Genshin Impact Version 5.7 Phase 1 Character and Weapon Banners: Should you go for Skirk or Shenhe

Genshin Impact Phase 1 banners will go live from the 18th of June, 2025, till the 8th of July 2025. The Version 5.7 Phase 1 banners will feature one newly released 5-star character and one re-run character in a dual banner.

Genshin Impact Version 5.7 Phase 1 First character banner: Void Star’s Advent

• Skirk (5* Cryo/Sword)
• Diona (4* Cryo/Bow)
• Candace (4* Hydro/Polearm)
• Dahlia (4* Hydro/Catalyst)

Skirk is a 5-star Cryo Sword character. She is designed to be an on-field carry, with a kit centered around two key mechanics: her Serpent Subtlety energy system and a strong synergy with Freeze teams.

• I highly recommend Skirk if you love Freeze teams. She gets major damage boosts when paired with Cryo and Hydro allies, making her a natural fit for mono-freeze comps.
• I think her flexible playstyle is super fun. You can either stay on-field with flashy Cryo-infused normal attacks or quick-swap her in for a massive AoE burst nuke, whichever your team needs more.

• Skirk’s burst damage is no joke. When you store enough Subtlety, her Elemental Burst hits incredibly hard and covers a huge AoE, great for clearing mobs or bosses during rotations.
• She rewards smart rotations. If you’re someone who enjoys mastering resource management and timing, I think you’ll love optimizing her Subtlety and Void Rift generation.
• She brings value even beyond her damage. In mono Freeze teams, she boosts all party members’ Elemental Skill levels by 1, which helps both her and her teammates do more damage.
• I’ve found her very useful in Abyss and AoE-heavy content. Her burst covers a wide area, making her better than some Cryo units who rely on single-target attacks.

Genshin Impact Version 5.7 Phase 1 Second character banner: The Transcendent One Returns

• Shenhe (5* Cryo/Polearm)
• Diona (4* Cryo/Bow)
• Candace (4* Hydro/Polearm)
• Dahlia (4* Hydro/Catalyst)

Shenhe is a 5-star Cryo Polearm character. She is designed to be a fully Cryo-support who increases crit and Cryo dmg for Cryo DPS characters.

• If you love Cryo teams, I seriously think Shenhe is a must-pull. Her entire kit is built to make Cryo DPS units hit way harder than they could on their own.
• I love how strong her buffs feel. Her Elemental Skill, Icy Quill, gives a massive boost to Cryo damage, and you can choose between tap or hold for different types of buffs depending on your team’s needs.

• Her synergy with Cryo carries is unmatched. Shenhe fits right in and makes your main DPS shine.
• I also like that she adds utility without needing to hog field time. You just skill, burst, and swap, super clean and efficient rotations.
• She even works with physical comps! If you’re running Eula or Rosaria physical builds, Shenhe still provides value through her resistance shred and Cryo application.

Why you should go for Skirk or Shenhe in Genshin Impact Version 5.7

If you’re torn between pulling Skirk or Shenhe in Version 5.7, here’s what I’d suggest: go for Skirk if you want raw Cryo DPS. She’s the clear standout when it comes to damage output, and her flexibility between quickswap and on-field playstyles makes her incredibly valuable.

Her burst potential, Freeze team synergy, and strong performance even at C0 give her an edge in terms of long-term investment. Shenhe, on the other hand, is not an essential pull. She’s a great Cryo support, but she’s not essential, especially now that characters like Escoffier can fill similar roles more easily and with less setup.

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