Alesh

endgame support

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Alesh is a high SP generator but with notable restrictions. He requires a team that can apply Cryo Infliction consistently and against multiple weak enemies to fully shine. His kit mixes several mechanics, some relying on luck, which makes his performance inconsistent. Hence, he sits in A tier.

This endgame build transforms Alesh into a dedicated SP battery and team buffer. By stacking Intellect and using the Frontiers set with Thermite Cutter, he can provide significant ATK and DMG buffs to the entire party while generating large amounts of SP. The gear choices maximize his Intellect to ensure a high Rare Fin catch rate, making his Combo Skill more reliable. This build is best suited for teams that can consistently trigger Arts Reactions to feed his Combo Skill rotation.

Insights

Core Mechanics

Alesh's core loop revolves around generating SP for the team via his Ultimate, Battle Skill, and Combo Skill. Each skill interacts with Cryo Infliction and Solidification to grant SP.
His Battle Skill consumes Cryo Infliction stacks from a target to forcibly apply Solidification and recover SP. The more stacks consumed, the more SP gained.
The Combo Skill, Auger Angling, becomes available after an Arts Reaction or consuming Originium Crystals. It has a chance to hook a 'Rare Fin' which boosts damage and SP recovery, scaling with Intellect.
His talent Veteran Angler improves the Rare Fin catch rate based on Intellect, requiring around 600 Intellect to cap the bonus.

Scaling

Alesh scales heavily with Intellect to maximize his Rare Fin chance and overall SP generation. He is less reliant on his main stat, Strength.
Early game he can function with lower investment, but his full potential as a team battery is unlocked later with high Intellect gear and his signature weapon alternatives.
He is team-dependent, needing Cryo inflicters or characters that trigger Arts Reactions to enable his Combo Skill rotation.

Team Role

Alesh is designed as a secondary SP battery and Cryo enabler. He is best used as a teammate (AI-controlled) rather than the active operator, as his skills are most effective when the player controls other characters to trigger reactions. He excels in teams with Cryo DPS units that can stack Cryo Infliction, allowing him to consume them for SP. He also works well with Heat or Electric characters when using OBJ Edge of Lightness. His rotation involves using Ultimate to apply Cryo Infliction and gain initial SP, then using Battle Skill to consume stacks and force Solidification, and finally using Combo Skill after reactions. The Rare Fin mechanic adds a luck element, but high Intellect mitigates this.

Weapon

thermite_cutterBest

6★ Sword

obj_edge_of_lightnessRank 2

5★ Sword

fortmakerRank 3

5★ Sword

finchaser_30Rank 4

5★ Sword

Weapon Stat Priority

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Gear

team_dmg_buff

Pieces

armor

redeemer armor

gloves

core 1

core 2

Stat Priority

1intellect2ultimate_gain_efficiency3secondary_attribute

Explanation

Thermite Cutter is the best weapon because its passive increases the entire team's ATK after Alesh recovers SP, stacking up to two times. This synergizes perfectly with his SP generation playstyle.

Frontiers set reduces Combo Skill cooldown and grants a team DMG buff on SP recovery, making Alesh a strong supportive presence.

Alternative weapons like OBJ Edge of Lightness are useful for teams that deal Heat or Electric damage, while Fortmaker provides raw Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency for faster Ults. Finchaser 3.0 is conditionally good but can consume Cryo stacks needed by Cryo DPS units.

Notes

The Frontiers 4-piece set gives a team-wide DMG buff whenever Alesh recovers SP, which happens constantly with his skills.
Redeemer Armor and Frontiers Fiber Gloves provide high Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency, crucial for his Rare Fin chance and overall SP generation.
The Extra O2 Tube kits boost his Secondary Attribute (Intellect) and further enhance Ultimate Gain Efficiency.