Valeriy best build guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Valeriy's best weapons, artifacts, team comps, rotations, constellations, and ascension materials for this 4-Star Electro Sword shielder who supports Stellar-Conduct teams.
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Valeriy Character Overview, Base Stats, and Tier
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Character Profile
![]() | Rarity | ![]() | |
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| Element | Electro | ||
| Weapon | Sword | ||
| Ascend Stat | ATK 24% | ||
| Region | Snezhnaya | ||
| Birthday | March 24 | ||
| Roles | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
| How To Get | Can only be pulled during Rate-Up Banners Banner Duration: 2026/11/04 ~ 2026/11/24 | ||
Base Stats
| Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl. 90 | 10,005 | 255 | 703 |
| Lvl. 80 (Ascended) | 9,312 | 237 | 654 |
Valeriy is a 4-star Electro Sword user in Genshin Impact who works as an Off-Field support and shielder. His Elemental Skill deploys a Supercharged Shield that scales with his ATK, and his special Charged Attack turns his stored Impact Momentum into Offensive Directive, a buff that raises the active character's Electro DMG.
He fits best in Stellar-Conduct teams. Inside a Polestar Field he enters the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state, which makes Offensive Directive far stronger and lets it boost Stellar-Conduct reaction DMG.
Valeriy's Tier & Rating
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| A | ||||||||||||||
| On-Field | Off-Field | DPS | Support | Sustain | ||||||||||
| - | A | - | A | A | ||||||||||
In battle, Valeriy takes on an
Valeriy’s Roles, Playstyle, Strengths, and Weaknesses
Electro Support
Valeriy is a 4-star Electro Sword character who specializes in shielding and boosting Electro DMG. His kit is built for Stellar-Conduct teams, where he helps an Electro DPS deal more damage while offering defensive support. He also fits into other Electro-focused teams, though his buffs are weaker outside Stellar-Conduct.
Pros and Cons of Electro Support Valeriy
| Pros |
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| - Combines shielding with offensive buffs, helping the team stay protected while dealing damage. |
| - Can strengthen Electro DPS characters in Stellar-Conduct teams, such as Mitya and Cyno. |
| - Can contribute Electro application and support without needing to remain on the field for the entire rotation. |
| Cons |
| - His strongest buffs favor Electro-focused teams, limiting his usefulness in many other compositions. |
| - Getting the most out of his kit requires managing Impact Momentum stacks and timing his special Charged Attack. |
| - His overall value depends on having a suitable Electro damage dealer who can make good use of his buffs. |
Best Build for Valeriy
Valeriy's supportive playstyle benefits from an ATK-focused setup in a Stellar-Conduct team, with Energy Recharge to help him deploy his Burst consistently every rotation. See below for our top recommendations:
Valeriy's Support Utility Should Be Prioritized
| Weapon | Summit Shaper |
|---|---|
| Best Artifact | Heart of the Furnace x4 |
| Artifact Main Stats | Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge Goblet: ATK% Circlet: ATK% |
| Priority Sub-Stat | ATK% > Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate or DMG |
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Recommended Stat Goals for Support Valeriy
| ATK | 2,000-2,500+ |
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| CRIT Rate | 50%+ when using Favonius Sword; otherwise optional |
| CRIT DMG | Optional (not a priority) |
| Energy Recharge (ER) | 100% – 170% 100% – 140% with Favonius Sword |
ATK is Valeriy's most important stat, since both his Supercharged Shield and his Offensive Directive buff scale with it. CRIT only matters if he uses Favonius Sword, which needs CRIT hits to generate particles.
His Burst costs 60 Energy, and as an Off-Field support he catches fewer particles than the active character. In his premium team, however, Mitya and Yae Miko are also Electro, so the team's particles feed him well and around 100% – 170% ER is enough. With Favonius Sword, 100% – 140% is enough.
Valeriy's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level Up Priority |
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| Guard Tactics: Sword and Shield (Normal Attack) | ★★★★★ |
| Active Defense: Bastion Charge (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★・ |
| Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo (Elemental Burst) | ★★★・・ |
His special Charged Attack, Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment, and the Offensive Directive buff it grants both scale with his Normal Attack level, so his Normal Attack comes first. His Elemental Skill comes second because it raises his shield's DMG Absorption.
