Genshin Impact Valeriy Guide: Kit, Gameplay, Weapons & Materials

Valeriy is one of the new characters currently expected to arrive in Genshin Impact Version 7.2 according to pre-release information. He is described as a 4-star Electro Sword support whose core function is not only shielding, but also combining defensive utility, Electro support, resource cycling, and Stellar-Conduct buffs in a single slot.

Before going further, it is important to note that Valeriy's skill names, multipliers, Constellations, and materials are still based on preview or leaked information. They may change before official release. This guide is best used for understanding his likely gameplay direction, planning materials, and deciding whether he is worth watching; final build decisions should still follow the in-game release version.

Valeriy Character Overview

In short, Valeriy looks more like a short-rotation utility slot for Electro reaction teams. He enters the field to use his Skill for shielding and initial resources, uses his Burst so the active character can continue generating Impact Potential for him, then uses a special Charged Attack to convert that resource into Assault Command, allowing the active Electro damage dealer to benefit from the buff window.

Valeriy Kit

Normal Attack and Special Charged Attack

Valeriy's Normal Attack is a three-hit Sword combo that deals Physical damage. The standard Charged Attack itself is not the focus. The important part is the special Charged Attack he can trigger after accumulating enough Impact Potential.

When Valeriy has at least 40 Impact Potential, his Charged Attack changes into Mortar Fire: Close-Range Barrage. This special Charged Attack consumes all current Impact Potential, deals AoE Electro damage in front of him, and grants Valeriy 15 stacks of Assault Command.

This mechanic creates his basic loop:

The more Impact Potential the special Charged Attack consumes, the stronger the bonus provided by Valeriy's passive becomes. Because of that, he is not necessarily a character who should fire the special Charged Attack immediately at 40 points. After the final mechanics are confirmed, players may need to decide whether to rotate quickly or wait during the Burst window to build more resources before firing.

Elemental Skill: Offensive Defense Fortress Advance

Valeriy's Elemental Skill is currently known as Offensive Defense: Fortress Advance. After casting it, he advances forward, deals AoE Electro damage, generates 40 Impact Potential, and creates an Electro shield.

The key point is that this shield scales with Valeriy's ATK, rather than HP or DEF like many common shielders. In the leaked Level 6 values, the Skill deals about 232.4% ATK as Electro damage, while the shield absorbs about 292.5% of Valeriy's ATK plus 2,074. The shield lasts about 18 seconds, the Skill cooldown is about 10 seconds, and the shield has 250% absorption efficiency against Electro damage.

This means Valeriy's build should not simply copy HP-scaling or DEF-scaling shield characters. ATK affects both his shield strength and part of his support scaling, while Energy Recharge determines whether he can consistently use his Burst and keep the resource loop moving.

Elemental Burst: Firepower Focus Thunderous Assault

Valeriy's Elemental Burst is currently known as Firepower Focus: Thunderous Assault. It first deals one instance of AoE Electro damage, then launches a Thunderstorm Shell that causes repeated bombardments to fall onto the battlefield, dealing multiple instances of AoE Electro damage.

The currently leaked Level 6 values are roughly 189.2% for the initial Burst hit and about 44.1% for each Thunderstorm Shell hit. The Burst lasts about 12 seconds, has a cooldown of about 15 seconds, and costs 60 Energy.

The Burst's true value is not only damage, but also resource recovery. While Thunderstorm Shell is active, Electro attacks from the nearby active character can generate Impact Potential for Valeriy. Each qualifying hit grants 5 points, and each Burst can generate up to 80 points.

If this mechanic is implemented as currently described, Valeriy's Burst will be the key to his place in Stellar-Conduct teams: he provides shielding and the field effect first, then allows the active Electro character to deal damage while helping him build the resources needed for the next special Charged Attack.

Valeriy Passive Talents

The most important passive is Charge the Breach. Based on current information, Assault Command's benefit increases according to the Impact Potential consumed: if the bonus applies to Stellar-Conduct-related damage, each point consumed adds a value equal to about 0.9% of Valeriy's ATK; outside Stellar-Conduct scenarios, the value is about 0.3%.

This means Valeriy can still provide utility in regular Electro teams, but his highest-value scenario is clearly Stellar-Conduct. As long as the team can trigger that system consistently, his ATK, resource cap, and resource generation speed will translate into more meaningful team gains.

Valeriy Gameplay Loop

Valeriy's combat goal is not to stay on the field for a long time. Instead, he quickly completes shield setup, Burst setup, resource conversion, and buff handoff. A preview rotation can be understood like this:

Whether this loop feels smooth depends on three things: whether Valeriy has enough Energy Recharge, whether the active character's Electro hit frequency can reliably trigger resource generation, and whether Assault Command's trigger condition and consumption speed fit the team's output rhythm.

