Alesh
Aendgame support
support energy_generation cryo
Alesh is a dedicated SP battery and Cryo support who excels when paired with allies that can consistently apply Cryo Infliction. His ability to force Solidification enables strong physical combos, but his performance is hindered by RNG elements on his Combo Skill and a heavy reliance on team setup. Without sufficient Cryo application, his SP generation falls off sharply, and he struggles against bosses or single-target encounters, earning him an A-tier rating.
This endgame build maximises Alesh’s SP battery and Cryo support capabilities. Finchaser 3.0 and the Frontiers gear set together enable him to weaken enemies with Cryo damage taken debuffs while buffing the entire team. High Strength and Intellect stats, combined with reduced Combo Skill cooldown and increased Ultimate gain, allow Alesh to constantly feed SP to the team and force Solidifications, accelerating artifact reactions and boosting overall party DPS.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- SP Battery via Cryo Consumption – Ultimate: One Monster Catch! applies Cryo Infliction and recovers SP per hit and per defeated enemy.
- Force Solidification – Battle Skill: Unconventional Lure consumes all Cryo Infliction stacks on a target to force Solidification and refunds SP based on stacks consumed.
- Reactive Combo Skill – Combo Skill: Auger Angling becomes available after an Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption, dealing damage and recovering SP. Chance to catch a Rare Fin for increased damage and extra SP.
- Intellect Scaling RNG – Talent: Veteran Angler boosts Rare Fin chance based on Intellect (max +30% at 600 Intellect).
- Ultimate Energy Refund – Talent: Flash‑frozen for Freshness grants Ultimate Energy whenever Solidification or Originium Crystals are applied nearby, with a bonus when Alesh himself applies Solidification.
Scaling
- Early‑game effectiveness is solid with accessible weapons like Fortmaker and gear sets that boost his primary attributes (Strength, Intellect).
- Late‑game scaling depends heavily on his signature weapon Finchaser 3.0 and the Frontiers gear set, which amplify team damage and Cryo output while reducing Combo Skill cooldown.
- His SP regen scales with enemy density and Cryo stack management, making him team‑dependent and less consistent in single‑target scenarios.
Team Role
Alesh functions exclusively as a supportive SP battery and Cryo enabler, ideally placed as a teammate rather than the controlled operator. He must be paired with operators who can reliably inflict Cryo (e.g., Laevatain, Snowshine) to fuel his SP generation and enable quick Solidification applications. In endgame Cryo‑centric or Art‑Reaction teams, he accelerates Ultimate rotations and provides a powerful team‑wide ATK buff when a Rare Fin is caught (with Potentials). His role is purely supportive; he is not a primary damage dealer and requires a well‑constructed team to unlock his full potential.
Weapon
finchaser_30 Best
5★ Sword
thermite_cutter Rank 2
6★ Sword
fortmaker Rank 3
5★ Sword
wave_tide Rank 4
4★ Sword
Weapon Stat Priority
suppression cryo_dmg_boost strength_boost
Gear
team_buff
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Stat Priority
1 strength_boost 2 intellect_boost 3 cryo_dmg_boost 4 ultimate_dmg_bonus 5 ultimate_gain_efficiency
Explanation
The signature weapon Finchaser 3.0 synergises perfectly with Alesh's playstyle, turning his Solidification applications into a team‑wide Cryo damage amplification window.
The Suppression essence enhances this further by increasing ATK and applying a 19.6% Cryo DMG Taken debuff whenever Solidification triggers.
Thermite Cutter is a strong alternative that offers a team ATK buff upon SP recovery, sometimes outperforming Finchaser in burst scenarios.
Fortmaker serves as a f2p option that boosts Ultimate gain efficiency and Intellect, while Wave Tide provides a general ATK boost after Combo Skills but lacks the same team synergy.
The Frontiers gear set is ideal because its 2‑piece effect cuts Combo Skill cooldown, and its 4‑piece effect grants a team DMG bonus after Alesh recovers SP with a skill.
Eternal Xiranite Gloves are recommended over the Frontiers gloves to grant additional Ultimate gain efficiency, crucial for his Ultimate uptime.
Notes
- Use Finchaser 3.0 to amplify Cryo damage taken by enemies and boost Alesh's personal Strength.
- Prioritize Suppression essence for the weapon's unique Solidification‑triggered debuff.
- The Frontiers set provides team DMG buffs whenever Alesh recovers SP and reduces his Combo Skill cooldown.
- Off‑piece Eternal Xiranite Gloves improve Ultimate gain efficiency, letting him use his powerful Ultimate more often.