Very little is known about Skirk in Genshin Impact since most of her lore comes from Tartaglia’s character's story and his voice lines. Ever since Childe made it onto the Genshin Impact roster, fans have been interested in knowing more about Skirk, the master who taught him most of what he knows in combat.
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In a big twist during the Masquerade of the Guilty Archon Quest, players finally meet Skirk and have a short conversation with her. Unfortunately for all the excited people, with the few answers she provides, Skirk manages to raise many more questions instead. So for players who are interested in knowing more about Skirk lore, here are some things that we know about Skirk so far in Genshin Impact.
Some of the things mentioned in this article are based on speculations and theories, so take them with a grain of salt.
Skirk Is Obsessed With Training
Players can immediately pick up Skirk’s obsession with training when she meets the Traveler and Neuvillette during their All-Devouring Narwhal fight in Genshin Impact. She thanks them for helping her with the cleanup, stating it should've been her job. She then explains she was busy with her own training and didn’t think Childe and the Narwhal would start brawling. And as a punishment, she decides to swing her sword three million times. That’s an extremely hard punishment that only characters obsessed with training would put upon themselves.
Another indication of her obsession with training would be the circle of disciples going on between Skirk, Childe, and her master Surtalogi; of course, Tartaglia, The Eleventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, being the weakest among them. It’s interesting to see what Surtalogi has taught Skirk and what she would further teach Childe in their future encounters.
Skirk Is A Swordswoman
The two main pieces that may allude to Skirk being a sword user in Genshin Impact if she ever becomes a playable character are Tartaglia’s lore and her conversation with the Traveler and Neuvillette. Childe’s fourth Character Story mentions that a swordswoman taught Tartaglia how to pass through the Abyss unhindered and nurtured the ability to stir up endless havoc.
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Additionally, when Skirk is upset about the brawl between Childe and the Narwhal, she punishes herself by swinging her sword three million times. The first piece describes Skirk as a swordswoman, while the second one is Skirk herself saying she wields a sword.
Skirk is the disciple of Surtalogi
While little is known about Skirk, she reveals some notable information about her and a couple of other characters during her conversation during the Masquerade of the Guilty Archon Quest. For example, she names the All-Devouring Narwhal as her master’s pet, which, of course, would raise the question of who’s crazy enough to take the All-Devouring as a pet.
Skirk then reveals she’s the disciple of Surtalogi and refers to him as the Foul. Not much else is revealed, other than he’s in the same league as Rhinedottir, also known as Gold, and another unknown character called Vedrfolnir. Skirk also mentions that all three are pursuing some form of perfection.
Skirk Taught Tartaglia Foul Legacy
It is known that Ajax fell into the Abyss when he was 14 years old. It’s also known that Skirk took him under her wing and trained him for three months, which was equivalent to three days in Teyvat. When players reach level 10 friendship with Childe in Genshin Impact, they'll unlock his Namecard, which has a description that tells about the solitary girl who taught Tartaglia how to use Foul Legacy, which consists of most of Childe’s movesets and abilities during combat. It also mentions that the solitary girl dwells in the Abyss, which only leads to one suspect, Skirk.
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A weaker, but further proof of Childe’s Foul Legacy originating from the Abyss is the similarity between Childe’s Elemental Skill, Foul Legacy: Raging Tide, and the Abyss Heralds’ attacks.
Skirk Dwells In The Darkest Corners Of The Universe
Many lore pieces prove that Skirk exclusively stays in the Abyss and never leaves it. But an interesting lore comes from Childe’s Namecard, which states that Skirk lives in the Darkest Corners Of The Universe. That makes sense since Childe was never able to find her again, even when she taught him how to survive and pass through the Abyss unhindered.
Moreover, when Skirk trained Ajax for three months, only three days passed in the real world. That strongly suggests that they were far away deep into the Abyss, especially since he also states that he dreamed of being in the deepest depths of the sea.
Skirk Might Introduce A New Element
While there is no lore that proves this theory, it is still strongly implied that Skirk might carry a new power other than the seven Elements everyone knows in Genshin Impact. The first real indication starts with Paimon’s question about “that power” when Skirk easily contains the All-Devouring Narwhal.
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Moreover, the strongest and the best indication comes right after when Skirk explains she chose to speak with the Traveler and Neuvillette because they managed to defeat the Narwhal without using any powers from beyond their world. This is a clear indication that Skirk has knowledge of powers that are beyond the seven Elemental powers known to Teyvat so far.
Skirk Might Be Dead
In a very interesting dialogue, Skirk says that living is in itself a blessing, but once a person dies, the bonds they once had with this world will all turn to curses. When asked by Neuvillette to elaborate further, she states that these are her personal thoughts and the reason why she no longer wishes to return to the surface.
There are already many speculations and theories that link Skirk to already existing lore, like her being the maiden mentioned in Amos’ Bow description. But, all that is still unknown, since players barely scratched the surface of anything Skirk-related.
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)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
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!
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
