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Arknights: Endfield
Alesh
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Alesh

Cryst VANGUARD Sword

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supportcryoenergy_generation
Alesh offers exceptional SP generation for the team under the right conditions, but his reliance on Cryo Infliction stacks, multiple enemies, and luck-based mechanics makes him inconsistent. He shines in dedicated Cryo teams that can stack infliction quickly, but his overall utility is held back by the need for specific setups and high Intellect investment.
endgame support late_gameenergy_generationcryosupport
This build maximizes Alesh’s SP generation and Cryo support capabilities for endgame content. By equipping Finchaser 3.0 and the Frontiers gear set, he becomes a potent SP battery that boosts team Cryo DMG while maintaining high personal Ultimate uptime. The off‑piece glove stretch helps reach key Intellect thresholds for his Veteran Angler talent.

Gear

team_buff

armor

frontiers armor

gloves

eternal xiranite gloves

core 1

frontiers comm t1

core 2

frontiers comm t1

1 strength 2 intellect 3 cryo_dmg 4 ultimate_dmg_bonus 5 ultimate_gain_efficiency

Explanation

Finchaser 3.0 is the top pick because it directly enhances his Cryo support capabilities, increasing team damage output against solidified enemies while scaling his own stats through Suppression, Cryo DMG Boost, and Strength Boost essences.
Thermite Cutter offers a team-wide ATK buff when Alesh's skills recover SP or apply Link, making it a strong alternative when party buffs are needed over personal Cryo amplification.
Fortmaker provides lower early-game investment but still boosts Ultimate availability and Arts Intensity, suitable for budget setups until Finchaser is obtained.
Frontiers gear is chosen for its Combo Skill cooldown reduction and team DMG buff triggered by SP recovery, aligning perfectly with Alesh's SP battery playstyle.
The off‑piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves adds Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency, further increasing his Ultimate rotation.

Notes

  • Finchaser 3.0 amplifies Cryo DMG taken by enemies and boosts personal Strength and Cryo DMG, making it perfect for Alesh's support role.
  • Frontiers set synergizes with his SP recovery: reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants team DMG buff whenever he recovers SP.
  • Eternal Xiranite Gloves off‑piece improves Ultimate uptime through increased Ultimate Gain Efficiency.
early game support beginnerf2penergy_generation
This accessible early-game build focuses on strength and survivability while transitioning into Alesh’s support role. Fortmaker and Armored MSGR gear provide a solid foundation of stats and utility, with the Mordvolt Insulation off‑piece rounding out his Intellect for improved Rare Fin chances.

Gear

survivability

armor

mordvolt insulation vest

gloves

armored msgr gloves

core 1

armored msgr flashlight

core 2

armored msgr gyro

1 strength 2 intellect 3 attack

Explanation

Fortmaker is the recommended early game weapon because it directly contributes to Alesh’s support functions: Inspiring essence raises his ATK and Arts Intensity, Ultimate Gain Boost accelerates his Ultimate, and Intellect Boost enhances his talent scaling.
The Armored MSGR gear set is chosen for its Strength bonus and survivability: at low HP, it provides 30% DMG reduction, helping Alesh stay alive as an off‑field support.
The off‑piece Mordvolt Insulation Vest is valuable for its balanced Strength and Intellect stats, helping Alesh reach early game benchmarks for both damage output and talent effectiveness.

Notes

  • Fortmaker is a solid early weapon, granting Arts Intensity and Ultimate Gain Efficiency to support Alesh's SP generation role.
  • Armored MSGR set provides Strength and DMG reduction, improving durability while boosting his main scaling stat.
  • Mordvolt Insulation Vest off‑piece adds both Strength and Intellect, covering his dual attribute needs.

