Skirk is a 5‑star Cryo sword wielder from Khaenri’ah, released in Genshin Impact Version 5.7 (June 18, 2025) as a limited‑banner character . She plays as a main DPS with unique “Serpent Stratagem” mechanics: her Elemental Skill generates a resource that her Burst consumes for massive AoE Cryo damage.
▍ 1. Abilities
Normal Attack – Five‑Hit Combo: Up to 5 consecutive strikes. Elemental Skill – “Serpent Stratagem”: Tap generates Serpent Stratagem stacks (up to 45); Hold consumes stamina to throw a spinning Cryo lance. In “Seven‑Form Flash” mode, exerts extra effects. Elemental Burst – “Great Malice: Rupture”: Consumes all Serpent Stratagem to tear space and deliver rapid Cryo slash hits (bonus damage per stack, up to 12 stacks). In “Seven‑Form Flash,” replaced by “Great Malice: Exhaust.” Unique Mechanic: Skirk deploys an Ice clone that counts as a Cryo entity, enabling flexible Freeze/Melt rotations.
▍ 2. Weapon Recommendations
1. Signature Sword – Frostbearer
After Skill, +48% ATK and +80% Crit DMG for 12 s when Energy = 0
2. Mistsplitter Reforged
High Crit Rate and Elemental DMG, synergizes with Skirk’s multiple hits
▍ 3. Artifact Sets & Stat Priorities
Recommended Sets
1. Echoes of an Offering 4‑pc
2‑pc: +15% Cryo DMG
4‑pc: When Energy = 0, +60% Normal ATK and +60% Burst DMG; each effect disables the other for 6 s; triggers off‑field
2. Blizzard Strayer 2‑pc + Pale Flame 2‑pc
Blizzard Strayer 2‑pc: +15% Cryo DMG
Pale Flame 2‑pc: On Skill hit, +9% ATK for 7 s (max 2 stacks); when full, enhances 2‑pc effect by 100%
Stat Priority
Crit Rate > Crit DMG = ATK%
▍ 4. Team Compositions
Option 1: Freeze‑Focused
Skirk (Main DPS)
Escofier – Hydro support & resistance shred
Furina – ATK buff aura
Shenhe – Cryo shred & buff
Option 2: Crit‑Damage Cleave
Skirk (Main DPS)
Charlotte – Crit Rate support
Candace – Reaction support
Kaedehara Kazuha – Elemental DMG buff
