Developer HoYoVerse has officially announced Skirk’s ability kit, detailing the skills for this much-anticipated 5-Star Genshin Impact character. First mentioned in Genshin Impact version 1.1, Skirk appeared in version 4.2 and will join the playable roster in update 5.7.

Skirk, a character esteemed by veteran players, was initially described as a teacher to Tartaglia, also known as Childe, a well-known Fatui Harbinger. She made her first appearance during the Traveler’s journey to Fontaine, aiding in resolving its crisis. Reports and leaks suggest that Skirk has significant ties to the hidden lore of Teyvat and may not originate from this world, hinting at her potential impact in the game.

Skirk’s Ability Kit Overview

1. Normal Attacks: Havoc: Sunder - performs 5 consecutive strikes.
2. Charge Attack: Havoc: Sunder - hurls a crystal spear to inflict damage on nearby targets.
3. Elemental Skill (Tap): Havoc: Warp - activates Serpent’s Subtlety, entering Seven-Phase Flash mode that enhances normal attacks with Cryo infusion, increasing damage and range while bolstering interruption resistance.
4. Elemental Skill (Hold): Absorbs nearby Void Rifts to enhance Serpent’s Subtlety, providing swift movement, including across water surfaces.
5. Elemental Burst (Normal): Havoc: Ruin - expends Serpent’s Subtlety to unleash area-of-effect Cryo damage with rapid strikes.
6. Elemental Burst (Seven-Phase Flash): Absorbs Void Rifts to amplify normal attack damage.
7. Talent (Reason Beyond Reason): Generates Void Rifts when Cryo reactions are triggered by teammates, enhancing ability effects.
8. Talent (Return to Oblivion): Gains buffs from Hydro and Cryo members, improving attack damages during Seven-Phase Flash mode.
9. Passive (Mutual Weapons Mentorship): Boosts party members’ Elemental Skills when certain character types are present.

Characterized as a flexible Cryo sword-wielder, Skirk promises versatility in gameplay, whether as a damage dealer or support, based on player strategy. Proper team compositions emphasising Cryo reactions will be key to unlocking her full potential.

Anticipation among fans is high, not only due to Skirk’s long-awaited arrival but also her synergy with notable characters like Furina and the newly released Escoffier. Expectations for how she will revive the Cryo meta are soaring given her promising abilities.