Alesh
Aendgame support
supportvanguardsp_generationcryo
Alesh pumps out a large amount of SP for his squad, but that output is gated behind strict conditions: he needs plenty of Cryo Infliction and enough enemies on the field to reach his ceiling. His kit mixes several systems, including a chance-based fishing mechanic, so his contribution can swing noticeably between fights. That inconsistency is why he settles into A tier rather than a higher slot.
This late-game setup builds Alesh entirely around his SP battery identity. Thermite Cutter turns his frequent SP recovery into a team ATK boost, while the Frontiers set rewards the same trigger with an extra team damage buff and cuts his Combo Skill cooldown so the cycle comes back sooner. Redeemer Armor supplies Intellect plus Ultimate Gain Efficiency, the two Frontiers Extra O2 Tube kits raise his secondary attribute, and Frontiers Fiber Gloves T1 adds more Ultimate Gain Efficiency. Stack Intellect toward 600 so Veteran Angler reliably nets Rare Fins, then let the rest of the squad convert the SP and buffs into damage.
Insights
Core Mechanics
- Battle Skill Unconventional Lure consumes every Cryo Infliction stack on a target, forcibly applies Solidification, and converts the consumed stacks into SP.
- Combo Skill Auger Angling unlocks when a nearby Arts Reaction or Originium Crystal is consumed, dealing Physical DMG and restoring SP.
- The Combo Skill rolls for a Rare Fin (shown as a gold fish), boosting its damage and SP gain; Veteran Angler raises those odds based on Intellect.
- Ultimate One Monster Catch! is an AoE Cryo hit that applies Cryo Infliction and refunds SP, with extra SP for every enemy defeated.
- Talent Flash-frozen for Freshness grants Ultimate Energy whenever Solidification or Originium Crystals land on nearby enemies, speeding up his Ultimate cycle.
Scaling
- Early on Alesh acts mostly as a utility SP source; his personal damage and Rare Fin consistency stay low until Intellect is built up.
- Intellect is his real scaling stat — pushing it toward 600 maximizes the Veteran Angler Rare Fin chance, which lifts both Combo Skill damage and SP refunds.
- He is heavily team dependent: partners that apply Cryo Infliction or trigger Arts Reactions keep his Combo Skill available and his SP loop running.
Team Role
On a team, Alesh is a support and SP engine rather than a damage dealer. He should be run as an off-field teammate instead of the controlled operator, since his job is keeping allies supplied with skill points and turning Cryo Infliction into Solidification for reaction setups. The typical loop is to let an ally or his own Ultimate build Cryo Infliction, then fire his Battle Skill to consume the stacks for SP and force Solidification. Any Arts Reaction, or a consumed Originium Crystal such as one from Endministrator, re-arms his Combo Skill, which is his main repeatable SP source. Because consuming Cryo Infliction competes with Cryo DPS units that want those stacks, he pairs best with Heat, Electric, or Physical-leaning partners that benefit from his team ATK buffs and Solidification. Unlocking his third Potential adds a party-wide ATK buff whenever a Rare Fin is caught, which further cements him as a buff-and-battery unit.
Weapon
thermite_cutterBest
6★ Sword
obj_edge_of_lightnessRank 2
5★ Sword
fortmakerRank 3
5★ Sword
finchaser_30Rank 4
5★ Sword
Weapon Stat Priority
flowattack_boostwill_boost
Gear
team_buff
Pieces
armor
redeemer armor
gloves
core 1
core 2
Explanation
Thermite Cutter is chosen because its effect keys off the SP Alesh constantly recovers, converting his resource generation into a party-wide ATK increase.
The Frontiers set triggers on SP recovery, adding a team DMG buff on top of the weapon while also shortening his Combo Skill cooldown so the loop repeats faster.
Redeemer Armor and the Frontiers Extra O2 Tube kits push Intellect, which feeds both his DMG Dealt bonus and his Rare Fin odds.
Drop to OBJ Edge of Lightness or Fortmaker when another Essence line suits the team; Finchaser 3.0 is situational because it strips the Cryo Infliction stacks that Cryo DPS operators want.
Notes
- Intellect is the priority stat here — a target of roughly 600 caps out the Veteran Angler Rare Fin bonus.
- Keep Alesh as the off-field teammate; his contribution is SP and buffs, not personal damage.
- The Frontiers damage buff cannot stack, so a single source of the set is enough.