Alesh

early game support

support sp_generation cryo_infliction

Alesh offers strong SP regeneration but has several limitations. His effectiveness depends on having teammates that apply Cryo Infliction to many enemies, and some of his mechanics rely on chance, making him inconsistent at times. These factors place him in A-tier.

This early-game build equips Alesh with accessible gear that boosts his SP recovery and survivability. Fortmaker and the Armored MSGR set focus on his core stats and Ultimate uptime, while the Mordvolt Insulation vest fills gaps in Intellect for his talent. It's a solid foundation before transitioning to the endgame build.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Alesh's Ultimate (One Monster Catch!) deals Cryo DMG, applies Cryo Infliction to a large area, and recovers SP—more SP is gained for each enemy defeated.
His Battle Skill (Unconventional Lure) consumes all Cryo Infliction stacks on a target to recover SP (up to 4 stacks) and forcibly applies Solidification.
The Combo Skill (Auger Angling) triggers after an Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption, dealing Physical DMG and recovering a small amount of SP. It has a chance to hook a 'Rare Fin' for bonus damage and extra SP.

Scaling

Alesh's SP generation scales with the number of enemies hit by his Ultimate and the number of Cryo Infliction stacks consumed by his Battle Skill. He performs best in content with multiple enemies.
His Talents—Flash-frozen for Freshness (extra Ultimate Energy from Solidification) and Veteran Angler (extra Rare Fin chance based on Intellect)—reward investment in Intellect and team synergy.

Team Role

Alesh is best used as a teammate (AI-controlled) rather than the active character. He excels as a SP battery for the team while also applying Cryo Infliction and Solidification to enemies. He should be paired with characters who can apply Cryo Infliction quickly and those who benefit from frequent SP recovery. His Combo Skill triggers off Arts Reactions, so teams built around reactions (e.g., Endministrator) work well. His Potential 3 provides a 15% ATK buff to the whole team when a Rare Fin is caught, further boosting team damage.

Weapon

fortmaker Best

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

inspiring ultimate_gain_boost intellect_boost

Gear

stat_boost

Pieces

armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1 strength 2 intellect 3 attack 4 hp

Explanation

Fortmaker's Inspiring essence increases ATK and Arts Intensity, while its Ultimate Gain Boost helps Alesh use his Ultimate more often—key for early SP generation.

Armored MSGR provides a solid Strength boost (his main attribute) and a survival mechanism with 30% damage reduction under 50% HP.

Using the Mordvolt Insulation Vest as an off-piece gives both Strength and Intellect, covering his secondary stat needs for the Veteran Angler talent.

Notes

Fortmaker is a reliable early weapon that boosts Ultimate gain and provides ATK and Arts Intensity, helping Alesh function as a support.
Armored MSGR set gives a flat Strength bonus and a defensive boost when HP is low, improving his survivability.
The Mordvolt Insulation Vest off-piece adds both Strength and Intellect, which are key stats for Alesh.