Build Insights

Alesh functions best as a backline support teammate, not the controlled operator. He provides consistent SP generation, Cryo application, and the unique ability to force Solidification, enabling Physical and Arts combos. He synergizes with Cryo-focused teams and characters that trigger frequent Arts Reactions (e.g., Endministrator). His Combo Skill offers an additional SP injection when reactions occur. While his output can be unpredictable, pairing him with operators that stack infliction quickly and benefit from SP recovery makes him a valuable enabler for burst-oriented setups.
Core Mechanics
  • SP Battery – Ultimate, Battle Skill, and Combo Skill all recover SP for the team, with bonuses from defeating enemies, consuming Cryo Infliction stacks, and triggering Arts Reactions.
  • Cryo Infliction & Solidification – Ultimate applies Cryo Infliction in an AoE; Battle Skill consumes all stacks on a target to force Solidification and recover SP per stack.
  • Combo Skill Trigger – Auger Angling becomes available after an Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption, dealing Physical DMG and generating SP with a chance for a Rare Fin that enhances both.
  • Rare Fin Chance – Auger Angling has a base 10% chance (increased by Intellect via Veteran Angler talent) to catch a Rare Fin, doubling damage and bonus SP recovery while granting team ATK% at higher Potentials.
Scaling
  • Early-game relies on Fortmaker and Armored MSGR gear for Strength and Intellect; late-game transitions to Finchaser 3.0 and Frontiers set to amplify team Cryo DMG and SP regen loops.
  • Scales heavily with team composition – requires allies that can rapidly apply Cryo Infliction and trigger Arts Reactions to fully utilize his SP generation and Combo Skill.
  • Talent Veteran Angler demands high Intellect (up to 600 for full bonus), making secondary stat investment crucial for consistency.

Character Notes

Alesh is a Cryo Vanguard whose kit revolves around team SP regeneration, Cryo Infliction, and forced Solidification. He excels as a support teammate, enabling frequent Ultimate rotations and setting up powerful Arts Reactions. While his performance is heavily dependent on team composition and a luck-based Rare Fin mechanic, a well-built Alesh can dramatically improve a team's energy economy and burst potential.
Playstyle
  • Use One Monster Catch! to apply Cryo Infliction to multiple enemies and recover SP; more enemies defeated equals more SP.
  • Follow up with Unconventional Lure on a target with high infliction stacks to consume them, force Solidification, and recover SP based on stack count.
  • Trigger Auger Angling after any Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption for extra SP and a chance at a Rare Fin for massive bonuses.
  • When controlling Alesh directly, use his Basic Attack finisher on staggered enemies to recover additional SP.
  • Keep Alesh as a teammate to maximize his supportive capabilities; his AI will automatically cycle through his SP-generating skills.
Strengths
  • High SP generation potential through multiple skill mechanics, filling team energy bars quickly.
  • Can force Solidification, bypassing normal infliction requirements to enable Physical and Cryo combos.
  • Ultimate provides wide AoE Cryo application, making him valuable in multi-enemy encounters.
  • Frontiers gear set amplifies his team support by granting a DMG buff whenever he recovers SP.
Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent output due to chance‑based Combo Skill Rare Fin mechanic and reliance on team Cryo infliction stacks.
  • Needs specific team compositions with frequent Cryo application and Arts Reaction triggers to function optimally.
  • Requires high Intellect investment (up to 600) to maximize Veteran Angler talent, stretching secondary stat requirements.
  • Low personal damage; his strength lies purely in utility, making him a luxury pick outside dedicated Cryo teams.

Team Guide

early game shatterearly_gamebeginnercryo_team
This team leverages the Shatter mechanic by combining Cryo infliction with Vulnerability debuffs for massive damage. Alesh acts as the SP generator and enforces Solidification with his Battle Skill, enabling follow-up combos. Estella provides both Lift and Cryo application, while Chen Qianyu stacks Vulnerability that Endministrator consumes for devastating Crush procs. Ideal for early-game progression where reliable burst is needed.
Rotation focuses on chaining Combo Skills to apply debuffs, then finishing with Endministrator's amplified Battle Skill. Alesh's SP recovery ensures smooth cycling of all abilities.
Alesh

Alesh

battery

 Endministrator

Endministrator

dps

 Estella

Estella

support

 Chen Qianyu

Chen Qianyu

support

Explanation

Estella applies Cryo via Battle Skill or Ultimate, activating Alesh's Battle Skill to force Solidification.
Solidification sets up Shatter when combined with Vulnerability stacks from Estella's Combo Skill (Lift) and Chen Qianyu's abilities.
Alesh's Combo Skill recovers SP, allowing repeated use of Endministrator's high-damage Crush after consuming Vulnerability.

