Developer HoYoverse shared the latest Genshin Impact story teaser dedicated to Skirk, the mysterious swordswoman wielding Abyss powers. Through her character quest, you get a chance to learn more about her past and even undergo some sword-training, getting a glimpse of what Childe went through.
If you didn’t yet do her quest and care for spoilers, consider skipping the video for now!
“An oppressive yoke grinds over the fissures of the soul, while the chains of the past rustle in the shadows of time. When the childlike music of the guitar stirs a wave in her heart, she bends down to fish out fragments of her reflection from the abyssal mirrors, until they resonate and ignite into a dazzling river of stars.”
When it comes to battle, Skirk 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.
Additionally, the game kicked off the new endgame permanent battle event, Stygian Onslaught. Head to Liyue to check it out!
