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 covering most Durin searches. 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?
Four questions, one verdict. White Flame shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES off-field; Dark Decay turns him into a Vaporize/Melt carry.
It depends on your roster
Answer the four questions to see which form 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. His Skill switches between theWhite Flame state (shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES for Electro, Dendro, Anemo, and Geo carries) and theDark Decay state (raises his own Vaporize and Melt DMG for a reaction-carry playstyle). Build ATK and Crit; he needs little to no Energy Recharge once his Skill is crowned.
Best Weapons
Athame Artis
608 base ATK · 33.1% Crit RateSignature sword and clear BiS: Burst Crit DMG +16%; burst hits grant ATK +20% (+16% to teammates) for 3s, rising 75% with Hexerei: Secret Rite.
Freedom-Sworn
608 base ATK · 198 EMBest non-signature: EM plus team-wide ATK and Normal/Charged/Plunging DMG buff — ideal for reaction and Burgeon teams.
Primordial Jade Cutter
542 base ATK · 44.1% Crit RateReliable stat stick: 44.1% Crit Rate simplifies gearing; HP-based ATK buff gives a solid damage floor.
Mistsplitter Reforged
674 base ATK · 44.1% Crit DMGDamage-oriented: Crit DMG and Elemental DMG bonus raise burst and skill damage, but needs more Crit Rate from artifacts. Best for Dark Decay.
Wolf-Fang
510 base ATK · 27.6% Crit RateBest 4-star (Battle Pass): Crit Rate plus stacking skill-and-burst DMG — exactly the two abilities Durin uses.
Lion's Roar
510 base ATK · 41.3% ATKBest F2P option: 20% DMG bonus vs Pyro- or Electro-affected enemies lines up with his Overload and Burning teams.
Amenoma Kageuchi
454 base ATK · 55.1% ATKCraftable fallback: passive Energy refund keeps his Burst available without building ER.
Best Artifacts
A Day Carved From Rising Winds (4pc)
His BiS set (Version 6.3). 2pc: 18% ATK. 4pc: on any hit, ATK +25% for 6s, upgrading to +20% CRIT Rate after Witch's Homework. Holds it effortlessly off-field.
Noblesse Oblige (4pc)
Classic support alternative: 20% Burst DMG; 4pc grants the team 20% ATK after his burst. Best when nobody else holds it.
Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc)
A burst-damage option: 20% Energy Recharge, converted into Burst DMG (up to 75%).
Instructor (4pc)
Best 4-star set for reactions: 80 EM, and reactions grant the party 120 EM for 8s. Budget pick for Burgeon and Overload.
| 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 fromKQM's Durin quickguide. 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 (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
Flagship White team: his RES shred stacks with Chevreuse's Electro shred, Fischl keeps Overload off-field, Arlecchino/Klee/Razor drive it.
Burning (White)
PremiumDurin + Kinich + Bennett + Emilie
Persistent off-field Pyro sustains Burning without field time, feeding Kinich and Emilie.
Anemo carry (White)
PremiumDurin + Varka / Wanderer / Xiao + Venti / Bennett + Faruzan
One of the few ways to shred enemy Anemo RES — why Anemo carries gain most. Venti can also Swirl Pyro for Viridescent Venerer shred.
Mono Pyro (White)
PremiumDurin + Varka / Arlecchino + Venti + Bennett
No reactions needed: RES shred and off-field Pyro boost the carry; Bennett covers ATK and healing.
Burgeon (White)
PremiumDurin + Neuvillette / Lauma + Albedo + Nahida
Off-field Pyro detonates Dendro cores for Burgeon — build triple Elemental Mastery, since transformative reactions scale with EM.
Geo (White)
PremiumDurin + Navia / Itto + Albedo + Gorou
Pyro Crystallize triggers his White Flame shred, a rare RES debuff for Geo carries like Navia.
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 normals hit Pyro, Xingqiu keeps Vaporize consistent.
Off-field Vaporize (Dark)
PremiumDurin + Arlecchino / Hu Tao + Furina + Mona
Durin's burst Vaporizes off-field, buffed by Furina and Mona's Omen — which extends his Dark Form burst value.
Melt (Dark)
PremiumDurin + Lohen / Mavuika + Citlali + Xilonen
Dark Form's Melt bonus pairs with Citlali's Cryo for reverse-Melt bursts; Lohen and Mavuika also enjoy his off-field Pyro.
Overvape (F2P)
F2PDurin + Lan Yan / Sucrose + Fischl + Xingqiu
KQM's budget Overvape core: Lan Yan shields (or Sucrose EM-buffs), Fischl + Xingqiu supply Electro/Hydro for off-field Vaporize.
