The Absolute Song of Ice: Shikoku’s Pure Wind of Arms and the Song of Fate
On this battlefield blanketed in ice and snow, a lone figure sweeps across like the cold wind. She is Shikoku, an upcoming Ice element character in Genshin Impact who wields a one-handed sword. Her arrival heralds an absolute song of ice. Her combat skills are as pure as a breeze, yet as sharp as frost. In the upcoming version 5.7, she will present her own rendition of the song of arms with her unique skill set.
Shikoku’s character profile reveals her as a 5-star Ice element character, with her signature weapon being “Cangyao.” Her ascension stat, which boosts her Critical Damage by 38.4%, reflects her unwavering focus in battle. Her Vision as an Ice element user and her choice of the one-handed sword hint at her emphasis on precision and agility. Her skill set revolves around her unique “Gokuwatsu” techniques, forming a comprehensive Ice element combat system.
Signature Weapon: Cangyao
Cangyao, this one-handed sword, embodies the chill of an iceberg. Its base attack is 608, with a Critical Rate of 33.1%. The weapon’s special effect, “Blessing of the White Mountain,” evokes the generosity of a snow-capped peak: after using an Elemental Skill, her Attack increases by 24%. If her Elemental Energy is depleted at this moment, her Attack is further boosted by 24%, and her Critical Damage increases by 40%. This is akin to the mountain bestowing endless strength upon the warrior in the wind.
Normal Attack: Gokuwatsu – Break
Shikoku’s Normal Attacks are as pure as morning dew, yet as sharp as the frost of winter.
Normal Attack: She can perform up to five consecutive strikes, slicing through the enemy’s defenses like a cold wind sweeping across the land.
Charged Attack: With a swift motion, she hurls a spinning ice lance, its brilliance akin to the glint of ice under sunlight, delivering a fatal blow to her foes.
Plunge Attack: Descending from the air, she crashes down like hail, causing AoE damage upon impact, as unstoppable as the collapse of an iceberg.
Elemental Skill: Gokuwatsu – Flash
Shikoku’s Elemental Skill embodies the essence of Gokuwatsu, showcasing her profound mastery of combat techniques.
Tap: With a focused intent, she gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” switching to the “Seven Strikes Flash” mode. This transformation is as sudden as ice flowers blooming in the cold wind, instantly shattering the enemy’s defenses.
Hold: Maintaining her focus, she gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning” and enters a state of rapid movement. Her form becomes as elusive as willow branches in the cold wind, making her movements unpredictable to her enemies.
Elemental Burst: Gokuwatsu – Annihilation
Shikoku’s Elemental Burst does not rely on Elemental Energy but on “Snake’s Cunning.” When she accumulates enough Cunning, she tears through space like ice, unleashing a flurry of rapid slashes. If she is in the “Seven Strikes Flash” mode, her Elemental Burst is replaced by “Gokuwatsu – Extermination,” a devastating blow akin to the cataclysmic end of an iceberg.
Fixed Skills
Shikoku’s fixed skills demonstrate her deep understanding of the Ice element and her unique combat style.
Outer Reason
She can sense the creation of virtual fissures when enemies trigger Ice element reactions. This ability, as crisp as a cold winter morning, allows her to set up deadly traps across the battlefield. She can absorb these fissures through her Charged Attacks, Elemental Burst, or by moving quickly.