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Best Weapon for Valeriy
Since Valeriy's main role is to support Electro and Stellar-Conduct teams, he benefits most from weapons that increase his ATK or can help him use his Elemental Burst consistently. See below for our top recommendations:
Premium Weapons for Valeriy
| Weapon | How to Get Rating | |
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| Best | Summit Shaper | Get from Limited Banners - Summit Shaper's high ATK and ATK% substat make it a strong match for Valeriy's support scaling. - Its passive further increases ATK when he hits enemies, with the bonus becoming stronger while shielded. - A top choice for strengthening both his shield and ATK-based support effects. |
| 2nd | Calamity of Eshu | Get from Banners - Its ATK% substat directly strengthens Valeriy's Supercharged Shield and Offensive Directive. - Its passive boosts Normal and Charged Attack DMG and CRIT Rate while the wielder is shielded, and Valeriy's own Supercharged Shield keeps it active for his special Charged Attack. - A strong 4-star option that pairs his shield with extra personal damage. |
| 3rd | Skyward Blade | Get from Banners - Its high Base ATK helps Valeriy's support effects, while Energy Recharge makes his Burst easier to maintain. - The extra CRIT Rate is useful if you want to improve his personal damage as well. - A well-rounded option if your rotation struggles with Energy. |
| 4th | Favonius Sword | Get from Banners - Its Energy Recharge substat helps Valeriy use his Burst more often. - CRIT Hits can generate extra Energy particles for the entire team, making it useful when teammates also need help with their rotations. - Its lower Base ATK makes his shield and ATK-based buffs weaker than with more offensive options. |
| 5th | Primordial Jade Cutter Absolution Azurelight | Get from Limited Banners - These swords offer useful offensive stats, making them alternatives if you already own them. - Their CRIT-focused bonuses are less directly useful for Valeriy's support role than weapons that boost ATK or Energy Recharge. - Consider them mainly when you want to improve his personal damage alongside his utility. |
| 6th | Aquila Favonia | Get from Banners - A standard-banner sword with high Base ATK and an unconditional ATK% bonus, both of which strengthen Valeriy's shield and Offensive Directive. - Becomes one of his best options with more refinements. |
| 7th | Freedom-Sworn | Get from Limited Banners - Its passive buffs the team's ATK and Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG, which suits his support role. - The team buff is wasted on some DPS characters, so check that your main damage dealer benefits from it. |
| 8th | Athame Artis | Get from Limited Banners - Grants ATK to Valeriy and the active character, raising both his ATK-scaling buffs and the team's damage. - Also raises his Elemental Burst DMG. - The ATK buff is wasted on teammates who don't scale with ATK. |
| 9th | Whitelake Frostfeather | Get from Limited Banners - High Base ATK, and its passive raises ATK after his Elemental Skill hits. - At max stacks, triggering Stellar Glimmer reactions restores Energy, even while Valeriy is off-field. |
| 10th | The Alley Flash | Get from Limited Rate-Up Banners - One of the highest Base ATK values among 4-star swords, which directly boosts his ATK-scaling kit. - Doesn't need extra refinements to do its job. |
| 11th | Moonweaver's Dawn | Get from Limited Rate-Up Banners - A limited sword that gives plenty of ATK. - One copy can be obtained for free from a World Quest. |
Valeriy is primarily a support character, so weapons that improve his ATK or help him use his Burst consistently are generally more valuable than options focused purely on personal damage.
Summit Shaper is an especially strong fit for his ATK-scaling kit. Calamity of Eshu is his best 4-star choice thanks to its ATK% substat and shield-based bonus, while Skyward Blade offers a useful balance of Base ATK and Energy Recharge.
Free-to-Play Friendly (F2P Weapons) for Valeriy
| Weapon | How to Get Rating | |
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| Best F2P (Forge) | Finale of the Deep | Fontaine Craftable (Forgeable) Weapon - Its ATK% substat and Skill-triggered ATK bonus make it a strong accessible choice for Valeriy. - Its Bond of Life effect needs a healer to activate the additional ATK bonus, so its full effect depends on your team. - A good choice if you want to build his support stats without spending Primogems. |
| 2nd (Forge) | Sapwood Blade | Sumeru Craftable (Forgeable) Weapon - Sapwood Blade combines a high Base ATK with Energy Recharge, helping Valeriy strengthen his shield while keeping his Burst available. - Its passive provides Elemental Mastery after certain reactions, adding value in reaction-focused teams. - A practical alternative if you need more Energy Recharge. |
For Free-to-Play options, ATK-focused swords are generally the best starting point for Valeriy, while Energy Recharge weapons help if his Burst is difficult to maintain. Finale of the Deep is a strong craftable choice for his support scaling, whereas Sapwood Blade is worth considering when his Energy needs take priority.
