Skirk Build Guide
— Void Star
Cryo
SwordA visitor who once appeared in an Abyssal rift and the Primordial Sea, this solitary warrior mentored Tartaglia in the martial arts.
Skirk Best Build & Stat Priority
Skirk is a 5-star Cryo Sword character from Other who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Skirk grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of ATK%, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Cryo Freeze DPS setup, equip Finale of the Deep Galleries (Derelict Masonry Dock) with ATK% Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate Circlet. Azurelight (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while Finale of the Deep serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Skirk Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Skirk
Finale of the Deep Galleries
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: When 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.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
Best Weapons for Skirk
Azurelight
Base ATK: 674 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 22.1% Skill Effect: Within 12s after an Elemental Skill is used, ATK is increased by 24%. During this time, when the equipping character has 0 Energy, ATK will be further increased by 24%, and CRIT DMG will be increased by 40%
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Skirk Team Compositions
Premium Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Skirk, Furina, Yelan, Escoffier
Premium Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Skirk, Furina, Shenhe, Escoffier
Premium Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Skirk, Xingqiu, Yelan, Citlali
F2P Freeze Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Skirk, Xingqiu, Rosaria, Dahlia
F2P Freeze Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Skirk, Xingqiu, Kaeya, Barbara
Skirk Build FAQ
What is the best build for Skirk in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Cryo Freeze DPS build for Skirk (DPS) uses Finale of the Deep Galleries farmed in Derelict Masonry Dock paired with Azurelight. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on Circlet, prioritizing ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG substats.
What are Skirk's best weapons and F2P options?
Skirk's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Azurelight (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Finale of the Deep (4-star), Harbinger of Dawn (3-star), Haran Geppaku Futsu (5-star), Mistsplitter Reforged (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Skirk require?
Leveling Skirk requires Skysplit Gembloom (local specialty), Ensnaring Gaze (world boss drop), The Game Before the Gate (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Contention talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Skirk?
Top recommended teams for Skirk include Premium Freeze Team (Skirk, Furina, Yelan, Escoffier) and Premium Freeze Team (Skirk, Furina, Shenhe, Escoffier), built around Cryo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
