diff --git a/gods/supernatural/valriel.arc b/gods/supernatural/valriel.arc
index 4e6540864..056e1b9cc 100644
--- a/gods/supernatural/valriel.arc
+++ b/gods/supernatural/valriel.arc
@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ alive 1
 attacktype 16384
 path_attuned 1025
 path_denied 393216
-resist_confusion 100
+resist_confusion 20
+resist_blind 100
 resist_fear 100
 ac -7
 wc -1
diff --git a/gods/supernatural/valriel_avatar.arc b/gods/supernatural/valriel_avatar.arc
index 9c3a48323..1fd4c4bd4 100644
--- a/gods/supernatural/valriel_avatar.arc
+++ b/gods/supernatural/valriel_avatar.arc
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@ alive 1
 attacktype 16385
 path_attuned 1025
 path_denied 393216
-resist_confusion 100
+resist_confusion 20
+resist_blind 100
 resist_fear 100
 resist_physical 50
 ac -7