All Weapon ListValeriy Best Artifacts
Valeriy is an Electro support focused on helping his team deal more damage while providing defensive utility. As such, ATK-focused or team-buffing sets should be his main priorities. See below for our top recommendations:
| Artifact | Recommendation Details |
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Heart of the Furnace | - Its 2-piece effect increases ATK, while the full set boosts Stellar reaction DMG for nearby teammates. - This combination makes it his best choice in Stellar-Conduct teams, where supporting his teammates matters more than maximizing his personal damage. - Best choice when no other teammate is already using the same set. |
Noblesse Oblige | - The 4-piece effect increases the team's ATK after Valeriy uses his Elemental Burst. - This is a useful general support set if another character already equips Heart of the Furnace or the team does not rely heavily on Stellar reaction buffs. - Its value depends on Valeriy being able to use his Burst consistently, so make sure his Energy Recharge is sufficient. - Since Mitya is an Elemental Mastery DPS, this set is better suited for teams where there is an ATK-scaling damage dealer that can take advantage of the buff, such as in a Cyno team or alongside a highly invested Odette. |
Instructor | - Can be used in teams where an Elemental Mastery buff is more useful than an ATK% boost. - Due to how the Stellar-Conduct reaction and Elemental application work, the uptime of this set's buff can be inconsistent, since Cryo will more often than not be the Element that triggers the reaction. - This will still be a strong set option however, especially for EM-scaling DPSes like Nefer or Mitya. |
A Day Carved From Rising Winds | - The amount of ATK Valeriy can gain by equipping this set is good enough for it to be a viable option, even if Valeriy can't make use of the full passive. - Can be equipped temporarily while you farm for his best-in-slot Artifact set. - Alternatively, you can consider a mix of sets where the 2-piece bonuses are ATK%. |
2-pc. ATK% 2-pc. ATK% | - Two ATK% 2-piece bonuses give Valeriy a flat 36% ATK with no conditions. - Any two sets with an ATK% 2-piece work, so pick the pieces with the best sub-stats. - Gives less ATK than A Day Carved From Rising Winds x4. |
Artifact Stat Priority
![]() | Main: Flat HP Sub: ATK% / Energy Recharge / Flat ATK |
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![]() | Main: Flat ATK Sub: ATK% / Energy Recharge |
![]() | Main: ATK% or Energy Recharge Sub: ATK% / Energy Recharge / Flat ATK |
![]() | Main: ATK% Sub: Energy Recharge / Flat ATK |
![]() | Main: ATK% Sub: Energy Recharge / Flat ATK |
Focus on Energy Requirements First
Valeriy's support abilities are most valuable when he can maintain his team utility throughout each rotation. Prioritize ATK to strengthen his ATK-scaling effects, but make sure he has enough Energy Recharge to use his Elemental Burst every rotation.
As a rule of thumb, Off-Field characters tend to want more Energy Recharge than On-Field ones.
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Best Team Comp for Valeriy
Premium Stellar-Conduct Team
| Support | DPS | Sub-DPS | Support |
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Valeriy | Mitya | Yae Miko | Odette |
| Details | |||
| - Mitya serves as the main DPS, dealing damage through Stellar-Conduct reactions. - Odette contributes Off-Field damage and buffs to support the team's damage output. - Valeriy provides shielding and buffs for Electro and Stellar-Conduct damage dealers. - Yae Miko's personal damage further increases the total team DPS. | |||
This lineup brings together Mitya's reaction-focused damage with Valeriy's defensive utility and offensive support. Odette adds further damage and buffs, while Miko is currently the best Electro Sub-DPS for Stellar-Conduct thanks to her Witch's Revelation buffs.
Other Team Comps For Valeriy
Cyno Stellar-Conduct Team
| Team | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
Valeriy | Odette | - Cyno takes the field as the main DPS, using his Electro attacks to deal damage during his Burst. - Odette helps enable Stellar-Conduct and provides additional damage and buffs. - Valeriy adds a shield and bonuses that support Electro damage, making him a useful defensive partner for Cyno. - Yae Miko contributes additional Off-Field Electro damage, though the team still relies on a separate Stellar-Conduct enabler. |
Cyno | Yae Miko | |
Overloaded Team
| Team | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
Valeriy | Clorinde | - An Overloaded team where Pyro and Electro characters deal high damage. - Durin and Chevreuse greatly lower enemy Pyro and Electro RES, but the team must only use Pyro and Electro characters. - Valeriy's Electro buff strengthens Clorinde. - Better against large enemies than small ones that get knocked away. |
Durin | Chevreuse | |
Valeriy joins an Electro-focused Overloaded team. Chevreuse's RES shred and Valeriy's additive buff greatly raise Clorinde's damage, and his shield makes up for her low interruption resistance.
Varka Electro Swirl Team
| Team | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
Valeriy | Varka | - An Electro Varka hypercarry team. - Prune's buffs pair well with Swirl. - Valeriy's Electro buff strengthens Varka's converted damage. - Valeriy's shield keeps Varka from being interrupted. |
Prune | Fischl | |
This Varka team runs two Electro characters. Valeriy's Electro buff boosts Varka's Electro-converted damage, and Varka's low interruption resistance makes the shield especially valuable.