Melt Kaeya (F2P)
F2PDurin + Kaeya + Sucrose + Bennett
Accessible Melt: Durin applies Pyro off-field, Sucrose shreds with Viridescent Venerer, Kaeya drives 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 and heals.
Hexerei: Secret Rite
Durin's full potential needs another Hexerei (witch) member: Secret Rite amplifies his Burst — stronger RES shred in White form, higher Vaporize/Melt bonuses in Dark form.
Varka
Hexerei partner who satisfies both buffs; Durin also enables Varka's Pyro infusion.
Lohen
Durin's off-field damage feeds Lohen's Will to Win; both amplify each other's Melt damage.
Mona
Unlocks Dark Form's ceiling with Vaporize buffs and extended Omen duration.
Nicole
General Hexerei partner for team-wide buffs.
Klee
Pyro Resonance plus Hexerei buffs — a core for Vaporize, Melt, or Overload teams.
Razor
Hexerei partner who can anchor Overload when Fischl is unavailable.
Skills
Normal Attack: Radiant Wingslash
Up to four sword strikes — 45.7% / 41% / 29.2%+29.2% / 71.2% at Lv.1; Charged 113.4% for 20 Stamina; Plunge 63.9% (128% low / 160% high). Durin's field time goes to Skill and Burst, so level this last.
Skill: Binary Form, Convergence and Division
Gains Essential Transmutation for 6s. Skill again → Confirmation of Purity (105.6% AoE Pyro); Normal Attack → Denial of Darkness (72.2% + 53.2% + 64.6%). Each state lasts 30s, restores 6 Energy, unlocks a different Burst. Cooldown 12s.
Burst (White): As the Light Shifts
3 AoE Pyro hits (119% + 96.4% + 111.8%) plus the Dragon of White Flame (94.6% per periodic hit, 20s). When teammates trigger Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize, enemy Pyro RES and the reaction element's RES drop.
Burst (Dark): As the Stars Smolder
3 AoE Pyro hits (125.4% + 101.8% + 111.8%) plus the Dragon of Dark Decay (129.8% per periodic hit, 20s). Raises his Vaporize and Melt DMG, turning him into a reaction carry. Energy Cost 70, Cooldown 18s.
Talent priority: Burst first, Skill second, Normal Attack last — his Burst is his main damage source in both forms.
Passive Talents
A1: Light Manifest of the Divine Calculus
After his Burst: White Flame — when teammates trigger Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize, that enemy's Pyro RES and the matching element's RES drop 20% for 6s. Dark Decay — his Vaporize and Melt DMG each +40%.
A4: Chaos Formed Like the Night
After his Burst, gains Primordial Fusion of Forms for 20s with 10 stacks. Each Dragon periodic hit consumes one stack to add 3% DMG per 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 2+ Hexerei members in the party, Hexerei: Secret Rite amplifies his Burst — stronger RES shred in White form, higher Vaporize/Melt bonuses in Dark form.
Constellation Priority
Usable
Fully functional in both forms: White Flame shreds RES off-field, Dark Decay is a viable Vaporize and Melt carry. Constellations are not required.
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) — buffing both his support and carry sides.
Strong
For 20s after his Burst, triggering Vaporize, Melt, Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize grants the whole party 50% Pyro DMG plus the matching elemental DMG for 6s — a large spike for Pyro-reaction teams.
Burst level
Burst level +3, strengthening the White Flame burst and its off-field damage.
Strong
Burst DMG +40%, and C1's Cycle of Enlightenment stacks have a 30% chance not to be consumed.
Skill level
Skill level +3, improving off-field Pyro damage and both stance effects.
Capstone
Burst ignores 30% DEF. The White Flame burst also reduces enemy DEF by 30% for 6s, and the Dark Decay burst ignores an extra 40% DEF — a 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, fromPrydwen.gg constellation simulations. Varka-team values differ slightly; C2 and C6 remain the largest jumps.
Investment guide: C0 is fully usable. C1 is the best-value stop (Cycle of Enlightenment buffs both forms); C2 next for Pyro-reaction teams; C4 and C6 are dedicated-main spikes. With a 5-star CRIT sword already owned, C1 generally beats an R1 Athame Artis perKQM.
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: neither is a replacement. Xiangling deals the off-field Pyro damage, Bennett heals and buffs ATK — Durin's niche is enabling reaction carries via RES shred (White Flame) or +40% self Vaporize/Melt (Dark Decay), not 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 team damage per carry — his RES shred shines most alongside Anemo, Electro, and Cryo carries, while Dark Decay buffs his own Vaporize and Melt damage instead.
