The Final Performance! The Ultimate Showdown of Eastern Swordsmanship – The Lonely Journey of the Ice Blade
In the vast fantasy world of Genshin Impact, every character shines like a star in the sky, each radiating unique brilliance. However, Silochka, the upcoming 5-star ice element single-handed sword character arriving in version 5.7, is like a comet encased in ice. With her distinctive chill and the allure of her swordsmanship, she stands out among the stars, dazzling everyone with her brilliance. Her elegant yet fierce sword moves are like a visual feast woven from ice and snow, leaving everyone in awe.
This ice element warrior, exuding an aura of coldness, possesses a unique and intricate skill set. Her signature weapon, “Cangyao,” not only boasts a base attack of 608 but also has a critical hit rate of 33.1%. More impressively, after the wielder uses an elemental skill, their attack power is increased by 24% for 12 seconds. Under specific conditions, critical damage can further rise by 40%. This design is like the biting wind atop a snow-capped mountain—though it chills to the bone, it holds immense power waiting to be unleashed.
Silochka’s normal attack, “Gokuwatsu: Dan,” seems simple but embodies profound swordsmanship philosophy. Her charged attack resembles a skilled acrobat, elegantly hurling spinning ice spears in an arc, knocking enemies back. Her plunging attack, meanwhile, is like a diving hawk, delivering devastating impact. The perfect combination of these moves showcases Silochka’s unique combat style—both elegant and deadly.
The essence of her swordsmanship lies in her elemental skill, “Gokuwatsu: Sen.” Mimicking the combat style of the Evil Eye, Silochka switches between different swordsmanship styles with a tap and a hold. Tapping grants her 45 points of Snake’s Cunning, switching her to the Seven Stances Flash mode. Holding the skill allows her to gain higher resistance to interruptions while moving quickly, perfectly interpreting the Eastern swordsmanship philosophy of “overcoming rigidity with flexibility.” This design is a testament to the beauty of game balance.
What’s most commendable is Silochka’s elemental burst, “Gokuwatsu: Metsu.” This ice element swordsman’s ultimate ability doesn’t rely on elemental energy but on accumulated Snake’s Cunning. With at least 50 points of Snake’s Cunning, she unleashes a rapid series of slashes, tearing through space itself. If the Cunning exceeds 50 points, each additional point increases damage, up to a maximum of 12 points. This intricate design is a marvel of game balance artistry.
In Seven Stances Flash mode, the elemental burst is replaced by “Gokuwatsu: Jin.” Here, Silochka gains the Carving Effect, where every 0.1 seconds, her normal attacks deal increasing damage to enemies, up to 10 times. If she absorbs a Rift of Void, the damage is further amplified. This layered design is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the game designers.
Silochka’s fixed skills are equally impressive. Her “Rigi” ability allows her to create Rifts of Void when her team triggers ice element reactions and absorb these rifts to gain Snake’s Cunning. Each absorbed rift grants 8 points of Cunning, a design reminiscent of the concept in Eastern martial arts where “the enemy’s strength becomes your own.”