Durin is a 5-star Pyro Sword user introduced in Version 6.2 "Luna III". He excels as an off-field Sub-DPS with a unique dual-form system activated by his Elemental Skill. He synergizes strongly with Hexerei-tagged Mondstadt characters (unlocked via quests: Venti, Mona, Albedo, Klee, etc.) for massive buffs.

In Light Form (Confirmation of Purity), he provides AoE Pyro application and shreds enemy Pyro RES and the reaction element's RES by 20% (35% with 2+ Hexerei characters) after triggering Burning, Overload, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize.

In Dark Form (Denial of Darkness), he focuses on single-target Pyro damage with +40% Vaporize and Melt DMG (70% with Hexerei).

His Elemental Burst is the core of his kit, dealing off-field periodic Pyro DMG (AoE in Light, ST in Dark) while applying form-specific effects. All damage scales with ATK, with an Ascension Passive granting up to +25% Burst DMG at 2500 ATK.

Talent Priority

Prioritize his Burst for main damage output, followed by Skill for Energy generation (33 Energy particles at Lv. 10) and mode switching.

Talent Priority
Elemental Burst ★★★★★
Elemental Skill ★★★★☆
Normal Attack ★★☆☆☆

Best Weapons

Focus on high Base ATK, CRIT stats, and Burst DMG for his off-field playstyle. His signature shines with Hexerei teams.

Rank Weapon Base ATK Substat Notes
1 Athame Artis (Sig) 608 CRIT Rate 33.1% BiS: +32% Burst CRIT DMG, Q hits grant +40% ATK (self) / +32% team ATK (3s); +75% with Hexerei. Off-field triggerable. 100% DPS benchmark.
2 Primordial Jade Cutter 542 CRIT Rate 44.1% HP-based ATK, easy CRIT. 98.81% DPS.
3 Mistsplitter Reforged 674 CRIT DMG 44.1% Stacks Pyro DMG Bonus. 96.47% DPS.
4 Wolf-Fang (R5, BP) 510 CRIT Rate 27.6% +32% Burst/Skill DMG, stackable CRIT Rate. 93.83% DPS. Great F2P alternative.
5 Freedom-Sworn 608 EM 198 Team ATK/DMG buffs on reactions. Support option.
F2P Lion's Roar (R5) 510 ATK% 41.3% +36% DMG vs Pyro/Electro foes (Overload/Burning). 80.36% DPS.

Best Artifacts

4pc Emblem of Severed Fate is BiS for Burst DMG conversion from ER. Alternatives depend on team (e.g., NO for ATK buff). Target 2500 ATK via A4 passive.

Slot Main Stat
Sands ATK%
Goblet Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet CRIT DMG (or Rate)

Substats Priority: CRIT DMG/Rate (60/150+ ratio) > ATK% > ER (140-180%) > EM (1000+ for reactions).

Alternatives: 4pc Noblesse Oblige (team ATK), 2 Emblem + 2 NO, Crimson Witch (reactions).

Best Teams

Durin fits Overload (Light), Vape/Melt (Dark), and Hexerei teams. Use Light for AoE support, Dark for ST reactions.

Team Type Main DPS Sub-DPS Support 1 Support 2 Notes
Overload Arlecchino Durin (Light) Fischl Chevreuse 40%+ RES shred, high AoE.
Vape Kinich Durin (Dark) Emilie Bennett +70% Vape amp w/ Hexerei.
Burning Varesa Durin (Light) Iansan Chevreuse RES shred excels.
Hypercarry Durin (Dark) Mona Xilonen Furina ST focus w/ buffs.
Hexerei Mono Chasca Durin Mona Bennett Massive buffs.

F2P Variant: Xiangling/Durin/Xingqiu/Bennett (Vape).

Rotations

  • Light (AoE/Support): Bennett Q > Durin E (Skill) > E (Light) > Q > Swap to DPS.
  • Dark (ST/Burst): Hydro/Cryo apply > Durin E > N1 > Q > Swap.
  • General: E to enter form > Q. Skill generates Energy for spam. 20s Burst uptime.

Constellations

C0 is strong standalone. Key upgrades:

  • C1: +10% support, +30% personal DMG; adds ATK buffs.
  • C2: Party +50% element DMG on reactions (6s).
  • C6: Burst ignores 30-70% DEF.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Ascension (Lv.90):

Material Amount
Agnidus Agate (all) 1/9/9/6
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core 46
Frostlamp Flower 168
Warrants (all) 18/30/36
Mora 2M+

Talent (x3 to 10/10/10):

Material Amount
Ballad (all) 9/63/114
Warrants (all) 6/22/31
Eroded Sunfire 18
Crown of Insight 3
Mora 4.9M

Farm Frostlamp Flowers in Final Night Cemetery (Serenitea Pot growth). Weekly: Eroded Sunfire (Lv.70+ boss). Domains: Ballad (Wed/Sat/Sun). Enemies: Warrants (Fatui).