Summary
Genshin Impactleaks 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 upcomingGenshin ImpactUpdate 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.
Genshin Impact’s beta phase frequently receives updates that typically include balance changes for new characters. However, recent leaks have revealed thatGenshin Impact’s Skirkhas not undergone manychangesduring 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.
Stable Genshin Impact Beta Is a Good Sign for Players Hoping for Skirk
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 complexcombat mechanics inGenshin 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 havingGenshin Impact’s Cryo support Escoffierin her team.
Escoffier was featured in the first half of the ongoingGenshin ImpactUpdate 5.6alongside Navia. Many players pulled for Escoffier specifically because she is expected to have strong synergy with the upcoming five-star DPS unit.
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