Everything Required to Level Up Skirk to 90 and Triple Crown Her Talents

Skirk is a 5-star Cryo Sword user whose arrival in Genshin Impact has shifted the meta for Freeze-based compositions. Known as the disciple of Surtalogi and the mysterious mentor to Tartaglia, her kit revolves around high-frequency Cryo application and unique "Void" mechanics that demand specific resources from both Fontaine and the volcanic regions of Natlan. To maximize her potential as a main or sub-DPS, players must meticulously plan their farming routes across multiple nations.

Successfully ascending Skirk to level 90 and maximizing her talents to level 10—commonly referred to as "Triple Crowning"—requires a staggering amount of Mora, experience books, and boss drops. This breakdown covers every item needed, where to find them, and the most efficient way to spend your Resin.

Total Materials Required for Skirk

To reach the absolute peak of Skirk's power, including Level 90 and 10/10/10 talent levels, you will need to gather the following resources. Note that these calculations account for the standard drop rates found in World Level 8 and above.

Detailed Skirk Ascension Materials per Level

Ascending Skirk provides a significant boost to her base Critical Damage, which is essential for her "0 Energy" playstyle. Each ascension phase unlocks higher level caps and improves her base stats, including Health (HP), Attack (ATK), and Defense (DEF).

Phase 1: Level 20 to 40

The first step is relatively easy, as it introduces the basic materials found in the wild.

• Shivada Jade Sliver: 1
• Skysplit Gembloom: 3
• Meshing Gear: 3
• Mora: 20,000

Phase 2: Level 40 to 50

This is where you must challenge the Tenebrous Papilla for the first time.

• Shivada Jade Fragment: 3
• Ensnaring Gaze: 2
• Skysplit Gembloom: 10
• Meshing Gear: 15
• Mora: 40,000

Phase 3: Level 50 to 60

• Shivada Jade Fragment: 6
• Ensnaring Gaze: 4
• Skysplit Gembloom: 20
• Mechanical Spur Gear: 12
• Mora: 60,000

Phase 4: Level 60 to 70

• Shivada Jade Chunk: 3
• Ensnaring Gaze: 8
• Skysplit Gembloom: 30
• Mechanical Spur Gear: 18
• Mora: 80,000

Phase 5: Level 70 to 80

• Shivada Jade Chunk: 6
• Ensnaring Gaze: 12
• Skysplit Gembloom: 45
• Artificed Dynamic Gear: 12
• Mora: 100,000

Phase 6: Level 80 to 90

The final grind requires the rarest tier of gemstones and a significant amount of world boss drops.

• Shivada Jade Gemstone: 6
• Ensnaring Gaze: 20
• Skysplit Gembloom: 60
• Artificed Dynamic Gear: 24
• Mora: 120,000

How to Farm Skirk World Boss Materials

The most critical bottleneck for Skirk’s ascension is the Ensnaring Gaze, which is dropped exclusively by the Tenebrous Papilla. This world boss is located in a subterranean cavern within the Natlan region, specifically near the Valley separating the Quahuacan Cliff and the Tezcatepetonco Range.

In our field testing, the Tenebrous Papilla presents a unique challenge for Cryo teams. As a boss that manipulates Abyssal and Cryo energy, it possesses high resistance to frozen-based attacks. However, it features a "Stellar Collapse" state where it becomes vulnerable to physical and elemental reactions that cause high impact, such as Blunt attacks or Shatter. If you are bringing Skirk herself to farm her own materials, ensure you have a strong Pyro or Electro sub-DPS like Xiangling or Raiden Shogun to break the boss's elemental shield during its second phase.

The drop rate for Ensnaring Gaze is roughly 2 to 3 per 40 Resin. On average, you will need to defeat this boss 20 to 23 times to reach the required 46 materials. We recommend farming this boss on days when the Talent Book domain is closed to optimize your weekly Resin consumption.

Where to Find Skysplit Gembloom in Natlan

Skysplit Gembloom is a local specialty unique to the ruins of Ochkanatlan. These flowers are unlike the typical flora found in Mondstadt or Liyue; they thrive in areas with high Phlogiston concentration.

For the most efficient farming route, start at the Teleport Waypoint northwest of the Flower-Feather Clan settlement. The flowers are typically found clinging to the edges of shattered floating platforms or near the roots of ancient trees within the ruins. There are approximately 80 Skysplit Gemblooms available in the world at any given time, and they respawn every 48 hours.

Pro Tip: If you have characters like Mualani or Kachina, their specialized movement abilities in Natlan make navigating the vertical terrain of Ochkanatlan much faster. Using "Seed Dissemination" gadgets will not work on these, as they are considered crystallized specimens rather than organic plants.

Efficient Clockwork Meka Gear Farming Routes

Skirk requires gears dropped by Clockwork Meka, enemies found throughout the nation of Fontaine. While these enemies are common, Skirk needs a massive volume of them for both ascension and talents (over 200 total).

The best places to farm these are:

1. Institute of Kinetic Energy Region: Specifically the ruins surrounding the Central Laboratory. Large groups of Meka patrol the corridors here.
2. Liffey Region: Check the underwater tunnels and the areas near the Fortress of Meropide. Even the underwater Meka drop the required gear tiers.
3. Erinnyes Forest: Several Meka are stationed near the research camps.