Nefer Lunar-Bloom Team
| Team | Detail | |
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Valeriy | Nefer | - Nefer is the main DPS, dealing Lunar-Bloom DMG with her Charged Attack combos. - Lauma and Columbina provide Dendro and Hydro application plus Lunar reaction buffs. - Valeriy replaces a healer with his shield and adds Electro, letting some of Nefer's hits trigger Aggravate. - At C2, his 100 party Elemental Mastery benefits both Nefer and Lauma. |
Lauma | Columbina | |
Valeriy works as the shielder in Nefer's Lunar-Bloom team. His shield is more comfortable in practice than Kuki Shinobu, and he can be easier to play than Sucrose with Instructor. Build him with Instructor x4 here, since Nefer and Lauma scale with Elemental Mastery.
F2P-Friendly Team Comp
| Team | Detail | |
|---|---|---|
Alyosha | Cryo Traveler | - This is a F2P-friendly team composition that uses free or easily obtainable characters. - Alyosha has consistent Electro damage and ATK% buffs, while Cryo Traveler supplies Cryo application to help trigger Stellar-Conduct as well as their personal DPS. - Valeriy offers shielding and support buffs, and Sucrose provides Elemental Mastery and Elemental RES reduction with Viridescent Venerer. |
Valeriy | Sucrose | |
Valeriy's Team Rotations and Combos
Basic Team Rotation for Electro Support Valeriy
| Basic Rotation For Electro Support Valeriy |
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| 1. Start the rotation with your Off-Field supports and Sub-DPS characters, using their abilities before switching to Valeriy. 2. Trigger Stellar-Conduct with your team before Valeriy takes the field, especially if your main DPS relies on the reaction. 3. Switch to Valeriy and use his Elemental Skill to deal Electro DMG and activate his shield. 4. Use Valeriy's Elemental Burst to summon Thunderburst Shell and support your team's damage while building more Impact Momentum. 5. Use his special Charged Attack to consume Impact Momentum and activate Offensive Directive. 6. Switch to your main DPS and use their abilities while Valeriy's buffs and Burst effects are active. 7. Repeat from Step 1. |
Valeriy's rotation focuses on setting up his shield and Burst before converting Impact Momentum into Offensive Directive. In Stellar-Conduct teams, you will want to deploy him just before your On-Field DPS so they can make the most of his specialized buffs.
Basics of Using Valeriy (Beginner Guide)
Electro Support With a Shield

Valeriy is an Electro Sword support character who helps his team through defensive utility and damage bonuses. His kit focuses on supporting Electro-focused teams, with additional benefits for Stellar-Conduct teams.
Use Elemental Skill to Gain Impact Momentum
Valeriy's Elemental Skill, Active Defense: Bastion Charge, sends him forward to deal AoE Electro DMG and deploys a Supercharged Shield. It also grants a resource called Impact Momentum, which is used to activate his special Charged Attack.
The shield scales with Valeriy's ATK and has 250% absorption efficiency against Electro DMG. It lasts 18s on a 10s cooldown, so its uptime and durability hold up well even next to 5-star shielders. This makes him a defensive option for Electro teams while allowing an ATK-focused build to support his other abilities.
Spend Impact Momentum With His Special Charged Attack
Valeriy's Normal Attack talent includes a special Charged Attack called Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. Once he has at least 40 Impact Momentum, he can use this attack to deal AoE Electro DMG in front of him. The attack consumes his available Impact Momentum and grants stacks of Offensive Directive.
Impact Momentum is an important part of his gameplay loop. Build up the resource through his Skill and other abilities before using the special Charged Attack to activate his damage bonus. His basic combo is Skill → Burst → Normal Attack: for 0.8s after his Skill or Burst, a Normal Attack turns into the special Charged Attack.
| Note! | Valeriy can only accumulate Impact Momentum up to a set limit. Using his special Charged Attack consumes the stored resource, so consider your team's rotation before spending it. |
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Use Offensive Directive to Boost Electro Damage
Offensive Directive is Valeriy's main support effect. After he uses his special Charged Attack, the nearby active character can consume its stacks by dealing eligible Electro DMG. Each stack increases the damage based on Valeriy's ATK. The bonus is added to the hit's base damage, so the active character's own CRIT and DMG Bonus apply to it, which makes it very strong.
The effect's trigger conditions depend on the team's state. During Stellar-Conduct, the bonus applies to Electro DMG that counts as Stellar-Conduct reaction damage. Outside that state, eligible Electro hits from Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts can trigger the effect.
| Note! | Valeriy does not have a Stellar Linchpin. This means he needs to be paired with characters that can enable Stellar reactions in order to make full use of his buffs. |
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Activate Elemental Burst to Build More Impact Momentum
Valeriy's Elemental Burst, Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo, deals AoE Electro DMG before launching a Thunderburst Shell that sends additional barrages toward nearby enemies.
While the Burst is active, eligible Electro hits from the nearby active character grant Valeriy more Impact Momentum. This allows him to build up his resource while another character stays on the field. He gains 5 Impact Momentum per hit, up to 80 per Burst. The Burst itself deals little damage, but the extra Momentum makes his buff much stronger, so use it every rotation if you can.
