Skirk v Escoffier: Who to pull first in Genshin Impact 6.4v and Why

The upcoming banners of Genshin Impact 6.4v are Skirk and Escoffier, currently the best Cryo DPS and Support units, respectively, in-game. Both of them are getting their first re-run banners since their debut last year, and as per the leaks, we are not expecting any strong Cryo DPS until Snezhnaya drops. From our personal experience, we can say that the upcoming re-run characters have insane utility, which can take on even the strongest of Bosses from the Stygian Onslaught and other end-game challenges if you build them right. The following piece will help you to decide which character will have the most pull value for you in Genshin Impact 6.4 Phase 2 Banners.

Who are Skirk and Escoffier in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact has multiple playable characters, with each of them being affiliated with a specific element from the playable options. Among them is Skirk, a playable 5-star Cryo Sword DPS. She was first unveiled during a cutscene of the Fontain Archon Quest, and later made her debut as a playable unit during the later part of the Natlan Arc. She doesn't hail from any specific region of Tevyat, as she is not from this world. Rather, she was allowed to enter this world by her Master Surtalogi, one of the Five Sinners of Khaenri'ah. Later, she was trained by him to be a fierce warrior, which resulted in her losing her arms and legs, which she grew back after mastering the Abyssal Powers.

As a playable Cryo DPS, she is currently one of the top 5 DPS in-game who have massive damage multipliers, which helps her to dish out enormous Cryo DMG, and if paired with Cryo and Hydro units, then you should be sure enough of winning those fights. Even if your targets have other elements' weaknesses, she can literally brute force her way through them.

Escoffier is another 5-star Cryo Support unit, who made her debut in the latter half of Natlan, just before the debut banner of Skirk. She is a renowned Chef from the region of Fontain, and an ex-inmate of the Fortress of Meropide. As a playable Cryo Support, she is currently one of the strongest unit in-game, who synergize well with both Cryo and Hydro units. Her utility offers strong damage output, which lets her maintain a steady, dependable Sub-DPS role when required, and for the rest of the time, she provides strong buffs, heals, and sustain utility, which helps her to keep her team alive during the tough moments, especially when your Cryo or Hydro team is facing the end-game challenges.

For players planning their pulls, the Genshin Impact Luna VI Banners schedule also gives a broader idea of how upcoming character rotations may shape the meta in future updates.

Who should you pull first, and why, in the Genshin Impact second banner phase

The upcoming Genshin Impact 6.4 phase 2 banners will be the current strongest Cryo Units, so players will need to decide on which banner they need to invest in first. We will be pointing out every little advantage that you would have, depending on which character you pull. This will help you to decide where you would spend your hard-earned Primogems. If you are lacking Strong DPS, but have Support units like Snhenhe and Furina, then definitely go for Skirk's banner. She is going to be a walking Nuke for your roster. She can deal massive Cryo damage on her targets within a short time, and she use an unique game mechanic, which lets her charge up her Ultimate without the need for Energy Regeneration. That makes it easier for anyone to spam her Ult. This could also make her a valuable addition to future Cryo-focused team setups, especially with upcoming characters like Genshin Impact Linnea, expected to expand elemental synergy options.

If you are lacking strong Supports then go for Escoffier. Her utility is a lifeline for older Cryo units who were out of meta, but with her strong supportive buffs, heals, and sustain, even they can take on the current HP-inflated without any issue. Escoffier also works in Hydro comps with Neuvillette and Ayato. So if you are planning to boost your Hydro team, Escoffier might be a better pull over Skirk, as she can synergize well with both Cryo and Hydro units.