- Durin dominates Multiple teams with versatile support and off-field damage.
- Flexible Team option make him another Genshin Impact meta character.
Durin is the newest five-star Pyro sub DPS sword user in Genshin Impact, released in Version 6.2. In this Genshin Impact Durin build guide, we will cover her best kits, team comps, weapons, and artifact sets.
He deals AOE Pyro damage with his Burst. Durin is a Dragon from the world of Simulanka, based on the original Durin and created by the Hexenzirkel witch Andersdotter.
Genshin Impact Durin Build Guide: Kit Explained
Durin is a sub-DPS and a buffer, simultaneously, similar to Furina. Durin’s playstyle is different than other sub DPS and buffer characters. He has two different playstyles. Either you can use him as a full-fledged damage dealer who will give massive damage, or you can sacrifice some damage for buffs.
- Principle of Purity: It’s Durin’s first form, the Principle of Purity. In this state, Durin reduces enemy resistance by 20%. If your team has Hexerei characters, you will receive a 35% res shrewd due to their passive talent. To activate this state, you have to click the Durin skill 2 times.
- Principle of Darkness: It’s Durin’s second form, the Principle of Darkness. In this state, Durin can’t reduce enemy resistance but deals more serious damage than in his first state. If your team has Hexerei characters, then their vaporise and melt damage increases by 70%. To activate this state, you have to click the Durin skill once, then use a normal attack once.
Durin’s damage and buff both multiply when you use Durin with Hexerei characters.
Genshin Impact Durin Build Guide: Constellations
Durin C3 and C5 increase his Burst and Skill level by +3.
Durin’s Principle of Purity ignores 60% of the enemy’s Defence, and the Principle of Darkness ignores 70% of the enemy’s Defence.
| Constellations | Explanation |
|---|---|
| C1 | Durin’s Principle of Purity gives 60% extra damage boost to the active character based on Durin’s ATK. The Principle of Darkness states increases Durin’s damage by 150% based on Durin’s ATK. An excellent constellation for the whole team and Durin’s personal damage increase. |
| C2 | Increases all Pyro-related reactions’ and involved elements’ damage by 50%. Worth considering if you want an extra buff for your team. |
| C4 | Increases Durin’s Elemental Burst damage by 40% and enhances the effect of C1. Not a must-pull constellation, but Durin will provide some slight buff and extra damage. |
| C6 | Durin’s Principle of Purity ignores 60% of the enemy’s Defence, and the Principle of Darkness ignores 70% of the enemy’s Defence. |
If you want to pull for Durin’s constellation, then I recommend you go for C1 and C2 constellations, both of which can increase your team’s overall damage output.
Genshin Impact Durin Guide: Best in-slot weapon
| Weapon | Effects |
|---|---|
| Athame Artis (5*) | His best-in-slot is her signature weapon. This weapon’s passive increases Burst CD and damage by 16%, equipped character’s attack increases by 20%. Nearby members’ attacks increased by 16%. If your team has 2 Hexerei characters, then all previous effects increase by 75%. Best for him, and also provides buffs for the whole team |
| Mistsplitter Reforged (5*) | It’s Ayaka’s signature weapon. Provides 674 base attack, and this weapon’s passive can give up to 40% elemental damage bonus. This weapon can’t provide support for team members, but it’s really good for increasing Durin damage. |
| Freedom-Sworn (5*) | It’s Kazuha’s signature weapon. This weapon can’t increase Durin’s damage that much, but this weapon provides good damage in Melt, Burgeon, and Vaporise teams. This weapon is an excellent option for buffing team members. Increase Normal, Charged, and Plunging attack damage by 16% and increase ATK by20%. Equipped character damage increases by 10%. |
| Moonweaver’s Dawn R5 (4*) | One of the best 4* swords for Durin. This weapon increases Burst damage by 40%. If the character burst ER cost 40/60, then Burst DMG is increased by an additional 32/56%. Sadly, the Durin Burst ER cost is 70; otherwise, this weapon can outshine his signature weapon. |
| Finale of the Deep R5 (4*) | Fontaine’s craftable weapon. One of the best 4* weapons for Durin. To get this weapon’s full passive, you need a healer. This weapon provides a 24% attack bonus and can further increase up to 300 attack based on your bond of life. |
| Lion’s Roar R5 (4*) | Available in the weapon banner. This weapon increases the Pyro and Electro affected opponents’ damage by 36%. |
Genshin Impact Durin Build Guide: Artifacts to use
| Artifacts | Effects |
|---|---|
| Balad of Life and Lament | This artifact set will be released in the Version 6.3 update. 2-piece set increases ATK% by 18%. 4-piece set increases attack by 25% after using Skill, Burst, and Normal attacks. If the equipping character Witch’s Homework is completed, then he will gain a 20% crit rate. This artifact set is best suited for Durin, and it will likely become his signature set in the future. |
| Noblesse Oblige | 2-piece set increases Burst damage by 20%. 4-piece set increases the whole team’s ATK% by 20% for 12 seconds after using Burst. Now, it’s the best artifact set for Durin. It can support the whole team and also increase Durin’s damage. |
| 2-piece Noblesse Oblige + 2-piece ATK% set | If someone in your team is already using a 4-piece set of Noblesse Oblige, then this artifact set combination is a perfect option. |
| Emblem of Severed Fate | 2-piece set increases 20% Energy Recharge. 4-piece set increases Burst damage by 25% based on ER. Maximum 75% damage can be increased in this way. To get this artifact, 75% Burst damage, you needed 300% ER, but Durin doesn’t need that much ER, so he can get 38% Burst damage bonus. |
| Deepwood Memories | 2-piece set gives 15% Dendro damage bonus. 4-piece set reduces Dendro res by 30% after using Elemental Skill or Burst. This set is not good for Durin’s, but it’s a perfect support artifact for the Burning and Burgeon team. |
As for her Main Stats and Sub-Stats:
- Timepiece: ATK%
- Goblet: ATK% or Pyro
- Circlet: CR/CD
- Sub-stat: Crit, ATK%, ER, EM
Best Team Comps for Durin in Genshin Impact
Durin has multiple teams, and in this section, we will talk about his best team composition.
