Summary
- Genshin Impact Skirk is a 5-star Cryo character wielding a sword, expected to debut in Version 5.7.
- Her kit emphasizes high-speed melee combat, dual-wielding swords, and unique mechanics involving “Serpent’s Subtlety” and “Void Rifts.”
- Leaked animations showcase her Abyssal-themed design, rapid slashes, and a distinctive shattering glass effect during her Elemental Burst.
Genshin Impact Skirk’s Abilities and Gameplay Mechanics
According to leaks from Dimbreath and Seele, Skirk’s abilities are as follows:
Normal Attack:
Performs up to five consecutive sword strikes. Charged attacks consume stamina to unleash a spinning crystal spear, dealing damage to enemies ahead. Plunging attacks deal AoE damage upon impact.
Elemental Skill:
- Tap: Grants 45 Serpent’s Subtlety and enters Seven-Phase Flash mode.
- Hold: Grants 45 Serpent’s Subtlety and initiates a rapid movement state, increasing resistance to interruption. Movement direction can be controlled, and the state can be ended early by reactivating the skill.
Elemental Burst:
Consumes all Serpent’s Subtlety (minimum 50) to unleash a series of rapid slashes, dealing AoE Cryo damage. Damage increases with each point of Serpent’s Subtlety above 50, up to 12 additional points.
Alternate Elemental Burst:
Available during Seven-Phase Flash mode, this burst doesn’t consume Serpent’s Subtlety. Grants the “All Shall Wither” effect, enhancing normal attacks and allowing absorption of nearby Void Rifts to further boost damage.
Genshin Impact Skirk Passive Talents
Reason Beyond Reason
Triggering certain Cryo-related reactions creates Void Rifts near opponents. Skirk can absorb these rifts through specific actions, gaining Serpent’s Subtlety points.
Return to Oblivion
When nearby Hydro or Cryo allies deal elemental damage, Skirk gains “Death’s Crossing” stacks, enhancing her normal attack and Elemental Burst damage in Seven-Phase Flash mode.
Mutual Weapons Mentorship
If the party consists solely of Hydro and Cryo characters, with at least one of each, all party members’ Elemental Skill levels increase by 1.
Genshin Impact Skirk Constellations
- C1: Far to Fall – Enhances “Reason Beyond Reason,” causing absorbed Void Rifts to summon a crystal blade dealing significant Cryo damage.
- C2: Into the Abyss – Grants additional Serpent’s Subtlety upon using Havoc: Warp and boosts normal attack damage in Seven-Phase Flash mode.
- C3: Serendipitous Sin – Increases Havoc: Ruin level by 3.
- C4: Fractured Flow – Enhances “Return to Oblivion,” providing additional ATK bonuses per “Death’s Crossing” stack.
- C5: Wish Ender – Increases Havoc: Warp level by 3.
- C6: To the Source – Introduces “Havoc: Sever” stacks, enabling powerful coordinated attacks and damage mitigation effects.
Genshin Impact Skirk Visual Design and Animations
Skirk’s design incorporates Abyssal elements, with dual swords and a thematic shattering glass effect during her Elemental Burst. Leaked animations depict her floating during attacks and executing rapid slashes, emphasizing her agility and power.
Conclusion
Skirk’s leaked abilities and design suggest she will be a formidable Cryo DPS character with unique mechanics centered around Serpent’s Subtlety and Void Rifts. Her dual-wielding combat style and Abyssal-themed visuals set her apart in the Genshin Impact roster. As always, these details are based on leaks and may change upon official release. Stay tuned to Genshinleaks for the latest updates.