Summary
A recentGenshin Impactleak has given players an early look at Skirk’s ability kit, as the 5-Star Cryo Sword is set to take Freeze teams to the next level. While Mavuika has been the most anticipated character in the Natlan era due to her role as the Pyro Archon, it cannot be denied that theGenshin Impactcommunity is feverishly excited about Skirk as well. Set to make her playable debut in Version 5.7, Skirk has been teased since Tartaglia made his way to the Event Banners in Version 1.1.
The earliest information about aplayable Skirk inGenshin Impactcame in the wake of Version 5.3’s teaser in December 2024. Her silhouette was revealed in a lineup of upcoming characters, and it didn’t take long for leakers to claim that Skirk was going to be Cryo in Version 5.7. The new Artifact Sets from Version 5.5 further added credence to the rumors, and with Escoffier on the horizon, the vision was clear: Skirk was going to be a Freeze hypercarry thatGenshin Impacthasn’t seen since Ayaka in Version 2.0.
Shared by Seele Leaks and Team Mewvia textmap, Skirk will be a 5-Star Cryo Sword with a soft preference for Hydro and Cryo teammates. The leak claims that whenever a Hydro or Cryo character does damage of their respective element, Skirk gains a stacking buff to her damage. This bonus is applied to her Normal Attacks and her Elemental Burst, and the difference between the second and third stacks is quite significant. On paper, this means that players will be able to run a full Freeze team with Skirk, or pair her up with someone likeXilonen inGenshin Impactfor the elemental shred.
Phantasmal Rift
This philosophy is further reinforced by her Phantasmal Rift mechanic, as it accounts for Cryo Swirl, Cryo Crystallize, and even Superconduct reactions. Much likeMavuika inGenshin Impact, Skirk will have a unique version of Elemental Energy, and her Charged Attacks will be used to collect the particles. Curiously, it seems that the developers are attempting to avoid Pyro teammates for Skirk, which certainly makes her unique among recentGenshin Impactcharacters.
While leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, beta testing for Version 5.7 isn’t that far away. The upcoming patch is expected to add Skirk andDahlia toGenshin Impact, with the latter rumored to be a 4-Star Sword character. Its beta will commence around the launch of Version 5.6, which is set to come out on June 25, 2025.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