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
White Flame shreds Pyro and reaction-element RES; Dark Decay raises his own Vaporize/Melt DMG by 40%.
Rare resistance shred
White Flame is one of the few ways to shred Anemo RES, which is why Anemo carries gain so much.
Low-maintenance off-field Pyro
Applies Pyro without field time, sustaining Overload, Burning, Swirl, and Crystallize.
Broad team fit
Overload, Burning, Anemo, and Geo teams via White Flame; Vaporize and Melt via Dark Decay.
C0-friendly
Fully functional at C0, with C1 as a value spike that buffs both sides at once.
Cons
Stance management
You must know which form you are in — the wrong form for your team kills his value.
White Flame shred skips Hydro and Cryo
His value in Vaporize and Melt is limited in that form; switch to Dark Decay.
Not a top-tier hypercarry
Dark Decay is a capable reaction carry, but his damage ceiling sits below dedicated 5-star DPS units.
Hexerei-dependent for full value
Part of his damage and RES shred is locked behind Hexerei team buffs; he pairs best with another Hexerei member.
Frontloaded damage
Most of his damage is delegated to the Elemental Burst, making him reliant on Burst procs.
How to Play (Rotation)
White Flame support rotation
- 1Skill → press Skill again to enter Confirmation of Purity.
- 2Burst to summon the Dragon of White Flame and start the RES shred.
- 3Swap to your Electro, Dendro, Anemo, or Geo carry to keep the shred up.
Dark Decay carry rotation
- 1Skill → Normal Attacks to enter Denial of Darkness.
- 2Burst to summon the Dragon of Dark Decay for the +40% Vaporize/Melt bonus.
- 3Apply Hydro or Cryo from teammates and let Durin's hits Vaporize or Melt.
Durin's Story: Three Forms, One Name
Durin has existed in three forms across Genshin Impact's story — knowing all three clears up most of the confusion around who he is.
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 — holding the title of Humus, second only to Albedo the Chalk among her creations.
Gentle at heart, he caused destruction without meaning to. During the Cataclysm he flew to Mondstadt wanting 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, forming Wyrmrest Valley, where his heart still beats. Even in death he held no grudge, wishing they could have met under kinder circumstances.
His remains resurfaced in Version 1.2's The Chalk Prince and the Dragon (Festering Desire was coated in his dust) and Version 2.3's Shadows Amidst Snowstorms, where his still-beating heart drove the plot.
Created by Rhinedottir (Gold)Defeated by Barbatos and DvalinBrother to AlbedoVersion 4.8
Mini Durin of Simulanka
In Simulanka — the fairytale world built by three Hexenzirkel witches — Andersdotter (M) wrote a new Durin into existence, insisting on 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 made residents fear him as an evil dragon. His longing for his mother M 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 small and harmless — the happy ending the original never had, and proof to the Wanderer that the real Durin could be saved.
Created by AndersdotterBefriended by the WandererVersion 5.6 onward
The Human Durin
After Simulanka, Albedo found the original's heart beating faster in Dragonspine — a resurrection was coming. To prevent a second disaster, he transmuted the remains into a human body.
Merged with Mini Durin, the two became one being: a human boy with dragon horns and wings, now a Mondstadt resident.
He is learning to live among people — befriending Klee, occasionally scolded by Acting Grand Master Jean. In The Solution of Fate, the Traveler, Albedo, and the Wanderer help him reject his original's fate. As of Version 6.2 he is a playable 5-star Pyro sword, with Story Quest Draco Rubedo Act 1: The Magic Known as Storytelling.
Brother to AlbedoFriend to KleePlayable since 6.2
In their words
Durin on Albedo
— In-game voice-over · 'About the Family'Albedo has shared so many of his experiences with me regarding becoming truly human... with Albedo as my brother, I'm filled with a sense of peace and belonging.
Varka on Durin
— Official letter from the Grand Master · Version 6.2What 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
— Official story teaser · 'What Still Lies Unwritten'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 HoYoverse's Genshin Impact channel — the same story told on-screen.
- 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 come from Nod-Krai; Ballad talent books come from Mondstadt's Forsaken Rift (Wed/Sat/Sun).
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 respawnGrows in four Nod-Krai zones — Eye of Kratti, Barrowmoss Barrens, Frostmoon Enclave, Final Night Cemetery — so a full set takes several real-world days. 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. 40 Resin per run, 2-3 cores at high world levels — roughly 640-920 Resin total.
