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Alesh
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Advanced Builds
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Alesh ranks in A tier because his SP generation is excellent but heavily conditional. He needs enemies with Cryo Infliction stacks and a team built around frequent Arts Reactions to shine. His kit also relies on a chance-based Rare Fin mechanic, which can make his performance inconsistent in tough fights.
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This endgame build turns Alesh into a pure support engine. By pairing Thermite Cutter with the Frontiers set, every SP recovery action he performs chips in a team-wide Attack boost and a 16% DMG boost, while the reduced Combo Skill cooldown lets him generate even more SP. The individual gear pieces are selected to push his Intellect as close to 600 as possible, maximizing his Rare Fin proc rate and making his Combo Skill a much more reliable SP battery. The result is a support character who can dramatically improve the entire squad's damage output and ability uptime, though players should be mindful that some weapon alternatives like Finchaser 3.0 can interfere with Cryo-focused DPS teammates.
Gear
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Explanation
Thermite Cutter is chosen because its effect boosts the entire team's Attack whenever Alesh recovers SP, which happens constantly in his rotation.
The Frontiers set adds a 16% team DMG buff after SP recovery and shortens Combo Skill cooldown, ensuring Alesh can cycle his skills faster.
Redeemer Armor and the Frontiers Fiber Gloves provide the Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency that Alesh needs to reach high Rare Fin chance and spam his Ultimate.
Two Frontiers Extra O2 Tube T1 kits are recommended for the secondary attribute bonus; the source notes this is important to push Intellect toward the 600 cap.
If you're not using Thermite Cutter, OBJ Edge of Lightness works well in Heat/Electric teams, and Fortmaker is a general-purpose fallback that improves Intellect and Ultimate gain.
Notes
- This build maximizes Alesh's supportive loop: every SP recovery powers team-wide Attack and DMG bonuses.
- High Intellect from the gear directly increases his Rare Fin chance, turning his Combo Skill into a more reliable SP source.
- Thermite Cutter's team ATK buff complements the Frontiers set's DMG buff, making Alesh a one-man team amplifier.
- Finchaser 3.0 is his signature weapon but can strip Cryo stacks needed by Cryo DPS units, so use it with caution.
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This early game setup focuses on getting Alesh's Intellect high enough that his Rare Fin mechanic begins to function reliably. OBJ Edge of Lightness offers solid flow and attack bonuses, and its team-wide buffs are particularly strong when Alesh is paired with Heat or Electric allies. The Mordvolt Insulation set contributes a flat +50 Intellect, which is a massive boost at low investment, plus conditional Arts DMG that makes his Cryo Ultimate hit harder. Fortmaker is listed as a flexible alternative for teams that don't rely on the elemental synergy. This build is a practical stepping stone until the Frontiers set and Thermite Cutter become available in the late game.
Gear
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Explanation
OBJ Edge of Lightness provides useful Essence bonuses like Flow and Attack Boost while also giving early-game stats that keep Alesh relevant.
Its team-wide buffs are most impactful when paired with Heat or Electric units, so it's the top pick for those specific team comps.
The Mordvolt Insulation gear set adds flat Intellect, directly improving Alesh's Veteran Angler talent and making his Combo Skill more rewarding.
The individual pieces also boost Strength, Attack, Cryo DMG, and Arts DMG, covering both his supportive needs and personal damage.
If Alesh is being used outside Heat/Electric teams, Fortmaker takes over as the better all-purpose weapon due to its Intellect and Ultimate gain bonuses.
Notes
- OBJ Edge of Lightness is the recommended early weapon, especially when playing Alesh in a Heat or Electric composition.
- Fortmaker is a solid general-purpose substitute if you plan to run Alesh in teams outside of those elemental setups.
- The Mordvolt Insulation set grants a flat +50 Intellect, which is exactly what Alesh needs early to make his Rare Fin talent start working.
- Keep Alesh above 80% HP to enjoy the set's 20% Arts DMG bonus, which also increases his Cryo Ultimate damage.
Build Insights
Alesh is best used as the team's dedicated SP battery and Cryo enabler rather than the on-field damage dealer. He works best when placed alongside units that can apply Cryo Infliction frequently, allowing his Battle Skill to consume stacks and generate SP. His Combo Skill also triggers off Arts Reactions, so pairing him with reaction-hungry DPS characters creates a smooth loop: reactions fuel his Combo, his combo feeds SP, and the team spends that SP on heavy abilities. His forced Solidification effect opens extra synergy with Physical or reaction-focused teammates, and he can even consume Originium Crystals from allies like Endministrator to accelerate his own rotation.
Core Mechanics
- Alesh's Ultimate applies Cryo Infliction in an area and recovers SP per enemy defeated, making wave clear a direct fuel source for the team.
- His Battle Skill consumes all Cryo Infliction stacks on one target, forcibly applies Solidification, and returns SP based on stacks consumed—single-target only.
- The Combo Skill Auger Angling unlocks after an Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption, with a chance to hook a Rare Fin for bonus damage and extra SP.
