RECOMMENDED
Finale of the Deep Galleries
Skirk's best general set, enhancing Normal Attacks and Burst damage.
GENSHIN IMPACT GUIDES & BUILDS
Cryo · SwordSKIRK
★★★★★
On-Field DPS · Normal Attack Carry
A mysterious swordswoman known as the “Void Star,” and the master who trained Tartaglia in the Abyss.
BEST ARTIFACTS
Blizzard Strayer
Strong Freeze alternative with valuable CRIT Rate.
2 + 2 TEMPORARY
Finale + Blizzard
Flexible Cryo damage mix with strong substats.
BEST WEAPONS
BEST IN SLOT
Azurelight
Skirk's signature five-star sword.
Haran Geppaku Futsu
Excellent CRIT and Normal Attack option.
Mistsplitter Reforged
Powerful elemental damage stat stick.
FOUR STAR
Calamity of Eshu
Strong option when playing with a shielder.
F2P
Finale of the Deep
Accessible craftable ATK option.
RECOMMENDED STATS
SandsATK%
GobletCryo DMG Bonus
CircletCRIT Rate or CRIT DMGSubstats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG → ATK%. Skirk's Burst consumes Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy, so Energy Recharge is unnecessary.
Lv. 90: 12,417 HP · 359 ATK · 806 DEF · 38.4% CRIT DMG ascension.
BEST TEAMS
Freeze Hypercarry
Maximum Skirk damage with Hydro and Cryo support.
Double Hydro Freeze
Strong off-field Hydro damage and reliable Void Rift generation.
Flexible Team 1
Alternative composition using the recommended replacement roles.
Flexible Team 2
Alternative composition using the recommended replacement roles.
ALTERNATIVES
Support
MonaXingqiuHeal / Shield
CitlaliDiona
LaylaSub DPS
RosariaKaeyaCONSTELLATIONS
C1
Far to Fall
Additional damage when absorbing Void Rifts.
BEST VALUE · C2
Into the Abyss
More Subtlety and a major ATK boost.
C3
Serendipitous Sin
Elemental Burst level +3.
C4
Fractured Flow
Death's Crossing also grants ATK.
C5
End of Wishes
Elemental Skill level +3.
PREMIUM · C6
To the Source
Unlocks powerful coordinated attacks.
ABILITIES
LOW PRIORITY
Havoc: Sunder
Normal Attack · The enhanced stance attacks scale through her Skill.
HIGHEST PRIORITY
Havoc: Warp
Elemental Skill · Seven-Phase Flash stance and main damage source.
HIGH PRIORITY
Havoc: Ruin
Elemental Burst · Uses Serpent's Subtlety rather than Energy.
PASSIVE TALENTS
Reason Beyond Reason
Creates and absorbs Void Rifts to restore Serpent's Subtlety.
Return to Oblivion
Hydro and Cryo allies increase Skirk's damage.
UTILITY
Mutual Weapons Mentorship
Hydro-and-Cryo-only teams gain +1 Elemental Skill Level for every party member.
Character data and talent descriptions adapted from the Genshin Impact Wiki.
QUICK ANSWERS
SKIRK BUILD FAQ
Clear answers to the most common SKIRK build questions.
What is the best SKIRK build?
SKIRK is built as On-Field DPS · Normal Attack Carry. Start with Finale of the Deep Galleries, use Azurelight when available, then meet the recommended stat targets before chasing additional damage substats.
Which artifact set is best for SKIRK?
Finale of the Deep Galleries is the primary recommendation in this guide. The alternative sets above may perform better when another teammate already supplies the same buff or when their substats are substantially stronger.
What weapon should SKIRK use?
Azurelight is the featured best-in-slot option. The weapon section also lists accessible alternatives with their Level 90 stats and the situation where each choice is most useful.
Which stats should I prioritize on SKIRK?
Substats: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG → ATK%. Skirk's Burst consumes Serpent's Subtlety instead of Energy, so Energy Recharge is unnecessary.
Which talent should I level first on SKIRK?
Prioritize Havoc: Sunder. Raise the remaining talents according to the priority cards above so resources are spent on the abilities that contribute most to SKIRK's role.
What team works well with SKIRK?
Freeze Hypercarry is the first recommended composition. The Teams section includes additional premium and accessible alternatives so you can replace unavailable characters without losing the core game plan.