Genshin Impact’s forthcoming Snezhnaya chapter will introduce **Alyosha**, a 4‑star Electro polearm character set for free release on August 12, 2026.
Character Snapshot
Alyosha is described as an assassin‑marksman who can summon wolves and is already linked to Odette and Vodyanitsa. His kit is tailored for the **Stellar Conduct** field mechanic, lending itself naturally to pairing with characters such as Sandrone. Information surfaced through Seele leaks on Reddit, confirming his rarity, elemental type, and weapon classification.
Attack Mechanic & Basic Skill Set
His normal attacks execute up to four spear strikes, with the final hit applying a **Hunting Mark** to the target. When marked twice, the mark triggers “Hunter’s Precision,” boosting party attack for 15 seconds. A charged spin costs stamina, while plunging drops a ground AoE damaging all enemies on the descent.
The elemental skill has a two‑part design: tapping launches a forward Electro burst; holding activates an aiming mode that locks onto enemies, granting increased interruption resistance. Ending the hold releases an AoE Electro blast to all engaged foes. Both skill states apply the Hunting Mark.
Elemental Burst & Companion Tugarin
Alyosha’s burst summons Tugarin, a loyal hunting hound, creating the Thunder Hunting Ground that continually taunts and damages nearby enemies every 2 seconds. Tugarin itself latches onto targets each interval, biting for Electro damage and automatically re‑applying Hunting Mark when available. The burst’s damage falls into the same elemental pool.
Ascension Passives & Constellations
Passive highlights include:
- Awakening the Sleeping Treeline harnesses Tugarin’s attacks to restore the nearest teammate to 120 % of Alyosha’s ATK.
- Farewell to Winter Wheat and Fallen Leaves raises Skill and Burst damage by 0.35 % per 1 % Energy Recharge, capping at 70 %.
- Into the Polestar Field triggers the Radiance: Stellar‑Conduct state inside that field, boosting all party members’ Stellar‑Conduct damage by 25 %.
- Watching from the Treetops shows Snezhnaya specialty locations on the minimap.
His constellations further refine his role:
- C1: Grants 15 Energy when a party member triggers an Electro reaction, once every 18 seconds.
- C2: Extends Hunter’s Stand duration by 6 seconds and forces Hunting Mark on a target before each Tugarin attack.
- C4: Heals the lowest‑HP teammate by 60 % of Alyosha’s ATK when Tugarin attacks.
- C6: Hunter’s Precision stacks up to two times, awarding an additional 100 Elemental Mastery when the second stack appears.
Release Window & Beta Insights
Leaked data places Alyosha in the 7.0 update, with a predicted drop around the standard 42‑day cycle, placing the release on August 12, 2026. Once the 7.0 beta launches, additional stats and banner mobility will surface, allowing players to fine‑tune squad compositions around his Aggressive Martial Design.
As the Snezhnaya narrative advances, Alyosha’s integration of hunting mechanics and Electro synergy promises to refresh deck‑building strategies across Genshin’s competitive sphere.
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