Summary
- Skirk has undergone minimal changes in the beta for Genshin Impact Update 5.7.
- The beta phase suggests that Skirk is balanced and won't see significant alterations.
- Players are excited about Skirk but concerned about her potential reliance on specific support characters.
Genshin Impact leaks have suggested that the new character Skirk is not undergoing as many changes as one might expect, which could be great news for Travelers. Skirk has been officially confirmed to arrive in the upcoming Genshin Impact Update 5.7 alongside another character, the four-star Hydro user Dahlia.
Before each new update arrives, HoYoverse hosts a beta phase that lasts approximately six weeks and contains a wealth of information about upcoming content. Skirk has been one of the most anticipated characters since her first appearance back in Version 4.2, where she was introduced as a mysterious figure tied to the Abyss.
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Genshin Impact's beta phase frequently receives updates that typically include balance changes for new characters. However, recent leaks have revealed that Genshin Impact's Skirk has not undergone many changes during the beta, which is unusual for a five-star character. These updates often significantly alter parts of a character's kit to help them fit into the current meta. Many fans agree that this suggests HoYoverse has already balanced Skirk the way it wants her. Each of Skirk's recent updates has featured only minor numerical adjustments or simple wording changes in her kit description. The most notable change in the latest update cycle is a slight buff to her C6, though this won't affect most players since it requires max constellations.
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To increase a character's constellation levels, players must repeatedly acquire the same character, meaning seven copies of Skirk are needed to reach C6. Many comments have mentioned that Skirk's balance updates have been rather dull, especially compared to previous characters who went through extensive changes. The most famous example is probably the Fatui Harbinger Arlecchino, who went through numerous updates before joining the playable roster. This was mostly because she introduced Bond of Life, one of the most complex combat mechanics in Genshin Impact.
Overall, the changes result in a minor buff to Skirk’s damage potential. While she is expected to be one of the most powerful characters released in recent times, players still have concerns about her playstyle, particularly her flexibility. According to leaked gameplay footage, Skirk appears to be heavily reliant on having Genshin Impact's Cryo support Escoffier in her team.
Escoffier was featured in the first half of the ongoing Genshin Impact Update 5.6 alongside Navia. Many players pulled for Escoffier specifically because she is expected to have strong synergy with the upcoming five-star DPS unit.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
