Genshin Impact · Version 6.2 · Updated August 2026
DurinGenshin Impact Character Guide
The dragon of Dragonspine reborn as a playable character — a 5-star Pyro sword user with two battle forms. One page. Every answer. No ten tabs, no login wall, no top-up ads.
- Element
- Pyro
- Weapon
- Sword
- Rarity
- 5-Star
- Constellation
- Draco Rubedo
- Region
- Mondstadt
- Affiliation
- Hexenzirkel
- Release
- 6.2, Dec 3, 2025
- Rerun
- 6.6, May 20, 2026
- Birthday
- March 14
Max Stats (Lv. 90)
HP
12,430
ATK
347
DEF
822
CRIT DMG
88.4%
Durin at a Glance
Five answers that cover most of why people search for Durin. Everything below goes deeper.
Who is Durin?
A 5-star Pyro sword character — the Dragonspine dragon reborn as a playable human in Version 6.2.
Is he worth pulling?
Yes if you need a two-form Pyro support or a Vaporize/Melt carry; skip if you already run Bennett and Xiangling.
Best weapon
Athame Artis (signature), then Primordial Jade Cutter or Mistsplitter Reforged; Wolf-Fang for F2P.
Best teams
White Flame: Overload, Burning, and Anemo carries. Dark Decay: Vaporize and Melt.
Key constellation
C1 — grants Cycle of Enlightenment stacks that buff both his support and carry sides.
Should You Pull for Durin?
Answer four quick questions to get a verdict for your roster. Durin's White Flame form shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES while applying off-field Pyro, and his Dark Decay form turns him into a Vaporize and Melt carry.
It depends on your roster
Answer the four questions to see whether Durin's White Flame RES shred or his Dark Decay Vaporize and Melt carry fits your roster.
Primogem Budget Calculator
Estimate how many Primogems you still need to pull the Durin copies you want. Figures use a 90-pull hard pity, a 74-pull soft pity start, and the 50/50 into guaranteed mechanic.
74 or more means you are in soft pity.
Estimated requirement
15,000 Primogems
Expected cost. Worst case is about28,800Primogems.
You are short. You still need about 15,000 Primogems on average.
Durin Build: Weapons, Artifacts, Teams & Skills
Durin is a two-form Pyro sword character. His Elemental Skill switches him between theWhite Flame state, which shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES for Electro, Dendro, Anemo, and Geo carries, and theDark Decay state, which raises his own Vaporize and Melt DMG so he can play as a reaction carry. Build him for ATK and Crit, and he needs little to no Energy Recharge once his Skill is crowned.
Best Weapons
Athame Artis
608 base ATK · 33.1% Crit RateHis signature sword and the clear best-in-slot. It boosts Elemental Burst Crit DMG by 16%, and when the burst hits it grants the Blade of the Daylight Hours effect: ATK +20% and nearby teammates' ATK +16% for 3s. With Hexerei: Secret Rite effects active, that bonus rises by a further 75%. It feeds both his support and carry forms.
Freedom-Sworn
608 base ATK · 198 EMThe best non-signature option. Its Elemental Mastery and the team-wide ATK and Normal/Charged/Plunging DMG buff from its Sigil of Rebellion passive make it ideal for reaction teams and Burgeon builds.
Primordial Jade Cutter
542 base ATK · 44.1% Crit RateA dependable stat stick. Its high 44.1% Crit Rate makes gearing simple, and the HP-based ATK buff gives a solid damage floor for both forms.
Mistsplitter Reforged
674 base ATK · 44.1% Crit DMGA strong damage-oriented alternative. Its Crit DMG and Elemental DMG bonus push his burst and skill damage higher, at the cost of needing more Crit Rate from artifacts. Best for his Dark Decay Vaporize and Melt form.
Wolf-Fang
510 base ATK · 27.6% Crit RateThe best 4-star pick, from the Battle Pass. It provides Crit Rate and stacking skill-and-burst DMG, which matches exactly the two abilities Durin actually uses.
Lion's Roar
510 base ATK · 41.3% ATKThe best free-to-play option. Its 20% DMG bonus against Pyro- or Electro-affected enemies lines up perfectly with his Overload and Burning teams.
Amenoma Kageuchi
454 base ATK · 55.1% ATKA craftable F2P fallback. Its ATK stat and the Energy refund from its passive help keep his Burst available without building much Energy Recharge.
Best Artifacts
A Day Carved From Rising Winds (4pc)
His best-in-slot set, released in Version 6.3. Two pieces give 18% ATK. The four-piece effect grants the Blessing of Pastoral Winds for 6s after any attack hits: ATK +25%, and after completing Witch's Homework it upgrades to Resolve of Pastoral Winds for an extra 20% CRIT Rate. Durin triggers it effortlessly and keeps the buff from off-field.