Build Around ATK and Team Energy Needs
Valeriy's shield and Offensive Directive both scale with ATK, making ATK% a useful stat to prioritize. His Burst costs 60 Energy, so his Energy Recharge needs depend on how much Electro Energy his teammates generate.
When choosing artifacts and weapons, balance ATK with enough Energy Recharge for him to deploy his Burst consistently every rotation.
Elemental Skill, Burst and Abilities Guide for Valeriy
How To Use Valeriy's Skills & Passives?
Electro Shielder for Stellar-Conduct Teams
| Basic Rotation Of Valeriy |
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| 1. Start with teammates who can apply the elements needed for your intended reaction, along with any buffs or debuffs they provide. 2. Use Valeriy's Elemental Skill to deal Electro DMG, create his shield, and begin building Impact Momentum. 3. Activate his Elemental Burst to deal additional Electro DMG and help accumulate more Impact Momentum while your active character attacks. 4. Use Valeriy's special Charged Attack to consume his stored Impact Momentum and gain Offensive Directive stacks. 5. Switch to your main damage dealer and continue attacking with Electro DMG to take advantage of the bonus before repeating the rotation. |
Valeriy's gameplay centers on building Impact Momentum and spending it to activate Offensive Directive. His Skill helps him prepare this resource, while his Burst allows him to continue building it as his teammates attack.
Once he has enough Impact Momentum, his special Charged Attack activates the damage bonus that supports the rest of the team. Managing this resource is important for getting the most out of Valeriy.
Build Impact Momentum With His Skill and Burst
Both of Valeriy's Skill and Burst generate Impact Momentum. His Skill is what creates his primary sustain option: his Supercharged Shield, while his Burst creates a Thunderburst Shell that will intermittently apply Electro to nearby enemies. So long as the Shell is still active, Valeriy will keep gaining Impact Momentum even from an Off-Field position.
Use His Special Charged Attack to Gain Offensive Directive
His special Charged Attack consumes all accumulated Impact Momentum to deal AoE Electro DMG in front of him. Using this attack also grants Offensive Directive stacks, which is central to his role as a support.
Since the attack consumes his stored resource, avoid using it too early if your rotation can build more Impact Momentum first.
| Note! | The amount of Impact Momentum he consumes also affects the strength of his damage bonus, making resource management an important part of his gameplay. |
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Boost the Active Character's Electro DMG
Valeriy's Offensive Directive increases eligible Electro DMG dealt by the active character. Each qualifying hit consumes a stack, so characters that can land repeated Electro attacks can make good use of the effect.
This bonus can support different Electro damage dealers, but its value depends on how frequently they can trigger the effect during their damage window.
| Note! | Try to activate Offensive Directive shortly before your main DPS begins their main rotation so that the stacks are not wasted before their strongest attacks. |
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Take Advantage of Stellar-Conduct

Valeriy's kit has an additional focus on Stellar-Conduct. His Subzero Conditioning passive puts him in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state while he is inside a Polestar Field. In this state, Offensive Directive strengthens Stellar-Conduct-related Electro DMG instead of functioning only as a general Electro damage bonus.
This makes characters who can consistently trigger Stellar-Conduct particularly valuable teammates. Mitya is his best partner, since his Gradient Beacons create a Polestar Field that follows the active character.
| Note! | Valeriy still works outside of Stellar-Conduct, but like Illuga, his buff is weaker in other comps than similar supports: Into the Breach gives only 0.3% ATK per Impact Momentum consumed outside Radiance: Stellar-Conduct, compared to 0.9% inside it. |
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Should You Pull for Valeriy's Constellations?
Constellation Priority
| Constellation Priority |
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| C6 > C2 > C4 |
Valeriy's C6 Is His Strongest Constellation
Valeriy's C6 turns him into a much stronger Stellar-Conduct support. It doubles the DMG of his special Charged Attack and Thunderburst Shells. Enemies they hit also take 10% more CRIT Rate from Electro DMG, and Stellar-Conduct DMG on them gains 40% CRIT DMG, which benefits Mitya and the rest of the team.
His C2 comes next. It gives the whole party 100 Elemental Mastery for 18s after his Skill, which suits EM-scaling teammates like Mitya, and turns any excess Impact Momentum into extra shield strength. His C4 follows: it raises his Impact Momentum limit by 30 and makes it charge 30% faster, so each special Charged Attack consumes more Momentum and grants a stronger Offensive Directive.
In Electro Stellar-Conduct teams with Mitya or Cyno, his C6 makes a big difference, so aim for C6 if you use those teams.
As a 4-star, Valeriy's constellations come from his rate-up banners and the shop, so you will often pick some up while pulling for the featured 5-star.
