Dmitri Kuznetsov

Lore

Dmitri Kuznetsov is known as the verdant pulse of Khaenriah, admired for discipline in battle and careful command of Pyro.

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

Teams value Dmitri Kuznetsov because their Sub-DPS toolkit keeps pressure high while sustaining Burgeon consistency.

Dmitri Kuznetsov rewards timing-based combos: weave Normal Attacks between Skill and Burst to maintain buffs and trigger Burgeon.

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.