Skirk
Who is Skirk?
Skirk is a 5★ Cryo Sword Main DPS rated SS-tier by Game8. She is Tartaglia's Abyss instructor and a fluid, Freeze-specialist DPS who uses a unique Serpent's Subtlety resource instead of Energy for her Burst. Her Seven-Phase Flash mode converts attacks to Cryo and dramatically boosts her damage — but she is exclusively viable in Freeze teams built around Hydro and Cryo allies. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/333140
Kit Summary
Sunder): Five consecutive Cryo sword strikes in Seven-Phase Flash mode; Charged and Plunge attacks also available.
Warp): Tap grants 45 Serpent's Subtlety and enters Seven-Phase Flash (Cryo infusion, AoE increase, interruption resistance). Hold enables rapid movement with water-walking. Void Rifts spawn nearby when Hydro/Cryo teammates trigger Frozen, Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize — absorbed for 8 Subtlety each.
Ruin / Havoc: Extinction): Ruin requires 50+ Subtlety (not Energy) and unleashes rapid AoE Cryo slashes with bonus DMG per extra Subtlety point. Extinction (used in Seven-Phase Flash) grants "All Shall Wither," amplifying Normal Attack DMG up to 10 trigger instances plus Void Rift absorption scaling.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries (best — 60% Normal Attack and Burst DMG at 0 Energy). Alternatives: 4pc Marechaussee Hunter (Furina synergy) or 4pc Gladiator's Finale.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Azurelight (signature 5★ Sword — 674 ATK, 22.1% CRIT Rate). Alternative: Haran Geppaku Futsu, Mistsplitter Reforged. Best F2P: Finale of the Deep (craftable — 565 ATK, 27.6% ATK).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Premium Freeze: Skirk + Furina + Yelan + Escoffier
Alternative Premium: Skirk + Furina + Shenhe + Escoffier
F2P Freeze: Skirk + Xingqiu + Rosaria + Dahlia
F2P Verdict
Viable at C0. Do NOT build Energy Recharge — her Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety, not Energy.
Use the craftable Finale of the Deep sword.
Target ATK 2,100+, CRIT Rate 70-80%, CRIT DMG 200%+.
She works exclusively in Freeze teams — pair her with at least one Hydro and one Cryo teammate.
Escoffier is her best teammate; functional without her but notably weaker. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/333140
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Skirk need Energy Recharge?
No — her Burst (Havoc: Ruin) runs on Serpent's Subtlety, not Energy. Do not build ER. Source: Game8.
Can Skirk work outside Freeze teams?
No. Game8 states placing her in non-Freeze teams reduces her to a fraction of her power. She is exclusively a Freeze DPS. Source: Game8.
Is Skirk good at C0?
Yes — Game8 states she is a complete unit at C0. Constellations yield marginal returns compared to upgrading her teammates. Source: Game8.
What is Skirk's best F2P weapon?
The craftable Finale of the Deep sword (565 ATK, 27.6% ATK bonus). Source: Game8.