When farming, focus on the "Artificed" variants as they have a higher probability of dropping the blue-tier Mechanical Spur Gear and purple-tier Artificed Dynamic Gear. If you find yourself short on the higher-tier drops, remember to use the Crafting Bench in any city to transmute lower-tier gears into the ones you need.

Talent Material Requirements for Skirk

Skirk’s talents are where her true damage potential lies. Her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst both scale aggressively with level, making the "Contention" series of books a high priority.

Talent Leveling Cost (Per Single Talent)

To take one talent from Level 1 to Level 10, you must prepare:

• Teachings of Contention: 3
• Guide to Contention: 21
• Philosophies of Contention: 38
• Meshing Gear: 6
• Mechanical Spur Gear: 22
• Artificed Dynamic Gear: 31
• Ascended Sample: Knight: 6
• Crown of Insight: 1
• Mora: 1,652,500

Talent Leveling Schedule

The Contention talent books are available in the Blazing Ruins domain located in Natlan. You can only farm these on:

• Monday
• Thursday
• Sunday

During our optimization runs, we found that using Condensed Resin on Thursdays yields the most consistent results, especially when paired with a team capable of handling the high-intensity Pyro and Cryo shields found within the domain. Avoid using Cryo-only teams here, as the enemies have significant resistances that can slow down your clear times.

How to Get Ascended Sample: Knight

For talents level 7 and above, Skirk requires the Ascended Sample: Knight. This is a weekly boss drop from "The Game Before the Gate," located in the Falcon Coast of Mondstadt. This domain is unlocked after completing the Interlude Act IV of the Archon Quest.

Because weekly bosses only drop a limited number of items once a week, you should use Dream Solvent to convert other drops from the same boss into the Ascended Sample: Knight if you are in a rush. Skirk requires 18 of these in total for a Triple Crown, which could take up to 9 weeks without the use of Dream Solvent.

Total Mora and Hero's Wit Costs

Beyond the specialized drops, the sheer volume of "standard" resources required to max out a 5-star character is often underestimated.

To take Skirk from Level 1 to 90, you will need approximately 419 Hero's Wit. This equates to roughly 8.3 million Character Experience. If you are low on books, the Blue Ley Line Outcrops in Natlan are the best way to restock, often providing bonus rewards during certain event periods.

In terms of Mora, the breakdown is as follows:

• Character Ascension and Leveling: ~2,090,000 Mora
• Triple Crown Talents: ~4,957,500 Mora
• Total: 7,047,500 Mora

For players who do not have millions of Mora saved up, we suggest running the Gold Ley Line Outcrops. At World Level 8, each run gives 60,000 Mora. You will need to complete approximately 118 Ley Line runs to cover Skirk’s entire cost if starting from zero.

Which Talents Should You Prioritize for Skirk?

If you are limited on resources, you should not level her talents equally. Based on Skirk's combat role as a sustained Cryo DPS:

1. Elemental Skill (First Priority): This is the core of her kit. It generates her "Void Rifts" and provides the bulk of her damage through enhanced normal attacks.
2. Elemental Burst (Second Priority): Her burst provides massive front-loaded damage and applies a "Havoc" status to enemies, which increases the damage they take from Skirk.
3. Normal Attack (Third Priority): While she uses normal attacks, most of their scaling during her active window comes from her Elemental Skill multiplier. You can leave this at level 6 or 8 if you are low on materials.

Summary of Skirk Level Up Requirements

To ensure a smooth transition once you pull Skirk from her banner, follow this checklist:

• Farm Gears in Fontaine: Clear the Meka routes daily.
• Domain Days: Save all your Resin for Monday and Thursday to get "Contention" books.
• Boss Cycles: Defeat the Tenebrous Papilla 20+ times.
• Weekly Tasks: Don't forget "The Game Before the Gate" boss in Mondstadt every Monday.
• Exploration: Spend an hour in Ochkanatlan, Natlan, to pick up Skysplit Gemblooms.

By preparing these materials in advance, you can immediately take Skirk to Level 90 and Talent Level 10/10/10, allowing you to experience her Abyssal power at its absolute maximum.

FAQ

What is the best way to get Shivada Jade for Skirk?

While the Tenebrous Papilla drops some Shivada Jade, it is not guaranteed to be enough for a full Level 90 ascension. We recommend using the Dust of Azoth at a Crafting Bench to convert other gemstones (like Agnidus Agate from Pyro bosses) into Shivada Jade. This is the most Resin-efficient method.

Can I find Skysplit Gembloom in other regions?

No, Skysplit Gembloom is a local specialty exclusive to the Ochkanatlan region of Natlan. It cannot be bought from shops in Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, or Fontaine at this time.

How many Crowns of Insight does Skirk need?

Skirk requires 3 Crowns of Insight to reach Level 10 in all three talents. Crowns are extremely rare and are only obtained through major time-limited events or by leveling up regional offering systems like the Sacred Sakura or the Frostbearing Tree.

Why does Skirk need Fontaine gears if she is from the Abyss?

Lore-wise, Skirk's connection to "Clockwork" mechanisms is hinted at through her master's ancient technology. Mechanically, this allows players to utilize their existing Fontaine resources while exploring the new Natlan content.

Is the weekly boss "The Game Before the Gate" hard?

This boss features high mobility and multiple phases. It is recommended to bring a healer or a shielder, as the boss deals significant AoE (Area of Effect) damage that can bypass certain types of resistance. Using a Co-op session can make farming the "Ascended Sample: Knight" much faster.