Durin Build Guide — Best Weapons, Artifacts & Teams

Overview

Quick Build

Weapon

CRIT DMG from Elemental Bursts is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. When an Elemental Burst hits an opponent, ga

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Sands

ATK % > EM

Main stat

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Main stat

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

100-150% Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate / DMG > ATK % > EM

Strengths

Versatile Sub DPS who also provides RES Shred for the party.
Flexible enough to also act as a Main DPS instead.
Durin provides a good amount of Pyro Application.
Being a Hexerei character means Durin helps to provide buffs to a range of old Mondstadt characters allowing them to shine.

Weaknesses

Current artifact situation is very messy with many players expecting a proper set to release in the future.
While not mandatory, Durin's RES Shred and therefore supportive functionality is diminished without another Hexerei character in the party.
Cannot shred Hydro or Cryo elements making Durin less useful in Melt/Vape team compositions.

Talent Priority

Principle of Purity: As the Light ShiftsPriority: Max (10)

Primary source of damage or support. Level to 10 first.

Binary Form: Convergence and DivisionPriority: High (8-10)

Important for damage or support value. Level second.

Radiant WingslashPriority: Low (1-6)

Lowest priority. Level last or skip unless you have spare resources.

Substat Priority

1Sands

ATK % > EM

2Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

3Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

4Substats

100-150% Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate / DMG > ATK % > EM

5Energy Recharge

Durin Standard Rotation

Standard

Durin's gameplay entirely revolves around his 2 modes "White" and "Dark" which change the properties of Durin's Elemental Burst. Either mode is activated through use of his Elemental Skill: - Skill > Skill - Light Mode - Skill > Normal Attack - Dark Mode

See build guide

Durin's gameplay entirely revolves around his 2 modes "White" and "Dark" which change the properties of Durin's Elemental Burst.

Weapons

5-star Weapons

Athame ArtisSBIS

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

CRIT DMG from Elemental Bursts is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. When an Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blade of the Daylight Hours effect: ATK is increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%.

Primordial Jade CutterABIS

CRIT Rate 44.1% · Base ATK 542

HP increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.2% / 1.5% / 1.8% / 2.1% / 2.4% of the wielder's Max HP. A great second build option for Durin providing a massive amount of CRIT Rate as well as an ATK bonus too.

Mistsplitter ReforgedABIS

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

Gain a 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% Elemental DMG Bonus for all elements and receive the might of the Mistsplitter's Emblem. At stack levels 1/2/3, the Mistsplitter's Emblem provides a 8/16/28% / 10/20/35% / 12/24/42% / 14/28/49% / 16/32/56% Elemental DMG Bonus for the character's Elemental Type.

AzurelightB

CRIT Rate 22.1% · Base ATK 674

Within 12s after an Elemental Skill is used, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%. During this time, when the equipping character has 0 Energy, ATK will be further increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48%, and CRIT DMG will be increased by 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%.

Haran Geppaku FutsuB

CRIT Rate 33.1% · Base ATK 608

Obtain 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% All Elemental DMG Bonus. When other nearby party members use Elemental Skills, the character equipping this weapon will gain 1 Wavespike stack. Max 2 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s.

AbsolutionB

CRIT DMG 44.1% · Base ATK 674

CRIT DMG increased by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. Increasing the value of a Bond of Life increases the DMG the equipping character deals by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% for 6s. Max 3 stacks.

Wolf-FangB

CRIT Rate 27.6% · Base ATK 510

DMG dealt by Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32%. When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, its CRIT Rate will be increased by 2% / 2.5% / 3% / 3.5% / 4%.

Moonweaver's DawnB

ATK 27.6% · Base ATK 565

Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 20% / 25% / 30% / 35% / 40%. When the equipping character's Energy Capacity does not exceed 60/40, their Elemental Burst DMG is increased by an additional 16%/28% / 20%/35% / 24%/42% / 28%/49% / 32%/56%.

