Alyosha arrives in Genshin Impact Version 7.0 as a 4-star Electro Polearm character from Snezhnaya. Titled the Swift-Striding Hound and Winter Hunter, this professional hunter from the frozen lands fights alongside his loyal companion Tugarin. He specializes in applying Hunting Marks, granting party ATK buffs through Hunter’s Precision, delivering off-field Electro application, providing healing, and enhancing Stellar-Conduct damage in the new region’s reaction system.

Players can obtain him for free by progressing through the Archon Quest Chapter VII Act I, Everwinter Without Mercy, which launches with the update on August 12, 2026. He also features on the initial Event Wishes alongside Odette and a returning Arlecchino.

Alyosha Build

Character Overview and Playstyle

Alyosha functions primarily as an off-field support or sub-DPS with healing capabilities. His kit centers on marking enemies and activating those marks for team buffs. Use his Elemental Skill to apply or activate Hunting Marks, then deploy his Elemental Burst to summon Tugarin and create a Fulgurite Hunting Field. Swap to your main DPS while Tugarin handles Electro application, healing, and further mark activations. He shines in Stellar-Conduct teams but remains flexible for Overload or Electro-Charged setups needing consistent off-field Electro and utility.

Ascension increases his Energy Recharge, reaching 26.7% at level 90. This pairs well with his kit’s reliance on frequent Burst usage.

Talent Priority

Prioritize talents as follows:

  • Elemental Burst (Hunter’s Advance)
  • Elemental Skill (Thunderbolt Strike)
  • Normal Attack (Skirmishing Spear)

The Burst drives his off-field presence, damage, healing via Tugarin, and sustained mark application. The Skill handles initial marks and buff activation. Normal Attacks matter little for support builds.

Key Talent Summaries

  • Normal Attack - Skirmishing Spear: Up to four spear strikes. The final hit applies Hunting Mark.
  • Elemental Skill - Thunderbolt Strike: Tap for forward AoE Electro DMG or hold for aiming mode that locks onto targets and deals Electro DMG. Applies Hunting Mark. Activating a mark grants nearby party members Hunter’s Precision (ATK increase for 15s).
  • Elemental Burst - Hunter’s Advance: Summons Tugarin and creates a Fulgurite Hunting Field that taunts enemies and deals periodic AoE Electro DMG. Tugarin attacks every 2s (prioritizing marked targets), applies or activates marks, and heals based on Alyosha’s ATK.

Passives further boost Skill and Burst damage based on Energy Recharge (up to a solid percentage), enhance Stellar-Conduct DMG inside relevant fields when marks activate, and reveal nearby Snezhnaya local specialties on the minimap.

Best Weapons

Alyosha needs Energy Recharge for consistent Burst rotations and ATK for stronger healing and damage scaling.

Top options include:

  • Engulfing Lightning: Excellent Energy Recharge substat that converts excess ER into ATK. Ideal for maximizing both needs.
  • Favonius Lance: Strong free-to-play or 4-star choice for particle generation that helps the whole team, especially with some CRIT Rate investment.
  • The Catch: Boosts Elemental Burst DMG and CRIT Rate, solid for Burst-focused play.
  • Song of the Vigil or other craftable/BP options from Version 7.0 that offer Energy Recharge or reaction benefits.
  • Tamayuratei no Ohanashi: Provides ATK and movement speed on Skill use alongside Energy Recharge.

Aim for weapons that push Energy Recharge while supporting ATK.

Best Artifacts and Stats

Noblesse Oblige (4-piece) stands out as the primary set. The 2-piece boosts Elemental Burst DMG, while the 4-piece grants a team-wide 20% ATK increase for 12s after using Burst. This aligns perfectly with his rotation.

Newer Version 7.0 sets focused on Stellar reactions may compete in dedicated teams if they offer stronger team buffs.

Main Stats:

  • Sands: ATK% or Energy Recharge
  • Goblet: ATK%
  • Circlet: ATK% (or CRIT Rate if using Favonius Lance)

Substats Priority: Energy Recharge (until requirements met) > ATK% > CRIT Rate (for Favonius).

Target roughly 180-240% Energy Recharge depending on team and weapon, plus 2,000-2,800+ ATK. Exact ER needs drop with another Electro character or strong battery support present.

Constellations

As a 4-star, constellations come relatively easily through wishes and the standard banner later. Key ones include:

  • C1: Restores Energy when nearby party members trigger Electro-related reactions (helps Burst consistency).
  • C2: Extends Burst duration and lets Tugarin apply additional Hunting Marks.
  • C4: Improves healing to the lowest-HP party member.
  • C6: Allows Hunter’s Precision to stack (up to 2) and grants +100 Elemental Mastery at max stacks.

Priority often ranks C2 and C6 highly for uptime and team EM value in reaction teams, with C1 offering strong quality-of-life.

Recommended Teams

Alyosha excels in Stellar-Conduct compositions that leverage his ATK buffs, Electro application, healing, and Stellar-Conduct DMG passive.

Strong pairings include:

  • Sandrone (or similar Stellar-focused DPS) + Odette + Alyosha + Yae Miko (or another Electro applicator/buffer).
  • Variants with Wriothesley, Cyno, or other ATK-scaling carries that benefit from his buffs and reactions.
  • Flexible Overload or Electro-Charged teams using characters like Raiden Shogun, Arlecchino, or Fischl for additional Electro synergy.

He pairs well with units that trigger frequent reactions or stay on-field to receive Tugarin’s heals and buffs.

Final Tips

Farm ascension materials such as Vajrada Amethysts, the local specialty Flockingweed, and the relevant boss and domain materials in advance where possible. Level his Burst and Skill first, equip Energy Recharge and ATK pieces, and practice short skill-Burst rotations before swapping out.

Alyosha brings reliable support tools to Snezhnaya’s challenging environments and new mechanics. With solid Energy Recharge and the right teammates, the Winter Hunter and Tugarin become valuable assets for both new and veteran Travelers exploring the frozen tundra. Enjoy the hunt in Version 7.0.