Blade of Ice, Dance of the Sword: The Legendary Rise of an Ice Element Swordsman
In this vast and boundless fantasy world, every figure shines like a brilliant star, radiating their own unique light. With the upcoming version 5.7, a long-awaited ice element swordsman is about to take the stage. Her name is Sikong, wielding a one-handed sword and dancing with blades of ice. Hailing from a land of cold, this swordsman will craft her own legend on the grand stage of Genshin Impact with her unique swordsmanship system.
This ice swordsman embodies the game designers’ profound understanding of combat arts. What she pursues is not merely simple damage output but an entire “Way of the Sword” system—a martial arts philosophy that perfectly combines the exquisite application of ice elements with one-handed sword gameplay. Every design has been meticulously crafted, and every skill carries profound combat philosophy.
First, let us explore this ice swordsman’s base attributes and exclusive weapon. As a five-star character, her base damage bonus reaches +38.4% critical damage, a figure that undoubtedly marks her as a core damage dealer. Her exclusive weapon, Chengyao, further reinforces this with 608 base attack and a +33.1% critical rate. This sword, radiating a frosty glow, is tailor-made for her, destined to shine alongside her in countless glorious battles.
In terms of normal attacks, this ice swordsman displays the quintessential traits of a one-handed sword character. Her normal attacks can perform up to five consecutive strikes, ensuring not only the continuity of her damage output but also ample preparation time for her skills. Notably, her charged attacks and plunging attacks carry distinct ice element damage properties, making her attacks visually stunning and rich in elemental identity. Every sword strike is as piercing as ice, every movement laden with lethal intent.
The Extreme Technique: Flash, her elemental skill, forms the core of her skill system. Through tap and hold mechanics, Sikong can gain 45 points of Snake’s Cunning and switch to the Seven Flash Mode. In this mode, her anti-interruption capabilities are significantly enhanced, allowing her to maneuver battlefield positions with swift movement. This design enables Sikong to deliver efficient damage while maintaining exceptional mobility, embodying the agility of a one-handed sword character. Her figure flows like water, seamlessly blending offense and defense, personifying the essence of swordsmanship.
In her elemental burst, Sikong breaks away from the traditional mold. Her burst, Extreme Technique: Annihilation, is not reliant on elemental energy but on accumulated Snake’s Cunning. This design grants her burst unparalleled flexibility, allowing her to choose the release timing based on combat situations. When Sikong is in Seven Flash Mode, her elemental burst is replaced with Extreme Technique: Exhaustion, a special burst that consumes no Snake’s Cunning and carries multiple effects. This design reflects the developers’ comprehensive consideration of the character, ensuring Sikong’s strong output capabilities across different combat states.
Sikong’s inherent talent system is equally impressive. Her Reason Beyond Reason talent allows nearby party members to create rifts in the virtual realm when triggering specific reactions, while Sikong