- His talent Veteran Angler scales Rare Fin chance with Intellect, reaching full effect at around 600 Intellect, while Flash-frozen for Freshness refunds Ultimate Energy when Solidification or Originium Crystals appear.
Scaling
- Intellect is the crucial secondary attribute, directly raising both Rare Fin chance and the damage bonus from his Combo Skill; pushing it to 600 is the top priority for late-game value.
- Early on Alesh can contribute with modest investment through the Mordvolt Insulation set, but he truly transforms once the Frontiers set and high-Intellect gear come online.
- His team-wide utility scales with teammate composition—Cryo appliers and characters who consume Originium Crystals increase his SP output and Ultimate uptime significantly.
Character Notes
Alesh is a 5-star Cryo Vanguard who serves as a supportive SP generator rather than a main damage dealer. His kit revolves around applying Cryo Infliction, forcing Solidification, and recovering SP through multiple skills, making him a strong battery for teams that can trigger frequent Arts Reactions. He works best as a teammate behind a Controlled Operator, providing the whole squad with extra energy and damage bonuses. However, his reliance on Cryo-inflicted enemies and chance-based Rare Fin procs makes him conditional, so he requires careful team building to reach his full potential.
Playstyle
- Play Alesh as the team's SP support: use his Ultimate to apply Cryo Infliction and gain SP from defeated enemies, then follow up with his Battle Skill to consume stacks and force Solidification.
- Keep an eye on the AI or your rotation to trigger Combo Skill right after an Arts Reaction or when an Originium Crystal is consumed to maximize SP returns.
- Watch for the golden fish indicator when using Auger Angling—landing a Rare Fin greatly boosts damage and SP, so try to fish whenever the skill is available.
- Prioritize reaching 600 Intellect if you can; this maximizes his Veteran Angler talent and makes his Rare Fin chance much more consistent.
Strengths
- Superb SP generation for the whole team when conditions are met, enabling faster ultimate spam.
- Can reliably apply Cryo Infliction and Solidification, which triggers useful Arts Reactions and combos.
- His Combo Skill rewards team synergy, especially with characters who generate Originium Crystals or trigger reactions.
- Works well as a pure support in a Vanguard slot, freeing up on-field DPS characters.
Weaknesses
- SP generation is inconsistent due to the Rare Fin chance mechanic and dependence on Cryo-stacked enemies.
- His Battle Skill SP recovery only applies to one target, so it performs poorly against single high-HP enemies without many stacks.
- His signature weapon Finchaser 3.0 can steal Cryo Infliction stacks from Cryo DPS teammates, hurting team synergy.
- Requires heavy Intellect investment (around 600) to unlock his full potential, which can be difficult to build early.
Team Guide
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Alesh anchors this Shatter lineup by forcing Solidification with his Battle Skill and feeding SP to the whole team. Estella applies Cryo Infliction plus Lift and Physical Susceptibility, while Chen Qianyu stacks Vulnerability so Endministrator can detonate everything with Crush for massive burst damage.
Explanation
Alesh's kit enables Solidification while generating SP, keeping the chain of Combo Skills flowing.
Estella is essential here because she applies Cryo Infliction and Lift, creating the conditions for Shatter.
Chen Qianyu multiplies damage by stacking Vulnerability on enemies.
Endministrator consumes Vulnerability with Crush for huge burst, but Mi Fu can serve as an alternate main DPS.
Strengths
- High burst damage from consecutive Combo Skills in sequence.
- Strong single-target burst potential against elites and bosses.
- Alesh's SP generation keeps the rotation tight and consistent.
Weaknesses
- Requires precise timing to align Inflictions, Solidification, and Vulnerability stacks.
- Heavily depends on Estella and Chen Qianyu to enable reactions; losing them hurts the comp.
Rotation
- 1Start by applying Cryo Infliction with Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate, then use Alesh's Battle Skill to force Solidification.
- 2Use Estella's Combo Skill to apply Lift and Physical Susceptibility; add her Ultimate if ready for another Vulnerability stack.
- 3Trigger Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals, and use his Ultimate if available for bonus burst.
- 4Use Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill to stack Vulnerability, then Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP.
- 5Cast Chen Qianyu's Battle Skill for another Vulnerable stack, then Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all stacks with Crush.
- 6Wait for SP to regenerate, then repeat Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume Vulnerable and trigger Crush again.
Set up Cryo, force Solidification with Alesh, then chain Combo Skills from Estella, Endministrator, and Chen Qianyu to stack Vulnerability and finish with Crush.
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Alesh slots into an Electric team built around Zhuang Fangyi, using his Combo Skill to generate SP and smooth out rotations. Perlica and Arclight maintain Electrification and Electric Inflictions, letting Zhuang Fangyi keep chaining her Battle Skills and Sunderblades while Alesh covers energy needs.
Explanation
Alesh's main job is to spam Combo Skill for SP, enabling faster ultimate and skill uptime for the team.
Perlica applies Electric Infliction, and placing her before Zhuang lets Arclight consume weaker Electrification to progress her Wildland Trekker Talent.
Arclight supplies Electrification and bonus SP, forming the core with Perlica behind Zhuang Fangyi.