Lion's RoarB

ATK 41.3% · Base ATK 510

Increases DMG against opponents affected by Pyro or Electro by 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% / 36%. Only good in Overload and burning teams where this weapons effect can be utilised.

Artifact Sets

SNoblesse ObligeBest in Slot

2pcElemental Burst DMG +20%

4pcUsing an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Another great set for Durin if no one else is using this set. That being said, the party needs to also benefit from the ATK buffs. Most of the time when Durin is in Light Mode, this is his default set.

Sands

ATK % > EM

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

AA Day Carved From Rising Winds

2pcATK +18%.

4pcAfter a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blessing of Pastoral Winds effect for 6s: ATK is increased by 25%. If the equipping character has completed Witch's Homework, Blessing of Pastoral Winds will be upgraded to Resolve of Pastoral Winds, which additionally increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by 20%. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field.

A new artifact set releasing in Version 6.3 and currently expected to be Durins best option when played in Dark Mode.

Sands

ATK % > EM

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

BMarechaussee Hunter

2pcNormal and Charged Attack DMG +15%

4pcWhen current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.

Furina is important to utilising this set and your best set if you plan to play Durin on-field. The extra Crit-Rate just outperforms every other set

Sands

ATK % > EM

Goblet

Pyro DMG / ATK %

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Team Compositions

Varesa

Main DPS

Iansan

Support

Durin

Support

Chevreuse

Sustain

Overload composition. Chevreuse is a powerful support character for Overload team compositions who provides buffs for both Electro and Pyro units.

Character Synergy

VaresaMain DPS

Acts as the primary on-field damage dealer, chaining plunge attacks and secondary Elemental Bursts to maximize DPS while benefiting from Durin's RES Shred.

IansanSupport

Provides necessary Electro application and off-field support to maintain the Overload reaction, enabling Chevreuse's kit requirements.

DurinSupport

Provides consistent off-field Pyro application and a 20-35% RES Shred to Pyro and Electro, directly enhancing Varesa's elemental damage output.

ChevreuseSustain

Chevreuse is a powerful support character for Overload team compositions who provides buffs for both Electro and Pyro units. Often paired with Fischl who can provide great Electro application as well as activating Hexerei buffs and then a Main DPS that is either Pyro or Electro.

Talents & Constellations

Talents

Normal AttackRadiant Wingslash

Performs up to 4 consecutive sword strikes.

Normal Attack

Elemental SkillBinary Form: Convergence and Division

Purify the substance of souls and wishes to undergo Essential Transmutation. While transmuted, Durin's Elemental Skill Binary Form: Convergence and Division will be replaced with the special Elemental Skill Transmutation: Confirmation of Purity, and the Normal Attack Radiant Wingslash will be replaced with the special Elemental Skill Transmutation: Denial of Darkness. Transmutation: Confirmation of Purity Deal 1 instance of AoE Pyro DMG to nearby opponents, reverse Essential Transmutation, and enter the Confirmation of Purity state for 30s. Transmutation: Denial of Darkness Deal 3 consecutive instances of Pyro DMG to opponents in front, reverse Essential Transmutation, and enter the Denial of Darkness state for 30s. When Durin enters the Confirmation of Purity or Denial of Darkness state while in battle, he will restore a certain amount of Elemental Energy. Elemental Energy can be restored this way once every 6s.

Elemental Skill

Elemental BurstPrinciple of Purity: As the Light Shifts

Unleash the power of the "Beast" in different ways. Durin can use different Elemental Bursts based on his Essential Transmutation state. Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts When Durin is in the Confirmation of Purity state, he will use the Elemental Burst Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts, dealing 3 instances of AoE Pyro DMG to opponents in front, and manifesting his power in the Dragon of White Flame form. The Dragon of White Flame will follow the current active character and attack nearby opponents at intervals, dealing AoE Pyro DMG. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG. Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder When Durin is in the Denial of Darkness state, he will use the Elemental Burst Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder, dealing 3 instances of AoE Pyro DMG to opponents in front, and manifesting his power in the Dragon of Dark Decay form. The Dragon of Dark Decay will follow the current active character and periodically attack a single nearby opponent, dealing Pyro DMG. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG. When Durin is not in a special state as a result of Essential Transmutation, he will use the Elemental Burst Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts.

