A few hours ago, we received some exciting leaks about Skirk’s abilities, mechanics, and her expected role in Genshin Impact. It looks like Skirk will introduce a unique HP-scaling Cryo DPS playstyle, making her one of the few Cryo characters to utilize HP as a primary stat.

In this post, we’ll break down everything we know so far about Skirk, including her kit, model updates, and best artifacts.

Skirk Confirmed for Version 5.7 – What We Know So Far

As of now, Skirk is officially confirmed for Version 5.7, and she’s expected to be a Cryo character.

However, unlike most Cryo units, Skirk’s abilities will scale off HP, meaning the more HP she has, the stronger her damage output. This is a rare design choice, as most HP-scaling characters tend to be support units (like Zhongli), but Skirk will be a pure DPS instead.

If the leaks are accurate, Skirk might become the first true HP-scaling Cryo DPS in Genshin Impact.

Skirk’s Playstyle – A Unique HP Scaling Cryo DPS?

Skirk’s kit is expected to focus on HP-based Cryo damage, making her completely different from existing Cryo characters.

Most Cryo units in the game focus on:

• Supporting teammates (like Shenhe or Diona)
• Relying on Elemental Reactions (Ayaka, Ganyu, etc.)

However, Skirk appears to be designed as a high-damage standalone unit, similar to Neuvillette but with Cryo abilities.

If her abilities work as predicted, she could revolutionize Cryo DPS teams by offering a self-sufficient, high-damage playstyle that doesn’t rely on reactions.

Potential Model Changes – Will Skirk’s Design Be Updated?

There’s also a surprising update regarding Skirk’s character model.

• In the Fontaine storyline, Skirk’s model appeared to be similar in size to Ayaka.
• However, new leaks suggest that HoYoverse might be redesigning her, possibly making her taller and more refined.
• If true, this would be a rare case of a major character model change before release.

This could mean new animations, improved visual details, or even a different aura to match her role as a powerful mentor figure.

Best Artifacts for Skirk – Should You Start Farming Now?

Since Skirk is an HP-scaling Cryo DPS, you might be tempted to start farming HP-based artifact sets.

But here’s the catch: her best-in-slot artifact set is coming in Version 5.5!

Skirk’s Signature Artifact Set (Version 5.5)

• 2-Piece Bonus → +15% Cryo Damage
• 4-Piece Bonus → Increases damage based on low Energy Recharge

This set seems perfectly tailored for Skirk, meaning you should wait until Version 5.5 before committing to artifact farming.

Recommended Strategy:

• Wait for the Version 5.5 artifact domain to release.
• Use two full patches (5.5 & 5.6) to farm and optimize her build before her debut in 5.7.

This will ensure you maximize Skirk’s potential without wasting resin on the wrong artifact sets.

Final Thoughts – Will Skirk Be Worth Pulling?

With Skirk confirmed as a Cryo HP-scaling DPS, she’s shaping up to be one of the most unique characters in Genshin Impact.

If you’re excited about her kit, Cryo playstyle, and potential redesign, saving Primogems now might be a good idea!

Are you planning to pull for Skirk? What do you think about her HP-scaling mechanics? Let us know in the comments!