Noblesse Oblige (4pc)
The classic support alternative. Two pieces give 20% Burst DMG, and the four-piece effect grants the whole team 20% ATK after his burst. Best when no one else on the team is already holding it.
Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc)
A burst-damage option. It adds 20% Energy Recharge and converts that ER into Burst DMG (up to 75%). Useful if you want his burst missiles to hit harder.
Instructor (4pc)
The best 4-star set for reaction teams. It grants 80 Elemental Mastery and gives the whole party 120 EM for 8s after triggering a reaction. A budget pick for Burgeon and Overload teams.
| Slot | Main stat | Sub-stat priority |
|---|---|---|
| Sands | ATK% (EM for Burgeon) | Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, EM |
| Goblet | ATK% or Pyro DMG | Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, EM |
| Circlet | Crit Rate or Crit DMG | Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, EM |
Goal Stats
ATK
2,000+
Needed to maximize his A4 passive
CRIT Rate
60%–70%
With enough CRIT DMG to back it up
CRIT DMG
200%+
His burst is his main damage source
Energy Recharge
0–170%
0% with a crowned Skill and two casts per rotation; up to ~150% as solo Pyro
Energy Recharge Requirements
| Team setup | ER needed |
|---|---|
| Skill crowned, 2 Skill casts per rotation | 0% |
| 2 Pyro teammates | 100–110% |
| 1 Pyro teammate | 100–150% |
| 0 Pyro teammates (solo Pyro) | 120–150% |
Community theorycrafting estimates (KQM). A crowned Skill refunds 30 Energy per state entry, so a second Skill cast per rotation removes the ER need entirely. Ranges depend on rotation length and Favonius support.
What Players Actually Run
Real usage data from 138,230 Enka-linked player profiles (Prydwen.gg, August 2026). Guides describe the ceiling; these numbers describe reality.
Top weapons
- Athame Artis28.0%
- Wolf-Fang16.9%
- Moonweaver's Dawn16.0%
- Lion's Roar11.2%
Top artifact sets
- A Day Carved From Rising Winds46.0%
- Noblesse Oblige26.0%
- Emblem of Severed Fate7.8%
Most common build
- C0 ownership81.9%
- SandsATK 86.8%
- GobletPyro DMG 67.8%
- CircletCRIT DMG 61.3%
Source: Prydwen.gg Durin usage statistics (Enka sample).
Best Teams
Overload (White)
PremiumDurin + Arlecchino / Klee / Razor + Fischl + Chevreuse
The flagship White Form team. Durin's RES shred stacks with Chevreuse's Electro shred, and Fischl keeps Overload triggering off-field. Arlecchino, Klee, or Razor drive the reactions on field.
Burning (White)
PremiumDurin + Kinich + Bennett + Emilie
His persistent off-field Pyro sustains Burning without field time, feeding Kinich and Emilie. The reaction RES shred boosts the whole rotation.
Anemo carry (White)
PremiumDurin + Varka / Wanderer / Xiao + Venti / Bennett + Faruzan
His White Flame RES shred is one of the few ways to reduce enemy Anemo resistance, which is why Anemo carries gain the most. Venti can also Swirl Pyro for Viridescent Venerer shred.
Mono Pyro (White)
PremiumDurin + Varka / Arlecchino + Venti + Bennett
A no-reaction team where his RES shred and off-field Pyro still boost the on-field Pyro carry, with Bennett covering ATK and healing.
Burgeon (White)
PremiumDurin + Neuvillette / Lauma + Albedo + Nahida
His off-field Pyro detonates Dendro cores for Burgeon. Build triple Elemental Mastery here, since transformative reactions scale with EM.
Geo (White)
PremiumDurin + Navia / Itto + Albedo + Gorou
Pyro Crystallize triggers his White Flame shred, giving a rare RES debuff to Geo carries. Navia especially benefits from the off-field Pyro and reaction uptime.
On-field Vaporize (Dark)
PremiumDurin + Xingqiu + Bennett (C6) + Sucrose
Dark Form turns Durin into a frontloaded Vaporize carry. Bennett's C6 Pyro infusion makes his normal attacks hit Pyro, and Xingqiu keeps Vaporize consistent.
Off-field Vaporize (Dark)
PremiumDurin + Arlecchino / Hu Tao + Furina + Mona
Durin stays off-field while his burst Vaporizes, buffed by Furina and Mona's Omen. Mona specifically extends the value of his Dark Form burst.
Melt (Dark)
PremiumDurin + Lohen / Mavuika + Citlali + Xilonen
Dark Form's Melt DMG bonus pairs with Citlali's Cryo application for reverse-Melt bursts. Lohen and Mavuika both appreciate his off-field Pyro and shared buffs.
