Summary
- Skirk in Genshin Impact Version 5.7 has received a buff to her C2, granting a large ATK boost.
- Skirk is anticipated to be a unique DPS character most effective in Cryo/Hydro teams triggering Frozen.
- Fans are divided on Skirk's potential; some praise niche characters, while others hope for more flexibility.
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed that the upcoming five-star character Skirk has already been buffed. Before every new update, Genshin Impact hosts a beta phase that features most of the upcoming content, including new characters, weapons, regions, storylines, and more. During the beta phase, it's become almost standard for credible leakers to reveal what the next update will bring.
Genshin Impact has already confirmed that the upcoming Version 5.7 will feature the long-awaited Skirk, who is expected to have five-star rarity. Skirk won’t be the only new addition to the roster, as she will be joined by Dahlia, a new Hydro sword user from the fan-favorite Mondstadt region.
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Since she was mentioned in Update 1.1 and finally appeared in Version 4.2, Skirk has been one of the most anticipated five-star characters in Genshin Impact. After two years, it seems HoYoverse will finally add her to the playable roster. However, before she can be released, Skirk, like any new character, must go through multiple testing phases to ensure she fits the current meta. According to a new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit, Skirk has received a noticeable change to one of her Constellation levels. The buff affects Skirk’s C2 effect, which will now grant a sizable ATK boost instead of an overall damage increase. In most cases, this change will result in higher damage output.
Genshin Impact: Skirk Change Explained and Team Comp Predictions
Many fans in the comment section also claim that HoYoverse should rework Skirk’s C1 level as well and make its damage count as Normal Attack instead of Charged Attack. Some commenters have pointed out that this may be HoYoverse’s attempt to make the Finale of the Deep Galleries artifact set more viable for the upcoming Cryo user in Genshin Impact. Even the passive effect on Skirk’s signature weapon will provide a sizable ATK boost.
Previous leaks have already confirmed that Skirk will be a unique DPS character in Genshin Impact, who works best when placed in Cryo/Hydro teams. This means she is most effective in comps that can trigger Frozen. Her go-to support choice will likely be the recently released five-star Fontaine chef, Escoffier, who has become one of the best Cryo enablers in Genshin Impact.
Overall, fans seem divided when it comes to Skirk’s potential on the field. While some praised HoYoverse’s decision to release more niche characters who can improve the viability of certain team comps, others were hoping that Skirk would have Archon-like flexibility. Still, to get a better feel for the character, players should wait for the upcoming Special Program event for Genshin Impact Version 5.7.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
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...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