Before the final release information is available, it is safest to understand Valeriy as a coordinated utility support rather than a universal plug-and-play shielder.

Valeriy Weapons

The source preview clearly states that Valeriy's signature weapon information has not yet been confirmed. Therefore, the following weapon suggestions are preview build logic rather than a final strength ranking.

Low-cost players can start by considering Favonius Sword. It may not produce the thickest shield, but it can ease the pressure of a 60 Energy Burst rotation. If the final release proves that Valeriy's ATK scaling is especially important, high base ATK or ATK-boosting weapons will rise in priority.

For now, it is not recommended to pull a weapon banner specifically for him. Wait until his signature weapon, skill multipliers, and final Assault Command mechanics are confirmed before deciding whether weapon investment is worthwhile.

Valeriy Artifacts and Stat Direction

The preview article does not provide a complete artifact ranking, so it is better to evaluate by function for now.

For main stats, a temporary direction can be Energy Recharge Sands / ATK Goblet / ATK or CRIT Circlet. If the team supplies Energy easily, the Sands can be changed to ATK. If using Favonius Sword, a CRIT Rate Circlet may help secure particle generation.

For artifact sets, it is too early to lock in one answer. If no one else in the team uses Noblesse Oblige, Valeriy can consider a 4-piece Noblesse setup. If a future set is made for Stellar-Conduct, it may replace traditional support sets.

Valeriy Constellations

From a value perspective, C0 already provides shielding and the basic loop. C2 is the early Constellation worth watching most because it combines Elemental Mastery, shielding, and team utility. C4 and C6 are better suited for players who plan to build long-term around Valeriy and Stellar-Conduct.

However, chasing Constellations for a 4-star character is random. Unless Valeriy appears on a 5-star banner you already want, it is not recommended to spend large amounts of Primogems just to force C6.

Valeriy Ascension Materials

Based on current leaked information, raising Valeriy to Level 90 requires the following materials:

Electro Ascension gems, Mora, and some enemy drops can be prepared in advance. The Version 7.2 new local specialty must wait until the new version area opens. If you plan to raise him to Level 80 or 90 immediately, prepare general materials and EXP books first so that not every resource is blocked on launch day.

Valeriy Talent Materials

To raise all three of Valeriy's Talents from Level 1 to Level 10, the current leaked requirements are:

In practice, it is not recommended to triple-crown all Talents at the start. Valeriy is closer to a support, so investment should focus on Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst. Normal Attack only affects regular Sword attacks, and whether the key special Charged Attack depends on Normal Attack talent level still needs final testing.

If resources are limited, you can plan around the following stages:

Valeriy Team Ideas

Valeriy's clearest team identity is Stellar-Conduct Electro support. His shield provides safety, Impact Potential and Assault Command provide damage support, and his Burst lets the active Electro character generate resources for his next cycle while dealing damage.

Current information specifically mentions Valeriy's potential synergy with Mitya. Mitya's leaked mechanics also lean toward Stellar-Conduct and Elemental Mastery, so the two may form a new version core. However, this team depends heavily on unreleased mechanics and should not be treated as the final answer yet.

For regular players, Valeriy's team value can be judged by three questions:

If the answer to all three is no, Valeriy may only be a regular Electro shielder. If all three are yes, his functional density becomes much more impressive.

Is Valeriy Worth Preparing For?

Materials that can be prepared in advance:

Things not recommended for early overinvestment:

If you already plan to play Version 7.2 Stellar-Conduct teams, Valeriy is worth watching closely. If your account lacks an Electro utility slot or a shield support, you can prepare general materials. If you only need a universal shielder, wait for official testing before making a heavy investment.

Conclusion

Valeriy's design direction is clear: he is not a traditional pure shield character. Instead, he connects defense, Electro support, and Stellar-Conduct buffs through the Impact Potential → Mortar Fire → Assault Command loop.

His strengths are functional density: short field time, shielding, Electro support, and the ability to let the active character help him accumulate resources through Burst. His risks are also obvious: if the final resource generation conditions, Assault Command consumption behavior, or Stellar-Conduct scaling are not favorable, his general utility may fall below traditional supports.

The safest preparation strategy for now is to farm general materials first, prepare Energy Recharge or ATK-oriented Swords, and keep artifact decisions flexible. After Version 7.2 officially launches, decide whether to invest deeply, chase Constellations, or build a full Stellar-Conduct team around him based on real testing.