Genshin Impact Skirk Materials: Ascension and Talent Requirements

Skirk has captured the attention of Genshin Impact players since her first mention in the game lore. As the mysterious master of Childe and a formidable warrior from the Abyss, Skirk brings exciting combat mechanics and a compelling backstory to Teyvat.

This guide focuses on everything you need to know about gathering materials for Skirk. The game requires careful planning to collect all necessary items before her release. Players who prepare early will enjoy a smooth ascension process and can use Skirk at her full potential right away.

This guide contains the latest information about Skirk materials based on leaks and updates from reliable sources in the Genshin Impact community.

Key Takeaways About Skirk Materials

Here are the essential points to remember about farming materials for Skirk:

• Cryo gemstones form the foundation of Skirk’s ascension materials, with Shivada Jade varieties needed in increasing quantities.
• Skirk requires specialty mechanical parts including Meshing Gears, Mechanical Spur Gears, and Artificed Dynamic Gears for her ascension.
• Skysplit Gembloom serves as her local specialty item, with approximately 168 pieces required for full ascension.
• The Ensnaring Gaze item drops from a specific boss and is crucial for ascending Skirk beyond certain levels.
• Talent level-up materials include items from the Fontaine talent domain which can be farmed on specific days of the week.
• Weekly boss materials from a challenging boss encounter are essential for talents beyond level 6.
• Crown of Insight remains a rare and valuable resource needed for maximum talent levels.
• Mora costs for Skirk’s full development exceed 7 million, making it important to farm this resource consistently.
• Experience materials like Hero’s Wit are needed in large quantities (over 400) to reach level 90.
• Efficient farming routes can significantly reduce the time needed to gather all materials.
• Proper team composition makes boss farming much easier when collecting Skirk’s ascension materials.

Skirk Character Overview and Abilities

Skirk enters Genshin Impact as a five-star Cryo character with a unique combat style. Her fighting techniques show her mastery as a warrior from the Abyss and the skills she taught to Tartaglia. Skirk uses a sword as her weapon of choice, delivering swift and precise attacks that embody her combat philosophy.

Her Elemental Skill allows her to create ice formations that both damage enemies and provide tactical advantages on the battlefield. The Elemental Burst showcases her full power, unleashing devastating Cryo damage across a wide area while enhancing her normal attacks with Cryo infusion.

What makes Skirk particularly interesting is her connection to the Abyss and the fighting style she shares with Childe. Players who enjoy technical combat mechanics will find her playstyle rewarding and dynamic. Her abilities complement many team compositions, especially those focusing on Freeze or Melt reactions. Understanding Skirk’s kit helps players determine which talents to prioritize when allocating limited materials and crowns.

Skirk Ascension Materials List

To fully ascend Skirk from level 1 to level 90, you need to gather a substantial collection of materials. The ascension process requires the following items:

• Shivada Jade Sliver: 1 piece
• Shivada Jade Fragment: 9 pieces
• Shivada Jade Chunk: 9 pieces
• Shivada Jade Gemstone: 6 pieces
• Meshing Gear: 18 pieces
• Mechanical Spur Gear: 30 pieces
• Artificed Dynamic Gear: 36 pieces
• Skysplit Gembloom: 168 pieces
• Ensnaring Gaze: 46 pieces
• Mora: 7,100,000

These materials come from various sources across Teyvat. The Cryo gemstones primarily drop from Cryo Regisvines, Cryo Hypostases, and weekly bosses. The mechanical gear components drop from Fontaine’s automaton enemies at different world levels. 

Skysplit Gembloom grows in specific locations in the newer regions, while Ensnaring Gaze comes from a particular world boss that challenges even experienced players. Planning your resin usage helps ensure you gather all materials efficiently.

Skirk Talent Level Up Materials

Maximizing Skirk’s combat potential requires leveling her talents, which demands specific materials:

• Teachings of Equity: 9 pieces
• Guide to Equity: 63 pieces
• Philosophies of Equity: 114 pieces
• Autochthonous Artificial Life Energy: 18 pieces
• Crown of Insight: 3 pieces (one for each talent)
• Mora: 4,950,000

The Equity talent books come from the Fontaine talent domain, available on specific days of the week. Autochthonous Artificial Life Energy drops from a weekly boss, limiting how quickly you can obtain this rare material.

Crowns of Insight remain among the scarcest resources in Genshin Impact, primarily available through seasonal events and the Sacred Sakura Tree rewards. Smart players save these crowns for their favorite characters and most important talents.

Farming Cryo Gemstones for Skirk

Cryo gemstones form the foundation of Skirk’s ascension process. These gemstones come in four quality tiers, with each tier requiring three gems of the previous tier to craft. The most efficient ways to farm Cryo gemstones include:

• Defeating the Cryo Regisvine in Mondstadt, which has a simple attack pattern and low HP
• Challenging the Cryo Hypostasis in Dragonspine, which drops more gemstones but has more complex mechanics
• Converting gems using Dust of Azoth at the alchemy table, which allows you to transform excess gems from other elements
• Collecting weekly boss rewards, which often include gemstone drops of random elements

The fastest approach depends on your team composition and available characters. Players with strong Pyro DPS characters will find the Cryo Regisvine particularly easy to defeat. Using condensed resin maximizes rewards when farming these bosses. Remember that gem conversion provides a valuable option if you have surplus gems from other elements, saving significant resin in the process.

