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Alesh vs Perlica

Alesh vs Perlica — two support-side (enabler / buffer / SP battery) Operators (Cryo vs Electric) competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Alesh if…

  • You need a Cryo Support Operator and Alesh's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Alesh's SP Recovery + Solidify identity over Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify.
  • Alesh is a Cryo and Physical SP battery who can force-convert Cold application into the infliction chain Physical teams want.

Pick Perlica if…

  • You need a Electric Support Operator and Perlica's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify identity over Alesh's SP Recovery + Solidify.
  • Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick.
Verdict

Alesh and Perlica are both Support investments that answer different account needs across Cryo and Electric. Alesh shines when Alesh is a Cryo and Physical SP battery who can force-convert Cold application into the infliction chain Physical teams want. Perlica is the better commit when Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Alesh
Stat
Perlica
Cryo
Element
Electric
Support (Flex)
Role
Support (Flex DPS)
Vanguard
Class
Caster
Sword
Weapon
Arts Unit
5★
Rarity
5★
Damage: C · Team Utility: A · Ease of Use: A
Endgame ratings
Damage: A · Team Utility: A · Ease of Use: AWinner
Strength
Scaling focus
Intellect
SP Recovery + Solidify
Playstyle
Electric Infliction + ElectrifyWinner
Moderate
Team flexibility
HighWinner
Xaihi / Gilberta
Best support shell
Antal / Chen Qianyu
Thermite Cutter — It may be surprising, but Thermite Cutter could be quite
F2P weapon
Hypernova Auto — It grants an Attack bonus as long as the user is above a
Excellent
P0 viability
Excellent

Strengths & Weaknesses

Alesh

Strengths
  • Battle Skill "Unconventional Lure" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Hooks a block of ice and slams it to deal Physical DMG to the enemy target. When hitting a target with Cryo Infliction, Alesh consumes all of
  • Combo Skill "Auger Angling" — COMBO TRIGGER: When the Arts Reaction or Originium Crystals of a nearby target is consumed. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Opens an angling hole beneath the enemy that deal
  • Ultimate "One Monster Catch!" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Alesh hooks a fin of unbelievable size and slams it to deal Cryo DMG and apply Cryo Infliction to enemies in a large area of effect in front
Weaknesses
  • Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Alesh's kit half-used.
  • Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.

Perlica

Strengths
  • Battle Skill "Protocol ω: Strike" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Unleashes a bolt of electro-magnetic energy that deals Electric DMG and Electric Infliction to enemies in a small area.
  • Combo Skill "Instant Protocol: Chain" — COMBO TRIGGER: When controlled operator performs a Final Strike on any enemy. SKILL DESCRIPTION: Unleashes stored electro-magnetic energy to bombard the target,
  • Ultimate "Protocol ε: 70.41K" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Tele-protocols a massive piece of orbital debris into the battlefield with devastating impact. All enemies in the area of effect suffer massi
Weaknesses
  • Needs the right element pairing — off-element squads leave Perlica's kit half-used.
  • Investment cost is real before the kit feels smooth in longer fights.

Best Builds (Signature)

Alesh

Weapon

Finchaser 3.0

Gear set

Frontiers

Main stats

Body Strength · Hands CRIT / Cryo DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Cryo DMG

Substats

Strength > Arts Intensity > HP%

Perlica

Weapon

Oblivion

Gear set

Pulser Labs

Main stats

Body Intellect · Hands CRIT / Electric / Arts DMG · Kits Arts Intensity / Electric / Arts DMG

Substats

Intellect > Arts Intensity > HP%

Who Should You Pull?

Alesh
Pull Alesh if…
  • You need a Cryo Support Operator and Alesh's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Alesh's SP Recovery + Solidify identity over Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify.
  • Alesh is a Cryo and Physical SP battery who can force-convert Cold application into the infliction chain Physical teams want.
  • He shows up as a budget or alternate enabler — including some Yvonne-adjacent fills — rather than a must-own setup piece like Chen Qianyu or Lifeng.
  • Battle Skill "Unconventional Lure" — SKILL DESCRIPTION: Hooks a block of ice and slams it to deal Physical DMG to the enemy target. When hitting a target with Cryo Infliction, Alesh consumes all of.
Alesh Full Guide
Perlica
Pull Perlica if…
  • You need a Electric Support Operator and Perlica's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Perlica's Electric Infliction + Electrify identity over Alesh's SP Recovery + Solidify.
  • Perlica is the Electrification uptime Arts buffers are measured against — free Electrification from Combo Skill, fast Electric Infliction from Battle Skill, and enough personal Arts damage that she is not a pure aura stick.
  • Arcane, Rossi, Zhuang Fangyi, and Last Rite teams all treat her as standard Arts support for a reason.
  • Perlica is a stronger general pull priority for your roster.
Perlica Full Guide