Alesh Best Build Guide - Weapons, Gear & Teams
Complete progression guide from level 1 to 80+ with BiS weapons, gear sets, and team compositions
Updated: 5/18/2026 |
BiS + F2P Options
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Alesh Best Build - Quick Summary
Best Weapon
Thermite Cutter
R9 Cryo Sword - BiS
Best Gear Set
Eternal Xiranite
Set - Alesh Ultimate in 2x Yvonne Skill (More Energy, P4...
Best Team
Alesh + Yvonne + Xaihi + Estella
Cryo Support composition
Skill Priority
Battle Skill → Ultimate → Combo Skill → Normal Attack
Battle Skill provides Cryo application. Ultimate gives team-wide buffs. Combo Skill triggers easily on Final Strike.
Best Team Compositions
Recommended Cryo Team
Yvonne
DPS
Xaihi
Support
Estella
Support
Alesh
Cryo Support
5★
Support Cryo Sword
Budget SP Battery. Uniquely force-converts Cryo Infliction into Solidification. Good pair for Estella.
Build Focus
SP Recovery, Ultimate Gain Efficiency, ATK%, Support uptime, Solidification optimization
Skill Priority
Battle Skill = Ultimate > Combo Skill > Normal Attack
Playstyle
Apply Cryo Infliction with Battle Skill, build to 3 stacks, convert to Solidification with Combo Skill. Use Ultimate for team Cryo support. SP recovery helps team rotation.
Quick Reference Summary
Early Game
Wave Tide 4★ + Basic gear
Mid Game
Fortmaker 5★ + AIC Light 3pc
Late Game
Fortmaker maxed / Thermite Cutter 6★ + Catastrophe 3pc
Endgame
Thermite Cutter 6★ + Pulser Labs 3pc
Max Level
Thermite Cutter R5 + Pulser Labs 3pc (BiS) or Fortmaker maxed + Catastrophe 3pc (F2P)
early_game 1-20
Authority Unlocks
- • Basic gear unlocked at level 10
- • Focus on story progression
Weapons
BiS Wave Tide 4★
Sword
Base ATK
341
Substat
Intellect
Effect
When the wielder casts a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20.00s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Solid 4-star Sword. ATK boost on combo skill synergizes with Alesh's SP mechanics.
F2P Contingent Measure 4★
Sword
Base ATK
341
Substat
Agility
Effect
When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, ATK +33.6% for 20s.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Alternative 4-star Sword. Agility substat helps with attack speed.
Gear Sets
Best in Slot Basic Gear Pack (Any 3 pieces) 0 Gray
Why this set?
Placeholder gear. Don't invest resources.
Source: Available by default
Stat Priorities
Main Stats
ATK%Ultimate Gain Efficiency
Sub Stats
ATK%Ultimate Gain EfficiencyCryo DMG
Next Milestone: Reach level 20 for first breakthrough and AIC set access
mid_game 20-40
Weapons
BiS Fortmaker 5★
Sword
Base ATK
411
Substat
Intellect
Effect
ATK +14%. Arts Intensity +70.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Alesh's signature weapon at 5★. Excellent UGE and Arts Intensity. Competitive with 6★ at high refinement.
F2P Wave Tide 4★
Sword
Base ATK
341
Substat
Intellect
Effect
When the wielder casts a combo skill, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20.00s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
Source: Exploration (Crates)
Why: Solid 4★ option. ATK boost on combo skill synergizes with Alesh's SP mechanics.
Gear Sets
Best in Slot AIC Light (3pc)
Tier 1 Green
HP +500
Defeat enemy: ATK +20 for 5s
Why this set?
Source: Authority Level rewards, Gear Assembly with Amethyst Component
Stat Priorities
Main Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyATK%Cryo DMG
Next Milestone: Reach level 40 for Tier 2 Purple sets
late_game 40-60
Weapons
BiS Fortmaker 5★
Sword
Base ATK
411
Refinement
Max refinement
Effect
ATK +14%. Arts Intensity +70.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Alesh's signature. Keep through endgame. At R9 competitive with 6★ alternatives.
F2P Thermite Cutter 6★
Sword
Base ATK
490
Effect
ATK +28%. After skill recovers SP or grants Link, team gains ATK +14% for 20.00s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Alesh's true 6★ signature weapon. Best overall for support capabilities.
Gear Sets
Best in Slot Catastrophe (3pc)
Tier 2 Purple
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP
Why this set?