Overvape (F2P)
F2PDurin + Lan Yan / Sucrose + Fischl + Xingqiu
KQM's budget Overvape core. Lan Yan adds a shield, or Sucrose brings more damage with EM buffs. Fischl and Xingqiu supply Electro and Hydro so Dark Form can Vaporize off-field.
Melt Kaeya (F2P)
F2PDurin + Kaeya + Sucrose + Bennett
An accessible Melt team. Durin applies Pyro off-field, Sucrose shreds with Viridescent Venerer, and Kaeya drives forward Melt on field.
Burgeon (F2P)
F2PDurin + Barbara + Fischl + Dendro Traveler
A no-5-star Burgeon team. Durin's off-field Pyro detonates Dendro cores while Barbara keeps Hydro up on field and heals.
Hexerei: Secret Rite
Durin reaches his full potential when paired with another Hexerei (witch) member. The Hexerei: Secret Rite buffs amplify his Elemental Burst — stronger RES shred in White form and higher Vaporize and Melt bonuses in Dark form. He still works without one, but he is strongly incentivized to run Hexerei teams.
Varka
Both are Hexerei members who satisfy each other's buffs; Durin also enables Varka's Pyro infusion.
Lohen
Durin's off-field damage feeds Lohen's Will to Win, and both amplify each other's Melt damage.
Mona
Enables the maximum potential of Dark Form with Vaporize buffs and extended Omen duration.
Nicole
Both work together to buff teammates in Hexerei teams.
Klee
Pyro Resonance plus Hexerei buffs, serving as cores for Vaporize, Melt, or Overload teams.
Razor
Another Hexerei member; both can anchor an Overload team when Fischl is unavailable.
Skills
Normal Attack: Radiant Wingslash
Performs up to four consecutive sword strikes — 45.7% / 41% / 29.2%+29.2% / 71.2% at Lv.1. Charged Attack deals 113.4% for 20 Stamina, and Plunge DMG is 63.9% (128% low / 160% high). Durin spends most of his field time on Skill and Burst, so this is leveled last.
Skill: Binary Form, Convergence and Division
Gains Essential Transmutation for 6s. Pressing Skill again enters Confirmation of Purity (105.6% AoE Pyro), while a Normal Attack enters Denial of Darkness (72.2% + 53.2% + 64.6%). Each state lasts 30s, restores 6 Energy, and unlocks a different Burst. Cooldown 12s.
Burst (White): As the Light Shifts
Deals 3 hits of AoE Pyro DMG (119% + 96.4% + 111.8%) and summons the Dragon of White Flame (94.6% per periodic hit) for 20s. When teammates trigger Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize, the enemy's Pyro RES and the corresponding reaction element's RES are decreased. Used by default outside a special state.
Burst (Dark): As the Stars Smolder
Deals 3 hits of AoE Pyro DMG (125.4% + 101.8% + 111.8%) and summons the Dragon of Dark Decay (129.8% per periodic hit) for 20s. Durin's Vaporize and Melt DMG each rise, turning him into a reaction carry. Energy Cost 70, Cooldown 18s.
Talent priority: Elemental Burst first, then Elemental Skill, and Normal Attack last. His Burst is his main damage source in both forms, so it is the highest-value talent to crown.
Passive Talents
A1: Light Manifest of the Divine Calculus
After unleashing his Burst, Durin's power form grants different bonuses. Dragon of White Flame: after teammates trigger Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize, or deal Pyro or Dendro DMG to a Burning opponent, that opponent's Pyro RES and the corresponding element's RES drop by 20% for 6s. Dragon of Dark Decay: his Vaporize and Melt DMG each rise by 40%.
A4: Chaos Formed Like the Night
After unleashing his Burst, Durin gains Primordial Fusion of Forms for 20s with 10 stacks. Each periodic hit from the Dragon of White Flame or Dragon of Dark Decay consumes one stack to increase that hit's DMG by 3% for every 100 ATK, up to 75%. Stacks reset on his next Burst.
Hexerei: Witch's Eve Rite
After completing Witch's Homework: Of This World, Durin becomes a Hexerei character. With at least two Hexerei characters in the party, the Hexerei: Secret Rite buffs amplify his Burst — stronger RES shred in White form and higher Vaporize/Melt bonuses in Dark form.
Constellation Priority
Usable
Fully functional at C0 in both forms. The White Flame form shreds RES and applies off-field Pyro; the Dark Decay form is a viable Vaporize and Melt carry. You do not need constellations to make him work.
Best value
The constellation to aim for. After his Burst, the White form grants teammates 20 stacks of Cycle of Enlightenment (each hit consumes one for +60% of his ATK), and the Dark form grants Durin 20 stacks (+150% of his ATK per Burst hit). It buffs both his support and carry sides at once.
