Is Skirk A Top Tier DPS? | Kit Analysis & Theorycrafting

Summary

Skirk is a Cryo 5-star main DPS character with a high base attack and crit damage stat, offering strong potential damage output, especially with her elemental skill and burst. However, her effectiveness relies heavily on having a full Cryo and Hydro team, particularly Esco, to maximize her performance. Skirk's kit offers two burst modes, one focusing on raw damage and the other boosting normal attack damage through void rifts. While she has great damage potential, her team-building restrictions make her less flexible than other top DPS characters like Novlet or Verza, limiting her usability in varied team setups.

Takeaways

• 😀 Skirk is a Cryo 5-star main DPS character with a high base attack and crit damage as her ascension stat.
• 😀 Skirk's damage output is significantly boosted by her synergy with Hydro and Cryo characters in her team, especially Escoier.
• 😀 Her passive abilities increase her damage multipliers when Cryo or Hydro characters trigger damage, with a maximum of three stacks.
• 😀 Skirk’s elemental skill enters a special stance that boosts her normal attack damage, making her an excellent normal attack DPS.
• 😀 The elemental skill stance consumes Serpent Subdivity points, which likely affect the skill's duration but are capped at 12.5 seconds.
• 😀 Skirk’s elemental burst has two versions: one that requires a minimum of 50 Serpent Subdivity points and one that is triggered while her skill is active, absorbing void rifts.
• 😀 Skirk's burst version that absorbs void rifts increases her normal attack damage but does not deal any burst damage, aligning with her signature artifact set.
• 😀 Skirk’s damage output is impressive but not overpowered, placing her on par with other top DPS like Novlet but with more restrictions on team composition.
• 😀 Skirk is heavily reliant on Escoier, and without her, Skirk’s performance drops significantly compared to other Cryo DPS characters.
• 😀 Despite being a great DPS when paired with the right team, Skirk's restricted team building and over-reliance on Escoier may make her less desirable for general use.

Q & A

What is Skirk’s main role and element?

Skirk is a Cryo, 5-star character whose main role is DPS (Damage Dealer).

What is unique about Skirk’s playstyle compared to other DPS characters?

Skirk has a unique playstyle that heavily relies on Cryo and Hydro team compositions. Her damage output increases when Cryo or Hydro characters deal damage, and she has a dual playstyle involving both normal attacks and a burst-based DPS style.

How does Skirk’s elemental skill work?

Skirk’s elemental skill activates a special stance in which her normal attacks deal significantly more damage. During this stance, she consumes serpent subdivity points, and her normal attack multipliers are among the highest in the game.

What is the role of serpent subdivity points in Skirk’s elemental skill?

Serpent subdivity points are consumed during Skirk’s elemental skill stance. While it’s not fully clear how they affect the skill duration, they appear to be used to maintain the stance active, with the duration capped at 12.5 seconds.

Can you explain Skirk’s elemental burst mechanics?

Skirk’s burst has two versions: one that deals damage when she is not in her elemental skill stance (consuming serpent subdivity points), and another that enhances her normal attack damage by absorbing void rifts when the stance is active. The second version does not deal any burst damage.

Why does Skirk’s burst not deal damage in the second version?

The second version of Skirk’s burst does not deal damage to ensure compatibility with her signature artifact set. If the burst dealt damage, the artifact set, which grants normal and burst damage bonuses, would become ineffective.

What are void rifts, and how do they interact with Skirk’s kit?

Void rifts are objects created by triggering Cryo-related reactions. Skirk can absorb these void rifts to gain serpent subdivity points, and their absorption in the second burst version grants her normal attack damage bonuses.

How does Skirk compare to Ayaka in terms of damage output?

Skirk’s damage is potentially better than Ayaka’s, particularly in terms of her normal attack multipliers. However, her performance heavily depends on team composition, making her more restrictive in comparison.

What role does Esco play in Skirk’s performance?

Esco is crucial to Skirk’s optimal performance, as she is one of the few characters capable of reducing Cryo resistance in enemies, which greatly enhances Skirk’s damage. Without Esco, Skirk’s damage output drops significantly.

What are the drawbacks of Skirk’s team building requirements?

Skirk’s team building is highly restrictive, as she needs a full Cryo and Hydro team to maximize her damage. This reliance on specific characters, especially Esco, limits her flexibility compared to other DPS characters like Novlet or Verza, who can perform well with more diverse team compositions.