Certainly! Here's a comprehensive Valkyrie (Valkyr) Guide for players interested in mastering the Valkyrie class in Genshin Impact, including her lore, gameplay mechanics, team compositions, and optimization tips. 🌟 Genshin Impact – Complete Valkyrie Guide (Valkyrie Class) ⚠️ Note: Valkyrie is not an official class in Genshin Impact. However, "Valkyrie" is often used by fans to refer to Sangonomiya Kokomi, Raiden Shogun, or characters with Valkyrie-like themes (such as Ei, Klee, or Venti). But most commonly, Sangonomiya Kokomi is associated with the "Valkyrie" archetype due to her aquatic, divine warrior aesthetic. In this guide, we’ll focus on Sangonomiya Kokomi (4-star Hydro DPS/support) as the primary "Valkyrie" character, and we’ll cover her lore, mechanics, builds, and team synergy. 🔹 Who is the Valkyrie in Genshin Impact? While Genshin Impact doesn't have a "Valkyrie" class per se, several characters embody the Valkyrie archetype—divine warrior figures who serve as protectors, champions of justice, or celestial guardians. The most fitting "Valkyrie" is: 🌊 Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro, 4-star) Element: Hydro Weapon: Polearm Role: Sub-DPS / Support / Healer (Hydro Synergy) Region: Inazuma Lore: Former princess of the Watatsumi Island, guardian of the sea, and divine protector of the people. ✨ Why "Valkyrie"? Kokomi is a divine warrior who commands the tide, heals allies, and leads with wisdom and strength—classic Valkyrie traits. She's often referred to as "The Divine Protector of the Sea" and "Valkyrie of the Azure." 🔹 Valkyrie Lore: The Mythic Inspiration The term "Valkyrie" comes from Norse mythology, where they were warrior maidens who chose which warriors died in battle and brought the fallen to Valhalla. Kokomi's lore echoes this: She chose to sacrifice her royal status to serve the people. She protects the weak and leads with honor. Her divine authority and martial prowess mirror the Valkyrie ideal. Thus, her Valkyrie theme is more aesthetic and symbolic than mechanical. 🔹 Gameplay: Sangonomiya Kokomi – The Valkyrie of the Sea ✅ Strengths: High Hydro DMG with her burst (Q). Heals allies during her Elemental Burst. Hydro application on all targets. Great synergy with Hydro teams (e.g., with Raiden, Klee, or Thoma). Sustainable healing and team utility. ❌ Weaknesses: Not a main DPS (underperforms vs. 5-star Hydros like Furina or Yoimiya). High Energy Cost for her burst (300 Energy). Moderate consistency in damage output. 🔹 Best Build: Valkyrie of the Sea (Hydro DPS) 🛠️ Stat Priority (Sword of the Divine): Sands: Hydro DMG Bonus (or Energy Recharge if you’re low on energy) Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus Circlet: Hydro DMG Bonus (or Crit Rate if you want more burst uptime) Main Stats: Hydro DMG Bonus, Crit Rate, Crit Damage 🔥 Optimal 4-Piece Set: Song of the Shore (4-star) 2-piece: +15% Hydro DMG Bonus 4-piece: After using Elemental Burst, gain 100% of ATK as a Hydro DMG bonus for 8s (stacks up to 4 times). ✅ This makes her a solid Hyro DPS with burst uptime. ⚔️ Alternative 2-Piece: Thundersoother (for Kyro team) or Crimson Witch of Flames (if using Klee/Chongyun team). 🔹 Best Weapon: Sword of the Divine (4-star) Base 5-star weapon, but Sword of the Divine is a 4-star that can be farmed early and is excellent for Kokomi. Passive: After using Elemental Burst, her next 3 normal attacks deal 200% ATK as Hydro DMG and reduce enemy Hydro RES by 40% for 6s. ✅ Why it’s perfect: Matches her burst + enhances her DPS potential. 