Skirk is one of the most mysterious and hyped characters in Genshin Impact. Known as Tartaglia’s master and a powerful figure from the Abyss, she has long intrigued players with her brief mentions and recent in-game appearance. With the Version 5.3 livestream teasing her silhouette and several reliable leakers confirming details about her release, Skirk is poised to become one of the biggest character debuts in 2025.
Here’s everything we know about Skirk’s release date, element, weapon, and possible abilities based on the latest Genshin Impact leaks.
Skirk Release Date in Genshin Impact (Leaked)
According to trusted leaker Full Stop Chan, Skirk is set to be released in Version 5.7, which is expected to go live on June 18, 2025, following Genshin Impact’s usual update schedule.
The Version 5.3 livestream teased silhouettes of seven upcoming characters set to appear between January and June 2025. Skirk is believed to be one of them, standing prominently in the middle of the lineup.
Skirk’s Kit, Weapon, and Element (Leaked Info)
While HoYoverse hasn’t officially revealed Skirk’s gameplay, several key details have been leaked:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Element | Cryo |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Rarity | 5-Star |
| Model Type | Tall Female |
| Affiliation | Abyss, Surtalogi |
Skirk is described as a master swordswoman who trained Tartaglia in the Abyss. Given her lore, it’s widely assumed that she will be a Sword user. Leaks confirm that she will wield the Cryo element, making her the first major Cryo unit introduced in quite some time.
Skirk Ascension Materials
As per leaks, you will need following talent and ascension materials for Skirk in Genshin Impact:
| Material | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mora | 7.1 Million | Currency |
| Hero’s Wit | 419 | Character EXP Material |
| Cryo Gemstones | 1 / 9 / 9 / 6 | Ascension Materials |
| Skysplit Gembloom | 168 | Natlan Local Specialty |
| Ensnaring Gaze (Tenebrous Papilla) | 46 | Boss Drop |
| Crown of Insight | 3 | Talent Level-Up |
| Talent Books (Contention) | 9 / 63 / 114 | Natlan Talent Level-Up |
| Gears (dropped by Fontaine Meks) | 36 / 96 / 129 | Common Ascension Material |
| The Game Before the Gate Weekly Boss Drop | 18 | Weekly Boss Material |
Skirk’s Skills and Abilities
Genshin Impact leaks have revealed Skirk’s abilities such as Elemental Skill, Elemental Burst, and Passive talents:
Normal Attack
Normal Attack: Performs up to five consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to throw a spinning crystal lance, dealing damage to enemies in front.
Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE damage upon impact.
Elemental Skill
Skirk emulates the combat style of the Surtalogi, producing different effects based on the input method.
- Press: Gains 45 Serpent’s Cunning and enters the Sevenfold Flash mode.
- Hold: Gains 45 Serpent’s Cunning and enters a rapid movement state, enhancing resistance to interruption. During this state, Skirk can control the direction of movement and can end the state early by using the skill again.
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Elemental Burst
Skirk’s Elemental Burst does not consume Energy but instead uses Serpent’s Cunning. When possessing at least 50 Serpent’s Cunning, Skirk can consume all of it to unleash the Elemental Burst, tearing the space ahead and performing rapid consecutive slashes, dealing AoE Cryo damage.
- For each point of Serpent’s Cunning beyond 50 consumed during activation, the Burst’s damage increases, up to a maximum of 12 additional points.
- While in Sevenfold Flash mode, the Elemental Burst is replaced with a special version that does not consume Serpent’s Cunning. Upon activation, Skirk gains the Withering effect until Sevenfold Flash mode ends.
- Upon unlocking the passive talent 1, Skirk will also absorb nearby Phantom Rifts when using this special Burst.
Withering Effect:
- While active, each Normal Attack that hits an enemy increases its own damage.
- If Phantom Rifts were absorbed during activation, the damage increase is further enhanced based on the number of Rifts absorbed.
- This effect can stack up to 10 times and is removed after reaching the maximum stacks.
First Ascension Passive: Order out of Order
When nearby party members trigger Freeze, Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, or Cryo Crystallize reactions, a Phantom Rift is created near the enemy. This effect can occur once every 2.5 seconds, with a maximum of three Rifts created by Skirk on the field.
