The Genshin Impact Version 6.2 update is rumored to introduce Durin, a highly anticipated 5-star Pyro Sword character designed to revolutionize team compositions. Positioned as a modern hybrid between the legendary Bennett and Xiangling, Durin excels at both **off-field Pyro application** and **unparalleled team buffing**.
Here is a breakdown of Durin’s leaked kit, best builds, and meta potential as of the V6.2 leaks.
Durin’s Core Role and Playstyle
Durin is primarily a Support/Sub-DPS unit focused entirely on enabling massive team damage rather than high personal numbers [1][2]. His utility is tied to enhancing his allies.
| Ability | Function | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Skill | Provides a persistent off-field Pyro aura with short cooldown [2][3]. | Consistent Pyro application for reactions and team ATK/Pyro DMG buffs. |
| Elemental Burst | Temporarily transforms Durin, unleashing wide AoE Pyro bursts [2][4]. | Teamwide Pyro DMG boosts, scales with support stats (ATK, EM, ER). |
| Passive Talent | Reduces enemy resistance to the reaction element (Hydro for Vaporize, Cryo for Melt) [4]. | Can shred resistance by 15-30%, significantly amplifying reaction team DPS [4]. |
The Takeaway: Durin’s effectiveness is measured not by his critical hits, but by the massive damage boost he provides to his main DPS partners [1].
Best Weapons for Durin
Since Durin’s value is in his supportive capabilities, his best weapons focus on providing teamwide utility or energy recharge.
- Freedom-Sworn: Provides a powerful party-wide buff and high Elemental Mastery (EM) synergy, ideal for reaction teams [2].
- Key of Khaj-Nisut: Increases team survivability and boosts support potential via HP/EM scaling [2].
- Signature Sword (Upcoming): Rumored to amplify Pyro DMG and team buffs even further, aligning perfectly with his kit [2].
Artifacts and Stat Priority
To maximize Durin’s support and uptime, his focus must be on Energy Recharge, Buffing, and Reaction stats.
Recommended Artifact Sets
- 4-piece Noblesse Oblige: The standard support set. Enhances his Burst damage and provides a crucial teamwide ATK% buff after his Burst activation, maximizing his supportive role [2][3].
- 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate: Excellent for consistent off-field Sub-DPS play, boosting Energy Recharge (ER) and translating that ER into Elemental Burst damage [3].
- 4-piece Instructor: A low-investment/niche option that grants teamwide Elemental Mastery, ideal for reaction-heavy teams [3].
Stat Priority
| Slot | Primary Stat Focus |
|---|---|
| Sands | Energy Recharge (High Priority) or ATK% |
| Goblet | Pyro DMG Bonus |
| Circlet | Crit Rate/Crit DMG (Sub-DPS) or Healing Bonus (Support) |
Substats: Prioritize **Energy Recharge** > Crit Rate/DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery (especially for Vaporize/Melt teams) [2].
Top Team Compositions (Comps)
Durin’s ability to shred elemental resistance for the reaction element makes him a top-tier partner for Hydro and Cryo main DPS units.
- Pyro–Hydro (Vaporize/Burning): The premier reaction team. Pair Durin with strong Hydro appliers like **Columbina** or **Furina** to consistently trigger powerful Vaporize reactions [2][3].
- Pyro–Cryo (Melt Teams): Teams featuring **Ganyu** and **Xiangling** can leverage Durin’s frequent Pyro application and reaction-shredding passive to repeatedly trigger high-damage Melt hits [3].
- Hybrid Reaction Teams: Durin’s kit works well in multi-element compositions, as his passive incentivizes supporting Dendro, Cryo, and Hydro enablers simultaneously [3].
Unique Mechanics and Constellations
Durin’s most significant contribution is his passive, which reduces an enemy’s resistance to any element that reacts with Pyro. This effect is amplified when he is paired with other Hexenzirkel characters [2][4]:
- 1 Hexenzirkel Character: Reduces enemy RES by **15%** [2].
- 2+ Hexenzirkel Characters: Reduces enemy RES by **30%** [2].
Leaks also suggest his **C6** will further supercharge his support capabilities, potentially increasing the resistance shred cap or providing a monumental Pyro/ATK% buff, cementing his place as a game-changing buffer [4].
