As Genshin Impact's Version 5.7 approaches, beta leaks confirm Skirk—Tartaglia's enigmatic Abyss mentor and Surtalogi's disciple—will debut as a playable Cryo DPS character. Her arrival promises to revitalize the Cryo meta, though leaks suggest she'll excel primarily in Freeze team compositions rather than Melt or Superconduct. While HoYoverse hasn't officially confirmed her release date, proactive travelers are already strategizing material pre-farming to instantly maximize her capabilities upon launch. This preparation involves substantial resource investment and calculated risk-taking, as leaked material lists remain subject to developer adjustments.

Ascension Materials to Pre-Farm for Skirk

Pre-farming Skirk's Ascension requires diverse resources spanning Teyvat's regions. As a Cryo character, she needs Shivada Jade stones, obtainable from bosses like:

  • ❄️ Cryo Hypostasis

  • 🐉 Aeonblight Drake

  • ⚔️ Maguu Kenki

  • Weekly bosses including Lupus Boreas and La Signora

Transform other elemental stones using Dust of Azoth at crafting benches. The primary world boss material is Ensnaring Gaze, dropped exclusively by the Tenebrous Papilla: Type I boss. Farming this demands significant Resin investment due to daily limitations—expect multiple days of focused farming.

Skirk’s Ascension also requires:

  • 168 Skysplit Gembloom: A Natlan local specialty found only in Atocpan (Pyro Nation). With just 49 nodes available and a 48-hour respawn timer, collecting enough could take weeks.

  • Gear Series: Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear from Fontaine’s Clockwork Meka enemies (abundant but needed in large quantities).

  • Mora: 420,000 for Ascension + 1,637,400 for level 90. Optimize farming via Fontaine’s Blossom of Wealth activities, which also spawn Clockwork Meka.

Ascension Material Quantity Needed Primary Source
Shivada Jade Sliver 1 Boss Drops/Azoth
Shivada Jade Fragment 9 Boss Drops/Azoth
Shivada Jade Chunk 9 Boss Drops/Azoth
Shivada Jade Gemstone 6 Boss Drops/Azoth
Ensnaring Gaze 46 Tenebrous Papilla: Type I
Skysplit Gembloom 168 Atocpan, Natlan
Meshing Gear 18 Clockwork Meka
Mechanical Spur Gear 30 Clockwork Meka
Artificed Dynamic Gear 36 Clockwork Meka

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Talent Materials to Pre-Farm for Skirk

Leveling Skirk’s Talents compounds the gear and Mora requirements. Key materials include:

  • Contention Talent Books: Teachings/Guide/Philosophies farmed in Natlan’s Blazing Ruins Domain (available Monday, Thursday, Sunday).

  • Ascended Sample: Knight: Weekly boss material from The Game Before the Gate (added in 5.6). Only 18 needed, but weekly lockouts make this a months-long endeavor.

  • Crown of Insight: 3 total, obtainable via events/reputation/battle pass.

People Also Ask:

Can Skirk’s materials change before release?

Yes—HoYoverse frequently adjusts beta content. Pre-farming carries the risk of wasted effort if materials change.

What’s the fastest way to farm Gears?

Combine Fontaine Blossom of Wealth runs with Clockwork Meka patrol routes using the interactive map.

Is Skirk worth pre-farming for?

Early leaks position her as a top-tier Cryo DPS, but her final kit’s viability remains unconfirmed.

Talent Material Quantity Needed (per Talent) Source
Teachings of Contention 3 Blazing Ruins Domain
Guide to Contention 21 Blazing Ruins Domain
Philosophies of Contention 38 Blazing Ruins Domain
Meshing Gear 6 Clockwork Meka
Mechanical Spur Gear 22 Clockwork Meka
Artificed Dynamic Gear 31 Clockwork Meka
Ascended Sample: Knight 6 The Game Before the Gate
Crown of Insight 1 Events/Reputation
Mora 1,652,500 Blossom of Wealth

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Total Mora Cost for maxing Skirk approaches 7,000,000, emphasizing the need for efficient Blossom of Wealth runs. Gear stockpiling is doubly crucial as they’re used across Ascension and Talents. While pre-farming optimizes Skirk’s readiness, travelers must weigh the risk of material changes against the reward of instant power.

With Skirk poised to shift Cryo’s role in the meta, will pre-farming her niche materials justify the Resin investment if HoYoverse alters her kit last-minute?