Strengths

  • Excellent burst damage through stacked Vulnerability and Shatter.
  • Alesh enables consistent Solidification and SP flow.
  • Accessible early-game team with free units like Endministrator.

Weaknesses

  • Requires precise rotation to maximize debuff windows.
  • Heavily reliant on Cryo application for setup.

Rotation

  1. 1 Initiate with Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate to apply Cryo infliction, then use Alesh's Battle Skill to consume stacks and apply Solidification.
  2. 2 Cast Estella's Combo Skill to apply Vulnerability through Lift. If available, follow with her Ultimate for an extra stack.
  3. 3 Trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to deploy Originium Crystals. Use her Ultimate, if up, to detonate them for burst damage.
  4. 4 Use Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to add another Vulnerability stack, then Alesh's Combo Skill for SP recovery.
  5. 5 Activate Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill for a third Vulnerability stack.
  6. 6 Wait for SP, then cast Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all Vulnerability stacks and trigger Crush for massive damage.
Apply Cryo → Solidification → Vulnerability stacking → Endministrator Crush burst.
elemental electric_teamzhuang_fangyisp_batteryflex
Alesh slots into the Electric team as a flexible SP provider, smoothing out rotations for Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblade cycles. Perlica supplies initial Electrification, while Arclight consumes it to progress her Talent and generate team SP. Alesh's Combo Skill adds extra energy, letting Zhuang Fangyi activate more Battle Skills and Final Strikes. This setup excels in sustained damage and frequent burst windows.
The rotation emphasizes alternating between applying Electrification and consuming it with Arclight, while weaving in Alesh's SP-generation Combo Skill after Zhuang Fangyi's attacks. Timing is crucial to prevent Arclight from consuming the wrong debuff stacks.
Perlica

Perlica

support

 Zhuang Fangyi

Zhuang Fangyi

dps

 Alesh

Alesh

flex

 Arclight

Arclight

battery

Explanation

Perlica starts with Electric infliction, enabling Arclight's Talent through consumption.
Alesh's Combo Skill is used whenever available to boost SP for the whole team.
Zhuang Fangyi's Sunderblades benefit from frequent Skill usage; extra SP lets her summon more blades and execute more Final Strikes.

Strengths

  • High sustained damage from Zhuang Fangyi with frequent skill rotations.
  • Alesh adds flexibility and SP without disrupting the core Electric synergy.
  • Arclight doubles as a sub‑battery and debuff manager.

Weaknesses

  • Rotation is complex and requires strict timing to avoid wasted debuffs.
  • Team performance drops if Arclight's animations are interrupted or mis‑timed.

Rotation

  1. 1 Activate Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate, then her free Battle Skill to apply one Electric infliction and summon 3 Sunderblades.
  2. 2 Execute a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill. Do not chain other Combo Skills yet.
  3. 3 Use Arclight's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification. Immediately cast Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to apply a level 2 Electrification and consume Electric inflictions.
  4. 4 Trigger Arclight's and Alesh's Combo Skills. After Arclight's animation ends, use Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume the Electrification, summon 3 more Sunderblades, and apply a new Electric infliction. Follow with Arclight's Combo Skill again.
  5. 5 Perform another Zhuang Fangyi Final Strike, but delay her Combo Skill.
  6. 6 Apply a second Electric infliction via Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate. If using Arclight's Ultimate, immediately trigger Zhuang Fangyi's Combo Skill to consume the inflictions before Arclight does.
  7. 7 Cast Arclight's Combo Skill and wait for the animation to finish, then activate Zhuang Fangyi's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and summon the final 3 Sunderblades.
  8. 8 Use Alesh's and Arclight's Combo Skills to restore SP for the next cycle.
Rotate between applying and consuming Electrification, with Alesh providing SP whenever his Combo Skill is ready.
advanced solidificationcryo_teamboss_killersingle_target
A specialized Cryo team built around Solidification and Corrosion for maximum single‑target annihilation. Yvonne serves as the primary damage dealer, with Xaihi amplifying Cryo and Nature damage, and Gilberta providing Nature infliction and Arts Susceptibility. Alesh ensures consistent SP generation and helps apply Cryo via his Ultimate, enabling seamless rotations. The team excels at deleting bosses and elites with Yvonne's empowered Ultimate.
Timing is critical: debuffs must be layered just before Yvonne's burst. Alesh's Combo Skill recharges SP for Xaihi and Gilberta, allowing their buffs to align perfectly with Yvonne's damage window.
Alesh

