Alesh
Aendgame 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 endgame build focuses on maximizing Alesh's SP generation and team support capabilities. Finchaser 3.0 enhances his Cryo utility, while the Frontiers gear set amplifies his SP recovery and team damage. The Eternal Xiranite gloves further improve his Ultimate uptime, making him a consistent battery for the squad.
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
Weapon Stat Priority
suppression cryo_dmg_boost strength_boost
Gear
team_buff
Pieces
armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Stat Priority
1 strength 2 intellect 3 cryo_dmg_bonus 4 ultimate_dmg_bonus 5 ultimate_gain_efficiency
Explanation
Finchaser 3.0 is the top choice because its Suppression essence increases Cryo DMG taken by enemies after Alesh applies Solidification, which he does frequently with his Battle Skill.
The Frontiers set provides a 15% Combo Skill cooldown reduction and a team-wide DMG buff after SP recovery, both of which are triggered often in Alesh's rotation.
The gloves are swapped to Eternal Xiranite for the Ultimate Gain Efficiency bonus, allowing Alesh to cycle his Ultimate faster for more SP generation.
Notes
- Finchaser 3.0 is his signature weapon, boosting Cryo DMG and providing a debuff that increases Cryo DMG taken by enemies when Alesh applies Solidification.
- The Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants a team-wide DMG buff when Alesh recovers SP, synergizing with his SP-focused kit.
- Eternal Xiranite Gloves as an off-piece significantly improve Ultimate gain efficiency, letting him use his Ultimate more often.