Valeriy Has No Signature Weapon
Valeriy is a 4-star character and has no signature weapon. Summit Shaper is his best premium option for its ATK and shield synergy, while Favonius Sword and Finale of the Deep are strong accessible picks. See the Best Weapon section above for the full list.
Valeriy's Constellations & Effects
| Rating | Constellation Effect |
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| ★★★・・ | C1: The Cadence of Suppressive Fire Valeriy regenerates 6 Elemental Energy after performing the special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. For every 10 Impact Momentum consumed beyond 40 when performing this special Charged Attack, he regenerates an additional 1.5 Elemental Energy. Each time he performs Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment, he can regenerate up to 15 Elemental Energy in this way. This effect can trigger once every 15s. Additionally, each time Valeriy enters combat, the first time he uses his Elemental Skill Active Defense: Bastion Charge, he gains an additional amount of Impact Momentum equal to 150% of the amount normally gained. |
| ★★★★★ | C2: Ranks That Charge as One All nearby party members gain 100 Elemental Mastery for 18s after Valeriy uses his Elemental Skill Active Defense: Bastion Charge. Additionally, while protected by a Supercharged Shield, if Valeriy is already at maximum Impact Momentum, any further Impact Momentum he would gain is instead converted into increased DMG Absorption for the shield. Each point of excess Impact Momentum increases the Supercharged Shield's DMG Absorption by an amount equal to 8% of Valeriy's ATK. Up to 20 excess Impact Momentum can be converted in this way. |
| ★★★・・ | C3: Vigilance at Close Quarters Increases the Level of Normal Attack Guard Tactics: Sword and Shield by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★・ | C4: Fortitude Unshaken by Attrition Impact Momentum's limit is increased by 30, and its charging efficiency is increased by 30%. Additionally, the Ascension Talent Advance With the Creeping Barrage is enhanced: The maximum amount of Impact Momentum that can be gained from this Talent after using the Elemental Burst is 104. You must unlock the Ascension Talent Advance With the Creeping Barrage to gain access to this effect. |
| ★★・・・ | C5: Resolve to Divide and Destroy Increases the Level of the Elemental Skill Active Defense: Bastion Charge by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★★★★ | C6: The Strength to Breach Enemy Lines The special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment and Thunderburst Shells from Elemental Burst Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo are enhanced: Their DMG is increased by 100%, and opponents they hit have the CRIT Rate of Electro DMG they take increased by 10% for 7s. If the Electro DMG taken is Stellar-Conduct reaction DMG, that DMG instance's CRIT DMG is also increased by 40%. |
Valeriy's Constellation Name is Ursus Magnus
Valeriy's constellation is Ursus Magnus, as listed on his official HoYoLAB profile.
Ascension Materials for Valeriy Talents & Level
Materials Per Ascension Level
| Lvl 20 | Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x1 Fairy Wormwood x3 Ethereal Glimmershard x3 |
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| Lvl 40 | Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x3 Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer x2 Fairy Wormwood x10 Ethereal Glimmershard x15 |
| Lvl 50 | Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x6 Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer x4 Fairy Wormwood x20 Ethereal Crystal x12 |
| Lvl 60 | Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x3 Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer x8 Fairy Wormwood x30 Ethereal Crystal x18 |
| Lvl 70 | Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x6 Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer x12 Fairy Wormwood x45 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x12 |
| Lvl 80 | Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x6 Severed Tail of the Sky-Roamer x20 Fairy Wormwood x60 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x24 |
Materials Per Talent (Skill) Level
| Level 1 | Default |
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| Level 2 | Teachings Of Glory x3 Ethereal Glimmershard x6 |
| Level 3 | Guide To Glory x2 Ethereal Crystal x3 |
| Level 4 | Guide To Glory x4 Ethereal Crystal x4 |
| Level 5 | Guide To Glory x6 Ethereal Crystal x6 |
| Level 6 | Guide To Glory x9 Ethereal Crystal x9 |
| Level 7 | Philosophies Of Glory x4 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x4 Counterfeit Resin x1 |
| Level 8 | Philosophies Of Glory x6 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x6 Counterfeit Resin x1 |
| Level 9 | Philosophies Of Glory x12 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x9 Counterfeit Resin x2 |
| Level 10 | Philosophies Of Glory x16 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone x12 Counterfeit Resin x2 Crown of Insight x1 |
| Level 11 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 12 | Unlocked via Constellation |
| Level 13 | Unlocked via Constellation |
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Valeriy Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Guard Tactics: Sword and Shield
Normal Attack
| Effect |
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| Performs up to 3 consecutive sword strikes. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 32.5% | 35.1% | 37.8% | 41.5% | 44.2% | 47.2% | 51.4% | 55.5% | 59.7% | 64.2% | 68.7% | 73.3% | 77.8% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 29.3% | 31.7% | 34.1% | 37.5% | 39.9% | 42.6% | 46.4% | 50.1% | 53.9% | 58% | 62.1% | 66.2% | 70.2% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 45.4% | 49.1% | 52.8% | 58.1% | 61.8% | 66% | 71.8% | 77.6% | 83.4% | 89.8% | 96.1% | 102.5% | 108.8% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Charged Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to leap forward and slam the ground, dealing Physical DMG to nearby opponents. When Valeriy has at least 40 Impact Momentum, he will consume all Impact Momentum to instead perform the special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. |
Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment
▲The special Charged Attack grants 15 stacks of Offensive Directive.
