Dmitri Kuznetsov
Character profile
Lore
Meta
- Title: Verdant Pulse
- Birthday: 18 May
- Association: Khaenriah
- Affiliation: Liyue Qixing
- Constellation: Serpens Lunaris
- Element: Pyro
- Release: 2026-06-11
- Chinese voice actor: Qin Yi
- Japanese voice actor: Ai Fairouz
- English voice actor: Alyssa Park
- Korean voice actor: Kim I-an
Base Stats
- Base HP: 1039
- Base ATK: 28
- Base DEF: 61
- CRIT Rate: 9.6%
- CRIT DMG: 62.2%
- Extra: HP% +72
Why This Character Is Good
Abilities
- Normal Attack - Verdant Sequence: Performs up to 5 strikes with polearm techniques. Charged Attack consumes stamina to release a stronger Pyro strike.
- Elemental Skill - Verdant Sigil (CD 10s): Marks nearby enemies with a sigil, dealing Pyro DMG and granting a short team buff tied to Burgeon.
- Elemental Burst - Pulse Manifest (Cost 60): Unleashes sustained Pyro damage in an area and amplifies the on-field character reaction damage for 12s.
Talent Values
- Normal Attack (Lv.10): 182% total combo multiplier
- Elemental Skill (Lv.10): 380% Pyro DMG
- Elemental Burst (Lv.10): 710% Pyro DMG
- Passive Bonus: +15% Elemental DMG Bonus for 10s
Passive Talents
- A1: Triggering Burgeon grants Dmitri Kuznetsov 20 Elemental Mastery for 8s (max 3 stacks).
- A4: After using Elemental Burst, all party members gain 12% Pyro DMG Bonus for 10s.
- Utility: Expedition time in Khaenriah is reduced by 25%.
Constellations
- C1 Verdant Opening: Elemental Skill gains 1 additional charge.
- C2 Pulse Oath: Burst duration increases by 3s and grants 15% Pyro RES shred.
- C3 Refined Motion: Elemental Skill level +3.
- C4 Tactical Convergence: Party gains 80 Elemental Mastery for 8s after Burst cast.
- C5 Everbright Form: Elemental Burst level +3.
- C6 Verdant Zenith: Normal and Charged Attacks gain infusion and deal bonus Pyro DMG based on Elemental Mastery.
Food Specialty
- Dmitri Kuznetsov's Signature Stew: Reduces sprinting stamina consumption by 25% for 900s.
Ascension Cost
- Mora: 2092530
- Hero's Wit: 419
- Boss Drops: 46
- Local Specialty: 172
- Common Drops: 36
Ascension Materials
- Lieutenant Insignia
- Sergeant Insignia
- Golden Raven Insignia
- Slime Condensate
- Qingxin
Talent Materials
- Calla Lily
- Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
- Scarlet Pollen Beyond Gales
- Stormbound Pollen Beyond Solstice
- Silent Pollen Beyond Embers
Build Suggestions
- Artifact: Echoes Of Inazuma - Dmitri Kuznetsov needs uptime, reaction consistency, and burst scaling, all supported by this set.
- Recommended Weapon: Burnished Horizon (Polearm, ★★★★) - Option 1 fits Pyro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Burning damage windows.
Weapons
- Burnished Horizon (Polearm, ★★★★): Option 1 fits Pyro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Burning damage windows.
- Burnished Refrain (Polearm, ★★★★★): Option 2 fits Pyro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Burning damage windows.
- Radiant Horizon (Polearm, ★★★★★): Option 3 fits Pyro teams by improving burst uptime or amplifying Burning damage windows.
Teammates
- Lynette (Support): Lynette adds value as Support because Lynette slots well into Pyro teams thanks to steady pressure and Burgeon triggers.
- Citli Quilla (Support): Citli Quilla adds value as Support because Citli Quilla offers consistent value as a Support, especially during Burgeon windows.
- Aurelien Vernier (Main DPS): Aurelien Vernier adds value as Main DPS because As a Main DPS, Aurelien Vernier helps stabilize team tempo around Burning.