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Alesh
Cryst VANGUARD Sword
Advanced Builds
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supportenergy_generationcryo
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.
endgame support burstenergy_generationcryosupportlate_game
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.
Weapon
Gear
team_buff
armor
frontiers armor
gloves
eternal xiranite gloves
core 1
frontiers comm t1
core 2
frontiers comm t1
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.
early game support beginnerenergy_generationsupportearly_game
A budget‑friendly early‑game build that focuses on Alesh's supportive SP generation. Fortmaker enhances his Ultimate uptime and Intellect, while the Armored MSGR set with a Mordvolt Insulation off‑piece grants the Strength and Intellect needed to fuel his talents. The build trades team‑wide offensive buffs for personal survivability, making it suitable until advanced gear and weapons become available.
Gear
survivability
armor
mordvolt insulation vest
gloves
armored msgr gloves
core 1
armored msgr flashlight
core 2
armored msgr gyro
1 strength_boost 2 intellect_boost 3 attack_boost
Explanation
Fortmaker is the ideal early‑game weapon for Alesh because it boosts his Ultimate gain efficiency and ATK, aligning with his role as an energy battery.
The Armored MSGR set is chosen for its Strength bonus (main attribute) and the conditional 30% damage reduction when HP is low, which helps Alesh stay alive while supporting.
Using one piece of Mordvolt Insulation (the Vest) gives a better stat spread of Strength and Intellect than a full Armored MSGR setup.
Notes
- Early‑game build uses Fortmaker for its synergistic ATK, Arts Intensity, and Ultimate gain bonuses.
- The Armored MSGR set provides Strength and damage reduction, improving Alesh's survivability as a support.
- Off‑piece Mordvolt Insulation Vest adds both Strength and Intellect, his two most important stats.
Build Insights
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.
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.
Character Notes
Alesh is a 5‑star Cryo Vanguard who excels as an SP battery and Solidification enabler. His kit revolves around applying Cryo Infliction and then consuming those stacks to refund SP while forcing Solidification, creating openings for physical combos. He is best used as a teammate rather than the main controlled operator, relying on allies for Cryo setup. His performance is somewhat luck‑dependent due to the Rare Fin mechanic on his Combo Skill, but when built correctly he can significantly accelerate the team's Ultimate rotations and amplify Cryo damage.
Playstyle
- Keep Alesh as a teammate to let him automatically cast his skills; manual control is rarely needed.
- Use his Ultimate on groups of enemies to apply widespread Cryo Infliction and generate SP.
- Follow up with his Battle Skill on a high‑stack enemy to consume Cryo Infliction, force Solidification, and gain a large SP refund.
- Trigger his Combo Skill after an Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption for extra SP and damage.
- Build at least 150 Intellect (ideally 600) to maximize the Rare Fin chance and unlock the team ATK buff from Potentials.
Strengths
- Excellent team‑wide SP generation, especially against multiple weak enemies.
- Reliably forces Solidification, enabling Physical damage combos.
- Low cooldown on Combo Skill (9s) allows frequent SP recovery.
- Ultimate applies Cryo Infliction in a large AoE, helping team‑wide Cryo stacking.
Weaknesses
- Heavily team‑dependent; needs allies to apply Cryo Infliction before his Battle Skill becomes effective.
- Combo Skill’s bonus damage and SP rely on RNG (Rare Fin), making his output inconsistent.
- Poor performance against single, high‑HP enemies where Cryo Infliction stacks are limited.
- Requires very high Intellect investment to maximize Rare Fin chance, which can be stat‑hungry.
Team Guide
early game beginnercryo_team
Alesh anchors this early‑game Shatter team by acting as the team’s SP engine and the primary enabler of Solidification. Estella supplies both Cryo infliction and Lift, spawning Vulnerability stacks. Chen Qianyu adds further Vulnerability, and Endministrator cashes out every debuff with devastating Crush strikes, delivering rapid, high‑burst damage cycles.
Explanation
Alesh consumes Cryo infliction with his Battle Skill to forcibly apply Solidification, setting up the core reaction for the team.
Estella’s Lift and Physical Susceptibility generate Vulnerability stacks, which are multiplied by Chen Qianyu’s skills before Endministrator’s Crush detonates them.
