Streamer and content creator SharkH3art recently shared in-depth thoughts on the current banners featuring Skirk and Shenhe. With many players debating whether to pull or save Primogems, this review breaks down the banner value, character synergy, weapon pool, and strategic recommendations.

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Skirk and Shenhe’s 4-Star Lineup: Disappointing Value

The featured four-star units—Dalia, Candace, and Diona—may appear to have synergy with Skirk and Shenhe at first glance, but SharkH3art argues otherwise:

  • Dalia: Offers shielding and ATK Speed, which synergizes well with Skirk’s normal attack playstyle. However, his value drops when not using Calamity of Eshu.
  • Candace: Buffs normal attacks but her Hydro infusion doesn’t affect Skirk, whose elemental infusion cannot be overridden.
  • Diona: Provides a shield and healing, but offers little utility in top Skirk or Shenhe teams.

Verdict: These 4-star units provide weak support and don’t meaningfully improve performance for either banner character.

Designed for Premium Teams

Skirk and Shenhe are not plug-and-play characters. Both are heavily reliant on five-star synergy to shine:

  • Skirk pairs best with Escafier, Fina, and Yelan.
  • Shenhe is most effective alongside Cryo DPS units like Ayaka and Wriothesley.

There are very few viable four-star supports for either character, making these banners a poor value for players with smaller rosters.

SharkH3art recommends skipping the banners unless you’re a fan of the characters or already have the core premium units needed to support them.

Weapon Banner: Surprisingly Decent 4-Stars

While the headliner five-star weapons are niche, the four-star lineup makes this weapon banner more appealing.

5-Star Weapons

  • Azurelight (Skirk’s Signature Sword): Fantastic for Skirk, but nearly unusable for any other character due to its unique energy mechanics.
  • Calamity Queller: A solid ATK-scaling polearm, excellent for Shenhe and also viable on characters like Jiansang.

4-Star Highlights

  • Xiphos’ Moonlight: Incredible on Kazuha and other EM-scaling supports; sometimes outperforms his signature weapon.
  • Wandering Evenstar: Solid for characters like Nahida or Sucrose in EM-focused teams.
  • Favonius Lance: Universally useful support weapon.
  • Sacrificial Bow: Niche usage, with diminishing relevance in current meta.

Banner Tip: If you’re pulling for Skirk’s or Shenhe’s weapon, getting refinements of Xiphos’ Moonlight or Favonius Lance is a valuable bonus.

Final Recommendation: Save or Spend?

According to SharkH3art, unless you’re fully committed to Skirk or Shenhe, this patch is better treated as a Primogem-saving opportunity. Here’s why:

  • The four-star units offer weak synergy.
  • Both five-star characters require a highly specific team to perform well.
  • Better value characters are on the horizon with the Nord Krai region (e.g., Ineffa, Columbina, Nicole).

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This article is based on insights from SharkH3art’s full video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Skirk and Shenhe banners worth it?

Not unless you’re specifically building around them with high-end five-star supports. The four-star units on the banner offer weak synergy.

Who works best with Skirk?

Skirk works best with Escafier, Fina, and Yelan. Dalia and Candace are technically compatible but underwhelming by comparison.

Is Azurelight a good weapon?

Only for Skirk. Its passive relies on unique mechanics and is not viable for other sword users.

What 4-star weapons are good in this banner?

Xiphos’ Moonlight and Favonius Lance are excellent. Wandering Evenstar also has good niche usage, particularly in EM teams.

Should I pull on the weapon banner?

Only if you’re aiming for Skirk’s or Shenhe’s signature weapons and are also interested in refining the featured 4-star weapons.

What’s the best use of Primogems right now?

According to SharkH3art, this is a Primogem-saving patch unless you’re already invested in Skirk or Shenhe. Major character releases from Nord Krai are coming soon.