The Ice’s Swan Song: Shikako’s Pure Breeze and Song of Destiny
In this battlefield blanketed by ice and snow, a figure sweeps across like a cold wind. She is Shikako, an upcoming ice element character in Genshin Impact, soon to arrive with her own rendition of the Ice’s Swan Song. Her martial techniques are as pure as a gentle breeze, yet as sharp as frosty ice. In the upcoming version 5.7, she will present her unique combat style through a distinctive skill system.
Shikako’s character profile reveals her as a 5-star ice element character with “Sōyō” as her signature weapon. Her ascension stat, Critical Damage +38.4%, demonstrates her determination in combat. As an ice element character wielding a single-handed sword, her abilities emphasize precision and agility. Her skill set revolves around “Gokuwatsu,” forming a comprehensive ice element combat system.
Signature Weapon: Sōyō
Sōyō, this single-handed sword, embodies the chill of an iceberg. With a base attack of 608 and a critical rate of 33.1%, its special effect, “Shirayuki’s Gift,” evokes the generosity of snow-capped mountains. After casting an Elemental Skill, her attack increases by 24%, and if her Elemental Energy is depleted, the attack increases by another 24%, with Critical Damage boosted by 40%. Like a snow-capped mountain swaying in the wind, it grants warriors endless power.
Normal Attack: Gokuwatsu·Dan
Shikako’s normal attacks are as pure as morning dew but as sharp as winter frost.
Normal Attack: She can perform up to five consecutive strikes, slicing through enemies like a cold wind.
Charged Attack: With swift movements, she hurls a spinning ice spear, akin to the brilliance of a glacier in sunlight, delivering a fatal blow.
Plunge Attack: Descending like hail, she crashes into enemies, triggering area damage upon landing, as unstoppable as a collapsing glacier.
Elemental Skill: Gokuwatsu·Sen
Shikako’s Elemental Skill embodies the essence of Gokuwatsu, showcasing her deep understanding of martial arts.
Tap: With a mental nudge, she gains 45 points of “Hebi no Jōhin” (Snake’s Cunning) and switches to “Shichirin Issen” mode. This transition is like an ice flower blooming suddenly in the cold wind, shattering enemy defenses instantly.
Hold: With a prolonged mental focus, she gains 45 points of “Hebi no Jōhin” and enters a high-speed movement state. Her silhouette, like willow branches in the cold wind, becomes unpredictable and elusive on the battlefield.
Elemental Burst: Gokuwatsu·Metsu
Shikako’s Elemental Burst does not rely on Elemental Energy but on “Hebi no Jōhin.” When she accumulates enough Cunning, she tears through space like ice, unleashing rapid consecutive slashes. If she is in “Shichirin Issen” mode, her Elemental Burst is replaced by “Gokuwatsu Jin,” akin to the end of a glacier, delivering devastating blows.
Fixed Skills
Shikako’s fixed skills reflect her profound understanding of ice element and her unique combat style.
Ri no Ri: She can sense the creation of virtual fissures when enemies trigger ice element reactions. This ability, like a cold winter morning, allows her to set up deadly traps across the battlefield. She can absorb enemies’ ice element energy through charged attacks, Elemental Bursts, or quick movements.