Are you excited about the upcoming character Skirk in Genshin Impact? This enigmatic figure, Childe’s teacher, made her debut during the All Devouring Narwhal boss fight, and her reveal in the Genshin Impact 5.7 livestream has everyone buzzing. Skirk promises to be a powerful Cryo Main DPS, boasting intriguing mechanics and elemental burst capabilities reminiscent of Mavuika. To help you prepare for her arrival, here’s a detailed guide on Skirk’s abilities, materials, and what makes her worth the hype.
As a seasoned Genshin Impact player and fan, I’ve seen many characters rise and fall, but Skirk seems to be a game-changer. Let’s dive in!
Skirk: Rarity, Element, and Stats
Skirk has captured the attention of players for her impressive stats and design. Here’s a snapshot of what we know:
- Rarity: 5-star
- Element (Vision): Cryo
- Weapon Type: Sword
- Max Base HP: 12,417
- Max Base Attack: 359
- Max Base Defense: 806
- Base Crit Rate: 5.0%
- Base Crit Damage: 50.0%
- Bonus Crit Damage: 38.4%
Skirk: Talents and Passives
Skirk’s talents are promising, especially for players who favor Hydro or Cryo team compositions. Her Ultimate ability mechanics revolve around a resource unique to her kit: Serpent’s Subtlety. Let’s break down her abilities:
- Basic Attack (Havoc: Sunder)
- Normal Attack: Executes up to 5 consecutive strikes.
- Charged Attack: Launches a spinning crystal, damaging enemies ahead.
- Plunging Attack: Descends from the air, damaging foes along the path and delivering AoE damage on impact.
- Elemental Skill (Havoc: Warp):
- Tap: Gains 45 Serpent’s Subtlety and activates Seven-Phase Flash mode.
- Hold: Dashes swiftly, gaining 45 Serpent’s Subtlety, with damage resistance increased and the ability to maneuver atop water.
- Elemental Burst (Havoc: Ruin): Charges based on Serpent’s Subtlety, not Elemental Energy. If Skirk has 50 or more points, she unleashes a powerful AoE Cryo attack. During her Seven-Phase Flash mode, she can also execute Havoc: Extinction, a special Burst that allows her to absorb nearby Void Rifts for added damage.
- Havoc: Extinction: This special burst amplifies her normal attacks after activation, boosting damage based on absorbed Void Rifts.
- Passive 1 (Mutual Weapons Mentorship): Upgrades Elemental Skill levels for Hydro and Cryo characters in the party.
- Passive 2 (Reason Beyond Reason): Generates Void Rifts with certain reactions, enabling Skirk to gain Serpent’s Subtlety from them.
- Passive 3 (Return to Oblivion): Increase normal attack damage based on interactions from party members.
Skirk: Signature Weapon
Skirk’s signature weapon has been showcased as well. Here’s what we have so far:
- Name: Azurelight
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon Type: Sword
- Base Attack: 674
- Bonus Stat: 22% Crit Rate
- Effect: Increases attack up to 48% when certain conditions are met.
Skirk’s Ascension and Talent Materials
To fully ascend Skirk and max out her talents, you will need a variety of materials:
Ascension Materials:
- 1 Shivada Jade Sliver
- 9 Shivada Jade Fragments
- 9 Shivada Jade Chunks
- 6 Shivada Jade Gemstones
- 168 Skysplit Gembloom
- 46 Ensnaring Gaze
- 18 Meshing Gear
- 30 Mechanical Spur Gear
- 36 Artificed Dynamic Gear
- 420k Mora
Talent Materials:
- 3 Teachings of Contention
- 21 Guide to Contention
- 38 Philosophies of Contention
- 6 Meshing Gear
- 22 Mechanical Spur Gear
- 31 Artificed Dynamic Gear
- 6 Ascended Sample: Knight
- 1 Crown of Insight
- 1,653k Mora
Skirk’s Constellations
Her constellations add powerful buffs, making Skirk even more appealing for main users:
- C1: Boosts effects from void rifts.
- C2: Increases Serpent’s Subtlety accumulation and boosts Elemental Burst damage.
- C3: Enhances Elemental Burst Level.
- C4: Augments Attack from Death’s Crossing stacks.
- C5: Enhances Elemental Skill Level.
- C6: Grants unique effects when absorbing Void Rifts, increasing multipliers on attacks.
Skirk stands out not only for her power but also for the strategic depth she brings to team compositions. What is Skirk’s potential best team composition? It allows strong synergy with both Cryo and Hydro characters, enhancing Freeze damage and control.
As you prepare for her release, remember that combining her skills with the right allies can unlock devastating potential. Get ready to explore the strategies and combinations that will make you a top-tier player.
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