Alyosha Build Guide in Genshin Impact 7.0: The F2P Electro Support

Rowan had spent most of Version 7.0’s first week chasing a five-star, but the character who ended up changing his Stellar-Conduct experiments was a four-star Electro polearm user named Alyosha. The Traveler first crossed paths with him in the Snezhnayan snowlands, where Alyosha knelt beside his dog, Tugarin, and spoke about duty with the same quiet focus he brings to combat. Alyosha arrived in Phase 1 of Genshin Impact 7.0, and after that introduction he joined the standard banner pool, so Rowan’s late pull was not unusual. What surprised him was how quickly the new support settled into a rotation. Alyosha is a healer and ATK buffer who shines in Stellar-Conduct teams, especially alongside Odette or Sandrone, and his build is refreshingly direct.

Alyosha is a four-star Electro polearm character who acts as both a support and a healer for parties. He can buff the active character’s ATK stat, which makes him a natural partner for Stellar-Conduct compositions led by Odette or Sandrone. Despite that versatility, there is really only one sensible way to build him. Players who enjoy his potential should consider investing in him, though the process may require some farming. ⚡️

The Polearm That Keeps the Burst Flowing

As a four-star unit, Alyosha does not have a signature five-star weapon. The best option for him is Engulfing Lightning, Raiden Shogun’s signature polearm. It provides Energy Recharge, which Alyosha needs because his Burst is central to his rotation. It also increases his ATK based on Energy Recharge above 100%, and he gains extra Energy Recharge after using his Burst. That combination is ideal for a sub-DPS or support who scales on ATK and leans heavily on Burst uptime.

Engulfing Lightning is a five-star weapon, however, so it may not be a practical choice for every account. A strong four-star alternative is Favonius Lance, which Rowan personally prefers for this build. With Favonius Lance, players should build Alyosha’s CRIT Rate to generate more Elemental Particles, turning him into a reliable battery for the team. The lance will not do enormous damage, and balancing CRIT Rate with his other stat needs can be tricky, but the payoff is consistent energy for the party.

Another four-star option is Tamayuratei no Ohanashi, a free-to-play event polearm that suits the new Electro character perfectly. For players who missed Engulfing Lightning or want to save Favonius Lance for another unit, this event weapon is a practical fallback.

Weapon	Rarity	Why it works
Engulfing Lightning	5-star	Energy Recharge substat; ATK bonus from ER above 100%; extra ER after Burst
Favonius Lance	4-star	CRIT Rate helps generate Elemental Particles; reliable battery option
Tamayuratei no Ohanashi	4-star event	Free-to-play polearm that fits Alyosha’s Electro support role

Artifacts: Noblesse Oblige and a Clear Stat Priority

The best Artifact set for Alyosha is Noblesse Oblige. Its two-piece bonus increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20%. The four-piece bonus makes his Burst increase all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12 seconds. That effect cannot stack, so if another character in the party uses the same set, only one instance will count. This is why Alyosha should be the Noblesse Oblige holder on his team.

Heart of the Furnace is also a reliable set for him, though it is best used on a damage-dealer in the Stellar Glimmer team, such as Odette. When farming Artifacts for Alyosha, Energy Recharge should be the main priority, followed by ATK. If he is using Favonius Lance, players should also look for a bit more CRIT Rate so he can create Elemental Particles more frequently.

The Team That Makes Alyosha Shine

Alyosha is a remarkable support for Stellar-Conduct teams, and his best team composition is the same as Odette’s. Alyosha serves as support and healer while Odette deals off-field Cryo and Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG. The main DPS should be a strong Cryo or Electro unit, and Sandrone is the best choice for this team. A secondary source of Electro application, such as Yae Miko or Fischl, rounds out the party so the rotation operates smoothly.

Team	Core idea	Alyosha’s job
Stellar-Conduct	Odette, Sandrone, Yae Miko or Fischl	Healer, ATK buffer, consistent Electro application
Overloaded	Pyro DPS whose DMG scales on ATK	ATK buff and healing support
Electro-Charged or Quicken	Situational Electro support	Possible, but better Electro units exist for these teams

Alyosha is not limited to Stellar-Conduct reactions. He can also support Overloaded teams that have a Pyro DPS whose DMG scales on ATK. He can appear in Electro-Charged and Quicken teams as well, though there are stronger Electro options for those compositions. ❄️🔥

Talent Priority and Rotation Habits

As players level Alyosha and upgrade his Talents, they should prioritize his Elemental Burst. It is the core pillar of his kit, and the ideal rotation activates the Burst every time the team swaps through its cycle. That allows for consistent Electro application, ATK buffs, and healing. His Elemental Skill is the secondary priority. His Normal Attack can be ignored entirely, because he should not remain on the field long enough to use it.

Final Verdict

Alyosha is an approachable and straightforward Electro support who serves a variety of teams but thrives in Stellar-Conduct parties. In Version 7.0, he is a necessary option in Odette team compositions, and he will likely be replaced later as new units arrive. Even so, his status as a free-to-play-friendly character gives him a clear advantage: players can enjoy the new reaction variant from the very beginning. For Rowan, that was enough to make the four-star polearm user a permanent fixture in his experiments. 🐕⚡️

The following analysis references The Verge - Gaming, a widely read source for broader industry context and evolving game design trends. From that perspective, a support like Alyosha stands out less for raw personal damage and more for how efficiently he compresses healing, ATK buffing, and Burst-centered utility into one slot, which is exactly the kind of role compression that often makes four-star characters valuable in reaction-focused Genshin Impact team building.