Elegy of Ice: Shikoku’s Martial Gale and Song of Destiny
On this battlefield blanketed in ice and snow, a lone figure sweeps across like a gust of cold wind. She is Shikoku, the upcoming ice element claymore character in Genshin Impact, whose arrival heralds an icy elegy. Her martial techniques are as pure as a gentle breeze but as sharp as glacial ice. In the upcoming 5.7 version, she will weave her own martial elegy with a unique skill system.
Shikoku’s character profile reveals her as a 5-star ice element character with the “Aoi” as her signature weapon. Her ascension stat of +38.4% Crit Damage reflects her unwavering focus on dealing decisive blows. Her Cryo Vision and choice of the claymore hint at her emphasis on precision and swiftness. Her skills revolve around the “Gokuwatsu” style, forming a comprehensive ice element combat system.
Signature Weapon: Aoi
Aoi, this claymore, embodies the chill of an iceberg. With a base attack of 608 and a Crit Rate of 33.1%, it is a formidable weapon. Its special effect, “Gift of Mount Shirakami,” evokes the bounty of a snow-capped mountain: after casting an Elemental Skill, ATK increases by 24%. If Elemental Energy is depleted, ATK is further boosted by 24%, and Crit Damage by 40%. This power surge is reminiscent of a snow-capped mountain swaying in the wind, granting warriors boundless strength.
Normal Attack: Gokuwatsu · Dan
Shikoku’s normal attacks are as pure as morning dew yet as sharp as frost.
Normal Attack: She can perform up to 5 consecutive strikes, slicing through enemies like a cold wind.
Charged Attack: She swiftly hurls a spinning ice lance, as dazzling as sunlight reflecting off a glacier, delivering a fatal blow.
Plunge Attack: She descends like hail, striking enemies upon landing and triggering AoE damage, unstoppable like the collapse of an iceberg.
Elemental Skill: Gokuwatsu · Sen
Shikoku’s Elemental Skill embodies the essence of the Gokuwatsu style, showcasing her profound mastery of martial arts.
Tap: With a light touch, she gains 45 points of Snake’s Cunning, switching to the “Shichirin no Ichigeki” mode. This shift is as sudden as ice flowers blooming in the cold, shattering enemy defenses instantly.
Hold: With a prolonged touch, she gains 45 points of Snake’s Cunning and enters a state of rapid movement. Her silhouette drifts like willow branches in the cold wind, making her movements unpredictable to enemies.
Elemental Burst: Gokuwatsu · Metsu
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 glacial ice, unleashing rapid slashes. If she is in “Shichirin no Ichigeki” mode, her Elemental Burst is replaced by “Gokuwatsu · Jin,” akin to the end of a glacier, delivering devastating blows.
Fixed Skills
Shikoku’s fixed skills highlight her deep understanding of the ice element and her unique combat style.
Ri no Ri
She can sense the creation of a Rift in the Virtual Realm when enemies trigger Cryo reactions. This ability, akin to the clarity of a cold winter morning, allows her to set up deadly traps on the battlefield. She can absorb the Rift’s energy through her Charged Attack, Elemental Burst, or rapid movement.