Strong
For 20s after his Burst, when nearby party members trigger Vaporize, Melt, Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize, the whole party gains 50% Pyro DMG plus the corresponding elemental DMG for 6s. A large team-wide damage spike for Pyro-reaction teams.
Burst level
Raises the level of Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts by 3, strengthening the White Flame burst and its off-field damage.
Strong
Burst DMG is increased by 40%, and Cycle of Enlightenment stacks from C1 have a 30% chance not to be consumed. A clean damage boost plus better uptime on his C1 buffs.
Skill level
Raises the level of Binary Form: Convergence and Division by 3, improving his off-field Pyro damage and the scaling of both stance effects.
Capstone
Burst ignores 30% DEF. The White Flame burst and Dragon of White Flame also reduce enemy DEF by 30% for 6s, and the Dark Decay burst and Dragon of Dark Decay ignore an extra 40% DEF. A major vertical-investment spike that cements him as a carry.
Uplift figures are Durin DMG / team DMG relative to a C0 baseline on a Lohen premium team, from community simulations (Prydwen.gg). Varka-team values differ slightly; C2 and C6 remain the largest jumps.
Investment guide: Pull him at C0 and stop — both forms are fully usable without constellations. C1 is the best-value stop, granting Cycle of Enlightenment stacks that buff both his support and carry sides. C2 is the next stop for Pyro-reaction teams. C4 and C6 are vertical-investment spikes for dedicated mains. If you already own a 5-star CRIT sword, C1 generally beats an R1 Athame Artis for team DPS (KQM).
Durin vs Xiangling vs Bennett
All three cover off-field Pyro, but they are not direct replacements. Use this table to see where Durin sits between the two staples.
| Dimension | Durin | Xiangling | Bennett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role | Two-form Pyro support / carry | Off-field Pyro DPS | ATK buffer + healer |
| Off-field Pyro | Strong | Strong | Weak (skill only) |
| RES shred | Yes (White Flame) | No | No |
| Vaporize/Melt self-buff | Yes, +40% (Dark Decay) | No | No |
| Team ATK buff | Some (C1) | No | Yes, large |
| Healing | No | No | Yes |
| Key constellation | C2 | C4 | C1 |
Bottom line: Durin is not a direct replacement for either. Xiangling deals the off-field Pyro damage, Bennett heals and buffs ATK, and Durin is a two-form unit: his White Flame form shreds RES for Electro, Dendro, Anemo, and Geo carries, while his Dark Decay form raises his own Vaporize and Melt DMG by 40%. His niche is enabling reaction carries rather than out-damaging Xiangling or out-buffing Bennett.
Team Damage Uplift at Max Investment
Community testing at C6 shows how much Durin's White Flame form raises total team damage for each carry. These numbers explain why his RES shred shines most alongside Anemo, Electro, and Cryo carries — while his Dark Decay form instead buffs his own Vaporize and Melt damage.
Venti
+67.1%
Ganyu
+52.7%
Clorinde
+48.1%
Xiao
+38%
Kinich
+26.7%
Varesa
+10.7%
Durin Pros, Cons & How to Play
A quick read on where Durin excels, where he falls short, and how to run him in a rotation.
Pros
Two buildable forms
His White Flame form shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES, while his Dark Decay form raises his own Vaporize and Melt DMG by 40%. You can build him as a support or a reaction carry.
Rare resistance shred
White Flame lowers enemy Pyro and reaction-element RES, and it is one of the few ways to shred Anemo resistance, which is why Anemo carries gain so much.
Low-maintenance off-field Pyro
Applies Pyro without needing field time, sustaining Overload, Burning, Swirl, and Crystallize reactions while your carry stays on field.
Broad team fit
Slots into Overload, Burning, Anemo, and Geo teams through White Flame, and Vaporize and Melt teams through Dark Decay, opening up comps that few other supports enable.
C0-friendly
Fully functional at C0 in both forms. You do not need constellations to get his core value.
C1 is a huge value spike
His C1 grants Cycle of Enlightenment stacks that buff both his support and carry sides at once, making it his best-value constellation.
Cons
Stance management
His two forms require you to know which state you are in. Picking the wrong form for your team reduces his value, so he is not a plug-and-play pick.
White Flame shred skips Hydro and Cryo
His White Flame resistance shred excludes Hydro and Cryo, so in that form his value in Vaporize and Melt is limited. Switch to Dark Decay for those reactions instead.
Not a top-tier hypercarry
His Dark Decay form is a capable Vaporize and Melt carry, but his personal damage ceiling sits below dedicated 5-star DPS characters.
Hexerei-dependent for full value
A good chunk of his damage and RES shred is locked behind Hexerei team buffs. He still works outside them, but is strongly incentivized to run with another Hexerei member.
