Summary
- Skirk, the upcoming 5-star character in Genshin Impact, will not carry over her unique energy stacks to the next chamber.
- Skirk's heavy reliance on the recently released Cryo support character, Escoffier, limits her damage potential.
- Fans compare Skirk's potential nerfs to previous incidents, hoping for adjustments before her release on June 17.
A Genshin Impact leak has brought bad news for all players who want to pull for the upcoming five-star character Skirk. Genshin Impact's official social media accounts have already confirmed the arrival of the long-awaited Cryo sword user, Skirk, who is expected to join the roster in update 5.7.
Skirk won’t be the only addition to the roster, as HoYoverse has also confirmed the inclusion of a new four-star character, Dahlia. Both characters have already made appearances in Genshin Impact's main storyline, which generated a lot of hype around their potential release.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Exciting Info About Skirk's Origin
A new Genshin Impact leak reveals more information about the upcoming 5-star character, the long-awaited Cryo sword user Skirk.
Before a new update character arrives, Genshin Impact typically makes numerous tweaks during the beta phase to prepare them for their official launch. This is one of the reasons why HoYoverse very rarely makes adjustments to characters once they officially join the roster. Most Genshin Impact characters rely on Energy Particles to use their Elemental Burst. However, Skirk is said to be an exception, as she uses a different stacking system that requires players to acquire Serpent's Subtlety points. A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit has revealed that Skirk won’t be able to carry her Serpent’s Subtlety stacks over to the next chamber, which has caused a lot of frustration in the community. Many players claim that this will significantly hurt her potential in the Spiral Abyss, which is typically the most challenging domain in the game.
Genshin Impact 5.7 Leaks: Skirk Receives Unexpected Nerf
Some comments have pointed out that Mavuika has a similar energy system and is allowed to carry over her points. This change might have been introduced to balance the fact that Genshin Impact recently buffed Skirk's constellations. A number of players have already begun comparing these Skirk nerfs to the infamous Dehya incident, when HoYoverse had to include the long-awaited Pyro user in the Standard Banner due to her underwhelming kit compared to most other five-star units.
Fans have also pointed out that Skirk actually has a much bigger issue than the Serpent’s Subtlety nerfs: her heavy reliance on Genshin Impact’s Escoffier. The game's recently released Cryo support character will apparently have a huge impact on Skirk’s ability to dish out significant damage. This has not been well received by the community, as it limits the character’s flexibility and players’ creativity when it comes to assembling the best team composition.
However, considering that Skirk’s release is still a couple of weeks away, Travelers hope that HoYoverse will make further adjustments to address some of these issues. As for her exact release date, assuming she arrives in the first banner cycle of Genshin Impact Version 5.7, players can expect Skirk to join the roster on June 17.
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