1. Overload Teams
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlecchino | Fischl | Durin | Chevreuse |
| Varesa | Fischl | Durin | Chevreuse |
| Raiden Shogun | Fischl | Durin | Chevreuse |
| Klee | Fischl | Durin | Chevreuse |
One of the strongest team options for Durin is the Overload team, which is also very free-to-play friendly. We will utilize Durin’s Principle of Purity to reduce the enemy’s resistance, and he will serve as our off-field DPS in this team.
Arlecchino, Varesa, Raiden Shogun, and Klee will be our main DPS. Chevreuse will be our buffer; she will reduce enemy resistance, provide Pyro and Electro damage bonus, ATK bonus, and heal the whole team. Fischl will help us get the Hexerei character buff, and she will be our Electro applier and sub DPS, too.
2. Pyro Swirl Teams
Another powerful team is the Pyro Swirl teams, where Durin shines by providing strong Pyro damage and res shrewd.
Venti and Wanderer will be our main DPS. Bennett and Faruzan will provide buffs for the whole team. Durin will reduce Anemo and Pyro resistance in the Pyro swirl team, and he will be our sub DPS, too.
3. Burning and Burgeon Team
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinich | Durin | Emilie | Iansan |
| Neuvillette | Durin | Lauma | Furina |
Burning Team
Another overpowered team for Durin and Kinich. In this team, Kinich will be our main DPS. Emilie and Durin will be our sub DPS and Buffer. Iansan is our buffer and support character.
Burgeon Team
It’s another fun team for Neuvillette, which also deals excellent damage. In this team, we will use Durin with a full Em build, and you can use the Principle of Purity if you want good damage from Burgeon cores. If you want more damage from Durin, then use the Principle of Darkness state. Neuvlitte will be our main DPS, and Durin, Furina, and Lauma will be our buffer and sub DPS.
4. Vaporize Teams
| Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durin | Furina | Mona | Bennett |
| Mualani | Durin | Sucrose | Buffer/Shielder/ Healer |
| Neuvillette | Durin | Furina | Xilonen/Kazuha |
Vaporize Team 1
In this team, Durin will be our main DPS, and we will use his Principle of Darkness state for more damage. Mona and Bennett will be our buffer and support characters. Furina will be our sub DPS and buffer.
Vaporize Team 2 and 3
Mualani and Neuvillette will be our main DPS in this team. Durin can’t reduce the enemy’s Hydro resistance, so for more damage, use the Principle of Darkness state. Sucrose will reduce the opponent’s resistance to Mualani, and she will also provide extra damage for Durin. Furina will be our buffer and sub DPS for Neuvillette. Xilonen/Kazuha will be our buffer for Neuvillette.
5. Some other good teams for Durin
| Teams | Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 | Character 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Crystalize | Navia (Main DPS) | Durin (Sub DPS) | Bennett (Buffer) | Albedo (Buffer) |
| Chasca team | Chasca (Main DPS) | Durin (Sub DPS) | Mona (Buffer) | Sub DPS/Buffer |
| Melt | Citlali (Buffer) | Durin (Main DPS) | Sucrose (Buffer) | Xilonen/ Bennett (Buffer) |
Durin has more teams, but we only mention those teams that deal serious damage.
Is Durin worth pulling in Genshin Impact
Is Durin worth pulling in Genshin Impact? Here are some reasons why you should pull Durin:
- According to the leakers, Varka and Alice will be our upcoming Hexerei character, so that Durin can buff them too in the future, and Durin will be a future-proof character.
- Other than Xiangling and Mauvika, we don’t have any off-field pyro applicators, so Durin will be a great choice for their replacement.
- Multiple team comps make him a must-pull character. You can use him in every element team. Only a few characters can be used with every element.
- Durin can be used with multiple types of artifacts, so you can change your Durin artifact based on your team’s needs.
These are the reasons that make him a must-pull character in Genshin Impact. Read more of our Genshin Impact content here:
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- Genshin Impact Version 6.2 Event Calendar: List of Events and Rewards
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