How to Get Aloy in Genshin Impact for Free, Read Abilities and Best Aloy Weapons

The latest update of Genshin Impact is finally out and has added many new exciting things to the game. With the release of Genshin Impact 2.2, new characters, a new island, and some intriguing weapons have been added. Moreover, the game has added its first crossover character Aloy from the Horizon Zero Dawn game. The continued partnership between miHoYo and Sony could be the explanation for the crossover. miHoYo is offering a great deal, especially for those who are too lazy to use the wish system to unlock new characters. This guide will cover how and from where you can get Aloy in Genshin Impact 2.2 for free.

Aloy is a participant in an ongoing event. Moreover, the event is divided into two parts. The first part started on October 13, and only the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players will be able to unlock the Aloy Character. Section 2 will commence at the end of Genshin 2.2 and the beginning of Genshin 2.3, and then the PC and mobile users will be able to unlock Aloy.

How and From Where to get Aloy in Genshin Impact

Aloy in Genshin Impact is a five-star Cryo Bow character and is available for free to all PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 users. The Aloy character is currently not available for mobile and PC players. However, Aloy will be available for free for the Mobile and PC players after the upcoming Genshin Impact 2.3 update on November 24 this year.

To get Aloy for free in Genshin Impact, you do not have to complete any quest. Instead, the only requirement is that you should have at least a 20 Adventure Rank.

Here’s how you can get Aloy for free in Genshin Impact:

1. Download the 2.1 update for Genshin Impact on PlayStation Console.
2. Login to your PS4 or PS5.
3. Open your in-game mail
4. Directly from your inbox, claim Aloy and her Predator Bow 

Now you can enjoy the Aloy character. Moreover, as Genshin impact is a cross-save game, so once you unlock it on your PS4 or PS5, you’ll be able to use her on all other platforms too.

NOTE: Some mobile players are also able to get Aloy for free. They can claim Aloy in their In-Game Mail.

Abilities of Aloy in Genshin Impact

Aloy is a powerful character and can definitely provide a lot of damage to the opponents. When it comes to explosive damage, this five-star character Aloy is even better than Ganyu. The Ganyu, on the other hand, maybe more suited to players that like taunting powers. When equipped with the best weapons and artifacts, Aloy can be the best choice for tough battles.

I. Aloy Elemental Skill: Frozen Wilds

Aloy throws a deadly freeze bomb in the direction of your choice, which explodes and gives Cryo Damage. This freeze Bomb then fragments into several Chillwater Bomblets, which detonate on contact with opponents or after a brief delay, causing additional Cryo Damage. When a Freeze Bomb hits an opponent, their attack is reduced. Moreover, Aloy acquires a Coil Stack at the same moment. Finally, when Aloy gets access to the Rushing Ice ability after she has four Coil stacks. With this ability, she can transform her Normal Attack into Cryo damage. 

II. Aloy Elemental Burst: Prophecies of Dawn

Aloy throws a Cryo-filled Power Cell at her opponents. She detonates it with a well-aimed arrow.  All opponents within the blast receive AoE Cryo damage when it detonates.

Best Aloy Weapon in Genshin Impact Ranked

The best Aloy weapon in Genshin Impact is Stringless. The Stringless is a four-star bow, and the best part is that elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG are increased by 24% with this bow. Here are the top best Aloy weapons:

WEAPONS	DAMAGE AND DETAILS
Stringless	Elemental Burst DMG and  Elemental Skill is increased by 24%
Hamayumi	DMG of normal attacks is increased by 16 percent DMG of charged attacks increases by 12 percent When the character’s Energy reaches 100%, the effect is increased by 100%.
Predator	When dealing Cryo DMG to an opponent, Aloy’s Normal and Charged Attack DMG increases by 10 for 6 seconds.

You can now jump on to the new update named “Into the Perilous Labyrinth of Fog” and enjoy the latest activities and characters for free.

About Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is an Open World MMORPG launched by miHoYo. The game’s location is set upon the fantasy world of Teyvat, the home of seven distinct nations and ruled by gods connected with it. It is available for Windows, Playstation, Android, and iOS and is planned for release on Nintendo Switch.

The main plot follows a twin, Traveler, who travels worldwide searching for his lost twin sibling and becomes involved in Teyvat’s nations and gods. Meanwhile, move ahead on the way to complete quests and collect the rewards.