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Cryo Cosmic Calamity 5/11 Crystallina Blazing Ruins A visitor who once appeared in an Abyssal rift and the Primordial Sea, this solitary warrior mentored Tartaglia in the martial arts.
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Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Cryo DMG Bonus / ATK%
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Skirk uses "Serpent's Subtlety" instead of Energy. She does not benefit from Energy Recharge, and her "Elemental Energy" is always 0.
First Rotation with big Burst ready:
- Q > E > N5 > CA > 2N5 > CA > N5
Rotations without big Burst:
- E > N5 > Q > 2N5 > CA > N5
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Best teams for Skirk
Skirk Permafrost Team #1
SSA permafrost team centered around Skirk's enhanced burst and normal attacks, supported by Shenhe's Cryo buffs, Furina's Hydro application and damage bonus, and Escoffier's healing and resistance shred.
Skirk gains Serpent's Subtlety from Cryo-related reactions triggered by allies, boosting her Burst damage. Shenhe provides ATK bonus and Cryo RES shred, Furina applies Hydro and increases damage, while Escoffier heals and reduces Cryo/Hydro resistance.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Shenhe (Cryo Sub DPS), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Escoffier (Cryo Support)
Skirk's Elemental Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy. Damage increases when Serpent's Subtlety exceeds 50. She can enter Seven-Phase Flash mode via Skill, infusing Normal Attacks with Cryo and enhancing Burst.
Weapons: Azurelight, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Provides ATK Bonus to Skirk and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.
Weapons: Calamity Queller, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > ATK% > CRIT Rate
Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application. Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP change of allies, achieved by Skill burning HP and healer restoring.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Summons a Cooking Mek that shoots Frosty Parfaits. Burst deals AoE Cryo damage and heals team. Skill and Burst lower enemies' Cryo or Hydro resistance based on number of Cryo/Hydro characters.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Skirk Permafrost Team #2
SSA Permafrost team focusing on Skirk's Cryo damage, supported by Citlali's shields and resistance shred, Furina's Hydro application and damage buff, and Escoffier's healing and Cryo/Hydro RES reduction.
Skirk's Burst gains power from Cryo reactions triggered by teammates. Citlali shields and reduces enemy resistances, Furina applies Hydro and buffs damage, while Escoffier heals and further lowers Cryo/Hydro RES.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Citlali (Cryo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Escoffier (Cryo Support)
Main DPS. Burst gains power from Cryo reactions. Skill enables enhanced Cryo attacks.
Weapons: Azurelight, Calamity of Eshu
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Shield support. Skill reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Frozen or Melt occurs.
Weapons: Starcaller's Watch, Sacrificial Fragments
Artifacts: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
Provides continuous Hydro application. Burst increases party DMG based on HP changes.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Healer and buffer. Skill and Burst reduce Cryo and Hydro RES based on party composition.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Skirk Permafrost Team #3
SSA permafrost team focusing on Freeze reactions with Skirk as main Cryo DPS, supported by Furina for Hydro application and DMG buff, Charlotte for healing and Cryo application, and Escoffier for Cryo/Hydro resistance shred and healing.
Skirk's Elemental Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety gained from allies triggering Cryo-related reactions. Furina provides Hydro application and DMG buff via HP changes. Charlotte heals and provides Cryo for Freeze. Escoffier shreds Cryo/Hydro resistance and heals.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Charlotte (Cryo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Escoffier (Cryo Support)
Main Cryo DPS. Elemental Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo reactions. Skill enters enhanced mode, infusing attacks with <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element>.
Weapons: Azurelight, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Healer. Elemental Burst provides team healing and <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> application for Freeze reactions.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Elemental Skill provides continuous <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application. Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Support/Healer. Skill summons a Cooking Mek that shoots <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element>. Burst deals Cryo DMG and heals. Both reduce enemies' Cryo/<element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> resistance based on party.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Skirk Permafrost Team #4
SSA powerful freeze team featuring Skirk as the main Cryo DPS, with Yelan and Furina providing consistent Hydro application, and Escoffier healing and reducing enemy resistances.
Freeze team focusing on Skirk's enhanced Cryo damage. Yelan and Furina apply Hydro off-field to enable Freeze and Vaporize reactions, while Escoffier heals and decreases Cryo/Hydro resistance.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Escoffier (Cryo Support)
Main Cryo DPS. Elemental Burst uses Serpent’s Subtlety; damage increases if Subtlety > 50. Skill infuses Cryo and enhances Normal Attacks.
Weapons: Azurelight, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Off-field Hydro application. Elemental Burst provides continuous Hydro attacks and increases ally DMG via passive.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Continuous Hydro from Elemental Skill. Elemental Burst boosts DMG based on HP changes; Skill drains HP, restored by healer.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Healer and res shredder. Skill summons a mek that shoots Cryo projectiles. Burst deals Cryo DMG and heals team. Reduces Cryo/Hydro RES.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Skirk Permafrost Team
SSA team centered around Skirk's unique burst mechanic, utilizing Cryo reactions to generate Serpent's Subtlety and maximize her damage, while Dahlia, Furina, and Escoffier provide support, Hydro application, and resistance shredding.
