In this vast and icy continent of fantasy, ice element characters shine like brilliant stars, each radiating their unique luster. Among them, a new name is about to be etched into the annals of ice element history – her name is Aikko. This ice element maiden, wielding a long-handled weapon, brings a fresh breeze to the ice element faction with her distinctive support skill set. As a sub-DPS character, her presence not only enriches the role of ice element characters but also opens up new strategic possibilities for teams combining water and ice elements. This article delves into her abilities, including talent priority, weapon selection, relic combinations, and team recommendations, to help players better understand and utilize her unique charm.
Character Overview
Aikko is a 5-star ice element character wielding a long-handled weapon, with her Elemental Type symbolizing ice and her attribute boost focusing on a 19.2% increase in Critical Rate. Unlike many traditional main DPS characters, she primarily serves as a sub-DPS and support role.
Her Elemental Skill, “Cryogenic Cooking,” allows for off-field cooperative attacks, while her Elemental Burst, “Floral Blade Technique,” can heal nearby teammates based on her Attack stat. Most notably, her passive talent, “Water and Ice Synergy,” reduces the resistance of water and ice element enemies based on the number of water and ice element characters in the team, with a maximum reduction of 55%.
Talent Priority
As a sub-DPS character, Aikko’s talent upgrades should align with her primary output methods.
Elemental Skill: Cryogenic Cooking – ★★★★★
As Aikko’s main output skill, her Elemental Skill should be prioritized for upgrades. Much of her damage output stems from this skill, making it the primary target for leveling up.
Elemental Burst: Floral Blade Technique – ★★★★☆
While not as critical as her Elemental Skill, her Elemental Burst provides healing and triggers her passive talent’s resistance reduction. It should be prioritized but slightly behind her Elemental Skill in importance.
Normal Attack: Culinary Skill – ★☆☆☆☆
Aikko’s Normal Attack output is relatively limited, so in resource-constrained situations, it can be left at the base level.
Weapon Selection
Weapon choice in Genshin Impact often directly impacts a character’s performance. For Aikko, it’s recommended to choose weapons that maximize her output or support capabilities.
Dedicated Weapon: Symphonist of Scents
This 5-star long-handled weapon is specifically designed for Aikko, perfectly complementing her skill mechanics. It offers a base attack of 608 and a Critical Damage boost of 66.2%. At refinement level 1, it provides a 12% attack boost, which increases by another 12% when Aikko is off-field. When healing, both the wielder and the healed character gain the “Savory Refrain” effect, boosting their attack by 32% for 3 seconds.
5-Star Alternative: Staff of Homa
Although primarily a healing-focused weapon, the Staff of Homa still meets Aikko’s needs with its base attack and attribute bonuses. At refinement level 1, it provides a 20% increase in HP and additional attack based on 0.8% of the wielder’s max HP. When the wielder’s HP falls below 50%, the attack boost increases by an additional 1%.
5-Star Alternative: Skyward Spine
This weapon is ideal for players focusing on energy recharge efficiency. It offers a base attack of 674 and an Elemental Mastery boost. At refinement level 1, it increases energy recharge efficiency and has a 40% chance to grant an additional 1.2 energy to the team when attacking, up to a maximum of 6 energy per 12 seconds.