| Effect |
|---|
| Valeriy's special Charged Attack. Using a Charged Attack while he has at least 40 Impact Momentum consumes all Impact Momentum to unleash this special Charged Attack instead, dealing AoE Electro DMG in front of him and granting 15 stacks of Offensive Directive. When this special Charged Attack is used again, the Offensive Directive stack count will be refreshed. Within 0.8s after using the Elemental Skill Active Defense: Bastion Charge or the Elemental Burst Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo, if Valeriy has at least 40 Impact Momentum, the next Normal Attack he uses will be converted to the special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. |
Offensive Directive
| Effect |
|---|
| A special effect Valeriy gains after performing the special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. It increases different types of Electro DMG depending on whether Valeriy is in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state. If Valeriy is: ·In the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: When a nearby active character in the party deals Electro DMG considered Stellar-Conduct reaction DMG to an opponent with a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, 1 stack of Offensive Directive is consumed to increase that DMG, with the increase based on Valeriy's ATK; ·Not in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: When a nearby active character in the party deals Electro DMG to an opponent with a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, 1 stack of Offensive Directive is consumed to increase that DMG, with the increase based on Valeriy's ATK. When a single instance of Electro DMG hits multiple opponents simultaneously, Offensive Directive stacks are consumed based on the number of opponents hit. |
Impact Momentum
| Effect |
|---|
| A special energy Valeriy uses to enhance his combat capabilities. Its initial maximum is 100. When he has at least 40 Impact Momentum, he can perform the special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. Valeriy can gain Impact Momentum in the following ways: ·By using his Elemental Skill Active Defense: Bastion Charge; ·After unlocking the Ascension Talent “Advance With the Creeping Barrage,“ while his Elemental Burst Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo is active, when a nearby active character in the party hits an opponent with an Electro attack. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack DMG | 100.3% | 108.4% | 116.6% | 128.3% | 136.4% | 145.8% | 158.6% | 171.4% | 184.2% | 198.2% | 212.2% | 226.2% | 240.2% |
| Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment DMG | 229.2% | 246.4% | 263.6% | 286.5% | 303.7% | 320.9% | 343.8% | 366.7% | 389.6% | 412.6% | 435.5% | 458.4% | 487% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Offensive Directive Electro DMG Bonus (ATK) | 24.32% | 26.14% | 27.97% | 30.4% | 32.22% | 34.05% | 36.48% | 38.91% | 41.34% | 43.78% | 46.21% | 48.64% | 51.68% |
| Offensive Directive Stellar-Conduct DMG Bonus (ATK) | 72.96% | 78.43% | 83.9% | 91.2% | 96.67% | 102.14% | 109.44% | 116.74% | 124.03% | 131.33% | 138.62% | 145.92% | 155.04% |
| Offensive Directive Stacks | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Offensive Directive Duration | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% | 144.2% | 153.1% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 127.8% | 138.2% | 148.6% | 163.5% | 173.9% | 185.8% | 202.2% | 218.5% | 234.9% | 252.7% | 270.5% | 288.4% | 306.2% |
| High Plunge DMG | 159.7% | 172.7% | 185.7% | 204.2% | 217.2% | 232.1% | 252.5% | 272.9% | 293.4% | 315.6% | 337.9% | 360.2% | 382.5% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Active Defense: Bastion Charge (Elemental Skill)
| Effect |
|---|
| Valeriy raises his shield cannon and charges forward, dealing AoE Electro DMG, gaining 40 Impact Momentum, and deploying a Supercharged Shield. |
Supercharged Shield
| Effect |
|---|
| The Supercharged Shield's DMG Absorption scales with Valeriy's ATK, and has 250% absorption efficiency against Electro DMG. “Victory takes time, sound judgment, and decisive action when the moment is right.” |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 166% | 178.5% | 190.9% | 207.5% | 220% | 232.4% | 249% | 265.6% | 282.2% | 298.8% | 315.4% | 332% | 352.8% |
| Shield DMG Absorption | 208.9% ATK + 1309 | 224.6% ATK + 1440 | 240.2% ATK + 1582 | 261.1% ATK + 1735 | 276.8% ATK + 1899 | 292.5% ATK + 2073 | 313.3% ATK + 2259 | 334.2% ATK + 2455 | 355.1% ATK + 2663 | 376% ATK + 2881 | 396.9% ATK + 3110 | 417.8% ATK + 3350 | 443.9% ATK + 3601 |
| Shield Duration | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s | 18s |
| CD | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s | 10s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo (Elemental Burst)
▲Thunderburst Shells rain down while the active character's Electro hits build Impact Momentum.
