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Snezhnaya is finally on the horizon, and Alyosha is one of its most intriguing incoming characters. He is a 4-star Electro Polearm user who first appeared in the Snezhnayan “Sudden Snow” trailer alongside Odette and Vodyanitsa. Leaked via Seele Leaks on Reddit, his full kit reveals a field-control support built around a wolf companion and a unique Hunting Mark mechanic that synergizes directly with Sandrone’s Stellar-Conduct teams. Here is everything we know about him in 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 4-Star |
| Element | Electro |
| Weapon | Polearm |
| Version | 7.0 (Snezhnaya) |
| Expected Release | ~August 12, 2026 |
| Role | Electro Support / Stellar-Conduct Enabler |
Alyosha is confirmed for Genshin Impact 7.0, the long-awaited Snezhnaya update. HoYoverse officially locked in the Version 7.0 release date as August 12, 2026 — encoded in the redemption code Snezhnaya20260812 during the April 24 Special Program. As Genshin’s first 4-star of the new arc, Alyosha may be obtainable for free depending on HoYoverse’s standard event structure for regional launch characters. That’s worth holding your Primogems for Odette or Vodyanitsa instead.
Note: Version 6.8 has been skipped entirely. The game jumps directly from 6.7 to 7.0 on August 12, 2026.
Alyosha’s core identity is a Stellar-Conduct support who buffs the entire team’s reaction damage while sustaining them through his wolf companion, Tugarin. These are early kit leaks — expect changes before the 7.0 beta finalizes.
Alyosha performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes. The final hit automatically applies Hunting Mark to the enemy. Holding the attack triggers a spinning Charged Attack that consumes Stamina.
Alyosha’s Elemental Skill has two modes and both apply Hunting Mark to targets hit.
Hunting Mark Mechanic: Applying Hunting Mark to an already-marked enemy activates it instead — removing the mark and granting all nearby party members Hunter’s Precision, which increases their ATK for 15 seconds.
Alyosha summons his wolf Tugarin and temporarily creates a Thunder Hunting Ground in front of him.
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| A1 | Tugarin heals the active nearby party member for 120% of Alyosha’s ATK on each attack |
| A2 | Every 1% Energy Recharge increases Skill and Burst DMG by 0.35% (max 70% bonus) |
| A3 | Inside a Polestar Field, Alyosha buffs all party members’ Stellar-Conduct DMG by +25% |
| A4 | Shows Snezhnaya Local Specialties on the mini-map |
The A2 passive makes Energy Recharge a core stat, while A3 locks him firmly into Stellar-Conduct team compositions — his most impactful role.
As a 4-star character, Alyosha’s constellations significantly expand his ceiling. C3 and C5 boost talent levels; C1, C2, C4, and C6 change his kit meaningfully.
| Constellation | Effect |
|---|---|
| C1 | When a nearby party member triggers an Electro reaction, Alyosha restores 15 Energy (18s cooldown) |
| C2 | Extends Hunter’s Stand by 6s; Tugarin applies Hunting Mark before each attack (cannot activate existing marks) |
| C4 | Tugarin heals the party member with the lowest HP for 60% of Alyosha’s ATK on each attack |
| C6 | Hunter’s Precision stacks up to 2 times; at 2 stacks, affected characters gain +100 Elemental Mastery |
Best stopping points: C2 is the strongest early upgrade — more Tugarin uptime and consistent Hunting Mark cycling. C6 is his ceiling, adding massive EM for the whole team to amplify Stellar-Conduct damage.
Alyosha is built for one job: enabling and amplifying Stellar-Conduct for Sandrone. His off-field Electro application via Tugarin, +25% Stellar-Conduct DMG buff (A3), and team ATK boost from Hunting Mark make him a premium support in Sandrone’s best team.
| Role | Character |
|---|---|
| DPS | Sandrone |
| Electro Support | Alyosha |
| Cryo Buffer | Escoffier |
| Healer/Flex | Qiqi / Xilonen |
He also functions as a sustain provider via Tugarin’s heals, reducing the need for a dedicated healer in some comps.
Alyosha is expected to release with Genshin Impact Version 7.0 on August 12, 2026, as the first 4-star character of the Snezhnaya arc.
Based on HoYoverse’s pattern with 4-star launch characters for new regions, Alyosha is likely obtainable for free through event rewards in Version 7.0. Nothing is officially confirmed yet.
Alyosha is an Electro character who wields a Polearm. His Electro application via his wolf Tugarin and skill makes him ideal for Stellar-Conduct team compositions.
If you run Sandrone, yes — Alyosha’s A3 passive grants a flat +25% Stellar-Conduct DMG buff to the whole party, making him one of the best supports for her. As a likely free 4-star, he may not even require a banner pull.