Frontloaded damage
His kit delegates most of his damage to his Elemental Burst, making him reliant on Burst procs to contribute damage in a fight.
How to Play (Rotation)
White Flame support rotation
- 1Cast his Elemental Skill to gain Essential Transmutation, then press Skill again to enter the Confirmation of Purity state.
- 2Cast his Elemental Burst to summon the Dragon of White Flame and start the RES shred.
- 3Swap to your Electro, Dendro, Anemo, or Geo carry and trigger reactions to keep the shred debuff active.
Dark Decay carry rotation
- 1Cast his Elemental Skill to gain Essential Transmutation, then use Normal Attacks to enter the Denial of Darkness state.
- 2Cast his Elemental Burst to summon the Dragon of Dark Decay and gain the +40% Vaporize and Melt bonus.
- 3Apply Hydro or Cryo from your teammates and let Durin's hits Vaporize or Melt for amplified damage.
Durin's Story: Three Forms, One Name
Durin has existed in three different forms across Genshin Impact's story. Understanding all three clears up most of the confusion around who he is and why a dragon is now a playable character.
500 years ago
The Dragon of Dragonspine
The original Durin was a shadow dragon created by Rhinedottir, the alchemist known as Gold, in Khaenri'ah before the Cataclysm. Among her many creations he held the title of Humus, second only to Albedo the Chalk.
Durin was gentle at heart, but because he perceived the world differently from ordinary beings, he caused destruction without ever meaning to. When he flew to Mondstadt during the Cataclysm, he genuinely wanted to befriend its people and Dvalin, yet his presence brought ruin alongside the Abyss creatures.
Barbatos and Dvalin fought him down, and his body crashed into Dragonspine. His toxic blood seeped into the mountain, making the region dangerous and forming Wyrmrest Valley, where his heart still beats. Even in death, Durin held no grudge against Dvalin, wishing only that they could have met under kinder circumstances.
His remains resurfaced in the Version 1.2 event The Chalk Prince and the Dragon, where the cursed sword Festering Desire was found coated in Durin's dust, and again in Version 2.3's Shadows Amidst Snowstorms, where his still-beating heart was central to the plot.
Created by Rhinedottir (Gold)Defeated by Barbatos and DvalinBrother to AlbedoVersion 4.8
Mini Durin of Simulanka
In the fairytale world of Simulanka, built by three Hexenzirkel witches, Andersdotter (M) wrote a new Durin into existence, insisting on giving him the same name as Rhinedottir's poison dragon.
This Durin was kind, but his huge form and a curse that turned everything he touched into blocks led the residents of Simulanka to fear him as an evil dragon. He missed his mother M, and his longing caused real damage, like stars falling from the sky.
With the blessing of the Wanderer, the Traveler, Nilou, Navia, and Kirara, he broke free of the curse and was reborn in a small, harmless form. It was the happy ending the original Durin never had, and it convinced the Wanderer that the real Durin could be saved too.
Created by AndersdotterBefriended by the WandererVersion 5.6 onward
The Human Durin
After Simulanka, Albedo discovered that the original Durin's heart in Dragonspine was beating faster, signaling a coming resurrection. To prevent the disaster of a second awakening, Albedo transmuted the original Durin's remains into a human body, using Durin's blood from Dragonspine, the flesh of an immortal monster from Mare Javari, and an embryo left behind by Rhinedottir.
He merged that body with Mini Durin, fusing their fate and existence into a single being. The result was a human boy with dragon horns and wings, who became a resident of Mondstadt.
This human Durin is learning to live among people, befriending Klee and occasionally getting scolded by Acting Grand Master Jean. In the quest The Solution of Fate, the Traveler, Albedo, and the Wanderer return to Dragonspine to help Durin reject his original's fate when his weakening will risked letting abyssal energy take over. As of Version 6.2 he is a playable 5-star Pyro sword character.
His Story Quest is the Draco Rubedo chapter, Act 1: The Magic Known as Storytelling, which explores his new life in Mondstadt after his rebirth.
Brother to AlbedoFriend to KleePlayable since 6.2
Key relationships
Rhinedottir (Gold)
The alchemist who created the original Durin in Khaenri'ah.
Albedo
Durin's brother, also created by Rhinedottir, who gave him a human body.
Dvalin
Defeated the original dragon alongside Barbatos 500 years ago.
The Wanderer
Befriended Mini Durin in Simulanka and helped free him from his curse.
Andersdotter (M)
The Hexenzirkel witch who wrote Mini Durin into the world of Simulanka.
Klee
Durin's friend in Mondstadt; the two often end up in trouble together.
In their words
Durin on Albedo
Albedo has shared so many of his experiences with me regarding becoming truly human... Family is the only thing that a human can't choose. I know my family is complicated and highly unusual, but with Albedo as my brother, I'm filled with a sense of peace and belonging.