Elemental Burst

1st Ascension PassiveLight Manifest of the Divine Calculus

Durin will trigger different buffs depending on the form that his power manifests as when he unleashes his Elemental Burst. When that form is: Dragon of White Flame After nearby party members trigger Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize reactions on an opponent, or deal Pyro DMG or Dendro DMG to an opponent affected by Burning, that opponent's Pyro RES, and the RES for the corresponding Element involved in the reaction, are decreased by 20% for 6s. Dragon of Dark Decay Durin's Vaporize DMG is increased by 40% and his Melt DMG is increased by 40%.

Passive

4th Ascension PassiveChaos Formed Like the Night

After unleashing an Elemental Burst, Durin gains the Primordial Fusion of Forms effect for 20s: Durin gains 10 stacks of Primordial Fusion. When a periodic attack from Dragon of White Flame or Dragon of Dark Decay deals DMG, 1 stack of Primordial Fusion will be consumed to increase the DMG dealt by 3% of the original DMG for every 100 ATK. A maximum of 75% additional DMG can be dealt this way. When a single attack from Dragon of White Flame or Dragon of Dark Decay hits multiple opponents, only one stack of Primordial Fusion is consumed. Primordial Fusion stacks are reset when the Elemental Burst is unleashed again.

Passive

Utility PassiveEchoes of the Surging Earth

Gains 25% more rewards when dispatched on a Mondstadt Expedition for 20 hours.

Passive

Constellations

C1Adamah's RedemptionPull Target

After casting his Elemental Burst, Durin's effects will vary depending on the form of his Elemental Burst: · Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts: All other nearby party members gain 20 stacks of Cycle of Enlightenment lasting 20s. When nearby active characters deal Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Plunging Attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst DMG, 1 stack of Cycle of Enlightenment will be consumed to increase the DMG dealt by 60% of Durin's ATK. Stack counts for characters in the party who have Cycle of Enlightenment are managed individually. · Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder: Durin gains 20 stacks of Cycle of Enlightenment lasting 20s. When Durin deals Elemental Burst DMG, 2 stacks of Cycle of Enlightenment will be consumed to increase the DMG dealt by 150% of Durin's ATK. When an Elemental Burst is used, Cycle of Enlightenment stacks will be refreshed.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C2Unground Visions

For 20s after Durin uses an Elemental Burst, after nearby party members trigger Vaporize, Melt, Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize reactions, or deal Pyro DMG or Dendro DMG to an opponent affected by Burning, all nearby party members gain a 50% increase to their Pyro DMG and to the corresponding elemental DMG involved in the reaction for 6s.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C3Flame Mirror's Revelation

Increases the Level of Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C4Emanare's Source

Durin's Elemental Burst DMG is increased by 40%. Additionally, when effects that consume Cycle of Enlightenment stacks are triggered as part of the Constellation Adamah's Redemption, there is a 30% chance that no Cycle of Enlightenment stacks will be consumed.

Is it worth getting?

Provides a situational buff. Worth it if you already have earlier constellations.

C5Scouring Flame's Sundering

Increases the Level of Binary Form: Convergence and Division by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Is it worth getting?

Eases Energy Recharge requirements helpful for consistent rotations.

C6Dual Birth

Durin's Elemental Burst DMG ignores 30% of opponents' DEF. Additionally, Durin's Elemental Bursts Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts and Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder are each enhanced: · After Principle of Purity: As the Light Shifts and Dragon of White Flame hit an opponent, that opponent's DEF is decreased by 30% for 6s. · DMG from Principle of Darkness: As the Stars Smolder and Dragon of Dark Decay will ignore an additional 40% of opponents' DEF.

Is it worth getting?

Circumstantial improvement. Evaluate based on your playstyle.

C0 Durin is fully functional. Versatile Sub DPS who also provides RES Shred for the party.

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