| Effect |
|---|
| Deals AoE Electro DMG to nearby opponents and fires a Thunderburst Shell high into the air. The Thunderburst Shell disperses into a barrage of projectiles that rain down, dealing AoE Electro DMG to nearby opponents. “Steel your resolve, take the field in heavy armor, and bring death thundering down upon the enemy.” |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 135.1% | 145.3% | 155.4% | 168.9% | 179% | 189.2% | 202.7% | 216.2% | 229.7% | 243.2% | 256.7% |
| Thunderburst Shell DMG | 31.5% | 33.9% | 36.2% | 39.4% | 41.8% | 44.1% | 47.3% | 50.4% | 53.6% | 56.7% | 59.9% |
| Duration | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s |
| CD | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s | 15s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Advance With the Creeping Barrage
| Effect |
|---|
| Valeriy gains 5 Impact Momentum whenever another nearby active character in the party hits an opponent with an Electro attack while the Thunderburst Shells from his Elemental Burst Focused Fire: Lightning Salvo are falling. He can gain up to 80 Impact Momentum in this way after each use of his Elemental Burst. |
Into the Breach
| Effect |
|---|
| Offensive Directive is enhanced based on the amount of Impact Momentum consumed when performing his special Charged Attack Direct-Fire Mortar: Point-Blank Bombardment. Each point consumed further increases the DMG Bonus granted by Offensive Directive. If Valeriy is: ·In the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: Each point of Impact Momentum consumed increases this DMG Bonus by an amount equal to 0.9% of Valeriy's ATK; ·Not in the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state: Each point of Impact Momentum consumed increases this DMG Bonus by an amount equal to 0.3% of Valeriy's ATK. |
Subzero Conditioning
| Effect |
|---|
| Valeriy enters the Radiance: Stellar-Conduct state while within a Polestar Field. |
Tundra Operational Intelligence
| Effect |
|---|
| Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Snezhnaya (not including Nod-Krai) Expedition for 20 hours. |
Who Is Valeriy?
Commander of the Special Assignments Battalion

Valeriy, the Fort Fulguration, is the Commander of the Special Assignments Battalion in Snezhnaya, the nation of Cryo. To keep the facility and its staff safe, elite grenadiers were reorganized into the Special Assignments Battalion to serve as a direct guard, and Major Valeriy commands this unit. He first appeared in the official trailer for Snezhnaya.
Valeriy Promotional Videos & In-Game Appearances

| Valeriy Appearances | |
|---|---|
| Transcendence Trailer - Sudden Snow | Version 7.0 Livestream |
| Archon Quest: Everwinter Without Mercy | Archon Quest: Wraith's Nocturne |
Valeriy's Specialty Dish
| Item | Ingredients |
|---|---|
![]() “Emergency Barricade” | Rye Flour x2 Salt x1 Sugar x1 |
| Effect | Restores 26% of Max HP to the selected character and regenerates 570 HP every 5s for 30s. |
| How to Get | Chance to get when Valeriy cooks Glupov Rye Bread. |
| Recipe | Obtained through exploration in Snezhnaya. |
Voicelines About Valeriy
Character Voicelines About Valeriy
Odette | Major Valeriy is a Fatui officer who's very strict about keeping things on schedule. I've heard he commands with a level-headed disposition that can also come off as quite terrifying... But we belong to different divisions, so we rarely have a chance to interact. Besides... I don't need anyone to remind me what I should be doing. |
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Alyosha | The first time I met Valeriy, he blocked my path and turned me away from the Armory Palace, listing off some article of some regulation or other that said I wasn't allowed to approach... I mean, I was sneaking around with a hunting rifle no less, so I was surprised the guy didn't arrest me on the spot. In fact, I was expecting to have to fight him off, but instead, I gained a new contact at the Armory. Not a bad turn of events. Honestly, we think alike in a lot of ways. So now that we've established a clear boundary, as long as it isn't crossed, we get along great. |
Valeriy's Voice Actor & Profile
Valeriy's Profile Details

| Profile |
|---|
| Affiliation: Snezhnaya - Special Assignments Battalion |
Valeriy's Voice Actors: EN & JA
Makoto Furukawa's Notable Roles
| Character Name | Anime/Show Name |
|---|---|
| Saitama | One-Punch Man |
| Gepard | Honkai: Star Rail |
| Miyuki Shirogane | Kaguya-sama: Love is War |
Jordan Reynolds' Notable Roles
| Character Name | Anime/Show Name |
|---|---|
| Silvarius | Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond |
| Adam Warlock | Marvel Rivals |
| Taishi Ci | Dynasty Warriors: Origins |
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