Developer HoYoverse continues showering the upcoming 5-star Cryo Sword Skirk with attention. Following an animated short and a collected miscellany video, the team gave viewers a glimpse into her shared past with Childe in the latest teaser. Huffy and puffy baby Tartaglia included!
Through the video, we can also see that training means more to Skirk than just mastery of weapons. It’s a life-long pursuit, and one she doesn’t intend to stop.
“The pursuit of power is a task that cannot be completed in a single day. It is a path laden with many “steps.” And these could be an ending wreathed in destruction, or the beginning of a new life.”
Story-wise, Skirk is not only the master of Childe, she is also a student of one of Khaenri’ah’s Great Sinners: Surtalogi. She also hails from beyond Teyvat, and has knowledge that might come in handy in the future. Through her animated short we also got the first real glimpse at the fake firmament from beyond the world.
Combat-wise, she is a mysterious swordswoman that wields Abyssal powers masked as Cryo, and has two
distinct playstyles: one relies on enhanced Normal Attacks for sustained damage, while the other uses her Elemental Burst to deal a powerful Cryo AoE attack. Both modes draw on Serpent’s Subtlety, a unique resource generated from Skirk’s Skills and Talents, instead of Elemental Energy.
Skirk also brings valuable synergy to teams with only Hydro and Cryo characters, granting an extra level to their Elemental Skills and a significant damage boost to herself. Bring your Escoffier!
