Genshin Impact Skirk debuts in Version 5.7 with versatile on-field/off-field output and dominant Cryo DPS capabilities as “Dark Star of the Abyss“. As the mysterious swordswomen from the abyss and Tartaglia’s mentor, she strides into Teyvat with the cold elegance of abyssal frost. And she also brings a unique “Stygian Tide Mark” system that enhances her Cryo DMG and team synergy drastically based on her Stygian Energy stacks.
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Who is Genshin Impact Skirk?
Skirk, a 5-star Cryo Sword user and the “Dark Star of the Abyss” who mentors Tartaglia, has been playable since Version 5.7. As a versatile Cryo Main DPS, she switches between on-field/off-field output via Elemental Skill (tap for sustained combat, hold for quick bursts) and unleashes massive AoE Cryo DMG with Burst, stacking “Stygian Cunning” via Lunar Rifts; her abilities scale with CRIT DMG and thrive in Hydro/Cryo teams for boosted damage.
How to use Skirk Effectively
Skirk is a SuperCarry Main DPS in the Hydro/Cryo Teams. With the Ultra-high multiplier of her Skill and Burst she can deal incredible DMG as a On-field DPS. In order to maximize her DMG, Skirk’s teammate have to be Hydro/Cryo Characters.
1. Open with Teammates for buffs
To initiate with her teammate’s to stack RES shred buffs(Citlali/Escoffier) and DMG boost(Furina/Shenhe); apply Hydro(Furina/Xingqiu) to trigger Frozen Reaction.
2.Switch to Skirk for On-field DPS
Switch to Skirk to activate her Element Skill to start her NA rotation with Partial Burst to stack “Serpent’s Subtlety” to maintain her Cryo Elemental Infusion. Or, if you plan to play Quick swap of using Skirk’s Burst, Just use LongE to stack enough “Serpent’s Subtlety” to release Burst to deal huge amount DMG in a short time.
Best Weapons For Skirk
Here we introduce you about Skirk’s best weapons that Maximize her DPS. We recommend you to focus on CRIT Stats
| Rank | Weapon | Base ATK(R1) | Substat | Why it Excels |
| S+ | Azurelight | 674 | CRIT Rate 22.1% | ATK 24%+ after triggering Skill Additional ATK 24%+ and CRIT DMG 40%+ |
| S | Mistsplitter Reforged | 674 | CRIT DMG 44.1% | 12% DMG+ of all Elements 8%-28% DMG+ of holder’s Element |
| S | Absoulution | 674 | CRIT DMG 44.1% | High CRIT DMG Bonus Additional 20% CRIT DMG+ |
| A+ | The Black Sword | 510 | CRIT Rate 27.6% | 20% DMG+ of NA&CA |
Best Artifacts & Stat Priorities
| Best Artifacts | Stat Priorities |
 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries 15% Cryo DMG+ NA or Burst DMG +60% when wearer’s Elemental Energy is 0. NA and Burst DMG boost can not be trigger during the same period. | CRIT Stats – Highest priority. Aim for around 70%+CRIT Rate and 220%+CRIT DMG ATK – Aim for over 2100 to maximize DMG |
Talent Leveling Order
Skirk’s CRIT Stat and ATK directly relate to her DMG. Her main attack methods comes from her Skill and Burst
- Skill – Top priority cause most of her DMG comes from the special Cryo Infused NA.
- Burst – Skirk’s Burst have an insane multiplier, which is very crticle in her Quick Swap play style.
- Character Level 90 – Improves basic stats and overall scaling.
Talent Materials(Per Talent to Level 10)
Books: 3 Teachings of Contention, 21 Guide to Contention, 38 Philosophies of Contention.
Drops: 6 Meshing Gear, 22 Mechanical Spur Gear, 31 Artificed Dynamic Gear.
Weekly Boss Drops: 6 Ascended Sample Knight
Crown of Insight: 1 Per Talent
Mora: 1,652,500
Ascension Materials(Level 1-90)
Shivada Jade: 1 Sliver, 9Fragment, 9 Chunk, 6 Gemstone.
Drops:18 Meshing Gear, 30 Mechanical Spur Gear, 36 Artificed Dynamic Gear.
Skysplit Gembloom: 168
Ensnaring Gaze: 46
Mora: 420,000
Best Skirk Team Compositions
Skirk is a powerful Main DPS that she can be hyper carry when she is in the Hydro/Cryo Team. Since her talent has made restrictions to her Teams, her teammates are strong binding with Hydro and Cryo Characters.
| Main DPS | Support | Sub-DPS/Support | Support | |
Frozen-Cryo DMG Setup |  Skirk |  Escoffier |  Furina |  Shenhe |
| Skirk | Escoffier | Furina |  Citlali | |
| Skirk | Escoffier |  Yelan |  Mona | |
| Skirk | Escoffier | Yelan |  Xingqiu |
Frozen-Cryo DMG Setup
Team: Skirk/Escoffier/Furina(Yelan)/Shenhe(Citlali/Mona/Xingqiu)
Rotation: Furina(E,Q) > Shenhe(LongE,Q) > Escoffier(E,Q) > Skirk(E,NA,Q,CA,NA)
That’s all about Skirk’s Team-up choices. We really suggest you to pull her and her teammates to team up this Cryo DMG team to dominate the game, use Enjoygm to top up Genesis Crystals to prepare for your Cryo Team!
Conclusion
Skirk is such a incredible Main DPS that even though her Team up are lock on Hydro/Cryo, she can still be able to manage most of the opponents. By mastering her play style, you will be able to unleash the complete power of this legend Main DPS.