Varka on Durin
When I first got reports about Durin's resurgence, my heart skipped a beat. I was about to send a crack team back home to defend Mondstadt... What was once one of the greatest threats to Mondstadt is now one of our most reliable allies. Fate sure is an unpredictable force.
Nicole on Durin
I've been Anya's fan since the beginning. I cannot wait to see how this final, ever-evolving masterpiece of hers is going to unfold — and I will protect it at all costs.
Watch the official story
Official media from the Genshin Impact channel — the same story told on-screen. Source: HoYoverse official YouTube.
- Character Trailer — Durin: A Story Born for ThisThe official 6.2 trailer that introduced his playable design.
- Character Teaser — Durin: A Family LetterA letter home — his Mondstadt life with Albedo and Klee.
- Character Anecdote — Every Stroke of the StoryA later official anecdote following his story after rerun.
Ascension and Talent Materials
Verified totals for a level 90 Durin with all three talents crowned. Most materials are farmed in Nod-Krai, with talent books coming from the Mondstadt Forsaken Rift domain on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Ascension (to level 90)
- Pyro gems
- Agnidus Agate Sliver x1, Fragment x9, Chunk x9, Gemstone x6
- Pyro field bosses, or convert with Dust of Azoth
- Local specialty
- Frostlamp Flower x168
- Eye of Kratti, Barrowmoss Barrens, Frostmoon Enclave & Final Night Cemetery (Nod-Krai); respawns every 48 hours
- Elite drops
- Tattered Warrant x18, Immaculate Warrant x30, Frost-Etched Warrant x36
- Fatui Oprichniki enemies, or exchange Stardust in the shop
- World boss
- Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core x46
- Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress, Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau
- Mora
- 420,000
- Ley Lines, quests, events
Talent (all three to level 10)
- Talent books
- Teachings of Ballad x9, Guide x63, Philosophies x114
- Forsaken Rift domain, Springvale, Mondstadt (Wed/Sat/Sun)
- Elite drops
- Tattered Warrant x18, Immaculate Warrant x66, Frost-Etched Warrant x93
- Fatui Oprichniki enemies, or exchange Stardust in the shop
- Weekly boss
- Eroded Sunfire x18
- Lord of Eroded Primal Fire (Natlan weekly boss)
- Crowns
- Crown of Insight x3
- Limited events and offerings
- Mora
- 4,957,500 (all three talents)
- Ley Lines, quests, events
Ascension by Level
| Level | Gems | Flower | Enemy drops | Boss | Mora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20→40 | Agate Sliver x1 | Frostlamp x3 | Tattered Warrant x3 | — | 20,000 |
| 40→50 | Agate Fragment x3 | Frostlamp x10 | Tattered Warrant x15 | Core x2 | 40,000 |
| 50→60 | Agate Fragment x6 | Frostlamp x20 | Immaculate Warrant x12 | Core x4 | 60,000 |
| 60→70 | Agate Chunk x3 | Frostlamp x30 | Immaculate Warrant x18 | Core x8 | 80,000 |
| 70→80 | Agate Chunk x6 | Frostlamp x45 | Frost-Etched Warrant x12 | Core x12 | 100,000 |
| 80→90 | Agate Gemstone x6 | Frostlamp x60 | Frost-Etched Warrant x24 | Core x20 | 120,000 |
Farming Routes & Costs
Frostlamp Flower
168 needed, 48-hour respawnThe longest grind. These grow in four Nod-Krai zones — Eye of Kratti, Barrowmoss Barrens, Frostmoon Enclave, and Final Night Cemetery — and gathering a full node takes several real-world days because of the 48-hour respawn timer. Start early or use another player's world.
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core
46 needed, ~16-23 boss runsDropped by the Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress boss in the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau. Each run costs 40 Resin and drops two or three cores at higher world levels, so budget roughly 640 to 920 Resin for the full set.
Ballad books
186 books, Wed/Sat/Sun onlyFarmed in the Forsaken Rift domain in Springvale, Mondstadt. Philosophies are the bottleneck at one or two per 20-Resin run, so plan several domain sessions on the days the domain is open.
Eroded Sunfire
18 needed, ~9-18 weeksA weekly boss drop from the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire. You get one or two per week at 60 Resin, so triple-crowning takes several weeks unless you use Dream Solvent to convert spares.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Frostlamp Flowers are the longest grind
You need 168 of them and they only spawn in Nod-Krai waters with a 48-hour respawn. Start collecting early so the specialty is not your bottleneck.
Level his Elemental Burst first
His Burst is his main damage source in both forms, so the priority order is Burst, then Skill, then Normal Attack. His normal attacks are filler.
