Aloy is the heroine from “Horizon Zero Dawn”, a PS4 and Microsoft Windows game. She was introduced as a collaboration and crossover character between Guerrilla Games and miHoYo.
It was introduced between Versions 2.1-2.1 on PlayStation and Version 2.2 on all platforms. Now, you can obtain her when you reach Adventure Rank 20.
Even if she’s not a Genshin Impact original character and doesn’t have a quest, you can consider her to be part of your party. If you need a Cryo user in your team and you don’t have any except her, we present you some builds for her!
3. Support build: Wanderer’s Troupe
Wanderer's Troupe is an Artifact Set available at 4-star and 5-star rarities which can be obtained from Bosses at World Level 2.
The 2-Piece Bonus of Wanderer’s Troupe increases Elemental Mastery by 80 and its 4-Piece Bonus increases Charged Attacks by 35% if the character uses a catalyst or a bow.
This build is perfect for Spiral Abyss since you can recharge energy really fast for Elemental Reactions to surpass Spiral Abyss’ floors successfully.
This build excels in:
- For Aloy, this set will increase Elemental Reactions and her attacks, so she’s a perfect DPS with this one and a perfect support.
- If you want to use this set, keep in mind that you’ll need characters such as Xingqiu or Xiangling in your team. These characters will help Aloy to deal more Cryo DMG through Elemental Reactions such as Frozen or Melt.
- Since this set just increases Elemental Reactions’ DMG, you can’t really deal DMG with normal attacks. So, we recommend focusing on those reactions more than attacking with normal attacks.
- Since this set is focused on reactions, it’s perfect for big bosses or Abyss. In these places, elemental reactions are very important because they’re what deal more DMG!
Build main stats:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: EM
- Goblet: Cryo DMG/EM Bonus
- Circlet: ATK%/Crit DMG/ Crit Rate
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- Energy Recharge. You need to recharge faster with this build.
- Elemental Mastery. Since this whole build works with EM, you’ll need as much as you can get.
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
Best weapons:
- 5- star option: The best bow for this set is the Elegy of the End, a 5-star bow that can be obtained from wishes and its second stat is ER. This bow increases EM by 60 and gains stacks when Aloy uses Elemental Skill or Burst, increasing EM by 100 and ATK by 20%.
- 4- star option: Favonius Warbow has ER as substat and CRIT hits have a 60~100% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12~6s.
- 3- star option: the Messenger has CRIT DMG as substat and with it, Charged Attack hits on weak spots deal an additional 100~200% ATK DMG as CRIT DMG.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Burst. Aloy throws a Power Cell filled with Cryo in the targeted direction, then detonates it with an arrow, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
- Elemental Skill. Throws a Freeze Bomb that explodes on impact, dealing Cryo DMG. After it explodes, the Freeze Bomb will split up into many Chillwater Bomblets that explode on contact with opponents or after a short delay, dealing Cryo DMG.
- Normal Attack. Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Best teams for this build:
- Aloy, Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Bennet
Aloy deals elemental reactions with Xingqiu and Bennet, but they support her by buffing or healing her at the same time! Also, Kazuha regroups enemies and decreases enemies’ DEF so it’s easier for them to defeat them.
- Aloy, Xinyan, Zhongli, and Xinqiu
Aloy deals Physical DMG but Xinyan and Xinqiu still support her doing Elemental Reactions with her Skill and Burst. Also, these characters deal DMG too. Zhongli shields them and decreases enemies’ DEF.
- Aloy, Hu Tao, Xinqiu, and Zhongli
Aloy deals Physical and Cryo DMG but Hu Tao deals Pyro DMG too and does elemental reactions. Xinqiu supports her doing Elemental Reactions with her Skill and Burst. Also, these characters deal DMG too. Zhongli shields them and decreases enemies’ DEF.
2. Burst DPS build: Shimenawa’s Reminiscence and Noblesse Oblige
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence is an Artifact Set available at 4-star and 5-star rarities which can be obtained from Momiji-Dyed Court in Inazuma. The 2-Piece Bonus of Shimenawa’s Reminiscence increases your attack by 18%.
Noblesse Oblige is an Artifact Set available at 4-star and 5-star rarities and can be obtained from Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern. Its 2-Piece Bonus increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20%.
If you like to deal DMG with Aloy’s Elemental Burst while he deals DMG with his basic attacks, this is the perfect build for him!
This build excels in:
- Shimenawa’s Reminiscence increases Aloy’s DMG, making her a really good DPS.
- Aloy’s Elemental Burst creates a Cryo area around the character and deals Cryo DMG. Noblesse Oblige will increase this Cryo DMG.
- This set is focused on an Aloy support, so you have to keep in mind that she’s not the one that will deal the DMG. You have to use another DPS to defeat those enemies.
- Since this set is focused on reactions, it’s perfect for big bosses or Abyss. In these places, elemental reactions are very important because they’re what deal more DMG!
Build details:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: ATK%
- Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
- Circlet: Crit DMG/ Crit Rate
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
- Energy Recharge. You need to recharge faster with this build.
