Alisha is a fast, long-reaching spear specialist in Tales of Zestiria who excels at stab and sweeping attacks that give her incredible reach.
Tales of Zestiria Alisha Combat Tips
Alisha is a more tactical character to play with, as her lunges and powerful strikes can leave her extremely vulnerable to counters if not connected effectively. However, her versatility makes are a force to be reckoned with.
Base Stats
HP – 760
Attack – 60
Arte Attack – 40
Defense – 40
Arte Defense – 30
Focus – 40
Support Talents
Snack Preparation
Make snacks to recover HP.
Remedy Preparation
Recreate previously discovered gels and bottles.
Windstepping
Movement speed increases for 30 seconds after winning a battle or eavesdropping townsfolk.
Point of Interest Detection
Detect new monoliths and discovery points nearby.
Compatible Equipment
Weapons – Spears
Accessories – Ribbons
Armor – Women’s Armor
Rings – All
Footwear – Women’s Shoes
Martial Artes
LS + B — Blitz Strike –>Whirling Blossom –>Treble Strike –>Dragon Floret
LS (Up, Down) + B — Rending Strike –>Serpent Snare –>Moonlight Swallow –>Blazing Stars
LS (Left) + B — Rending Strike –> Earth Rave –>Demon Swallow –>Sparrow Jive
LS (Right) + B — Rending Strike –>Pyre Light –>Sea Serpent –>Elemental Clash
Blitz Strike
Take a swift step followed by a lunge.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 1
SC Cost – 5
Moonlight Swallow
Powerful upward lance strike followed by a kick.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Attack Up (50%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 14
Rending Strike
A long-reaching slashing attack that can be changed based on movement of the stick (up/down or left).
Element – Wind
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 1
SC Cost – 6
Demon Swallow
Perform a powerful rend strike to produce a series of waves that damage foes across a wide area.
Element – Wind
Additional Effects – Focus Up (50%)
Max Hits – 3
SC Cost – 5
Whirling Blossom
A powerful swinging lance attack.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 6
Sea Serpent
Channel mana to create a powerful water vortex.
Element – Water
Additional Effects – Arte Defense Up (50%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 18
Serpent Snare
Thrust lance and pull to capture enemies like snakes.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Absorb HP (10%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 9
Dragon Floret
Create a powerful shockwave with an upwards spear thrust to send enemies flying.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 6
Earth Rave
Thrust lance into the ground then send up a rocky spear to lift foes.
Element – Earth
Additional Effects – Defense Up (50%)
Max Hits – 3
SC Cost – 10
Blazing Stars
A quick flurry of five thrusting strikes.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 5
SC Cost – 19
Pyre Light
Spin-to-win flaming lance for a powerful whirlwind strike.
Element – Fire
Additional Effects – Arte Attack Up (5%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 13
Sparrow Jive
Apply earth and wind elementals to your lance and release it with a slash to bind enemies.
Element – Earth, Wind
Additional Effects – Absorb HP (10%)
Max Hits – 5
SC Cost – 24
Treble Strike
A powerful lance thrust.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 3
SC Cost – 7
Elemental Clash
Create a gout of steam that is followed by a strong fiery slash.
Element – Fire, Water
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 6
SC Cost – 30
Hidden Artes
Demon Fang
Fires off a projectile from the lance.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 1
SC Cost – 12
Rondo of Light
A deadly dance that strikes surround enemies.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Attack Down (20%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 26
Skewering Spear
A powerful thrust attack with a very long reach. Higher Hidden Arte of Demon Fang.
Element – None
Additional Effects – Focus Down (20%)
Max Hits – 1
SC Cost – 14
Flames of Light
Devastating high-speed slash that is engulfed in flames. Higher Hidden Arte for Rondo of Light.
Element – Fire, Wind
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 6
SC Cost – 36
Spinning Top
Thrust lance into the ground and spin on it to give a powerful kick
Element – None
Additional Effects – Down (25%)
Max Hits – 2
SC Cost – 17
Thunderclap
Dodge enemies with a leap, then slam down the lance with a powerful thunderous strike.
Element – Water, Wind
Additional Effects – Arte Defense Down (20%)
Max Hits – 4
SC Cost – 22
Frozen Starlight
Rise with a powerful spinning slash, followed by a dive to produce frigid blossos. Higher Hidden Arte of Spinning Top.
Element – Earth, Water
Additional Effects – Stun (5%)
Max Hits – 4
SC Cost – 22
Cloud Concentration
Drive lace into the ground, heating the earth, restoring health to caster and allies. Higher Hidden Ate of Thunderclap.
Element – Fire, Earth
Additional Effects – HP Recovery (10%)
Max Hits – 3
SC Cost – 40
Mystic Arte
Light Blast
Drives a flurry of myriad thrusts into a lifted enemy.
Element – None
Max Hits – 13
BG – 3
Azure Apocalypse
A powerful mystic arte that pierces the heavens.
Element – None
After Number of Combos: 4
Max Hits – 22
BG – 5
Soulstoke Celebration
Powerful strike that requires a large 50-hit combo.
Element – None
After Number of Combos: 50
Max Hits – 15
BG – 4
Combat Tisp and Tactics
Alisha is a pretty good character who can deal with almost all sorts of enemies on her own. However, since she can’t master the armatus, her fighting prowess is limited when it comes to stronger hellion battles.
She tends to have an overall slow recovery speed, but her ability to displace enemies and her incredible range make her an excellent opportunistic character.
There are plenty of AoE skills to take advantage of such as Spinning Top and Skewering Spear, which can hit multiple enemies with a single arte.
Much like Sorey, Alisha is blessed with a lot of elemental attacks, giving her luxury to tackle a lot of different elemental oriented foes and exploit enemy weaknesses.
However, she’s not exactly a status inducing monster like Sorey, and unlike him is better used to deal damage to multiple enemies instead of single targets.
Alisha’s departure in later parts of the game prevent her from being a long term option. However, if you’re playing the Alisha DLC or start a NG+, you’ll truly enjoy her powerful Mystic Artes.
Since she cannot armatize, her Mystic Artes become the most powerful asset for her to make up the damage difference between herself and her Shepherd. Using Axcell skill equipment for her in the DLC or NG+ makes her an excellent character.
