Durin Build Guide
— "The Undying Fire"
Pyro
SwordA dragon born from M's pen, who came to alight in the human world. His "story" continues to unfold.
Durin Best Build & Stat Priority
Durin is a 5-star Pyro Sword character from Mondstadt who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Durin grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of ATK%, Elemental Mastery, CRIT Rate. For the Off-field Pyro Sub DPS setup, equip A Day Carved From Rising Winds (Moonchild's Treasures) with ATK% Sands, Pyro DMG/ATK% Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate Circlet. Athame Artis (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while Lion's Roar serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Off-field Pyro Sub DPS (Sub-DPS): A Day Carved From Rising Winds + Athame Artis (ATK% / Pyro DMG/ATK% / CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate)
- Burgeon Build (Support): A Day Carved From Rising Winds + Athame Artis (Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery / Elemental Mastery)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Durin Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Durin
A Day Carved From Rising Winds
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: After 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 also increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character by an additional 20%. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Best Weapons for Durin
Athame Artis
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 33.1% Skill Effect: CRIT DMG from Elemental Bursts is increased by 16%. When an Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blade of the Daylight Hours effect: ATK is increased by 20%. Nearby active party members other than the equipping character have their ATK increased by 16% for 3s. Additionally, when the party possesses Hexerei: Secret Rite effects, the effects of Blade of the Daylight Hours are increased by an additional 75%. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is off-field
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Durin Team Compositions
Overload Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arlecchino, Fischl, Chevreuse
Overload Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Klee, Fischl, Chevreuse
Overload Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Durin, Razor, Fischl, Chevreuse
Burning Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Kinich, Bennett, Emilie
Rainbow Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Chasca, Fischl, Furina
Anemo DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Varka, Venti, Nicole
Anemo DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Wanderer, Bennett, Faruzan
Anemo DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Xiao, Bennett, Faruzan
Mono Pyro Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Varka, Venti, Bennett
Mono Pyro Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arlecchino, Bennett, Sucrose
Mono Pyro Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arlecchino, Bennett, Xiangling
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Neuvillette, Albedo, Lauma
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Lauma, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Nahida
Geo Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Navia, Bennett, Albedo
Geo Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arataki Itto, Albedo, Gorou
OverCharged Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Flins, Ineffa, Aino
OverCharged Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Durin, Sucrose, Fischl, Xingqiu
OverQuicken Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Nahida, Fischl, Yaoyao
OverQuicken Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Alhaitham, Fischl, Nahida
National Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arlecchino, Xingqiu, Xiangling
National Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Raiden Shogun, Bennett, Xingqiu
On-Field Vaporize Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Durin, Xingqiu, Bennett, Sucrose
On-Field Vaporize Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Durin, Bennett, Xiangling, Xingqiu
Off-Field Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Arlecchino, Furina, Mona
Off-Field Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Hu Tao, Mona, Xingqiu
Off-field Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Lohen, Citlali, Nicole
Off-field Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Durin, Mavuika, Citlali, Xilonen
Durin Build FAQ
What is the best build for Durin in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Off-field Pyro Sub DPS build for Durin (Sub-DPS) uses A Day Carved From Rising Winds farmed in Moonchild's Treasures paired with Athame Artis. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Pyro DMG/ATK% on Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on Circlet, prioritizing ATK% > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG substats.
What are Durin's best weapons and F2P options?
Durin's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Athame Artis (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Lion's Roar (4-star), Harbinger of Dawn (3-star), Freedom-Sworn (5-star), Wolf-Fang (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Durin require?
Leveling Durin requires Frostlamp Flower (local specialty), Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core (world boss drop), Lord of Eroded Primal Fire (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Ballad talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Durin?
Top recommended teams for Durin include Overload Team (Durin, Arlecchino, Fischl, Chevreuse) and Overload Team (Durin, Klee, Fischl, Chevreuse), built around Pyro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