- Elemental Mastery. Since this whole build works with EM, you’ll need as much as you can get.
Best weapons:
- 5- star option: with the Polar star Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 12~24%.
- 4- star option: The Stringless is perfect for this build. This bow increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24%. Another good option is the Sacrificial Bow, a weapon that has a 40% chance to end its CD when you hit an opponent with a skill.
- 3- star option: with the Slingshot, if a Normal or Charged Attack hits a target within 0.3s of being fired, it increases DMG by 36~60%.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Burst. Aloy throws a Power Cell filled with Cryo in the targeted direction, then detonates it with an arrow, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
- Elemental Skill. Throws a Freeze Bomb that explodes on impact, dealing Cryo DMG. After it explodes, the Freeze Bomb will split up into many Chillwater Bomblets that explode on contact with opponents or after a short delay, dealing Cryo DMG.
- Normal Attack. Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Best team for this build:
- Aloy, Hu Tao, Xinqiu, and Zhongli
In this team, Hu Tao is the main DPS since she’s the one who will deal the DMG. Aloy and Xingqiu support her with those Elemental Reactions and Zhongli decreases enemies’ DEF and shields his team at the same time!
- Aloy, Chongyun, Xinqiu, and Diona
This team focuses on Permafrost. Aloy, Chongyun, and Diona deal Cryo DMG, and Xingqiu deals Hydro DMG so enemies’ freeze! Also, Diona shields and heals her teammates.
- Aloy, Xinyan, Zhongli, and Xinqiu
Aloy deals Physical DMG but Xinyan and Xinqiu still support her doing Elemental Reactions with her Skill and Burst. Also, these characters deal DMG too. Zhongli shields them and decreases enemies’ DEF.
1. Burst support build: Emblem of Severed Fate
Emblem of Severed Fate is an Artifact Set that can be obtained from Momniji-Dyed Court in Inazuma. Its 2-Piece Bonus increases Energy Recharge by 20% and its 4-Piece Bonus increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of ER (max of 75% bonus).
This build excels in:
- This set provides a good boost on ER, making it really useful for Sub DPS and Supports that use their Elemental Burst often.
- The 4-Piece Bonus will increase Aloy’s Elemental Burst DMG and her Energy Recharge, so she’ll be able to spam her Elemental Burst and even her Elemental Skill more. She’ll deal a lot of Cryo DMG this way and Elemental Reactions.
- This set is focused on an Aloy support, so you have to keep in mind that she’s not the one that will deal the DMG. You have to use another DPS to defeat those enemies.
- Since this set is focused on reactions, it’s perfect for big bosses or Abyss. In these places, elemental reactions are very important because they’re what deal more DMG!
Build details:
- Flower: HP
- Plume: Flat ATK
- Sand: ER
- Goblet: Cryo DMG/ER Bonus
- Circlet: ER/Crit DMG/ Crit Rate
Artifact sub-stat priority:
- Elemental Mastery. Since this whole build works with EM, you’ll need as much as you can get.
- Energy Recharge. You need to recharge faster with this build.
- CRIT Rate. If you don’t have enough CRIT Rate you may need this more than CRIT DMG.
- CRIT DMG. It’s not really important, but it’s the best sub-stat among the rest.
Best weapons:
- 5- star option: with the Skyward Harp CRIT DMG increases by 20~40%. Hits have a 60~100% chance to inflict a small AoE attack, dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG
- 4- star option: Favonious Warbow is the perfect weapon for this set. This 4-star bow has Energy Recharge as its second stat and CRIT has a 60% chance to generate Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character every 12s.
- 3- star option: the Sharpshooter’s Oath increases DMG against weak spots by 24~48%.
Talent priority:
- Elemental Burst. Aloy throws a Power Cell filled with Cryo in the targeted direction, then detonates it with an arrow, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
- Elemental Skill. Throws a Freeze Bomb that explodes on impact, dealing Cryo DMG. After it explodes, the Freeze Bomb will split up into many Chillwater Bomblets that explode on contact with opponents or after a short delay, dealing Cryo DMG.
- Normal Attack. Performs up to 4 consecutive shots with a bow.
Best team for this build:
- Aloy, Kazuha, Xingqiu, and Raiden Shogun
As we said, Aloy is a support in this team so Raiden Shogun is the DPS who will deal the DMG! Aloy and Xingqiu help Raiden Shogun deal Elemental Reactions, and Kazuha decreases enemies’ DEF and regroups them.
- Aloy, Xingqiu, Kazuha, and Bennet
Aloy deals elemental reactions with Xingqiu and Bennet, but they support her by buffing or healing her at the same time! Also, Kazuha regroups enemies and decreases enemies’ DEF so it’s easier for them to defeat them.
- Aloy, Chongyun, Xinqiu, and Diona
This team focuses on Permafrost. Aloy, Chongyun, and Diona deal Cryo DMG, and Xingqiu deals Hydro DMG so enemies’ freeze! Also, Diona shields and heals her teammates.
