A recent Genshin Impact leak has provided a sneak peek at the in-game model of a newly introduced character named Skirk. The ongoing Fontaine storyline has brought forth an abundance of fresh content, including quests, items, adversaries, non-playable characters, and additional characters for players to control.
In their quest to locate their long-lost sibling within the expansive world of Teyvat, Genshin Impact players cross paths with numerous distinctive individuals, each with their own unique stories. While many of these characters are already available for players to use, there is still a substantial group of characters waiting for their moment in the spotlight.
An unveiled Genshin Impact leak offers a detailed glimpse of Skirk, a new character whose backstory is closely intertwined with the 11th Fatui Harbinger known as Tartaglia, or Childe. According to the official narrative, Tartaglia was taken under Skirk’s wing at a young age and trained in the Abyss. Skirk played a pivotal role in teaching Childe the combat skills that ultimately made him one of Teyvat’s most formidable fighters. Despite years of searching, Tartaglia was unable to locate his former mentor for an extended period.
Described as an incredibly skilled swordswoman, Skirk’s potential weapon type may be indicative of her combat style if she eventually becomes a playable character in Genshin Impact. She is known to inhabit an ancient, enigmatic realm where time behaves differently. Although her connections to the Abyss Order remain unclear, her longevity serves as a testament to her formidable strength.
Some comments in the section suggest that her appearance aligns more closely with the Honkai: Star Rail world, and fans are debating whether she drew inspiration from characters in the Honkai universe. This would not be the first instance of Genshin Impact characters having design elements influenced by playable characters from Honkai: Star Rail, as several popular characters like Yae Miko, Raiden Shogun, Venti, and others have counterparts in the Honkai universe.
While many players eagerly anticipate Skirk’s eventual inclusion in the playable character roster, recent leaks suggest that her release is still several months away. Reliable leakers have compared Skirk to Dainsleif, another sought-after character associated with the Abyss, who has yet to join the roster despite being a part of the game for several years.