Collecting Mechanical Parts for Skirk

Skirk’s ascension requires mechanical components that drop from Fontaine’s automaton enemies. These components include Meshing Gears, Mechanical Spur Gears, and Artificed Dynamic Gears, which drop from enemies of increasing difficulty levels:

• Basic automatons drop Meshing Gears and appear throughout Fontaine
• Advanced automatons drop Mechanical Spur Gears and typically guard important locations
• Elite automatons drop Artificed Dynamic Gears and present a significant challenge

The Court of Fountains and Mechanical Research Institute areas contain high concentrations of these enemies. Creating a daily farming route through these locations ensures a steady supply of mechanical parts.

These components also appear in the Parametric Transformer rewards and expedition results. Players should focus on defeating higher-level automatons when possible, as they can drop both higher and lower-tier components simultaneously.

Skysplit Gembloom Farming Locations

The Skysplit Gembloom serves as Skirk’s local specialty material, with 168 pieces required for full ascension. These distinctive plants grow in specific areas:

• The northern regions of the newest map area contain the highest concentration of Skysplit Gembloom
• Mountainous terrain often features clusters of these plants growing along cliffside paths
• Cave systems in the region hide additional Gembloom plants, particularly near water sources
• Interactive map tools help locate every spawn point for maximum efficiency

These plants respawn every 48 hours in the game world. Creating a comprehensive farming route allows you to collect approximately 70-80 Skysplit Gembloom in a single run. Characters with exploration talents that reveal local specialties on the minimap, like Nahida or Yanfei, make this process much more efficient. Consider using the Treasure Compass gadget to discover any nearby chests while farming these plants.

Defeating Bosses for Skirk Materials

Skirk’s ascension and talent materials require defeating specific bosses:

• The world boss that drops Ensnaring Gaze appears in a challenging arena with complex mechanics
• This boss requires 40 resin per challenge and can drop 2-3 Ensnaring Gaze items per clear
• The weekly boss for Autochthonous Artificial Life Energy costs 30-60 resin and allows only one reward collection per week

Preparing the right team composition makes these boss fights significantly easier. For the world boss, bringing characters with shields provides valuable protection during its most dangerous attack phases.

The weekly boss presents different challenges, requiring crowd control abilities to manage additional enemies that appear during the fight. Spending time learning these boss patterns pays off with more efficient farming runs and fewer failed attempts.

Mora and Experience Material Requirements

Developing Skirk to her full potential requires substantial Mora and experience materials:

• 7,100,000 Mora for character ascension
• 4,950,000 Mora for talent leveling
• Approximately 419 Hero’s Wit experience books to reach level 90

The most efficient sources for these resources include:

• Ley Line Outcrops (yellow for Mora, blue for experience books)
• The Parametric Transformer weekly gadget
• Realm Currency from the Serenitea Pot
• Event rewards during limited-time activities
• Battle Pass progression rewards

Daily commissions and regular exploration also provide supplementary Mora and experience materials. Using condensed resin on Ley Line Outcrops doubles the rewards per run, making farming more time-efficient. Many players dedicate specific days of the week to farming these essential resources rather than gathering them sporadically.

Efficient Farming Routes and Strategies

Developing an efficient farming strategy saves time and resin when gathering Skirk’s materials:

• Monday and Thursday: Farm the Equity talent domain for talent books
• Tuesday, Friday, Sunday: Focus on mechanical part farming from automatons
• Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: Defeat the world boss for Ensnaring Gaze
• Use parametric transformer and expeditions for supplementary materials
• Check the Paimon’s Bargains shop monthly for discounted materials

Creating a visual route map helps optimize your daily farming routine. The most efficient approach combines gathering multiple resources in a single journey through each region. For example, collect Skysplit Gembloom while defeating automatons along the same path. Time management becomes crucial when preparing for a character like Skirk, especially for players with limited daily playtime.

Team Compositions for Efficient Material Farming

The right team makes material farming significantly faster and easier:

• Exploration team: Include characters with sprint stamina reduction, climbing stamina reduction, and alternative movement abilities
• Boss farming team: Bring strong DPS characters with elements that counter the boss’s shields or resistances
• Automation team: Use characters with AOE abilities to quickly defeat groups of mechanical enemies

Kazuha and Venti excel at grouping enemies for efficient clearing. Zhongli’s shield provides interruption resistance during boss fights. Characters with off-field damage like Fischl or Xiangling allow continuous damage while dodging attacks. Tailoring your team to the specific farming task dramatically improves efficiency and reduces frustration during long farming sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Skirk be released in Genshin Impact?

Skirk is expected to release in Version 5.7 according to current leaks, though the exact date may change based on HoYoverse’s development schedule.

How many Skysplit Gembloom do I need for Skirk?

You need 168 Skysplit Gembloom to fully ascend Skirk from level 1 to level 90.

Can I prefarm all materials for Skirk?

Yes, most materials can be prefarmed before her release except for any new boss materials that might be added with her update.

How much resin will I need to farm all Skirk materials?

Approximately 2,500-3,000 resin will be required to farm all ascension and talent materials if starting from zero.

Which talent should I prioritize for Skirk?

Based on leaked information, prioritize her Elemental Burst first, followed by Normal Attack, and finally her Elemental Skill.

How long does it take to farm all Skirk materials?

With efficient farming, expect to spend 2-3 weeks gathering all required materials if playing approximately 1-2 hours daily.

Will Skirk use new material types not currently in the game?

Some of Skirk’s materials may be new additions to the game that arrive with her release update.

Can I convert other gemstones to Cryo gemstones?

Yes, you can convert gems from other elements to Cryo using Dust of Azoth at the crafting bench.

How many Crowns of Insight do I need for Skirk?

Three Crowns of Insight are needed to triple crown Skirk, maxing out all three of her talents.

Is Skirk worth the investment of so many materials?

Based on leaks about her abilities and role, Skirk appears to be a strong Cryo DPS character who will be valuable in many team compositions.