Skirk is an enigmatic 5-star Cryo sword-wielding character set to debut in Genshin Impact Version 5.7. As Tartaglia's former master, she brings a unique combat style that combines dual-mode attacks and a clone system. Her mechanics introduce a fresh approach to DPS roles, emphasizing adaptability and strategic play.
▍Weapon & Stats
Weapon: Polearm
Base ATK: 608 (Lv.90)
Crit Rate: 33.1% (Ascension Stat)
Refinement Passive – "Scarlet Radiance":
After casting Elemental Skill, ATK increases by 24% for 12s.
If the character’s Energy is 0 during this period, gain an additional 24% ATK and 40% Crit DMG.
▍Skill Mechanics
Elemental Skill: Abyssal Art – Flash
Tap: Gains 45 Serpent’s Cunning (SC) and enters SevenPhase Flash mode.
Hold: Gains 45 SC and enters a rapid dash state with increased stagger resistance. Direction can be controlled, and the dash can be canceled early.
SevenPhase Flash Mode:
Continuously consumes SC.
Converts Normal/Charged/Plunging Attacks to unoverridable Cryo DMG.
Replaces Elemental Burst with Abyssal Art – Oblivion.
Allows sprinting on water.
Ends when SC depletes or duration expires.
Elemental Burst: Abyssal Art – Annihilation
Cost: 50+ SC (no Energy required).
Deals AoE Cryo DMG. For every SC above 50, DMG increases (max +12 SC bonus).
Alternate Burst (SevenPhase Flash Mode):
Abyssal Art – Oblivion:
Grants Decay effect, enhancing Normal Attack DMG over time.
If used after absorbing Void Rifts (from passive), DMG further scales with rift count.
▍Passives
Ascension 1: Law Beyond Laws
Freeze, Superconduct, Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize reactions create Void Rifts (max 3).
Absorbing rifts via Charged Attacks, Oblivion Burst, or Hold Skill grants 8 SC per rift.
Ascension 4: Ten Thousand Flows Quelled
Hydro/offfield Cryo DMG grants River Severance stacks (max 3).
Each stack boosts SevenPhase Flash Normal Attack DMG (110% → 170%) and Burst DMG (105% → 160%).
Utility Passive: Weapons Shared
If party has both Hydro and Cryo characters, all members gain +1 Elemental Skill Level.
▍Constellations
C1: Shattered Truth
Absorbing Void Rifts summons a Cryo blade dealing 500% ATK as Charged Attack DMG.
C2: Serpent’s Deception
Skill grants +12 SC.
Burst’s SC DMG cap increases to +24.
SevenPhase Flash Normal Attacks gain +60% DMG.
C4: Eclipsed Dominion
Each River Severance stack grants 10%/20%/50% ATK (based on stack count).
C6: Abyssal Execution
Absorbing rifts grants Abyssal Art: Slash stacks (max 3).
Burst consumes stacks for 600% ATK per stack as Burst DMG.
Normal Attacks in SevenPhase Flash consume stacks for extra hits or damage reduction.
▍Conclusion
Skirk excels as a Cryo Hypercarry with SC management and Hydro/Cryo team synergy. Prioritize C2 for smoother rotations and C6 for peak DMG. Pair with Hydro units (e.g., Furina) to maximize Void Rift generation and River Severance buffs.
