Durin, a 5-star Pyro sword user and young dragon descendant from Mondstadt, debuts in Version 6.3 Phase 1 (Dec 2–23, 2025). As Sub DPS/Support, he switches between White/Black Dragon forms via Elemental Skill to fit team needs, dealing ATK-scaled heavy AoE Pyro DMG; his Burst summons dragon companions for stable sustained output.

Durin’s gameplay hinges on controlling “Refined Transformation” (activated by Elemental Skill “Duality: Fusion & Separation”). His Burst differs by form: White Dragon reduces enemy RES, Black Dragon boosts Vaporize/Melt DMG. With 30-second form effects and energy recovery, coordinate skill rotation with team reactions for versatile combat value (ideal for strategy-focused players).

Best Durin Team Compositions

Durin has different Team Compositions due to his different form. He can be support within Obscuration Form, also Sub DPS within Albification Form. So here are 2 direction for Durin to Team up.

Obscuration Form

	Support	Main DPS	Sub DPS/Support	Support
Hexerei Effect	Durin	Venti	Faruzan	Bennett
Overload Setup(Arlecchino can be replaced with other Pyro Main DPS)	Durin	Arlecchino	Fischl	Chevreuse
GeoCrystallize Setup	Durin	Navia	Albedo	Bennett
Burning Setup	Durin	Kinich	Emilie	Bennett

Hexerei Effect

● Team: Venti/Faruzan/Durin/Bennett

● Rotation: Bennett (E, Q) > Durin (E,E,Q) > Faruzan (Q, E) > Venti (Q,NA)

Overload Setup

• Team: Durin/Fischl/Chevreuse/(Arlecchino/Klee/Varesa/Clorinde/Raiden Shogun/Cyno)
• Arlecchino’s Example Rotation: Arlecchino (E) > Fischl (E) > Chevreuse (Long E) > Durin (E,E,Q) > Arlecchino (Arlecchino Charged + 6-hit combo (N3 Dash Cancel))

Geo Crystallize Setup

• Team: Navia/Albedo/Durin/Bennett
• Rotation:Bennett (E,Q) > Albedo (E,Q) > Durin (E,E,Q) > Navia (Q,E,NA,E,NA,E)

Burning Setup

• Team: Kinich/Emilie/Durin/Bennett
• Rotation: Emilie (E) > Durin (E,E,Q) > Bennett (E, Q) > Emilie(Q) > Kinich (E, NA×N, Cannon, Q[if Ready])

Albification Form

	Sub DPS	Main DPS	Support	Support
Premium Vape	Durin	Neuvillette	Furina	Xilonen
Premium Vape(F2P Team)	Durin	Neuvillette	Furina	Sucrose

Premium Vape

• Team: Neuvillette/Furina/Durin/Xilonen
• Rotation:Durin (E) > Furina (Q, E) > Xilonen (E, Q, AA) > Durin (E, Q) > Neuvillette (E, CA ×N, Q [if Ready])

Albification Form will have other team up since the New Mechanic in Version 6.2.

How to use Durin Effectively

Mastering Durin’s usage is key to maximizing his potential in Genshin Impact. Follow these streamlined steps to optimize his performance:

1. Open with Skill (E – Scarlet Metamorphosis)

Initiate with Elemental Skill to select a form: press E + 1-2 Normal Attacks for Obscuration Form (boosts Vaporize/Melt DMG) in Amplifying Reaction teams; double-tap E for Albification Form (Pyro Marks, RES reduction) in Transformative teams. Both forms enable off-field Pyro DMG via Dragon’s Breath.

2. Switch for Buffs/Reactions

Swap to supports right after form activation: stack ATK/CRIT buffs (Bennett, Kujou Sara) with their Bursts; apply Hydro (Yelan/Xingqiu) or Cryo (Ganyu/Ayaka) to trigger Durin’s form-specific reaction effects.

3. Switch Back to Durin to Stack Buffs/Supplement Output

Return to Durin during support buffs: consume enemy Pyro Marks with Normal/Charged Attacks to stack C1-unlocked “Metamorphosis Insight” (boosts off-field DMG/team buffs per layer). Use “N2 Charged” combo for balanced efficiency and stacking speed.

4. Use Burst (Q – Dragon’s Blaze Manifestation) When Needed

Activate Burst at full Energy (120%-140% ER recommended) or vs Elites/Bosses: Obscuration Form summons Black Erosion Dragon (amplifies reactions/buffs); Albification Form summons White Flame Dragon (wider RES reduction, AoE Pyro DMG). Switch back to supports mid-Burst to maintain rotation.

Best Weapons For Durin

You can focus on CRIT weapons with Durin to improve CRIT stats and ATK. With that, his signature transforms into a sword and these are the weapons we recommend with him

Rank	Weapon	Base ATK(R1)	Substat	Why It Excels
S+	Athame Artis	608	CRIT Rate 33.1%	After Burst provide 16% CRIT DMG and 20% ATK.  when the Hexerei: Secret Rite effects the effects of Blade of the Daylight Hours are increased by an additional 75%
S	Freedom-Sworn	608	EM 198	10% DMG+16%DMG+ of NACA PA and 20% ATK+
S	Azurelight	674	CRIT Rate 22.1%	24% ATK+ after using skills. 24% ATK+,40% CRIT DMG+when the equipping character has 0 Energy
A+	Primordial Jade Cutter	542	CRIT Rate 44.1%	20% HP+ATK+ base on 1.2% of Max HP

Best Artifacts & Stat Priorities

● 4pc Noblesse Oblige: BiS in current version. 20% Burst DMG+. 20% ATK+ for all party members’ after Burst.

Recommended Substats

• CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate – your top priority. Aim for around 80% CRIT Rate and 160%+ CRIT DMG.
• ATK% – Increase overall damage output.

Talent Leveling Order

Durin’s damage mainly comes from his Off-field Damage in Obscuration Form. But he can be Sub DPS in Albification Form

1.Skill – Highest Priority since it contributes to over 80% of his total damage.

2.Character Level 90 — Improves base stats and overall scaling.

3.Burst – Use it for damage and form switch.

Talent Materials (Per Talent to Level 10)

• Books: 3 Teachings of Ballad, 21 Guide to Balled, 38 Philosophies of Ballad.
• Insignias: 6 Tattered Warrant, 22 Immaculate Warrant, 31 Frost-Etched Warrant
• Weekly Boss Drop: 6 Eroded Sunfire
• Crown of Insight: 1 per talent
• Mora: 4,957,500 per talent (around 15M total for all three)

Ascension Materials (Level 1–90)

• Agnidus Agate: 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones
• Insignias: 18 Tattered Warrant, 30 Immaculate Warrant, 36Frost-Etched Warrant
• Frostlamp Flower: 168
• Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core: 46
• Mora: 420,000

And remember, some of these team members are hard to earn and if that is the case, make sure to have more Genesis crystals to do the deal in seconds. They are cheaply available at Enjoygm so make sure to top up there to assure you can pull your required team members in time. you can try claiming Genshin Impact redeem codes for the same purpose too.

Conclusion

So, this is how the perfect Genshin Impact Durin team builds can be done. And now, are you ready to dominate with him? Then, no second looks, here is your way.