Alyosha, a 4-star Electro support character in Genshin Impact, offers a versatile kit that includes attack buffs, Stellar Conduct buffs, Electro application, and healing. He is accessible to all players who complete the introductory section of Snezhnaya's Chapter VII Archon Quest, making him a valuable addition to free-to-play teams.
Alyosha's Role and Team Synergies
Alyosha excels as a buffer within Stellar Conduct teams. However, he cannot independently trigger Stellar Conduct, necessitating a teammate who can. Without such a pairing, his utility is significantly limited. It's also important to note that unless Alyosha is at C6, characters like Qiqi or Yae Miko may offer superior performance, though they can still be viable in certain team compositions alongside Alyosha.
When constructing teams, particularly those featuring Wriothesley, caution is advised when including healers like Alyosha, Escoffier, or Qiqi. Wriothesley's damage potential is tied to his health management, and constant healing can complicate this mechanic, making such teams potentially more awkward to play.
Recommended Weapons for Alyosha
Several polearms can enhance Alyosha's effectiveness. The 4-star Favonius Lance is highly regarded for its Energy Recharge (ER) benefits and its chance to restore Energy on critical hits. The 5-star Engulfing Lightning boosts Alyosha's attack based on his ER and further increases his ER after using his Elemental Burst.
Escoffier's signature 5-star weapon, Symphonist of Scents, enhances attack, providing additional boosts when Alyosha is off-field and even more after he performs healing. Another strong option is Frostbreath, which increases Alyosha's attack and generates Energy for the team upon triggering Cryo or Hydro reactions.
For players who may not have these specific weapons, any polearm that increases Energy Recharge or personal attack will be beneficial.
Optimal Artifacts and Stats
The most generally recommended Artifact set for Alyosha is the 4-piece Noblesse Oblige. This set increases the entire team's attack after Alyosha uses his Elemental Burst and also boosts his personal Burst damage.
However, if no other character on the team is equipped with the 4-piece Heart of the Furnace set, Alyosha should wear it to ensure teammates' Stellar Conduct damage is increased. Otherwise, a significant amount of damage can be lost. Typically, the Heart of the Furnace set is better suited for characters like Odette.
The primary Artifact stats to prioritize are Energy Recharge or Attack for the Sands, Attack or Electro Damage for the Goblet, and Crit Rate for the Circlet. Substats should focus on Energy Recharge, Attack, Crit Rate, and Crit Damage.
Gameplay and Skill Prioritization
Alyosha functions as a support character who buffs Stellar Conduct reactions but requires another party member to initiate them. Suitable teammates for this role include Odette, Sandrone, or the Cryo Traveler. The basic rotation for Alyosha involves using his Elemental Skill, followed by his Elemental Burst, and then switching to another character.
His Elemental Skill applies Electro, generates Electro particles, and applies a 'Hunters Mark' to enemies. When this mark is activated by Alyosha's Elemental Burst, the on-field character receives buffs to their attack stat and Stellar Conduct damage. Alyosha's Burst also consistently applies Electro, taunts enemies within its area of effect, and summons Tugarin, who provides healing to the active character.
When leveling up his talents, prioritize the Elemental Skill first, followed by the Elemental Burst. This ensures the team receives the highest possible attack buff. Alyosha's Normal Attack talent can generally be ignored unless a player is specifically aiming to build him as a main DPS.
Regarding Constellations, C2 is a good stopping point for players not aiming for C6. It extends Alyosha's Burst duration and allows Tugarin to apply Hunters Mark upon Burst usage. Alyosha's C6 is particularly potent, enabling two stacks of Hunters Mark simultaneously, effectively doubling his attack and Stellar Conduct buffs.