C1 is his best-value constellation
C1 grants Cycle of Enlightenment stacks that buff both his support and carry sides. C2 is the next stop for Pyro-reaction teams.
Do not run him outside Hexerei teams for full value
A good chunk of his damage and RES shred is locked behind Hexerei team buffs. He still works elsewhere, but pairs best with another Hexerei member.
Do not spend Fragile Resin on artifacts before Stygian Onslaught
r/DurinMains tip: the Stygian Onslaught event gives an extra 5-star artifact per 120 Resin spent, and Durin's best set can be farmed there. Saving your Fragile Resin for the event window is noticeably more efficient than burning it on the domain early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Durin questions.
Who is Durin in Genshin Impact?
Durin is a 5-star Pyro sword character released in Version 6.2. He began as a shadow dragon created by Rhinedottir, was reborn as Mini Durin in Simulanka, and finally became a playable human character in Mondstadt.
Is Durin a dragon or a human?
Both, at different points in the story. The original Durin was a dragon, Mini Durin was a fairy-tale dragon in Simulanka, and the playable Durin is a human with dragon horns and wings, made when Albedo merged Mini Durin with the original dragon's remains.
When is Durin's release date?
Durin released in Version 6.2 (Luna III) on December 3, 2025, in Phase 1 of the character banner.
What element and weapon does Durin use?
Durin is a Pyro (fire) character who wields a sword.
Is Durin a 5-star character?
Yes, Durin is a 5-star character.
Is Durin worth pulling?
It depends on your roster. If you lack an off-field Pyro unit or want a Vaporize and Melt carry, he is worth pulling. If you already have Bennett and Xiangling built and do not need his two forms, he is a sidegrade rather than a must-pull. The r/DurinMains community broadly agrees: he fits almost every team, but at C0 he reads as a sidegrade to Mavuika or Furina rather than a unit that transforms your account.
What is the community consensus on Durin?
On r/DurinMains and top creator channels (Zy0x, Doro44), the agreement is that Durin is a flexible, universal support who slots into many teams, and his White Flame form is one of the few ways to shred Anemo, Dendro, and Geo RES. His main caveats are that C0 is not account-defining and that his best teams often want another Hexerei member like Nicole or Mona.
What are Durin's two forms?
Durin has two battle stances. His White Flame form (Confirmation of Purity) shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES for Electro, Dendro, Anemo, and Geo teams. His Dark Decay form (Denial of Darkness) raises his own Vaporize and Melt DMG by 40% to play as a reaction carry.
How does Durin's stance switch work?
After casting his Elemental Skill, Durin gains the Essential Transmutation effect. Pressing his Skill again enters the White Flame (Confirmation of Purity) state, while using Normal Attacks enters the Dark Decay (Denial of Darkness) state. Each state unlocks a different Elemental Burst.
Is Durin a support or a DPS?
Both. His White Flame form is a support that shreds RES for teammates, while his Dark Decay form is a Vaporize and Melt reaction DPS. You pick the form that matches your team.
What is Durin's best weapon?
His signature sword Athame Artis is the best. Freedom-Sworn and Primordial Jade Cutter are strong 5-star alternatives, while free-to-play players can use Wolf-Fang from the Battle Pass or Lion's Roar.
What are the best artifacts for Durin?
A Day Carved From Rising Winds (4pc) is his best-in-slot set for ATK and CRIT. Noblesse Oblige and Emblem of Severed Fate are good alternatives. Use ATK sands, an ATK or Pyro goblet, and a crit circlet.
What are the best team comps for Durin?
Overload teams with an Electro carry like Varesa or Clorinde plus Chevreuse, Burning teams with Dendro, and Anemo carry teams with Venti or Xiao that benefit from his resistance shred.
How is Durin related to Albedo?
They are brothers. Both were created by the alchemist Rhinedottir. Albedo gave Durin his human body by transmuting the original dragon's remains.
Who created Durin?
The original Durin was created by Rhinedottir, also known as Gold. Mini Durin was created by Andersdotter, a member of the Hexenzirkel.
What is Mini Durin?
Mini Durin is a fairy-tale dragon from the world of Simulanka, introduced in Version 4.8. He was freed from his curse and reborn in a small form before merging into the playable Durin.
What are Durin's ascension materials?
He needs Agnidus Agate gems, 168 Frostlamp Flowers, Warrant drops from Fatui Oprichniki, and the Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core world boss drop. His talent books are the Ballad series from the Forsaken Rift domain.
How good are Durin's constellations?
He works at C0, but C1 is the best value: it grants Cycle of Enlightenment stacks that buff both his support and carry sides. C2 adds a team-wide 50% Pyro DMG plus elemental DMG bonus, C4 raises burst damage by 40%, and C6 is the capstone.
