Durin: The Pyro Support Redefining Fire Teams with Dual-State Power in Genshin Impact 6.2

Durin: More Than Just a Support—Could He Be the Key to Pyro’s Future?

If you’ve been active in Genshin Impact communities lately, you’ve almost certainly seen Durin trending everywhere. This upcoming 5-star Pyro sword character—yes, sword, not claymore!—set to debut in Version 6.2 has sparked massive discussion, not just for his gameplay, but for what he represents: a bold reimagining of Pyro team-building by HoYoverse.

Before you write him off as “Bennett 2.0,” think again. What makes Durin special is how he masterfully blends emotional storytelling with innovative mechanics—a hallmark of Genshin’s best character designs.

From “Evil Dragon” to Durin: A Story of Redemption

Durin was born in Himulanka, a fairy-tale realm co-created by The Witches’ Council—specifically by “M” Anstodottir. In a heartfelt tribute, she named him after “R” Rhinedottir’s tragic son: the original poison dragon, also called Durin. This naming wasn’t arbitrary—it wove fate into his very identity.

Despite his gentle heart, Durin carried a curse: anything he touched turned into building blocks. To the residents of Himulanka, this made him a monster. Even when he mistook a miner’s lantern for a star and reached out in longing, they saw only destruction. Overwhelmed by isolation and self-loathing, he eventually retreated to the Shattered Sea, wishing he’d never existed.

Everything changed during the event story “Summer Fantasia! Evil Dragon? Fairy Tale Land!” When the Wanderer—himself scarred by betrayal—shouted “Durin!” with raw empathy, it wasn’t just a name. It was recognition. In that moment, two wounded souls resonated. With blessings from the Traveler, Nilou, Navia, and Kuki Shinobu, Durin shed his curse and transformed into a small, adorable dragon—free of his burden.

But his journey didn’t end there. In the Windblume Festival interlude “Paradox,” he volunteered to help Albedo neutralize the original Durin’s evil essence using his own pure soul—potentially rewriting a doomsday prophecy. His quiet resolve—“Even if I lose myself, I want my life to mean more than this moment”—left players deeply moved.

This isn’t just lore. It’s HoYoverse saying: True strength lies not in power, but in choosing to bear responsibility.

Dual-State Combat: A New Era for Pyro Supports?

Beyond the emotional weight, it’s Durin’s combat system that’s electrifying the community. He’s not a static off-field applicator—he’s a dynamic support who shifts roles mid-combat.

The core lies in his Elemental Skill, Binary Fusion Refinement:

• Tap E → “Affirmation of Whiteness”: Wide-area Pyro application, summoning the White Flame Drake for consistent off-field damage. Ideal for Hu Tao + Yelan Vaporize teams or Kazuha Swirl setups.
• Tap Normal Attack → “Negation of Blackness”: High-multiplier triple Pyro strikes, summoning the Black Corrosion Drake for focused single-target pressure—perfect for Yoimiya or Lyney quick-swap comps.

Each state unlocks unique team-wide buffs:

• White State: When nearby allies trigger Pyro-related reactions, enemies lose 15% Pyro RES + corresponding element RES.
• Black State: When Durin himself triggers Vaporize or Melt, his damage increases by 40% (scaling with Elemental Mastery).

And here’s the game-changer: With 2+ members of The Witches’ Council (e.g., Wanderer, Navia, or future Alice), these effects double. This strongly hints that “Witches’ Council teams” will be a hidden meta in 6.2.

V2 Adjustments: Nerf or Precision Tuning?

Some players worried when V2 reduced his Burst damage (Level 10 multiplier dropped from 232.7% to 176.4%). But look closer: Pyro application frequency increased to once every 2 seconds. That means more reliable off-field coverage—ideal for sustained reaction teams.

In short, HoYoverse isn’t nerfing him—they’re refining his role: not a main DPS, but a top-tier off-field enabler. This “damage-for-consistency” approach mirrors Xiangling’s historic tuning. It’s smart design, not a downgrade.

Constellations & Signature Weapon: Where’s the Real Power?

Constellations 2 and 6 are clear turning points:

• C2 “Bottomless Thought”: For 20s after using his Burst, triggering Pyro reactions (Vaporize, Melt, Burning, etc.) grants the whole party 30% Pyro DMG Bonus + corresponding element DMG Bonus for 6s.
• C6 “Dual Birth”: His Burst ignores 30% of enemy DEF. In White State, enemies hit by his Burst or White Flame Drake suffer -30% DEF for 6s. In Black State, his Burst and Black Corrosion Drake ignore an additional 40% DEF—making him devastating against high-DEF bosses.

His signature sword, Blaze of the Daylight Sovereign, is tailor-made for him:

• 608 Base ATK + 33.1% CRIT Rate
• Passive: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16%. Upon hitting an opponent, grants “Daylight Blade”: +16% ATK to the wielder and +12% ATK to the on-field character—even from the backline.
• If the team has the “Arcanum: Secret Rite” effect (likely tied to The Witches’ Council synergy), the “Daylight Blade” bonus is increased by 75%.

Early community tests show that with 2 Witches’ Council members + signature weapon, Durin can boost Hu Tao’s Vaporize damage by nearly 40%. This isn’t just “good”—it’s core to a new team archetype.

The Future of Pyro: Can Durin Challenge “Bennett the God”?

For years, Pyro teams revolved around Bennett. His ATK buff + healing is legendary—but comes with limits: field range, energy demands, and Pyro application conflicts.

Durin offers a fresh path: no healing, but superior Pyro uptime + RES shred + team-wide DMG buffs + potential shields/healing at high constellations. He doesn’t compete with your main DPS for Pyro application and can flex between AoE and single-target as needed.

As one Reddit user joked: “Bennett can finally retire and go fishing.” It’s tongue-in-cheek, but it captures a real hope: Pyro needs more diverse support options—and Durin might just be the key.

Should You Pull? Start Saving Primogems Now!

All things considered, Durin is a mechanically innovative, narratively rich, and compositionally flexible 5-star. Whether you run Pyro DPS or want to experiment with Witches’ Council comps, he’s worth investing in.

Start clearing your resin weekly and hoarding Primogems. When 6.2 launches, demand will be fierce.

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