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Genshin Impact Skirk Best Team Guide

Last updated May 21, 2026. Looking for the best Skirk teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Skirk

Best teams for Skirk, primarily a Cryo Support/Healer. Top teams include Permafrost compositions centered on Freeze. Positions can be adjusted based on your roster and build.

Skirk Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team #1

Skirk
Cryo
Shenhe
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team #2

Skirk
Cryo
Citlali
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team #3

Skirk
Cryo
Charlotte
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team #4

Skirk
Cryo
Yelan
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Hydro
#5 Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team

Skirk
Cryo
Dahlia
Hydro
Furina
Hydro
Escoffier
Cryo
#6 Team Rating:S

Skirk Permafrost Team #6

Skirk
Cryo
Charlotte
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Candace
Hydro

#1 Skirk Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

A 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, Shenhe, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Team #1. Skirk (Main DPS), Shenhe (Sub DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

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.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Shenhe portrait
Shenhe
Sub DPSCryoCryo

Provides ATK Bonus to Skirk and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet ATK%

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

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.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP
  • Goblet HP
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

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.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#2 Skirk Permafrost Team #2

Tier SS

A 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, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Team #2. Skirk (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS. Burst gains power from Cryo reactions. Skill enables enhanced Cryo attacks.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Citlali portrait
Citlali
SupportCryoCryo

Shield support. Skill reduces Pyro/Hydro RES when Frozen or Melt occurs.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Provides continuous Hydro application. Burst increases party DMG based on HP changes.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP
  • Goblet HP
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Healer and buffer. Skill and Burst reduce Cryo and Hydro RES based on party composition.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#3 Skirk Permafrost Team #3

Tier SS

A 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, Charlotte, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Team #3. Skirk (Main DPS), Charlotte (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main Cryo DPS. Elemental Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo reactions. Skill enters enhanced mode, infusing attacks with Cryo.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Charlotte portrait
Charlotte
SupportCryoCryo

Healer. Elemental Burst provides team healing and Cryo application for Freeze reactions.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application. Elemental Burst provides DMG increase based on HP changes of allies.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP
  • Goblet HP
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Support/Healer. Skill summons a Cooking Mek that shoots Cryo. Burst deals Cryo DMG and heals. Both reduce enemies' Cryo/Hydro resistance based on party.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#4 Skirk Permafrost Team #4

Tier SS

A 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.

Skirk, Yelan, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Team #4. Skirk (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main Cryo DPS. Elemental Burst uses Serpent’s Subtlety; damage increases if Subtlety > 50. Skill infuses Cryo and enhances Normal Attacks.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Yelan portrait
Yelan
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro application. Elemental Burst provides continuous Hydro attacks and increases ally DMG via passive.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Continuous Hydro from Elemental Skill. Elemental Burst boosts DMG based on HP changes; Skill drains HP, restored by healer.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

Healer and res shredder. Skill summons a mek that shoots Cryo projectiles. Burst deals Cryo DMG and heals team. Reduces Cryo/Hydro RES.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#5 Skirk Permafrost Team

Tier SS

A 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, Dahlia, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Team. Skirk (Main DPS), Dahlia (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

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.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Dahlia portrait
Dahlia
SupportHydroHydro

Increases attack speed of allies and provides a shield.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP% / CRIT Rate

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Her Elemental Skill provides continuous Hydro application. Burst increases DMG based on HP changes of allies (HP drained by skill, restored by healer).

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP
  • Goblet HP
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Escoffier portrait
Escoffier
SupportCryoCryo

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.

Artifacts

Golden TroupeGolden Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

#6 Skirk Permafrost Team #6

Tier S

High-damage Freeze team with Skirk as primary Cryo DPS, supported by Hydro application and healing.

Skirk, Charlotte, Furina, Candace — Skirk Permafrost Team #6. Skirk (Main DPS), Charlotte (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Candace (Support).

Core Idea

Skirk's Burst damage is boosted by Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo reactions. Team enables Freeze with Cryo from Skirk and Charlotte, and Hydro from Furina and Candace. Candace's shield and Normal Attack buff further enhance Skirk.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS. Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety; Skill grants Cryo infusion and enhanced Burst.

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep GalleriesFinale of the Deep Galleries

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Charlotte portrait
Charlotte
SupportCryoCryo

Healer. Provides Cryo for Freeze and healing with Burst.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet Healing Bonus

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Sub DPS. Continuous Hydro from Skill; Burst buffs DMG based on HP changes.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Candace portrait
Candace
SupportHydroHydro

Support. Shields and boosts Normal Attack damage.

Artifacts

Scroll of the Hero of Cinder CityScroll of the Hero of Cinder City

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

Energy Recharge / HP% / CRIT Rate

Skirk Teams FAQ

What is the best Skirk team in Genshin Impact?

Skirk Permafrost Team #1 is one of the strongest Skirk teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

What are good Skirk teams without premium weapons?

You can run strong Skirk teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

Which teammates are best with Skirk?

Common high-performing partners include teams such as Skirk Permafrost Team #1, Skirk Permafrost Team #2, Skirk Permafrost Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.