🔁 Alternative: Festering Desire (if you’re using her as a team buff), but Sword of the Divine is best for pure DPS. 🔹 Best Team Compositions 🌊 Team 1: Hydro Nexus (Valkyrie as DPS) Sangonomiya Kokomi (Main DPS) Klee (Pyro DPS) Xingqiu (Hydro Support) Yanfei (Pyro Main DPS) 💥 Mechanics: Kokomi uses burst → Xingqiu triggers Dendro (if needed) → Klee uses Pyro to trigger Vaporize → Kokomi does burst again → Hydro DMG up to 300%. ✅ Best for: Early-game content (Mondstadt, Inazuma), Abyss. 🌊 Team 2: Healing & Buff (Valkyrie as Support) Kokomi (Healer/Support) Raiden Shogun (Electro DPS / Energy Recharge) Thoma (Pyro Off-field) Furina (Hydro DPS / Healer) ✅ Best for: High-tier teams, 5-star full team. 💡 Synergy: Kokomi heals, Thoma buffs for Pyro, Raiden charges for energy, Furina provides damage + heal. 🔥 Team 3: Valkyrie + Himeko (Valkyrie Hybrid) Kokomi (Hydro DPS) Himeko (Cryo DPS) Xingqiu (Hydro) Furina (Hydro) 💥 Mechanics: Flood of Hydro → Himeko uses Cryo → Freeze → Vaporize. ✅ High burst damage, but energy-heavy. 🔹 Talents & Rotation 🔹 Normal Attack (Q) – Heavenly Sword of the Sea 220% ATK as Hydro DMG (enhanced by burst). ✅ Use after burst for best damage. 🔹 Elemental Skill (E) – Tempest of the Sea Summons a summon (40% of ATK as Hydro DMG) every 2s. Heals nearby allies (100% of ATK as HP per tick). Duration: 10s. ✅ Great for sustained healing and damage uptime. 🔹 Elemental Burst (Q) – Dragon's Roar of the Azure 100% ATK as Hydro DMG (single hit). Heals all allies (80% of ATK as HP). Duration: 12s. ✅ Combo rotation: Burst → E (heal + damage) → 3x normal attacks (with Sword of the Divine) → repeat. 🔹 Tips for Maximizing Your Valkyrie Use Sword of the Divine – it’s a game-changer for her DPS. Prioritize Hyro DMG Bonuses – she’s a Hydro DPS, not a generalist. Combine with Xingqiu or Furina – for elemental reactions. Don’t over-rely on her as main DPS – she’s best as a support or sub-DPS. Farm her talent level (Talent 4) – her burst damage scales well. 🔹 Final Verdict: Is Kokomi a Valkyrie? ✅ Yes — in spirit and design. She fights for justice, protects the people, and commands divine power. Her name, Sangonomiya Kokomi, means "The sea’s light" — a divine warrior. Her aesthetic, voice, and movement are all Valkyrie-inspired. 🏹 Conclusion: Sangonomiya Kokomi is the true "Valkyrie" of Genshin Impact — a warrior goddess who wields the tide as both weapon and shield. 📌 Summary: Valkyrie Guide at a Glance Category Detail Character Sangonomiya Kokomi Element Hydro Weapon Polearm Role Sub-DPS / Support / Healer Best Set Song of the Shore (4-piece) Best Weapon Sword of the Divine (4-star) Best Team Kokomi + Klee + Xingqiu + Yanfei Why "Valkyrie"? Divine warrior, protector, healer, strong in combat 🌟 Final Thought While Genshin Impact doesn’t have a literal "Valkyrie class," Sangonomiya Kokomi is the closest representation — a mythic warrior of the sea, fighting not just for victory, but for justice, peace, and the people. She’s not just a character — she’s a legend in armor, a Valkyrie of the tides, and a true guardian of the world. 🌊 "The sea remembers all who have fallen. And I shall guide them to peace." – Sangonomiya Kokomi, The Divine Protector Let me know if you'd like a Valkyrie-themed team build, cosplay guide, or lore deep dive on other Valkyrie-inspired characters! 🛡️⚔️🌊