Ballad books
186 books, Wed/Sat/Sun onlyFarmed in Forsaken Rift, Springvale, Mondstadt. Philosophies are the bottleneck at one or two per 20-Resin run — plan several sessions on open days.
Eroded Sunfire
18 needed, ~9-18 weeksWeekly drop from the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, one or two per 60-Resin week. Triple-crowning takes weeks unless Dream Solvent converts spares.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Frostlamp Flowers are the longest grind
168 needed, 48-hour respawn, Nod-Krai only. Start collecting early so the specialty is not your bottleneck.
Level his Elemental Burst first
The Burst is his main damage source in both forms: Burst, then Skill, then Normal Attack.
Do not spend Fragile Resin on artifacts before Stygian Onslaught
Community tip from r/DurinMains: the Stygian Onslaught event gives an extra 5-star artifact per 120 Resin spent, and Durin's best set can be farmed there. Saving Fragile Resin for the event window is noticeably more efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Durin questions.
Who is Durin in Genshin Impact?
A 5-star Pyro sword released in Version 6.2 — a shadow dragon made by Rhinedottir, reborn as Mini Durin in Simulanka, then a playable human in Mondstadt.
Is Durin a dragon or a human?
Both: the original was a dragon, Mini Durin a fairy-tale dragon, and the playable Durin a human — Albedo merged Mini Durin with the original's remains.
When is Durin's release date?
Version 6.2 (Luna III), December 3, 2025, Phase 1 of the character banner.
Is Durin worth pulling?
Depends on your roster: worth it if you lack an off-field Pyro unit or want a Vaporize/Melt carry; a sidegrade if Bennett and Xiangling are built.
What is the community consensus on Durin?
On r/DurinMains and creator channels (Zy0x, Doro44): a flexible universal support whose White Flame form is one of the few ways to shred Anemo, Dendro, and Geo RES. Caveats: C0 is not account-defining, and his best teams often want another Hexerei member.
How is Durin related to Albedo?
Brothers — both created by the alchemist Rhinedottir. Albedo gave Durin his human body by transmuting the original dragon's remains.
Who created Durin?
The original dragon by Rhinedottir (Gold); Mini Durin by the Hexenzirkel witch Andersdotter.
What is Mini Durin?
A fairy-tale dragon from Simulanka (Version 4.8), freed from his curse and later merged into the playable Durin.
How good are Durin's constellations?
C1 is the best value: Cycle of Enlightenment stacks buff both his support and carry sides. C2 adds a team-wide 50% Pyro DMG bonus, C4 raises burst damage 40%, C6 is the capstone.
Is Durin good at C0?
Yes — fully functional in both forms. Constellations add team value but are not required.
How much Energy Recharge does Durin need?
Very little: 0% with a crowned Skill and two casts per rotation, otherwise about 100–150%.
What is Durin's signature weapon?
Athame Artis — high base ATK and Crit Rate, burst Crit DMG boost, and an ATK buff on burst hits.
Does Durin need his signature weapon?
No. Primordial Jade Cutter and Mistsplitter Reforged are strong alternatives; Wolf-Fang is a great 4-star option.
C1 or his signature weapon (R1) — which first?
If you already own a 5-star CRIT sword, C1 is generally better: KQM testing shows it raises team DPS more than an R1 Athame Artis and buffs both his forms at once.
What is Durin's best F2P build?
Sacrificial Sword or Favonius Sword, with 2pc ATK + 2pc ATK or ATK + Pyro DMG artifacts. Focus on ATK, Crit, and Energy Recharge.
What teams does Durin NOT work well in?
White Flame's RES shred excludes Hydro and Cryo — switch to Dark Decay for Vaporize and Melt. Physical teams are his weakest fit.
What is Durin's special dish?
Cook Apple Stew (Trial Version), available in the cooking menu once you own him.
Who voices Durin in Genshin Impact?
Laurie Kynaston in English, Tao Dian in Chinese, Chiaki Kobayashi in Japanese, and Kim Ji-yul in Korean.
What is Durin's birthday?
March 14.
Is Durin F2P friendly?
Yes — at C0 with Wolf-Fang, Lion's Roar, or Amenoma Kageuchi both forms are fully functional. Signature weapon and constellations are optional.
Why Trust This Guide
Most pages ranking for "Durin Genshin" are sprawling wiki entries, paywalled build guides, or top-up shops. This is the opposite: a single, complete, ad-free reference for one character, cross-checked across four independent channels — official HoYoverse materials, the official Genshin YouTube, creator testing, and the r/DurinMains community.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Both forms covered | Yes (White Flame + Dark Decay) | Often only one | No |
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| Update cadence | Every version | Irregular | Stale after launch |
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