Strengths
- Punishing single‑target burst when Vulnerability and Solidification overlap
- Self‑sustaining SP rotation thanks to Alesh’s Combo Skill
Weaknesses
- Tight timing between Combo Skills – missing a step can delay the burst window
- Relies on Estella landing Cryo infliction consistently
Rotation
- 1 Open with Estella’s Battle Skill or Alesh’s Ultimate to apply
Cryo infliction. - 2 Use Alesh’s Battle Skill to consume the infliction stacks, forcing Solidification on enemies.
- 3 Cast Estella’s Combo Skill to place a Vulnerability stack; if her Ultimate is ready, use it for an additional stack.
- 4 Trigger Endministrator’s Combo Skill to deploy Originium Crystals; follow with her Ultimate if available to consume them for burst damage.
- 5 Activate Chen Qianyu’s Combo Skill to add another Vulnerability layer.
- 6 Use Alesh’s Combo Skill to restore SP for the team.
- 7 Cast Chen Qianyu’s Battle Skill for a final Vulnerability stack.
- 8 Finish with Endministrator’s Battle Skill to consume all active Vulnerabilities with
Crush .
Apply Cryo → Solidify → stack Vulnerability via Estella & Chen → burst with Endministrator → recover SP with Alesh
alternative electric_team
In this Electric variant, Alesh takes a flexible spot primarily to pump additional SP into the team, smoothing out the demanding rotation of Zhuang Fangyi. Perlica and Arclight provide constant Electric infliction, while Arclight doubles as the main battery. Alesh’s Combo Skill is used liberally to keep Ultimate uptime high for Zhuang Fangyi’s Final Strikes.
Explanation
Alesh’s Combo Skill generates SP on each use, helping to accelerate Zhuang Fangyi’s Ultimate cycle and subsequent Final Strike sequences.
Perlica’s Electrification provides a weaker debuff that Arclight can consume to advance her Talent, leaving stronger Electrification stacks for Zhuang Fangyi to exploit.
Strengths
- Smoother rotations and higher Ultimate uptime for Zhuang Fangyi
- Flexible slot allows swapping Alesh for Antal if needed
Weaknesses
- Requires precise order of Combo Skills to avoid Arclight consuming the wrong Electrification
- Lower total damage compared to fully optimized Electric teams without Alesh
Rotation
- 1 Enter Zhuang Fangyi’s Ultimate and immediately cast her free Battle Skill to apply
Electric infliction and summon 3 Sunderblades. - 2 Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, then trigger Perlica’s Combo Skill – but do not activate other Combo Skills yet.
- 3 Cast Arclight’s Battle Skill to consume the Electrification. Follow with Zhuang Fangyi’s Combo Skill to apply a level‑2 Electrification and eat the Electric Inflictions.
- 4 Use Arclight’s and Alesh’s Combo Skills. After Arclight’s animation ends, cast Zhuang Fangyi’s Battle Skill to consume Electrification, summon 3 Sunderblades, and apply an Electric infliction. Trigger Arclight’s Combo Skill again.
- 5 Execute another Final Strike with Zhuang Fangyi, but hold her Combo Skill.
- 6 Apply the second Electric infliction via Perlica’s Battle Skill or Arclight’s Ultimate. If Arclight’s Ultimate was used, immediately trigger Zhuang Fangyi’s Combo Skill to consume the inflictions before Arclight can.
- 7 Activate Arclight’s Combo Skill and wait for its animation to finish. Then cast Zhuang Fangyi’s Battle Skill to consume Electrification and summon the last 3 Sunderblades.
- 8 Conclude with Alesh’s and Arclight’s Combo Skills to generate SP for the next rotation.
Zhuang Fangyi Ultimate → Final Strike → apply & consume Electrification → Alesh Combo Skill for SP → repeat Final Strike cycles
best cryo_teamburst_team
Alesh shines as the dedicated SP generator in this Solidification comp, enabling Yvonne to repeatedly unleash her high‑damage Ultimate. Xaihi amplifies Cryo and Nature DMG, while Gilberta provides both Nature infliction and Arts Susceptibility. The team layers DMG Amp, Arts Susceptibility, and Solidification to push Yvonne’s sustained single‑target output against elites and bosses.
