Aloy Build Guide
— Savior From Another World
Cryo
BowFormerly an outcast, now a hunter of unparalleled skill. Ready to do the right thing at any time.
Aloy Best Build & Stat Priority
Aloy is a 5-star Cryo Bow character from Other who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Aloy grants bonus Cryo DMG Bonus, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate. For the Quickswap Burst Main DPS setup, equip Blizzard Strayer (2pc) + Wanderer's Troupe (2pc) (Peak of Vindagnyr / Varies) with ATK% Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Thundering Pulse (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Prototype Crescent serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Aloy Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Aloy
Blizzard Strayer (2pc) + Wanderer's Troupe (2pc)
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%. 2-PC: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15%. 2-PC: ATK +18%.
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Best Weapons for Aloy
Thundering Pulse
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 66.2% Skill Effect: Increases ATK by 20% and grants Thunder Emblem. At stacks 1/2/3, Normal Attack DMG is further increased by 12/24/40%. Each stack has an individual duration and are gotten through:• Normal Attacks with Elemental DMG (duration 5s)• Casting an Elemental Skill (duration 10s)• Having less than 100% Energy (disappears at full Energy)
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Aloy Team Compositions
Aloy Reverse Melt
A high-damage Reverse Melt team featuring Aloy, Xiangling, Bennett, and Kazuha
Aloy Premium Freeze
A comfort Freeze team featuring Aloy, Furina, Kazuha, and Diona
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Aloy Build FAQ
What is the best build for Aloy in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Quickswap Burst Main DPS build for Aloy (DPS) uses Blizzard Strayer (2pc) + Wanderer's Troupe (2pc) farmed in Peak of Vindagnyr / Varies paired with Thundering Pulse. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% substats.
What are Aloy's best weapons and F2P options?
Aloy's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Thundering Pulse (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Prototype Crescent (4-star), Slingshot (3-star), Skyward Harp (5-star), The Stringless (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Aloy require?
Leveling Aloy requires Crystal Marrow (local specialty), Crystalline Bloom (world boss drop), La Signora (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Freedom talent books. Character ascension increases Cryo DMG Bonus.
What are the best team compositions for Aloy?
Top recommended teams for Aloy include Aloy Reverse Melt (Aloy, Xiangling, Bennett, Kaedehara Kazuha) and Aloy Premium Freeze (Aloy, Furina, Kaedehara Kazuha, Diona), built around Cryo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
