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Genshin Impact Skirk Best Team Guide

Last updated August 20, 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 center on Freeze (Permafrost) compositions. Adjust teammates based on your available roster.

Skirk Team Summary

#1Team Rating:SS

Skirk Permafrost Team #1

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

Skirk Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Skirk Permafrost Team #3

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

Skirk Permafrost Freeze Core

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

Skirk Permafrost Freeze Team

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

Skirk Permafrost Team #6

Skirk
Cryo
Charlotte
Cryo
Furina
Hydro
Candace
Hydro

#1 Skirk Permafrost Team #1

Tier SS

S-tier permafrost team built around Skirk's Burst; Shenhe and Escoffier provide Cryo support and RES shred, Furina adds off-field Hydro and DMG% buffs.

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

Core Idea

Skirk's Burst damage scales with Serpent's Subtlety gained from Cryo reactions. Shenhe and Escoffier buff Cryo damage and shred RES, while Furina's Burst amplifies team DMG and her Hydro enables Freeze.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy; Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash to infuse attacks with Cryo and boost Burst damage.

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 shreds enemy Cryo RES, amplifying Skirk's damage.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK% / CRIT Rate

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro application via Skill; Burst grants DMG% based on ally HP fluctuations, healed by Escoffier.

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

Heals and deals Cryo damage; Skill and Burst lower Cryo/Hydro RES, scaling with Cryo/Hydro teammates.

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 Freeze Team

Tier SS

Skirk fronts a Cryo permafrost core with Citlali, Furina, and Escoffier. Skirk's Burst feeds on Frozen-triggered Void Rifts, while Furina buffs and the supports shred Cryo/Hydro RES.

Skirk, Citlali, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Freeze Team. Skirk (Main DPS), Citlali (Support), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Skirk gains Serpent's Subtlety when allies trigger Cryo-related reactions, fueling her Burst. Citlali and Escoffier shred enemy resistances while Furina applies Hydro and boosts DMG, enabling a permafrost loop.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety, not Energy; Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash for Cryo infusion and absorbs Void Rifts.

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

Skill grants a shield and summons a creature; Frozen/Melt lower enemy Pyro/Hydro RES.

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

Skill applies continuous Hydro; Burst increases DMG based on ally 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

Cooking Mek fires Frosty Parfaits; Burst deals wide Cryo DMG, heals, and shreds 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

#3 Skirk Permafrost Team #3

Tier SS

A Freeze-based permafrost team built around Skirk's Serpent's Subtlety mechanics. Furina provides Hydro application and damage buffs, while Charlotte and Escoffier cover healing, Cryo application, and resistance shredding.

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

Core Idea

Maximize Skirk's Serpent's Subtlety by triggering Cryo-related reactions (Freeze) with Furina's Hydro and the team's Cryo. Furina's Burst converts HP fluctuations caused by her Skill and the healers into a team-wide DMG buff, while Escoffier lowers enemy Cryo/Hydro RES.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Her Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy, gaining damage when over 50 stacks. Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash mode, infusing Cryo into Normal Attacks. Enhanced Burst boosts Normal Attack damage and absorbs Void Rifts.

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

Burst heals and protects the team while providing Cryo for Freeze.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Skill applies continuous Hydro. Burst buffs team DMG based on ally HP changes, triggered by HP loss from her Skill and healing from the team.

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

Skill summons a Cooking Mek that shoots Frosty Parfaits. Burst deals Cryo damage and heals. Both lower Cryo/Hydro RES for the team.

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 Freeze Core

Tier SS

A permafreeze team that maximizes Skirk's Serpent's Subtlety generation through Freeze, with Yelan and Furina providing off-field Hydro and Escoffier healing while shredding Cryo/Hydro RES.

Skirk, Yelan, Furina, Escoffier — Skirk Permafrost Freeze Core. Skirk (Main DPS), Yelan (Sub DPS), Furina (Sub DPS), Escoffier (Support).

Core Idea

Skirk's Elemental Burst consumes Serpent's Subtlety, which is gained whenever allies trigger Cryo-related reactions. Yelan and Furina apply off-field Hydro to enable Freeze, Escoffier heals and lowers enemy resistances, directly boosting Skirk's damage output.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main DPS. Burst uses Serpent's Subtlety; Skill enters Seven-Phase Flash to infuse attacks with Cryo and boost damage.

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 via Burst, which also ramps up damage dealt by the active character.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Energy Recharge

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Off-field Hydro from Skill; Burst grants DMG buffs based on ally HP changes, enabled by Escoffier's healing.

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 that deals Cryo damage; Skill and Burst shred Cryo/Hydro RES based on party Cryo/Hydro count.

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 Freeze Team

Tier SS

Skirk leads a Cryo-Hydro permafrost team with Furina, Dahlia, and Escoffier. Escoffier shreds Cryo/Hydro RES and heals, while Dahlia shields and boosts attack speed.

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

Core Idea

Furina applies Hydro off-field and boosts DMG via her Burst. Freeze and other Cryo-related reactions generate Void Rifts for Skirk, while Escoffier and Dahlia sustain and amplify the team's damage.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Cryo main DPS; Skill infuses Cryo on Normal Attacks and Burst scales with Serpent's Subtlety.

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

Support that boosts allies' attack speed 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

Sub DPS with off-field Hydro from Skill; Burst raises DMG% as ally HP fluctuates.

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 that shreds Cryo/Hydro RES with Skill/Burst and heals via Burst.

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 SS

A Permafrost team that uses Freeze to generate Void Rifts for Skirk, empowering her Cryo Burst and Normal Attacks. Hydro supports add damage buffs and healing.

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

Core Idea

This Permafrost team generates Freeze reactions to spawn Void Rifts for Skirk, empowering her Burst and Cryo Normal Attacks. Furina and Candace supply Hydro and damage buffs, while Charlotte heals to enable Furina's HP-based DMG boost.

Skirk portrait
Skirk
Main DPSCryoCryo

Burst consumes Serpent's Subtlety; Skill grants enhanced Cryo attacks and collects Void Rifts.

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

Elemental Burst shields allies and applies Cryo for Freezing.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

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

Substats

Energy Recharge / ATK%

Furina portrait
Furina
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Skill provides continuous Hydro; Burst boosts 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

Provides a shield and increases allies' 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 Freeze Team, Skirk Permafrost Team #3. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.