Explanation
Alesh’s Combo Skill keeps SP flowing so Xaihi and Gilberta can maintain their buffs and debuffs, which are funneled exclusively into Yvonne.
Yvonne’s Battle Skill triggers Solidification once Gilberta or Alesh applies an infliction, setting up her Frost‑e‑Bytee Combo Skill for grouping and extra DMG.
Strengths
- Exceptional single‑target boss‑killing power when all buffs align
- Alesh makes the team’s SP economy very consistent
Weaknesses
- Demands careful coordination of Solidification and Corrosion timings
- Less effective against multiple scattered targets
Rotation
- 1 Start with Gilberta’s Battle Skill or Alesh’s Ultimate to apply An Elemental infliction.
- 2 Use Yvonne’s Battle Skill to force Solidification, then immediately cast Gilberta’s and Alesh’s Combo Skills.
- 3 Activate Xaihi’s Battle Skill and complete Yvonne’s full basic attack chain to hit Final Strike, triggering Yvonne’s Combo Skill to deploy
Frost‑e‑Bytee and re‑apply Solidification. - 4 Perform another Final Strike with Yvonne to activate Xaihi’s Arts Amplification, then follow with Xaihi’s Combo Skill.
- 5 When enemies are Staggered and Solidified, cast Gilberta’s Ultimate for Arts Susceptibility and Xaihi’s Ultimate for Cryo/Nature DMG boost.
- 6 Activate Yvonne’s Ultimate to unleash empowered continuous attacks.
- 7 Repeat the sequence until all enemies are defeated.
Infliction → Solidify → Yvonne Final Strike & Combo Skill → buff with Gilberta & Xaihi → Yvonne Ultimate → loop
Team Insights
Alesh is primarily an SP battery who doubles as a Solidification enabler. His teams rely on him to consume infliction stacks with his Battle Skill to apply Solidification, after which allies can pile on Vulnerability and burst. He fits seamlessly into Cryo-centric compositions or can serve as a flex pick in Electric teams to smooth out SP‑hungry rotations. The key is to use his Combo Skill as often as possible to keep the team’s SP flowing.
Synergy Patterns
- Alesh + any Cryo inflictor: his Battle Skill consumes Cryo stacks to apply Solidification, amplifying burst damage.
- Alesh + Estella: Estella’s Lift adds Vulnerability, which multiplies with Solidification for bigger Shatter bursts.
- Alesh + Chen Qianyu: Chen stacks Vulnerability quickly, setting up Endministrator’s Crush after Alesh’s Solidification.
- Alesh + Zhuang Fangyi: his SP generation reduces downtime between Zhuang Fangyi’s Final Strike cycles.
- Alesh + Yvonne: Alesh’s SP allows Xaihi and Gilberta to maintain buffs, enabling Yvonne’s high-damage Ultimate windows.
Tips
- Always try to have Cryo or Nature infliction on enemies before using Alesh’s Battle Skill to reliably trigger Solidification.
- In Shatter teams, stack Vulnerability with Estella and Chen Qianyu before cashing out with Endministrator’s Crush.
- When using the Electric team, be mindful of Arclight’s Combo Skill animation so she doesn’t accidentally consume the wrong Electrification.
- In the Solidification team, time Gilberta’s and Xaihi’s buffs so they peak just as Yvonne enters her Ultimate state.
Availability
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Potentials
- Super Salty Comeback – Battle Skill SP Recovery grants an additional 10 SP.
- Calm and Tranquil – Strength +15, Intellect +15.
- May the Willing Bite – After catching a Rare Fin, the entire team gains ATK +15% for 10s. This effect cannot stack.
- Insane Angling Set – Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
- Mega Lunker Rumors – Ultimate damage multiplier increased to 1.5 times on targets below 50% HP.
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Alesh is a former gang leader who has since turned his life around, running a fin shop and working with Endfield. Despite his scarred eye and rough past, he is cordial and easy-going. In combat he wields a fishing rod, bringing his angling expertise to the battlefield with surprising effectiveness.