Zhuang Fangyi converts all these effects into sustained damage with her Sunderblades and Final Strikes.
Strengths
- Fast rotations thanks to double SP generation from Alesh and Arclight.
- Consistent Electrification application from Perlica and Arclight.
- Strong sustained damage output from Zhuang Fangyi.
Weaknesses
- Team is fragile and lacks defensive support.
- Strict positioning is required, with Perlica before Zhuang, to avoid consuming the wrong Electrification.
Rotation
- 1Activate Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate and cast her free Battle Skill to apply one stack of Electric Infliction and summon 3 Sunderblades.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill without setting off other Combo Skills yet.
- 3Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, then trigger Zhuang's Combo Skill to apply level 2 Electrification and consume the Electric Inflictions.
- 4Trigger Arclight's and Alesh's Combo Skills; after Arclight's animation, cast Zhuang's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, resummon Sunderblades, and apply Electric Infliction. Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 5Use another Final Strike with Zhuang, hold her Combo Skill, then cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to add a second Electric Infliction. If the Ultimate was used, immediately trigger Zhuang's Combo Skill to consume the Inflictions before Arclight.
- 6Wait for Arclight's Combo Skill animation to finish, then cast Zhuang's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and finalize her Sunderblades.
- 7Finish by triggering Alesh's and Arclight's Combo Skills to restore SP for the next rotation.
Set up Zhuang's Ultimate and Battle Skill, manage Electrification through Perlica and Arclight, then use Alesh's Combo Skill for SP and repeat.
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Alesh makes a Cryo Solidification lineup much more consistent by feeding SP to the team, allowing Xaihi and Gilberta to keep their buffs aligned with Yvonne's burst windows. Gilberta provides non-Cryo Infliction for Solidification reactions, while Yvonne excels at taking down single-target threats.
Explanation
Alesh's SP generation keeps Xaihi's and Gilberta's buffs ready right when Yvonne needs to burst.
Gilberta acts as a flexible inflictor, applying Nature or Cryo to set up Solidification.
Xaihi amplifies Cryo and Nature damage, stacking with Gilberta's Arts Susceptibility.
Yvonne is the single-target damage dealer, making this team ideal for elites and bosses.
Strengths
- Massive single-target damage on Yvonne's Ultimate.
- Good uptime on damage amp and susceptibility thanks to Alesh's SP generation.
- Multiple sources of Solidification and Corrosion to keep reactions rolling.
Weaknesses
- Difficult timing needed to line up Solidification, Corrosion, and buffs.
- Relies on Yvonne as the only real damage source; if she falls, DPS drops sharply.
Rotation
- 1Begin combat by applying Nature or Cryo Infliction using Gilberta's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate on enemies.
- 2Once an active Infliction is present, use Yvonne's Battle Skill to cause enemies to become Solidified, then cast Gilberta's Combo Skill and Alesh's Combo Skill immediately after.
- 3Next, cast Xaihi's Battle Skill and perform a full string of Yvonne's Basic Attacks to trigger her Final Strike, which deploys Frost-e-Bytee and re-applies Solidification.
- 4Do one more Final Strike from Yvonne to trigger Xaihi's Arts Amp, then follow up with her Combo Skill.
- 5When enemies are staggered and Solidified, cast Gilberta's Ultimate to apply Arts Susceptibility, then Xaihi's Ultimate to amplify Cryo and Nature damage.
- 6Finally, cast Yvonne's Ultimate and keep attacking while all ally buffs are active, repeating the cycle until the field is cleared.
Apply an Infliction through Gilberta or Alesh, trigger Yvonne's Solidification, layer Xaihi and Gilberta's buffs, then unload Yvonne's Ultimate.
Team Insights
Alesh is a versatile SP battery and reaction enabler who shines in teams that need faster ultimate uptime and more consistent elemental reactions. He can force Solidification with his Battle Skill, making him a natural fit for Cryo compositions, while his Combo Skill keeps the team's energy flowing. Builds around Alesh usually pair him with a strong main DPS that benefits from frequent skill casts, plus supports that provide Inflictions or Vulnerability to amplify damage.
Synergy Patterns
- Works especially well with Cryo-oriented teams that rely on Solidification, like those featuring Yvonne or Endministrator.
- Pairs with Estella and Chen Qianyu to create Shatter chains that multiply burst damage.
- Can slot into Electric teams as a second SP generator alongside Arclight, enabling faster rotations for Zhuang Fangyi.
- Gilberta's flexible Inflictions let Alesh set up Solidification more easily without needing pure Cryo teammates.
Tips
- Use Alesh's Combo Skill on cooldown to keep SP flowing to the rest of the team.
- In Electric compositions, be careful with skill order so you don't consume the wrong Electrification stacks.
- Position supports like Perlica correctly before the main DPS to trigger their passives cleanly.
- When using Solidification teams, time Yvonne's Ultimate to match Alesh's SP feed and Gilberta's Infliction windows.
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Alesh is a former gang leader who has left that life behind to run a fin shop while working with Endfield. He is cordial and easy-going, but his scarred eye hints at a rougher past. In combat he still fights solidly, using a fishing rod as his weapon of choice.