Source: Authority Level rewards
Stat Priorities
Main Stats
Ultimate Gain EfficiencyCryo DMGATK%
Sub Stats
Next Milestone: Reach Authority 50 for Tier 3 Gold gear
endgame 60-80
Weapons
BiS Thermite Cutter 6★
Sword
Base ATK
490
Refinement
Max refinement
Effect
ATK +28%. After skill recovers SP or grants Link, team gains ATK +14% for 20.00s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Alesh's true 6★ signature. BiS for support capabilities. 103.6% DPS at R9 per operator-builds.json.
F2P Fortmaker (Maxed) 5★
Effect
ATK +14%. Arts Intensity +70.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: Best F2P option. 99.1% DPS at R9 - competitive with 6★.
Gear Sets
Best in Slot Pulser Labs (3pc)
Tier 3 Gold
Arts Intensity +30
After Solidification, Cryo DMG +50% for 10s
Why this set?
Source: Wuling Gear Template Crates
Alternative Catastrophe (3pc)
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP
UGE-focused for faster Ultimate cycling
Stat Priorities
Main Stats
SP RecoveryUltimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
SP RecoveryUltimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Next Milestone: Reach Authority 60 for max level
max 80+
Weapons
BiS Thermite Cutter 6★
Sword
Base ATK
490
Refinement
Max refinement
Effect
ATK +28%. After skill recovers SP or grants Link, team gains ATK +14% for 20.00s. Max stacks: 2.
Source: Arsenal Exchange
Why: BiS per operator-builds.json. 103.6% DPS at R9.
F2P Max Fortmaker 5★
Sword
Effect
ATK +14%. Arts Intensity +70.
Why: Best F2P option. 99.1% DPS at R9.
Gear Sets
Best in Slot Pulser Labs 3pc + Off-piece (3pc + 1 off-piece) Gold
Arts Intensity +30
After Solidification, Cryo DMG +50% for 10s
Why this set?
BiS for Alesh. Cryo DMG boost is massive.
Complete Build
armor: Pulser Labs Disruptor Suit (Arts Intensity +20)
gloves: Pulser Labs Gloves (Cryo/Electric DMG +19.2%)
kit1: Pulser Labs Calibrator (Arts Intensity +41)
kit2: Redeemer Seal (Ultimate Gain Efficiency +25.70%) - Off-piece
Source:
F2P Option Catastrophe 3pc + Off-piece (3pc + 1 off-piece)
Ultimate Gain Efficiency +20%
Start battle with 50 SP
Best F2P option.
Complete Build
armor: Catastrophe Heavy Armor (Ultimate DMG +18.4%)
gloves: Catastrophe Gloves (Arts Intensity +24.50%)
kit1: Catastrophe Gauze Cartridge (Ultimate DMG +36.80%)
kit2: Redeemer Seal (Ultimate Gain Efficiency +25.70%)
Stat Priorities
Main Stats
SP RecoveryUltimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Sub Stats
SP RecoveryUltimate Gain EfficiencyATK%
Final Build Optimization
Rotation
Battle Skill (apply Cryo Infliction) → Build 3 stacks → Combo Skill (Solidification) → Ultimate → Repeat
Min-Max Tips
1.
Focus on building 3 Cryo Infliction stacks before Combo Skill for max Solidification
2.
Fortmaker is competitive at R9 - only 0.9% behind Thermite Cutter R9
3.
Position to apply Cryo to priority targets
4.
Thermite Cutter provides team ATK buff on SP recovery - best support option
Alesh Build FAQ
What is Alesh's best weapon?
Thermite Cutter (6★) is Alesh's BiS at 103.6% DPS at R9 per operator-builds.json. It provides team-wide ATK buffs on SP recovery, perfectly matching his support role. Fortmaker (5★) is an excellent F2P alternative at 99.1% DPS - only 0.9% behind, making it highly competitive when max refined.
What gear set should Alesh use?
Pulser Labs 3pc is BiS for endgame, providing Arts Intensity +30 and Cryo DMG +50% for 10s after Solidification. For F2P, Catastrophe 3pc offers UGE +20% and starting 50 SP for faster Ultimate cycling. Off-piece Redeemer Seal (UGE +25.70%) optimizes both builds.
Is Alesh worth building?
Alesh is a solid budget SP battery for Cryo/Physical teams. He uniquely force-converts Cryo Infliction into Solidification, making him a good pair with Estella. While outclassed by 6★ supports, his low SP cost and fluid rotations make him viable for F2P accounts and early-game content.
What is Alesh's skill priority?
Battle Skill = Ultimate > Combo Skill > Normal Attack. Prioritize Battle Skill for Cryo Infliction application and SP recovery. Ultimate provides team-wide support. Combo Skill converts stacks to Solidification for burst damage.