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Alesh
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Advanced Builds
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sp_generatorsupportcryo
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.
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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.
Gear
team_dmg_buff
armor
redeemer armor
gloves
frontiers fiber gloves t1
core 1
frontiers extra o2 tube t1
core 2
frontiers extra o2 tube t1
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.
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This early game build focuses on boosting Alesh's Intellect to improve his Rare Fin catch rate and SP generation. Using OBJ Edge of Lightness with the Mordvolt Insulation set provides a good balance of support and personal damage. It is a solid foundation for players progressing through the early game, allowing Alesh to fulfill his role as an SP generator without needing high-level gear. The build can be upgraded to the endgame Frontiers build as better equipment becomes available.
Gear
arts_dmg_buff
armor
mordvolt insulation vest
gloves
mordvolt insulation gloves
core 1
mordvolt insulation wrench
core 2
mordvolt insulation wrench t1
1intellect2strength3arts_dmg4cryo_dmg
Explanation
OBJ Edge of Lightness is a great early weapon because it increases the team's Heat and Electric damage by a percentage after Alesh recovers SP, which works with his kit. It also boosts his Intellect secondary attribute.
Mordvolt Insulation set is easy to obtain and provides substantial Intellect, which is Alesh's most important stat for his talent. The set bonus increases Arts DMG when HP is high, adding some personal damage.
Fortmaker is a viable alternative if the team does not rely on Heat or Electric damage, as it gives pure Intellect and Ultimate Gain Efficiency.
Notes
- Mordvolt Insulation set provides +50 Intellect and a bonus to Arts DMG when HP is above 80%, which is easy to maintain.
- The weapon OBJ Edge of Lightness is chosen for its Intellect substat and team-wide Heat/Electric DMG buff, but can be swapped for Fortmaker if playing in non-elemental teams.
- Early game gear pieces offer decent Intellect and Strength to boost Alesh's damage and Rare Fin chance.
Build Insights
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.
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.
Character Notes
Alesh is a 5-star Cryo Vanguard who specializes in generating SP for the team through a unique fishing-themed kit. He applies Cryo Infliction, consumes it to force Solidification, and has a chance-based bonus on his Combo Skill. His playstyle is reactive and team-dependent, requiring other operators to trigger Arts Reactions or provide Cryo stacks. While his SP generation is potent, his reliance on luck and specific team compositions makes him somewhat inconsistent. He is best utilized as a support in teams built around Cryo or Elemental reactions.
Playstyle
- Use Alesh primarily as an AI-controlled teammate rather than the active operator, as his skills trigger automatically on reactions.
- Lead with his Ultimate to apply Cryo Infliction to multiple enemies and gain initial SP, especially effective against groups.
- Follow up with his Battle Skill on an enemy with Cryo Infliction stacks to consume them, forcing Solidification and recovering SP. Use this on a single target with maximum stacks for best results.
- After any Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal consumption, his Combo Skill becomes available. Use it to recover additional SP and hope for a Rare Fin (gold fish indicator) for boosted damage and SP.
- Stack Intellect to around 600 to maximize the Rare Fin catch rate, making his Combo Skill more consistent.
Strengths
- Excellent SP generation capabilities, able to fuel the team's skill usage.
- Forces Solidification on enemies, enabling certain reactions and combos.
- Provides team-wide ATK buff through his weapon and gear synergies.
- Works well as a secondary support in Cryo-focused teams.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent due to the Rare Fin chance mechanic, even with high Intellect.
- Requires specific team compositions with Cryo Infliction or reaction triggers to function optimally.
- His Battle Skill SP recovery only works on one target, limiting effectiveness against single bosses.
- His signature weapon, Finchaser 3.0, can interfere with Cryo DPS units by consuming their Infliction stacks.
Team Guide
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Shatter Team focuses on stacking Vulnerability and Shatter debuffs for massive burst damage. Alesh acts as the SP battery, applying Solidification with his Battle Skill to enable Shatter. Estella provides Lift and Cryo Infliction, while Chen Qianyu further stacks Vulnerability. Endministrator consumes these stacks with Crush for enormous damage. Mi Fu can substitute as an alternative main DPS for similar results.
Explanation
Alesh's SP generation allows the team to chain Combo Skills quickly, enabling a fast-paced rotation.
Estella is indispensable for applying both Lift and Cryo, which are crucial for triggering Solidification.
Chen Qianyu's Vulnerability stacking amplifies Endministrator's Shatter damage output.
Strengths
- High burst potential against both single targets and groups of enemies.
- Synergistic rotation allows consecutive Combo Skills for sustained damage.
Weaknesses
- Relies on precise timing of Solidification and Vulnerability application.
- May struggle against enemies immune to Lift or Cryo effects.
Rotation
- 1Open with Estella's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate to apply
Cryo Infliction on enemies. - 2Use Alesh's Battle Skill to consume Cryo stacks and force Solidification on the target.
- 3Activate Estella's Combo Skill to apply a Vulnerability stack via Lift and Physical Susceptibility. Use her Ultimate if ready for an extra stack.
- 4Follow with Endministrator's Combo Skill to apply Originium Crystals. Cast his Ultimate to consume them for burst damage.
- 5Trigger Chen Qianyu's Combo Skill for another Vulnerability stack, then Alesh's Combo Skill to recover SP.
- 6Use Chen's Battle Skill for yet another Vulnerability stack, then Endministrator's Battle Skill to consume all stacks with
Crush . - 7Repeat Endministrator's Battle Skill when SP allows to keep consuming Vulnerability for maximum damage.
Apply Cryo, force Solidification, then cycle through Estella, Endmin, and Chen's Combo Skills while using Alesh to restore SP, finishing with Endmin's Battle Skill to consume Vulnerability.
