Skirk Build Guide — Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

Within 12s after an Elemental Skill is used, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. During this time, when

Artifacts

Finale of the Deep Galleries

When the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG is in

Sands

ATK %

Main stat

Goblet

Cryo DMG > ATK %

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK %

Strengths

Powerful Cryo DPS being one of the strongest characters currently available with the right teams.
Elemental Burst does not use energy meaning Skirk has no ER requirements.
Able to raise the Elemental Skill levels of everyone in the party.
Only Need attack and Damage bonus making Skirk's Stat requirements very Low.

Weaknesses

While Escoffier isn't necessarily required, she hard-carries a lot of the damage potential.
Artifact options on Skirk can be a little messy with Marechaussee being better but more restricting.
Massive Team Building Problems as you can only use Hydro and Cryo supports for Skirk.

Talent Priority

Havoc: WarpPriority: Max (10)

Crown priority on Skirk: Havoc: Warp. Most of their value scales here.

Havoc: RuinPriority: High (8-10)

On Skirk, Havoc: Ruin is the second stop — take it to 8–10 once the primary talent is online.

Havoc: SunderPriority: Low (1-6)

Park Skirk's Havoc: Sunder last (or skip). Resources are better spent on Skill/Burst breakpoints.

Substat Priority

SandsATK %

GobletCryo DMG > ATK %

CircletCRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

SubstatsCRIT Rate/DMG > ATK %

HP18,000-20,000

CRIT Rate70-75%

CRIT DMG170-200%

Skirk Standard Rotation

Standard

Skirk is an on-field Main DPS with a very unique mechanic compared to most characters in the game. She does not use Elemental Energy, and instead relies on her Serpent's Subtlety resource to power her damage and determine whether she leans into sustained Normal Attack uptime or quicker Burst-focused

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Skirk is a on-field Main DPS with a very unique mechanic compared to most characters in the game.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

AzurelightSBIS

CRIT Rate 22.1% · Base ATK 674

Within 12s after an Elemental Skill is used, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. During this time, when the equipping character has 0 Energy, ATK will be further increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%, and CRIT DMG will be increased by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%.

Haran Geppaku FutsuABIS

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

Obtain 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% All Elemental DMG Bonus. When other nearby party members use Elemental Skills, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 Wavespike stack. Max 2 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s.

Primordial Jade CutterABIS

CRIT Rate 44.1% · Base ATK 542

HP increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% / 1.5% / 1.8% / 2.1% / 2.4% of the wielder's Max HP. This weapon provides 44% CRIT Rate as main stats with decent attack from sub-stats based on her HP.

Mistsplitter ReforgedB

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

Gain a 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter's Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Mistsplitter's Emblem provides a 8/16/28% / 10/20/35% / 12/24/42% / 14/28/49% / 16/32/56% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type.

Calamity of EshuB

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

While characters are protected by a Shield, DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks is increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%, and Normal and Charged Attack CRIT Rate is increased by 8% / 10% / 12% / 14% / 16%.

Uraku MisugiriB

CRIT DMG 88.2% · Base ATK 542

Normal Attack DMG is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. After a nearby active character deals Geo DMG, the aforementioned effects increase by 100% for 15s.

The Black SwordB

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

Increases DMG dealt by Normal and Charged Attacks by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, regenerates 60% / 70% / 80% / 90% / 100% of ATK as HP when Normal and Charged Attacks score a CRIT Hit. This effect can occur once every 5s.

Finale of the DeepB

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

When using an Elemental Skill, ATK will be increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% for 15s, and a Bond of Life worth 25% of Max HP will be granted. This effect can be triggered once every 10s.

AbsolutionB

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

CRIT DMG increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Increasing the value of a Bond of Life increases the DMG the equipping character deals by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 6s. Max 3 stacks.

Artifact Sets

SFinale of the Deep GalleriesBest in Slot

2pcCryo DMG Bonus +15%

4pcWhen the equipping character has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack DMG is increased by 60% and Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 60%. After the equipping character deals Normal Attack DMG, the aforementioned Elemental Burst effect will stop applying for 6s. After the equipping character deals Elemental Burst DMG, the aforementioned Normal Attack effect will stop applying for 6s. This effect can trigger even if the equipping character is off the field.

Finale of the deep galleries is currently Skirk's best artifact set as it provides a massive damage buffs for both normal attack and burst playstyle making it the go-to option.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Cryo DMG > ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

AMarechaussee Hunter

2pcNormal and Charged Attack DMG +15%

4pcWhen current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.

Marechaussee Hunters is her 2nd best option thanks to it's bonus provides 36% crit rate solving all of Skirk's crit issue.

Sands

ATK %

Goblet

Cryo DMG > ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Team Compositions

Skirk

Main DPS

Escoffier

Support

Furina

Support

Yelan

Sustain

Skirk's Best Team composition. Escoffier is currently Skirks best-in-slot support and one of the strongest Freeze enablers in the game. Furina is one of Skirks 2nd best Hydro partners after Escoffier, enabling consistent HP fluctuation for Marechaussee Hunter setups while also providing strong teamwide buffs.

