Genshin Impact has officially unveiled Durin as a 5-Star Pyro Sword character coming in Version 6.2, kicking off the drip marketing for one of the most anticipated cast members of Nod-Krai. While Version 6.2 won't come with a new map expansion for Genshin Impact, the update is expected to introduce two new playable characters: Durin and Jahoda. Both have made an appearance during the Archon Quest, with Durin showcasing his new model in Version 6.1.
Thanks to some early leaks and datamining from the beta version, players already have a decent idea of Durin in Genshin Impact. From a gameplay standpoint, he's supposed to be a 5-Star Pyro Support, offering damage buffs or elemental shred to different Pyro reactions depending on his current form. These forms either make Durin an on-field driver for Vaporize and Melt teams, or an off-field damage dealer for Burning, Overload, Pyro Swirl, and Pyro Crystalize teams.
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Genshin Impact: Durin
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Gender: Male
- Element: Pyro
- Weapon: Sword
- Constellation: Draco Rubedo
Genshin Impact shared an introductory overview of Durin on October 24, 2025, but his story has been in the making for a long time. In Version 1.2, Genshin Impact players found Durin's skeleton on Dragonspine. Version 4.8 introduced Simulanka's version of Durin, and lastly, Version 5.6 tied these two storylines together, essentially giving Durin a second chance at life. While it remains to be seen how Durin will fit with the other Nod-Krai characters in Genshin Impact, it is safe to assume that he will have synergy with the members of the Hexenzirkel.
Version 6.2 is introducing a faction system into its gameplay with the debut of Durin. Namely, characters tied to the Hexenzirkel or Durin will receive special buffs so long as they share a teammate from that faction. Starting with Version 6.2, the list of Hexenzirkel characters includes: Venti, Albedo, Mona, Klee, Durin, Sucrose, Razor, and Fischl. Furthermore, Version 6.2 is expected to buff older Genshin Impact characters such as Albedo and Venti, unlocking new playstyles and even giving the Anemo Archon a new Signature Weapon.
While the faction system could prove to be controversial in the coming months, beta players have thus far been satisfied with the buffs provided to 5-Star and 4-Star icons such as Fischl and Albedo. It remains to be seen if Genshin Impact will use this system to improve other characters with outdated ability kits. One important thing to keep in mind is that Durin will almost certainly be one of Varka's best teammates, as not only will Varka in Genshin Impact be a Hexenzirkel member, but he will also be able to make use of Durin's Pyro Swirl buff. Version 6.2 is expected to come out on December 3, 2025.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- How Long To Beat
- 294 hours
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 124.86 GB
- Wiki