Skirk's Elemental Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo-related reactions or her Skill. Allies trigger Freeze and other reactions while Dahlia buffs attack speed, Furina boosts DMG, and Escoffier reduces Cryo/Hydro RES and heals.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Dahlia (Hydro Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Escoffier (Cryo Support)
Her Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety (gained from Skill or absorbing Void Rifts from Cryo reactions) instead of Energy. When Serpent's Subtlety >50, Burst is stronger. Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash, infusing attacks with Cryo and enhancing Burst.
Weapons: Azurelight, Calamity of Eshu
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Increases attack speed of allies and provides a shield.
Weapons: Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP% > CRIT Rate
Her Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application. Burst increases DMG based on HP changes of allies (HP drained by skill, restored by healer).
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Summons a Cooking Mek that shoots Frosty Parfaits. Burst deals wide Cryo damage and heals. Both Skill and Burst lower enemies' Cryo and Hydro RES, scaling with number of Cryo/Hydro allies.
Weapons: Symphonist of Scents, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Golden Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Skirk Permafrost Team #6
SHigh-damage Freeze team with Skirk as primary <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> DPS, supported by <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> application and healing.
Skirk's Burst damage is boosted by Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo reactions. Team enables Freeze with <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> from Skirk and Charlotte, and <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> from Furina and Candace. Candace's shield and Normal Attack buff further enhance Skirk.
Team composition: Skirk (Cryo Main DPS), Charlotte (Cryo Support), Furina (Hydro Sub DPS), Candace (Hydro Support)
Main DPS. Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety; Skill grants <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> infusion and enhanced Burst.
Weapons: Azurelight, The Black Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Finale of the Deep Galleries
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Healer. Provides <element type='cryo'>Cryo</element> for Freeze and healing with Burst.
Weapons: Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Continuous <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> from Skill; Burst buffs DMG based on HP changes.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Energy Recharge
Support. Shields and boosts Normal Attack damage.
Weapons: Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP% > CRIT Rate
Skirk Skills
Passive Talents
Reason Beyond Reason
Ascension Phase 1Skirk can use the following methods to absorb nearby Void Rifts:
· When she hits an opponent with a Charged Attack in her Seven-Phase Flash mode.
· When she uses the special Elemental Burst Havoc: Extinction while in Seven-Phase Flash mode.
· When she Holds her Elemental Skill Havoc: Warp to engage in rapid movement.
Each Rift absorbed will grant her 8 Serpent's Subtlety points.
Return to Oblivion
Ascension Phase 4Each character can grant Skirk at most 1 "Death's Crossing" stack by this means.
Each "Death's Crossing" stack increases the Normal Attack DMG dealt by Skirk in Seven-Phase Flash mode to 110%/120%/170% of its original DMG and the DMG dealt when using her Elemental Burst Havoc: Ruin to 105%/115%/160% of its original DMG.
Mutual Weapons Mentorship
PassiveConstellations
Far to Fall
C1You must first unlock the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason.
Into the Abyss
C2When using her Elemental Burst Havoc: Ruin, the DMG of this Elemental Burst instance will be increased by taking up to 10 more Serpent's Subtlety points into account.
Additionally, within 12.5s after Skirk unleashes the special Elemental Burst Havoc: Extinction while in her Seven-Phase Flash mode, her ATK is increased by 70%. This effect will be canceled when she leaves the Seven-Phase Flash mode.
Serendipitous Sin
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Fractured Flow
C4You must first unlock the Ascension Talent Return to Oblivion.
End of Wishes
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
To the Source
C6You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Reason Beyond Reason."
Havoc: Sever
· When Skirk uses the Elemental Burst Havoc: Ruin, she will consume all Havoc: Sever stacks to initiate a coordinated attack in which each Havoc: Sever stack will deal 750% of Skirk's ATK as Cryo DMG. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG.
· When she uses Normal Attacks while in Seven-Phase Flash mode, 1 Havoc: Sever stack will be consumed when her third or fifth sequenced attacks hit an opponent to launch 3 coordinated attacks. Each coordinated attack deals 180% of Skirk's ATK as Cryo DMG. This damage is considered Normal Attack DMG.
· When Skirk takes DMG while in Seven-Phase Flash mode, 1 Havoc: Sever stack will be consumed to decrease this DMG instance by 80% and attack nearby opponents 3 times, with each attack dealing 180% of Skirk's ATK as Cryo DMG. This DMG is considered Charged Attack DMG.
Outfits
Shattered Star
Skirk's outfit. She has witnessed the annihilation of stars, and once danced in the absolute darkness of the universe. All of these moments have faded into the shadows of her endless journey.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Shivada Jade Sliver
1
Shivada Jade Fragment
9
Shivada Jade Chunk
9
Shivada Jade Gemstone
6
Ensnaring Gaze
46
Skysplit Gembloom
168
Meshing Gear
18
Mechanical Spur Gear
30
Artificed Dynamic Gear
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Contention
3
Guide to Contention
21
Philosophies of Contention
38
Meshing Gear
6
Mechanical Spur Gear
22
Artificed Dynamic Gear
31
Ascended Sample: Knight
6
Crown of Insight
1
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