Is Durin better than Xiangling or Bennett?
Not a direct comparison. Xiangling deals off-field Pyro damage, Bennett heals and buffs ATK, and Durin is a two-form unit. His White Flame form shreds resistance for Electro, Dendro, Anemo, and Geo teams, while his Dark Decay form buffs his own Vaporize and Melt damage by 40%.
What is Durin's role in a team?
He is a two-form Pyro character. In his White Flame form he is an off-field support who shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES while applying Pyro. In his Dark Decay form he becomes a Vaporize and Melt reaction carry with a 40% bonus to those reactions.
Is Durin good at C0?
Yes. He is fully functional at C0 in both forms — as a RES shredder and Pyro applier in White Flame, and a reaction carry in Dark Decay. Constellations, especially C1 and C2, add more team value but are not required.
How much Energy Recharge does Durin need?
Very little. With a crowned Skill and two Skill casts per rotation you need 0% ER. Otherwise aim for about 100–150% with one Pyro teammate, or 120–150% as solo Pyro.
What is Durin's signature weapon?
Athame Artis. It has high base ATK and Crit Rate, boosts his burst Crit DMG, and grants a Whiteblade ATK buff to himself and a teammate on burst hits.
Does Durin need his signature weapon?
No. Primordial Jade Cutter and Mistsplitter Reforged are strong 5-star alternatives, and Wolf-Fang from the Battle Pass is a great 4-star option. His weapon is not mandatory.
C1 or his signature weapon (R1) — which first?
If you already own a 5-star CRIT sword, C1 is generally the better investment: community testing shows it raises team DPS more than an R1 Athame Artis, and it buffs both his support and carry forms at once. His signature weapon is only slightly ahead of other 5-star CRIT swords.
What is the best budget team for Durin?
Three community-tested F2P cores work at C0 with 4-star weapons: Overvape (Durin + Lan Yan or Sucrose + Fischl + Xingqiu), Melt Kaeya (Durin + Kaeya + Sucrose + Bennett), and Burgeon (Durin + Barbara + Fischl + Dendro Traveler).
What is Durin's best F2P build?
Sacrificial Sword or Favonius Sword for the weapon, with a 2pc ATK plus 2pc ATK or ATK plus Pyro DMG artifact combo. Focus on ATK, Crit, and Energy Recharge.
What teams does Durin NOT work well in?
His White Flame form's resistance shred excludes Hydro and Cryo, so that form adds little in Vaporize and Melt teams — switch to his Dark Decay form for those reactions. His weakest fit is physical teams, where neither form contributes.
How does Durin compare to Kazuha?
Kazuha buffs elemental damage with Viridescent Venerer, while Durin shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES through his own kit. Kazuha is a general buffer; Durin is a Pyro-centric enabler.
Is Durin good with Dendro teams?
Yes. His persistent off-field Pyro sustains the Burning reaction, which is valuable in certain Dendro compositions. He is one of the better Pyro enablers for Burning teams.
What is Durin's special dish?
His special dish is Cook Apple Stew (Trial Version), a trial version of the Apple Stew recipe. It appears in the cooking menu once you own him.
When was Durin first teased?
Durin was teased in the Song of the Welkin Moon: Moonlit Ballad of the Night trailer, which revealed his playable design alongside other Nod-Krai characters before his 6.2 release.
Who voices Durin in Genshin Impact?
Durin is voiced by Laurie Kynaston in English, Tao Dian in Chinese, Chiaki Kobayashi in Japanese, and Kim Ji-yul in Korean.
What is Durin's birthday?
Durin's birthday is March 14.
When is Durin's rerun banner?
Durin's first rerun ran in Version 6.6, starting May 20, 2026. Check the current banner schedule for future reruns.
Is Durin F2P friendly?
Yes. At C0 with a 4-star weapon such as Wolf-Fang, Lion's Roar, or Amenoma Kageuchi, both of his forms are fully functional. His signature weapon and constellations are optional upgrades.
Why Trust This Guide
Most pages ranking for "Durin Genshin" are sprawling wiki entries, paywalled build guides, or top-up shops using leaked info to sell Primogems. We built this page to be the opposite: a single, complete, ad-free reference for one character only. Facts are cross-checked across four independent channels — official HoYoverse materials, the official Genshin YouTube, creator testing, and the r/DurinMains community — rather than copied from any single guide.
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Durin Genshin Guide Editorial Team
Maintained by Genshin Impact players who track Mondstadt characters, two-form Pyro supports, and the Dragonspine lore line. Build recommendations follow official skill descriptions and community testing, and are updated as new versions land.
Sources:Official character page,official YouTube,r/DurinMains,KQM theorycrafting,Prydwen usage data,community wikis, in-game quest text.
Last updated: August 26, 2026