Skirk can absorb nearby Phantom Rifts through the following methods:
- Each absorbed Phantom Rift grants Skirk 8 Serpent’s Cunning.
- Landing a Charged Attack on an enemy while in Sevenfold Flash mode.
- Activating the special Elemental Burst while in Sevenfold Flash mode.
- Holding the Elemental Skill to enter rapid movement.
Fourth Ascension Passive: All Flows into Nihility
When nearby Hydro characters deal Hydro damage or other Cryo characters (excluding Skirk) deal Cryo damage, Skirk gains a stack of Styx Severance for 20 seconds. Each character can provide one stack, up to a maximum of three stacks, each with independent durations.
Each stack increases:
- Elemental Burst damage by 105% / 115% / 160%.
- Normal Attack damage in Sevenfold Flash mode by 110% / 120% / 170%.
Passive Talent
When all party members are either Hydro or Cryo characters, with at least one of each element, all of the player’s characters have their Elemental Skill levels increased by 1.
Genshin Impact: All Skirk Constellations
Here are all the Skirk Constellations as per latest Genshin Impact leaks:
Skirk Constellation 1
The effects of the Talent 1 are enhanced:
After absorbing a Phantom Rift, Skirk summons a Crystal Blade to strike nearby enemies, dealing Cryo damage equal to 500% of her ATK. This damage is considered Charged Attack damage.
Requires the Talent 1 to be unlocked.
Skirk Constellation 2
After using Elemental Skill, Skirk gains an additional 12 Serpent’s Cunning.
Her Elemental Burst is enhanced: the damage bonus gained based on the Serpent’s Cunning above 50 is now calculated up to an additional 12 points.
Additionally, while in Sevenfold Flash mode, Skirk’s Normal Attack damage is increased by 60%.
Skirk Constellation 4
The effects of the Talent 2 are enhanced:
Each stack of Styx Severance additionally increases Skirk’s ATK by 10% / 20% / 50%.
Requires the Talent 2 to be unlocked.
Skirk Constellation 6
Each time Skirk absorbs a Phantom Rift via the effects of the Talent 1, she gains one stack of Surtalogi Edge, lasting 15 seconds. Up to 3 stacks can exist simultaneously, each with an independent duration.
Requires the Talent “Transcendent Principle” to be unlocked.
Surtalogi Edge:
- When Skirk casts Elemental Burst, all stacks are consumed to unleash coordinated attacks. Each stack deals Cryo damage equal to 600% of her ATK. This damage is considered Elemental Burst damage.
- While in Sevenfold Flash mode, when the third or fifth hit of her Normal Attack hits an enemy, one stack is consumed to perform 3 coordinated attacks. Each attack deals Cryo damage equal to 150% of her ATK, considered Normal Attack damage.
- When Skirk takes damage in Sevenfold Flash mode, one stack is consumed to reduce that instance of incoming damage by 80%, and 3 coordinated attacks are triggered, each dealing Cryo damage equal to 150% of her ATK. This damage is considered Charged Attack damage.
Who is Skirk in Genshin Impact?
Skirk is a disciple of Surtalogi, an Abyss entity, and serves as the mentor of Tartaglia (Childe). She rescued Childe when he fell into the Abyss and taught him how to wield the Foul Legacy, shaping him into the powerful Harbinger he is today.
Skirk made her first in-game appearance during the Fontaine Archon Quest finale, where she aided the Traveler and Neuvillette in the climactic battle. During this event, she also revealed one of the most significant lore twists in Genshin Impact — that the Gnoses are actually the remains of the third Descender.
Will Skirk Appear Again Before Her Release?
Many fans believe Skirk will reappear in the Nod-Krai arc, potentially alongside Tartaglia, as Genshin Impact begins its narrative transition toward Snezhnaya. With her deep ties to both the Abyss and the Fatui (via Childe), her role in upcoming quests is expected to grow significantly.
Final Thoughts
Skirk’s arrival as a 5-Star Cryo Sword user is one of the most anticipated additions to Genshin Impact in 2025. With major lore connections, a striking design, and potential for groundbreaking Cryo mechanics, she could become a fan-favorite upon release.
While official details are still scarce, leaks from Full Stop Chan and HoYoverse’s own livestream have made it clear: Skirk is coming soon, and players should start saving their Primogems if they want to add this mysterious character to their team.
