The Arrival of the Ice Snow Goddess: In-Depth Analysis of the New Character Shiku in Genshin Impact Version 5.7
Fellow gamers, today we’re going to talk about a new character set to appear in version 5.7—Shiku. The arrival of this ice snow goddess will surely stir up another wave of excitement in Genshin Impact’s meta. Don’t let her ice element fool you; her damage output is anything but cold, making her a true “icy killer.”
First, let’s break down Shiku’s basic attributes. She is an ice element user wielding a one-handed sword, with eyes gleaming like those of the gods. Most importantly, her exclusive weapon “Cangyao” boasts a base attack of 608 and a critical rate of 33.1%. This ice snow goddess has a critical damage substat of +38.4%, meaning every move she makes in combat is packed with relentless lethality.
Speaking of her exclusive weapon “Cangyao,” this sword is nothing short of extraordinary. Like the morning dew, it’s crystalline and razor-sharp. In combat, after Shiku uses her elemental skill, “Cangyao” grants her a 24% attack boost for the next 12 seconds. When her elemental energy is depleted, the sword’s power intensifies further—attack increases by another 24%, and critical damage jumps by 40%. Like a ray of winter sun, it gives her the courage and strength to overcome all challenges.
Next, let’s delve into Shiku’s combat skills. Her normal attack, “Kyōaku no Gi: Dan,” allows up to five consecutive strikes, each as crisp and merciless as shattered ice crystals. Her charged attack is like a rotating ice spear, penetrating enemy defenses with frigid damage. Her plunging attack, meanwhile, is akin to an icy hammer, shattering all obstacles in her path.
Shiku’s elemental skill is “Kyōaku no Gi: Sen,” a graceful yet deadly dance under the moonlight. On tap, she gains 45 points of “Snake’s Slyness,” switching to “Shichirin Issen” mode. On hold, her figure moves swiftly like flowing water, significantly enhancing her resistance to interruptions. Her rapid movements are as unstoppable as a dragon soaring through ice and snow.
Most anticipated is Shiku’s elemental burst, “Kyōaku no Gi: Metsu.” Unlike other characters, her burst doesn’t rely on elemental energy but on “Snake’s Slyness.” When she accumulates enough “Cunning Intent,” her swordtip erupts in a dazzling light, tearing through space with rapid slashes that deal AoE ice damage. If she’s in “Shichirin Issen” mode, her burst changes to “Kyōaku no Gi: Jin,” requiring no “Snake’s Slyness” and granting her the “Sculpture’s End” effect. Every 0.1 seconds, her normal attack increases damage output, further amplified if she absorbs a “Virtual Rift.” This effect continues until it reaches 10 triggers.
Additionally, Shiku has a powerful fixed skill called “Rigedō.” When nearby party members trigger Freeze, Superconduct, Ice Elemental Spread, or Ice Elemental Crystallization reactions, a “Virtual Rift” is created near enemies. This can occur once every 2.5 seconds, with up to three rifts existing on the field at once. Shiku can create these rifts through her charged attacks in “Shichirin Issen” mode, her special elemental burst “Kyōaku no Gi: Jin,” or by holding her elemental skill “Kyōaku no Gi: Sen.”