In the frigid winds of the Water Nation, a figure emerges like a sword in the sight of the people. She is Sigurd, the ice element warrior from the Water Nation, wielding a single-handed sword, with the essence of ice deep within her. This five-star ice element character will make her debut in Genshin Impact version 5.7, and her arrival will stir up a storm of ice and swords.
Sigurd’s martial arts secrets originate from the depths of the Water Nation’s glaciers. She has mastered a unique swordsmanship, renowned for her swift movements and sharp sword energy. Her basic attributes already reveal her extraordinary strength: ice element specialty, single-handed sword weapon, Vision of the God as ice element, and a base critical damage bonus of 38.4%. These qualities are more than enough for her to stand out in the glaciers.
Legend has it that Sigurd’s trusted weapon is a single-handed sword called “Sōyō.” This divine weapon has a base attack of 608 and an impressive base critical rate of 33.1%. The most extraordinary aspect of this sword lies in its exclusive effect, “The Gift of Mount Hakusan.” Every time Sigurd uses her elemental skill, the sword grants her a 12-second attack boost. If her elemental energy is at 0 during this time, her attack power is further enhanced, and her critical damage bonus increases by 40%. This power is like the radiant light emitted by the glaciers at the peak of Mount Hakusan when exposed to sunlight.
Sigurd’s martial arts are deeply influenced by the “Kyōaku Style,” focusing on rapid movement and high burst damage tactics. She excels in both single-target combat and group battles. Her combat system is divided into three main parts: normal attacks, elemental skills, and elemental bursts.
First, her normal attack, “Kyōaku Technique: Dan,” can be performed up to five times in a row, with each strike having its unique characteristics. When performing a charged attack, Sigurd channels her energy to throw a spinning ice spear, accurately targeting the enemy’s weak points. Her plunging attack is like an ice mountain crashing down, hitting clusters of enemies and causing them to scatter in fear.
Second, her elemental skill, “Kyōaku Technique: Sen,” has two forms: tap and hold. When tapped, Sigurd gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” switching to “Seven-Phase Flash” mode, significantly enhancing her skill effects. When held, she also gains 45 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” entering a state of continuous rapid movement. At this point, her movements become as elusive as a divine serpent, making it difficult for enemies to track her.
Third, her elemental burst, “Kyōaku Technique: Metsu,” is Sigurd’s ultimate technique, requiring the consumption of “Snake’s Cunning” to execute. When she accumulates at least 50 points of “Snake’s Cunning,” she slashes through space, performing a series of rapid consecutive strikes that deal ice element area damage. If the “Snake’s Cunning” exceeds 50 points, each additional point increases the burst damage, with a maximum increase of 12 points. This technique is like the ultimate release of a glacier, unstoppable in its path.
Sigurd’s growth path requires players to configure constellation buffs to unlock her full potential. When choosing constellations, players can adjust based on their combat style. If focusing on output, it is recommended to choose constellations that enhance attack power and ice element damage. If prioritizing agility, it is better to enhance her movement speed and elemental energy regeneration.
Additionally, Sigurd’s signature weapon, “Sōyō,” is an indispensable companion for her. When selecting other weapons, players should focus on attack power and elemental damage.