Valeriy is a 4-star Electro Sword support in Genshin Impact 7.2 who provides Electro-related buffs and shields. He commands the Special Assignments Battalion. He is a featured 4-star on both 7.2 Phase I character banners (with Charlotte and Rosaria) and moves to the standard banner in the next version.
Quick facts
- Rarity / element: 4-star Electro
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: Support: Electro buffs and shields
- Title: "Fort Fulguration"
- Specialty dish: Emergency Barricade
- Namecard: "Valeriy: Rank" (Friendship Lv. 10)
Should you chase Valeriy now?
He becomes a standard-banner character after 7.2 Phase I, so there is no rush. Electro teams that want a shield and buffs will get the most from him, especially next to Mitya.
FAQ
When does Valeriy go to the standard banner?
The version after 7.2, per HoYoverse's event wish notice.
What does Valeriy do?
Electro-related buffs and shields for the party.
More Genshin Impact 7.2 guides
- 7.2 patch notes summary
- Novokitezhgrad and Wingspan Peak
- Mitya kit
- Spiral Abyss Nov/Dec 2026
- Imaginarium Theater Dec 2026
- 7.2 banners
Official Genshin Impact merch
Charlotte merch · Rosaria merch · all Genshin Impact merch. Animon Life is an authorized retailer for HoYoverse titles and ships official merch from California: free US shipping on orders of $60+, $25 flat to Canada, US tariffs included.
Source: official Genshin Impact announcements. Times converted to US time (PST/EST). As of November 5, 2026.
