Durin enters Genshin Impact as a rare Pyro sword character with an unusual dual-form kit. Depending on whether players activate his Dragon of White Flame or Dragon of Dark Decay state, Durin can shift between a supportive resistance-shredding enabler and a powerful burst-centric Sub-DPS. Because his entire design revolves around these two modes, optimizing him requires understanding how each mode influences his weapon, artifact, and team-building choices. This guide provides a deep, structured breakdown of how to build Durin effectively in either role.

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Best Weapons for Durin

Durin's weapon options depend entirely on whether he is played as a support or as a damage dealer. Although several swords can technically work, only a few meaningfully enhance his strengths.

1. Athame Artis (Best-in-Slot – Universal)

Athame Artis is Durin's signature 5-star sword and the ideal choice for virtually every build. The weapon synergizes unusually well with Durin's kit because it continuously buffs the entire team, compensating for the fact that Durin already specializes in shredding enemy defenses. This creates a dual-amplification effect: while Durin weakens enemies, the weapon simultaneously strengthens allies.

In addition, Athame Artis provides extra Crit DMG and ATK%, both of which significantly raise Durin's off-field damage. This makes it uniquely versatile—perfect whether Durin is supporting or acting as a burst-focused Sub-DPS.

2. Freedom-Sworn (Support, White Flame Mode)

Freedom-Sworn is an excellent alternative if Durin is built specifically as a support. Because the weapon grants teamwide buffs after triggering reactions, it fits naturally with Durin's White Flame state, where his main purpose is debuffing enemies and amplifying reaction-heavy teams. The Elemental Mastery substat also helps if he fuels reactions rather than pure Pyro damage.

3. Primordial Jade Cutter (Sub-DPS, Dark Decay Mode)

If Durin is played as a true damage dealer but you lack his signature sword, Primordial Jade Cutter is a strong substitute. Dark Decay mode scales well with Crit Rate and Crit DMG, and Jade Cutter provides a massive Crit Rate boost that stabilizes his damage consistency—crucial for Burst-centric play.

4. Lion's Roar (F2P Option)

For free-to-play players, Lion's Roar is the most accessible weapon that benefits Pyro reaction damage. While it cannot match premium 5-stars, it performs adequately in a support-leaning build, where Durin focuses on resistance reduction rather than raw Burst output.

Best Artifacts for Durin

Because Durin's two states have completely different functions, he requires different artifact sets depending on the role you want him to fill.

1. Noblesse Oblige (Support Build)

When Durin is reducing enemy resistance in his White Flame state, his impact is less about personal DPS and more about teamwide amplification. Noblesse Oblige is perfect here because:

• Its 2-piece bonus boosts Burst damage, which Durin still appreciates.

• Its 4-piece effect grants the entire team a 20% ATK buff after Durin's Burst.

This matches his support identity seamlessly: he debuffs enemies and buffs allies simultaneously.

2. Emblem of Severed Fate (Sub-DPS Build)

For DPS Durin, his damage revolves overwhelmingly around his Elemental Burst, making Emblem his strongest option. The set offers:

• +25% Burst DMG baseline

• Additional Burst DMG scaling based on Energy Recharge

Even though Durin doesn't naturally require high Energy Recharge, building some ER simply to fuel Emblem's scaling remains worthwhile for maximizing his Burst damage. The drawback is that excess ER doesn't help his kit directly—but Emblem compensates with disproportionately high Burst multipliers.

3. Crimson Witch of Flames (Alternative for Pyro DPS)

If you prefer a more reaction-oriented DPS style, Crimson Witch is a reliable alternative. It buffs Pyro DMG and reaction damage, making it slightly weaker than Emblem for raw Burst output but more flexible in teams that rely on Overloaded or Burning reactions.

Durin Talent Priority

Regardless of whether Durin is supporting or dealing damage, his Elemental Burst is the centerpiece of his kit. It determines his form, drives his damage, and defines his utility. Therefore the recommended priority is:

• Elemental Burst – Durin's primary source of value in both modes.

• Elemental Skill – Important for generating Energy and enabling more Bursts.

• Normal Attack – Rarely used and can safely remain low.

Best Team Compositions for Durin

Durin's dual-form nature allows him to slide into a surprising number of teams. He excels especially in off-field Pyro roles where he can drive reactions or empower a hypercarry.

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1. Overloaded Team

Durin + Arlecchino + Fischl + Chevreuse

This team leans heavily on constant Overloaded triggers. Durin provides consistent Pyro uptime while Fischl handles Electro application. Chevreuse further amplifies reaction damage and Arlecchino acts as the central carry. Durin's resistance shred significantly boosts the entire team's explosive damage profile.

2. Burning Team

Durin + Kinich + Emilie + Bennett

Durin's persistent Pyro application allows Burning to stay active, enabling Emilie to capitalize on her dendro-reaction mechanics. Kinich contributes Dendro application and personal DPS, while Bennett stabilizes the team with healing and ATK buffs. In this comp, Durin functions as both an applier and debuffer.

3. Durin Hypercarry Team

Durin + Citlali + Xilonen + Sucrose

In this setup, Durin takes center stage in Dark Decay mode. Citlali and Xilonen provide strong buffs, while Sucrose increases EM and funnels particles. With enough support, Durin's Burst becomes a devastating nuke that benefits from all the teamwide amplification.

Conclusion

Durin is a uniquely flexible character whose dual-mode kit rewards thoughtful team-building and tailored artifacts. Whether you choose to use him as a resistance-shredding off-field enabler or a Burst-centric Sub-DPS powerhouse, the right combination of weapons and artifacts allows him to excel. With Athame Artis and the appropriate set—Noblesse for support or Emblem for DPS—Durin can fit comfortably into reaction teams, hypercarry compositions, or specialized Pyro setups, making him one of the more versatile additions to Genshin Impact's roster.