Alyosha is one of the new playable characters introduced in Genshin Impact Version 7.0.
Arriving alongside Snezhnaya and the expansion of the Stellar Glimmer reaction system, Alyosha is a 4-star Electro Polearm character whose kit combines off-field Electro application, healing, and support for Stellar-Conduct teams.
He is also accompanied by Tugarin, his canine companion, who plays an important role in both his character identity and combat abilities.
Here’s an overview of Alyosha and what he brings to Genshin Impact.
Alyosha at a Glance
Alyosha’s basic character details are:
- Rarity: 4-star
- Element: Electro
- Weapon: Polearm
- Primary Role: Support / Healer / Electro enabler
- Introduced: Version 7.0
- Region: Snezhnaya
His kit is particularly suited to teams that make use of Stellar-Conduct, the Stellar reaction associated with Cryo and Electro.
Unlike characters focused primarily on personal damage, Alyosha can provide several forms of utility while another character remains active on the field.
Alyosha Fights Alongside Tugarin
One of Alyosha’s defining characteristics is his partnership with Tugarin.
Tugarin is incorporated directly into Alyosha’s combat abilities rather than appearing only as part of his character story.
Through his Elemental Skill, Alyosha can summon Tugarin to assist in combat. Tugarin can remain active while Alyosha is off-field, allowing the team to continue receiving support after switching characters.
This makes Alyosha well suited to teams where the main damage dealer needs to remain on the field for longer periods.
His Elemental Skill Provides Off-Field Electro
Alyosha’s Elemental Skill gives him a way to contribute Electro without remaining as the active character.
After Tugarin enters combat, he can periodically attack enemies and deal Electro damage.
This continued Electro application is especially useful for teams relying on reactions involving Electro.
Because Alyosha can perform his Skill and then switch to another character, his field-time requirements remain relatively low.
That allows the team’s primary on-field character to continue attacking while Tugarin provides additional support in the background.
Alyosha Can Heal the Active Character
Alyosha is not limited to applying Electro.
His kit also includes healing, allowing him to help keep the active character alive during combat.
This gives him multiple jobs within a single party slot:
- Electro application
- Off-field support
- Healing
- Stellar-Conduct support
Characters capable of filling several roles can make team building easier, particularly when the remaining party slots are needed for damage dealers or other reaction enablers.
Alyosha Supports Stellar-Conduct Teams
Alyosha is particularly connected to Stellar-Conduct.
Stellar-Conduct is part of the expanded Stellar Glimmer reaction system featured prominently in Version 7.0 and Snezhnaya.
The reaction involves Cryo and Electro, making Alyosha’s Electro application naturally useful alongside Cryo characters designed to interact with Stellar mechanics.
His support abilities can also benefit Stellar-Conduct teams beyond simply supplying Electro.
This makes him a natural partner for characters built around the new reaction system.
Alyosha Can Work With Odette
One particularly natural pairing introduced in Version 7.0 is Alyosha and Odette.
Odette is a Cryo character capable of enabling and strengthening Stellar reactions, while Alyosha provides Electro application and additional team support.
Together, their elements allow the party to trigger Stellar-Conduct while their off-field abilities leave room for another character to remain active.
The two characters therefore demonstrate how Version 7.0’s new Stellar mechanics can influence team building rather than simply adding another standalone elemental reaction.
Alyosha Can Be Obtained Through Version 7.0 Content
Alyosha is also notable because players have an opportunity to obtain him through Version 7.0 content.
By progressing through the relevant Version 7.0 Archon Quest content, players can receive Alyosha without relying entirely on Event Wishes.
This makes him more accessible than a character available exclusively through wishing and gives players a way to experiment with a character designed around the new Snezhnaya combat mechanics.
Availability tied to version content can change after an update period ends, so players joining later should check the current in-game acquisition information.
Alyosha Adds a Flexible Support Option to Version 7.0
Alyosha may be a 4-star character, but his kit covers several useful roles.
He can:
- Apply Electro from off-field
- Fight alongside Tugarin
- Heal the active character
- Support Stellar-Conduct
- Fit into Cryo and Electro reaction teams
- Contribute without requiring extensive field time
That combination makes Alyosha one of Version 7.0’s more flexible new support characters.
More importantly, his design reflects the direction of Snezhnaya’s new combat mechanics. Instead of simply introducing another Electro character, Version 7.0 gives Alyosha a clear connection to the Stellar reaction system introduced alongside the new region.