Character Synergy

SkirkMain DPS

Acts as the primary on-field Cryo damage dealer who relies on consistent Freeze application to maximize her damage potential.

EscoffierSupport

Escoffier is currently Skirks best-in-slot support and one of the strongest Freeze enablers in the game. She provides consistent off-field application, healing, and powerful resistance reduction in Hydro/Cryo teams, making her the perfect partner for Skirks passive requirements and overall damage output.

FurinaSupport

Furina is one of Skirks 2nd best Hydro partners after Escoffier, enabling consistent HP fluctuation for Marechaussee Hunter setups while also providing strong teamwide buffs. She pairs especially well with Freeze cores when the team has enough healing to maintain stability.

YelanSustain

Provides persistent off-field Hydro application via her Elemental Burst and high personal damage to bolster the team's total DPS output.

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Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackHavoc: Sunder

Performs up to 5 consecutive attacks.

Normal Attack

1st Ascension PassiveReason Beyond Reason

When nearby party members trigger Frozen, Superconduct, Stellar-Conduct, Cryo Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize reactions against opponents, a Void Rift will be created near this opponent. This effect can be triggered once every 2.5s. 3 Void Rifts created by Skirk herself can exist on the field at once. Skirk 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.

Passive

4th Ascension PassiveReturn to Oblivion

When nearby Hydro party members' Hydro attacks hit opponents, or when nearby Cryo party members apart from Skirk hit opponents with Cryo attacks, Skirk will gain the "Death's Crossing" effect for 20s. Max 3 stacks, each stack's duration is counted independently. Each 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.

Passive

Utility PassiveMutual Weapons Mentorship

When all party members are either Hydro or Cryo, and if there is at least 1 Hydro and 1 Cryo character, your own party members' Elemental Skill Level is increased by 1.

Passive

Constellations

C1Far to FallPull Target

Enhances the effects of the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason: Every Void Rift absorbed will summon a crystal blade to attack nearby opponents, dealing 500% of Skirk's ATK as Cryo DMG. This DMG is considered Charged Attack DMG. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason.

Is it worth getting?

C1 (Far to Fall) matters on Skirk: Enhances the effects of the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason: Every Void Rift absorbed will summon a crystal blade to attack nearby…. Real stop if you play them weekly.

C2Into the AbyssPull Target

After unleashing her Elemental Skill Havoc: Warp, Skirk will gain 10 additional Serpent's Subtlety points. When 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.

Is it worth getting?

Skirk's Into the Abyss is a high-value stop: After unleashing her Elemental Skill Havoc: Warp, Skirk will gain 10 additional Serpent's Subtlety points.

C3Serendipitous SinPull Target

Increases the Level of Havoc: Ruin by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Pure talent bump on Skirk's Havoc: Ruin. Pick it up after the nodes that change the rotation, not before.

C4Fractured FlowPull Target

Enhances the effects of the Passive Talent Return to Oblivion: Each Death's Crossing stack also increases Skirk's ATK by 10%/20%/40%. You must first unlock the Passive Talent Return to Oblivion.

Is it worth getting?

Worth getting on Skirk — Fractured Flow. Enhances the effects of the Passive Talent Return to Oblivion: Each Death's Crossing stack also increases Skirk's ATK by 10%/20%/40%.

C5End of WishesPull Target

Increases the Level of Havoc: Warp by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

C5 levels Havoc: Warp by 3 for Skirk. Solid for mains; skippable if you only needed earlier breakpoints.

C6To the SourcePull Target

Each Void Rift Skirk absorbs via the effects of the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason will grant her 1 Havoc: Sever stack. She can consume such stacks to initiate coordinated attacks and decrease the DMG she takes while in Seven-Phase Flash mode. These stacks last for 15s, and each stack's duration is counted independently (max 3 stacks). You 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.

Is it worth getting?

Skirk's To the Source is a high-value stop: Each Void Rift Skirk absorbs via the effects of the Ascension Talent Reason Beyond Reason will grant her 1 Havoc: Sever stack.

C0 Skirk is fully functional. Powerful Cryo DPS being one of the strongest characters currently available with the right teams.

Alternatives to Skirk

Not sure Skirk is right for you? Compare against other characters to find your best pull.

EscoffierCryoSub-DPS

Where Escoffier goes hard is Low-Temperature Cooking: it deals AoE Cryo DMG to nearby opponents. Different job than Skirk's Main DPS slot — compare teams before swapping.

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SandroneCryoMain DPS

Sandrone leans on Formule Phenomenale: Differential Analysis, which summons a Prismatic Resonance Cannon and fire 2 Prism Shots at any opponents who have yet to cool. Same Cryo Main DPS neighborhood as Skirk, with different field-time and supports.

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WriothesleyCryoMain DPS

Wriothesley's Icefang Rush increases Wriothesley's interruption resistance ·When his HP is above 50%, it will enhance the. Direct peer to Skirk — pick whoever already matches your supports and comfort animations.

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AloyCryoMain DPS

Aloy's Frozen Wilds decreased and Aloy receives 1 Coil stack. Competes with Skirk for the same seat; the better fit is the kit your roster already feeds.

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