols of strength and the consumed sparks of life. Her story is a profound criticism of the structure of modern society: we are required to become “strong”, but at the cost of losing the warmth and soul of being a human being.
Therefore, the image of Varesha is not only a symbol of battle, but also a warning of reality. We need to reflect on how to regain our dignity and freedom as individuals in this society full of competition and pressure, rather than just becoming a tool for passively accepting “upgrades” and “strengthening”. Only in this way can Varesha’s flames truly illuminate the future, rather than burning our last self.