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This Electric Team revolves around Zhuang Fangyi's damage output, with Alesh providing additional SP for faster rotations. Perlica and Arclight apply Electric Inflictions and generate energy. Alesh's Combo Skill boosts SP recovery, allowing Zhuang to spam her skills and Sunderblades. This composition excels at sustained electric damage and rapid skill cycling.
Explanation
Arclight's SP generation and Perlica's Electrification enable Zhuang Fangyi to use her abilities frequently.
Alesh's Combo Skill provides extra SP, smoothing the rotation and allowing more Sunderblade summons.
The team relies on consuming Electrification to trigger Arclight's talent and Zhuang's Final Strikes efficiently.
Strengths
- Fast rotation speed thanks to dual SP generators (Arclight and Alesh).
- High sustained electric damage with consistent Sunderblade uptime.
Weaknesses
- Requires careful management of Electrification stacks to avoid wasted triggers.
- Less effective against enemies with high electric resistance.
Rotation
- 1Enter Zhuang Fangyi's Ultimate and cast her free Battle Skill for one Electric Infliction and 3 Sunderblades.
- 2Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang, then trigger Perlica's Combo Skill (do not trigger others).
- 3Cast Arclight's Battle Skill to consume Electrification, then Zhuang's Combo Skill to apply level 2 Electrification and consume Electric Inflictions.
- 4Trigger Arclight's and Alesh's Combo Skills. After Arclight's animation, cast Zhuang's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and summon more Sunderblades, then Arclight's Combo Skill again.
- 5Perform a Final Strike with Zhuang (do not trigger Combo Skill yet).
- 6Cast Perlica's Battle Skill or Arclight's Ultimate to apply second Electric Infliction. If Arclight's ultimate was used, immediately trigger Zhuang's Combo Skill to consume before Arclight does.
- 7Trigger Arclight's Combo Skill. Wait for its animation, then cast Zhuang's Battle Skill to consume Electrification and summon the last Sunderblades.
- 8Trigger Alesh's and Arclight's Combo Skills to gain SP for the next rotation.
Cycle through Zhuang's Ultimate and Battle Skills, intersperse Perlica and Arclight's combos, and use Alesh's Combo Skill for SP regen to maintain Sunderblade pressure.
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The Solidification Team enhances Yvonne's single-target burst by layering debuffs from Xaihi and Gilberta. Alesh provides consistent SP for the team. The rotation applies Nature or Cryo Inflictions, then solidifies enemies for Yvonne's Ultimate. Gilberta's Arts Susceptibility and Xaihi's DMG Amp amplify Yvonne's damage significantly.
Explanation
Alesh's SP generation ensures Xaihi and Gilberta can maintain their buffs for Yvonne's rotations.
The team's synergy allows Yvonne to deal massive sustained damage during her Ultimate state.
Proper timing of Solidification and Corrosion is critical for maximizing damage output.
Strengths
- Excellent single-target burst damage against elites and bosses.
- Multiple debuffs (Arts Susceptibility, DMG Amp) stacked on enemies.
Weaknesses
- Requires precise timing of Infliction applications and Solidification.
- Less effective against groups due to single-target focus.
Rotation
- 1Apply Nature or Cryo Infliction via Gilberta's Battle Skill or Alesh's Ultimate on enemies.
- 2Use Yvonne's Battle Skill to cause Solidification once an Infliction is active, then cast Gilberta's Combo Skill and Alesh's Combo Skill.
- 3Cast Xaihi's Battle Skill and perform Yvonne's full Basic Attack string to trigger Final Strike, activating Yvonne's Combo Skill that deploys Frost-e-Bytee, pulls enemies, and re-applies Solidification.
- 4Do another Final Strike from Yvonne to trigger Xaihi's Arts Amp, then follow with Xaihi's Combo Skill.
- 5When enemies are Staggered and Solidified, cast Gilberta's Ultimate for Arts Susceptibility, then Xaihi's Ultimate to amplify Cryo and Nature DMG.
- 6Cast Yvonne's Ultimate and perform continuous attacks while buffed, repeating until enemies are defeated.
Apply Infliction, Solidify with Yvonne, cycle through support combos, then unleash Yvonne's Ultimate with all debuffs active for massive damage.
Team Insights
Alesh is a Cryo SP generator who excels in teams requiring consistent energy for key abilities. His Battle Skill forces Solidification, making him natural for Shatter and Solidification compositions. He can also slot into Electric teams as a flex SP battery, boosting rotation speed. His role is always supportive, providing energy and enabling Cryo-based reactions. Team building around Alesh should prioritize characters who can apply Inflictions and benefit from fast SP recovery.
Synergy Patterns
- Pairs well with Estella for Lift and Cryo application, enabling Shatter setups.
- Synergizes with Endministrator or Mi Fu for high Shatter damage when consuming Vulnerability.
- Works with Yvonne, Xaihi, and Gilberta in Solidification teams for layered debuffs.
- Complements Arclight and Perlica in Electric teams for SP cycling and Electrification management.
Tips
- Always prioritize using Alesh's Battle Skill to apply Solidification when Cryo is active on enemies.
- Position Alesh to maximize his Combo Skill's SP recovery for the team, especially before key burst windows.
- In Electric teams, use Alesh as a replacement for Antal if you need more energy for faster rotations.
- Pair Alesh with characters that apply multiple Infliction types for flexible Solidification options.
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Alesh is a former gang leader who now works with Endfield while running a fin shop. He uses a fishing rod as a weapon in combat. Despite his easygoing demeanor, his scarred eye hints at his violent past.