Skirk returns in the second half of Genshin Impact Version 7.1, sharing a banner phase with Escoffier. Whether she suits your account depends on a few concrete things: which characters you own, how many Primogems you have saved and what her kit asks of the rest of your team. This page lays out those facts so you can check them against your own roster.
Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Character | Skirk |
| Rarity | 5-star |
| Element and weapon | Cryo, Sword |
| Role | Cryo main DPS (Icy Veins rates her S+) |
| Ascension stat | 88.4% CRIT DMG at level 90 |
| Banner | Version 7.1, Phase 2 rerun |
| Signature weapon | Azurelight |
| Shares the phase with | Escoffier (Cryo Polearm, signature weapon Symphonist of Scents) |
| First release | Version 5.7 (May 2025) |
Version 7.1 Banner Schedule
| Phase | Dates | Featured characters |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | September 23 to about October 13 or 14, 2026 | Vesna (Anemo sword DPS) and Vodyanitsa (Hydro catalyst support) |
| Phase 2 | About October 13 or 14 to November 3, 2026 | Skirk and Escoffier (reruns) |
| Source | Phase 1 end | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DotEsports | October 14 | |
| AccountShark | About October 13 | Phase 2 shown as about October 13 to November 3 |
| AllThings.how | Not given | Earlier article called the reruns a leak; later sources list them as banners |
Dates vary by a day between outlets, and exact in-game timers can differ after maintenance, so confirm the countdown on your server. Version 7.1 is titled “A Rekviem for the Underworld” and launched alongside the sixth anniversary.
Skirk’s Kit
| Part | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Havoc: Sunder | Up to 5 hits; Charged Attack throws a spinning crystal spear (uses stamina); Plunging Attack deals AoE on impact |
| Skill | Havoc: Warp | Tap enters Seven-Phase Flash; hold gives directional dash with water movement and higher interruption resistance; both give 45 Serpent’s Subtlety |
| Burst | Havoc: Ruin | Uses Serpent’s Subtlety instead of Energy; needs at least 50; scales with each point above 50, counting up to 12 |
| Burst in Flash | Havoc: Extinction | No Subtlety cost; grants “All Shall Wither”; Normal Attacks gain damage every 0.1 s, ending after 10 triggers |
Serpent’s Subtlety And Seven-Phase Flash
| Mechanic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source of Subtlety | 45 per Havoc: Warp cast, 8 per absorbed Void Rift |
| Lost when | Skirk leaves the field or Flash ends |
| Flash | Fixed duration; drains Subtlety continuously; attacks become Cryo that other infusions cannot override |
| Ends | When Subtlety runs out or time expires; then Havoc: Warp goes on cooldown |
Void Rifts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Created by | Nearby party members triggering Frozen, Superconduct, Stellar-Conduct, Cryo Swirl, Stellar Swirl or Cryo Crystallize |
| Frequency | One rift every 2.5 seconds; up to 3 of her own on the field |
| Absorbed by | Charged Attack in Flash, Havoc: Extinction in Flash, or holding Havoc: Warp |
Passives
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| Reason Beyond Reason (A1) | Creates Void Rifts from the reactions listed above |
| Return to Oblivion (A4) | Up to 3 “Death’s Crossing” stacks (20 s each) when Hydro party members land Hydro attacks or non-Skirk Cryo members land Cryo attacks; each stack raises Flash Normal Attack damage to 110% / 120% / 170% and Havoc: Ruin to 105% / 115% / 160% |
| Mutual Weapons Mentorship | If every party member is Hydro or Cryo, with at least one of each, everyone’s Elemental Skills gain +1 level |
Constellations
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Far to Fall | Each absorbed rift summons a crystal blade dealing 500% ATK Cryo damage (counts as Charged Attack) |
| C2 | Into the Abyss | Havoc: Warp gives 10 more Subtlety; Ruin counts 10 more points; after Extinction, +70% ATK for 12.5 s |
| C3 | Serendipitous Sin | Havoc: Ruin level +3 (max 15) |
| C4 | Fractured Flow | Each Death’s Crossing stack adds +10% / 20% / 40% ATK |
| C5 | End of Wishes | Havoc: Warp level +3 (max 15) |
| C6 | To the Source | Each absorbed rift gives a Havoc: Sever stack (max 3); Ruin consumes them for 750% ATK Cryo per stack; also adds extra attacks in Flash and an 80% damage reduction when hit |
An earlier pre-release article gave different C2 details and said C3 to C6 were unknown, so the table above follows the post-release Icy Veins page.
Team Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Party composition | Built around Hydro and Cryo teammates |
| Damage penalty | A pre-release article said non-Hydro/Cryo teammates cut her damage by at least 30% |
| Reaction needs | Freeze, Superconduct, Cryo Swirl or Cryo Crystallize to create rifts |
| Escoffier | Icy Veins notes Escoffier carries much of her damage; a pre-release source described a 55% Cryo RES shred |
| Energy | Her burst does not use Energy, but pre-release analysis says her supports can struggle to get it |
| Example team | Members | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Skirk, Escoffier, Furina, Yelan | GuruGamer (pre-release) |
| Hydro alternatives | Furina, Yelan or Kokomi | GuruGamer |
| Superconduct | Skirk, Furina, Raiden Shogun or Kuki Shinobu, Shenhe | GuruGamer (weaker) |
Weapons And Artifacts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Signature weapon | Azurelight, 5-star sword; 674 base ATK, 22.1% CRIT Rate; boosts ATK after Skill, with extra ATK and CRIT DMG at 0 Energy |
| Alternative | Mistsplitter Reforged (44.1% CRIT DMG, Elemental DMG bonus) |
| Signature artifact set | Added in 5.5; 60% Normal Attack and Burst DMG at 0 Energy |
| Alternative artifacts | 4pc Blizzard Strayer for Freeze, or 2pc Blizzard Strayer with 2pc ATK% |
These come from a pre-release article. Check current sources for final builds.
Materials Needed
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ascension Mora | 420,000 |
| Ensnaring Gaze | 46 |
| Shivada Jade | 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones |
| Skysplit Gembloom | 168 |
| Talent book Mora (one talent to 10) | 1,652,500 |
| Crown of Insight | 1 per talent |
Pull Checklist
This is a checklist of conditions from the sources, not a recommendation.
| Question | Check |
|---|---|
| Do you own or plan to pull Escoffier? | He shares the banner and carries much of the damage |
| Do you have a Hydro 5-star such as Furina, Yelan or Kokomi? | Her listed teams need one |
| Do you have a built Cryo Sword DPS such as Ayaka? | GuruGamer notes overlap |
| Do you have Primogems for the rest of the patch? | Version 7.1 also has Vesna and Vodyanitsa |
| Do you want to wait for a future rerun? | GuruGamer suggested this if unsure |
Version 7.1 Rewards You May Use On Pulls
| Reward | Detail |
|---|---|
| Primogems | 1,600 via mail and anniversary gift |
| Intertwined Fates | 10 over seven days (Rainbow’s End login event) |
| Predictive Victory Dynamics | Event with Primogem rewards |
| Standard 5-star selector | Unlocked after logging in |
| Limited 5-star selector | Needs the 7.1 Archon Quests done by November 3 |
FAQ
Is Skirk a rerun? Yes. She first appeared in 5.7.
When does her banner end? Around November 3, 2026.
Who is on the banner with her? Escoffier.
Does she need a full Hydro/Cryo team? Her Mutual Weapons Mentorship bonus requires it, and her damage drops with other elements.
Does she use Energy? Her burst uses Serpent’s Subtlety, not Energy.