Alesh

battery

 Yvonne

Yvonne

dps

 Xaihi

Xaihi

support

 Gilberta

Gilberta

support

Explanation

Gilberta's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate applies initial infliction, then Yvonne's Battle Skill triggers Solidification.
Xaihi's Ultimate empowers Cryo and Nature damage while Gilberta's Ultimate imposes Arts Susceptibility.
Alesh's Combo Skill recovers SP, enabling more frequent use of Yvonne's Ultimate and support abilities.

Strengths

  • Outstanding single‑target burst with stacked debuffs and Yvonne's Ultimate.
  • Consistent SP flow from Alesh keeps buffs and Yvonne's damage uptime high.
  • Gilberta's Nature infliction adds flexibility beyond pure Cryo.

Weaknesses

  • Requires precise sequencing; missing a debuff window severely lowers damage.
  • Less effective against groups of enemies due to single‑target focus.

Rotation

  1. 1 Apply Nature or Cryo infliction using Gilberta's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate.
  2. 2 Once enemies are inflicted, use Yvonne's Battle Skill to cause Solidification. Immediately follow with Gilberta's and Alesh's Combo Skills.
  3. 3 Cast Xaihi's Battle Skill, then perform a full chain of Yvonne's Basic Attacks into Final Strike. This triggers Yvonne's Combo Skill, pulling enemies and re‑applying Solidification.
  4. 4 Execute another Yvonne Final Strike to activate Xaihi's Arts Amp, followed by Xaihi's Combo Skill for further buffs.
  5. 5 When enemies are Staggered and Solidified, unleash Gilberta's Ultimate for Arts Susceptibility, then Xaihi's Ultimate to amplify Cryo and Nature damage.
  6. 6 Finally, activate Yvonne's Ultimate and let her continuous attacks benefit from all active buffs and debuffs.
  7. 7 Repeat the cycle until all enemies are eliminated, using Alesh's Combo Skill for SP sustain as needed.
Inflict → Solidification → stack buffs/debuffs → Yvonne Ultimate burst.

Team Insights

Alesh excels as an SP battery and Cryo enabler, fitting into teams that rely on Solidification or need extra energy for smooth rotations. His Battle Skill can force Solidification by consuming Cryo stacks, making him a key piece in Shatter and Solidification compositions. He also provides generic SP recovery through his Combo Skill, allowing him to flex into almost any team as a secondary battery. Preferred pairings include characters who apply Cryo (e.g., Estella, Xaihi, Gilberta) and heavy burst DPS units like Endministrator or Yvonne. In Electric teams, he supplements Arclight's SP generation, though his primary value lies in Cryo-centric setups.
Synergy Patterns
  • Alesh + Estella: Estella applies Cryo and Lift; Alesh triggers Solidification and provides SP, enabling Shatter combos.
  • Alesh + Yvonne/Xaihi: Alesh supplies SP and backup Cryo infliction, allowing Xaihi's buffs and Yvonne's Ultimate to align perfectly for massive single-target damage.
  • Alesh + Arclight (Electric): Alesh's Combo Skill adds extra SP, smoothing out Arclight's and Zhuang Fangyi's rotation, though his Cryo nature is not directly utilized.
Tips
  • Always use Alesh's Combo Skill whenever it is off cooldown to maximize SP for the team.
  • In Cryo teams, prioritize Alesh's Battle Skill after an ally applies Cryo to instantly proc Solidification.
  • Place Alesh after your main DPS in the party order so his Combo Skill triggers after theirs, ensuring SP recovery aligns with the rotation.

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Alesh is a former gang leader who now runs a fin shop and works alongside Endfield. Despite his friendly, laid-back demeanor, his scarred eye hints at a rough past. In combat, he swaps his fishing rod for a weapon, still showing the resourcefulness of his earlier life.