Ice Reaper, Blade of Extinction: Shikko’s Ruthless Slashes
The chilling aura of ice elements quietly permeates the horizon of Genshin Impact version 5.7. After much anticipation, the new character Shikko is finally about to arrive. This ice-element, single-handed sword-wielding girl emerges like an avalanche in a frigid winter—cold, merciless, yet radiating a stunning beauty. Her skill set is a flawless blend of ice and the reaper’s essence. Today, let us witness the birth of this Ice Reaper and experience how her icy blade tears through all defenses.
First, let us get acquainted with this soon-to-debut ice-element heroine. Shikko is a five-star, single-handed sword character with an Ice Element Vision. Her base stat is Critical Damage +38.4%, indicating that she will be an incredibly explosive DPS character, especially capable of unleashing devastating power in team compositions. Her presence is akin to a sharp ice dagger in the harshest of winters—silent and deadly.
Shikko’s signature weapon is called “Sōyō.” This sword boasts a base attack of 608 and an impressive base critical rate of 33.1%. The weapon’s exclusive effect, “Gifts from Mount Hakuren,” is extraordinarily powerful: within 12 seconds after using an Elemental Skill, Shikko’s attack increases by 24%. If her Elemental Energy is at 0 during this time, her attack receives an additional 24% boost, and her critical damage increases by 40%. For a DPS character, this is an undeniably tempting enhancement. It is reminiscent of the biting winds atop a snow-capped mountain, ever-ready to slice through enemies like ice crystals.
Next, let us delve into the details of Shikko’s skills.
Normal Attack: Kyōaku no Gi: Dan (Extreme Evil Technique: Cut)
Shikko’s normal attack consists of up to five consecutive strikes. However, the true highlights lie in her powerful charged attack and plunging attack. Her charged attack consumes stamina to hurl a spinning ice lance at enemies in front of her, dealing damage. Her plunging attack is even more formidable—Shikko descends from the air, striking enemies in her path before delivering a devastating area-of-effect attack upon landing. This plunging attack is as unstoppable as an icy thunderclap on the battlefield.
Elemental Skill: Kyōaku no Gi: Sen (Extreme Evil Technique: Flash)
This skill is particularly intriguing. When tapped, Shikko gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning” and switches to the “Seven Strikes in One Flash” mode. When held, she also gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning” but enters a state of rapid continuous movement. During this time, her resistance to interruption is significantly enhanced, allowing her to control her movement direction and end the rapid movement prematurely by recasting the skill. This ability is a perfect blend of practicality and fun.
Elemental Burst: Kyōaku no Gi: Metsu (Extreme Evil Technique: Extinction)
This is Shikko’s signature move. Unlike most characters, her Elemental Burst does not rely on Elemental Energy but on “Snake’s Cunning.” Once “Snake’s Cunning” reaches 50 points, Shikko can unleash her Elemental Burst, tearing through the space in front of her with a flurry of rapid slashes, dealing Ice-elemental area-of-effect damage. Additionally, any “Snake’s Cunning” exceeding 50 points further amplifies the damage, increasing it by up to 12%. In other words, the more “Snake’s Cunning” stored, the higher the damage dealt by the Elemental Burst.
If Shikko is in “Seven Strikes in One Flash” mode, her Elemental Burst is replaced by “Kyōaku no Gi: Tsukushi (Extreme Evil Technique: Extinguish).” This special Elemental Burst does not consume “Snake’s Cunning.” Upon activation, Shikko gains the “Chōjinshi” effect, which persists until “Seven Strikes in One Flash” mode ends. This effect further enhances her combat capabilities, making her an even more formidable opponent on the battlefield.