Travelers, long time no see.

I wonder if you’ve all felt the same way—those days right before a version update are always the toughest. Clutching your Primogems, your heart brimming with anticipation, scrolling through all the leaks and teasers over and over, wishing you could fast-forward the calendar. March 17th is just around the corner.

This time, Version 6.4’s second half wish banners are something different. It’s not the one-sided hype of "a powerful Main DPS but you have to build an entire team for them", nor the awkward spot of "a meta Support that’s useless once you pull them with no viable team to slot them into". Put Skirk and Escoffier together, and it means a brand new fleet-tier team in Teyvat—the Cryo-Hydro Battle Fleet—is finally fully assembled.

Honestly, as a veteran player who’s been tortured by Genshin Impact’s various post-release team comps, I know all too well the frustration of pulling a character only to not enjoy playing them. But the devs have really nailed it with this banner. Skirk, the Cryo Sword Main DPS who gets a CRIT DMG boost on Ascension and excels as both an on-field and swap-DPS; Escoffier, the Cryo all-rounder who can shred resistances, heal the party, and deal off-field damage. When these two pair up, it’s not just a simple 1+1=2—it’s a complete transformation of your entire gameplay experience.

Escoffier, in particular, is hard to label as just a "Support", this Polearm-wielding "Little Chef". Tap her Elemental Skill to activate Low-Temp Preservation Mode, and before enemies can react, their Cryo and Hydro Resistance are already shredded to pieces. Cast her Elemental Burst, and the entire party’s HP gets an instant massive heal, maxing out your sense of security. What’s more, her C0 is her complete form—her accessibility for free-to-play players is truly a breath of fresh air. If you ask me who’s the safest pull in this banner, I’ll tell you without a second thought: grab Escoffier first, and your gameplay experience will skyrocket instantly.

Speaking of leveling up your Genshin experience, I recently found an incredibly hassle-free option—the COCODP platform. No more scouring for random top-up services, no more worrying about security risks; you can get it done in just a few simple steps, and the credits hit your account faster than Paimon can run. Take advantage of this banner update to stock up on some "ammo"—the confidence of wishing without second-guessing is honestly addictive.

Back to the characters themselves, Skirk is definitely worth talking about. Her two playstyles—on-field normal attacks after a Short Elemental Skill, and burst damage from a Long Elemental Skill followed by her Elemental Burst—offer completely different playstyle feels. But here’s the catch: she must synergize with Escoffier. Skirk without Escoffier is like barbecue without sauce—something’s always missing. Only with Escoffier on the field, providing both Cryo and Hydro resistance shred, can Skirk truly unleash her full potential. This kind of perfect synergy, where the two elevate each other, is truly a rarity in the game’s current character roster.

Of course, wishing for characters always comes down to how many Primogems you have on hand. If you already have Furina, don’t hesitate for a second this time—Skirk + Escoffier + Furina + any fourth character of your choice. This team comp’s power level is more than enough to let you dominate the Spiral Abyss for the foreseeable future. If you’re a new player with limited Primogems, prioritize pulling C0 Escoffier—she’ll not only breathe new life into your existing Cryo characters but also remain meta for a long time to come.

A final friendly reminder: this banner runs until April 7th, so you’ve got plenty of time. Don’t give in to impulse wishes on the first day; head to the trial stages first to test out their playstyles. See if you prefer Skirk’s high-octane burst rhythm or Escoffier’s laid-back support playstyle. Once you’re sure they’re a must-have, top up your Primogems on COCODP and bring them home safely and surely.

May your ten-wish pulls grant two 5-stars, and may your soft pity never hit a duplicate.

See you in Teyvat on March 17th.