Even if you're a die-hard fan of older Genshin Impact characters, you have to admit that new characters always garner more attention, especially those mentioned in previous main storylines, at least before and after a new version release.

While Durin doesn't entirely possess this quality, as the only new 5-star character in Version 6.2, he has still sparked a heated discussion within Genshin Impact player community.

Aesthetically, Durin is undeniably appealing. His attire is predominantly purple, his features are refined, and his demeanor is as haughty as a legendary vampire or demon. However, in contrast, he wields the power of fire - a Pyro character.

So, if you plan to obtain this character in Luna III and have him aid you in battle, what should you do? We'll tell you.

How To Obtain Durin?

This character will be released on December 3rd along with Version 6.2 Phase 1. His exclusive banner, Rubedo of White Stone Born, will also be available at that time, allowing you to consume Primogems to try to obtain him.

Note that this banner will only last until December 23rd. Therefore, if you haven't pulled Durin by the end of the phase, it's best to immediately obtain Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact top up to exchange for more Primogems.

What Kind Of Character Is Durin?

This five-star character is a Pyro elemental DPS character who uses a sword. Other important basic stats are as follows:

• Attack: 346
• Defense: 822
• HP: 12430
• Bonus Stat: 38.4% Crit Damage

Based on the trailer and other information, Durin possesses very strong burst fire damage output potential, comparable to other classic Pyro characters in Genshin Impact.

Furthermore, after using her Elemental Burst skill for a period of time, Durin can continuously apply Pyro damage to enemies and reduce their Pyro and other corresponding elemental resistances after other teammates create Pyro-related reactions.

Despite his immense damage output, Durin is surprisingly easy to use. He synergizes well with most Genshin Impact characters, making him an ideal off-field support by boosting the team's damage output.

The only thing to note is that maximizing his power relies heavily on Elemental Bursts. Therefore, you must constantly monitor your team's resource allocation and timing of the attacks.

Which Is More Worthwhile: C1 Or Signature Weapon?

In Genshin Impact, if you pull a character twice or more from banners, that character will gain an upgrade called Constellations. Each upgrade is called C1, and so on.

On the other hand, when a five-star character is first released, the game equips them with a unique signature weapon, further enhancing their overall abilities. However, like obtaining Constellation, this requires consuming resources to pull from banners.

Since both of these enhancement methods have very low drop rates, you often have to choose one. For Durin, the effects of his C1 and Signature Weapon are as follows:

• C1: Provides a damage buff to all allies by stacking Enlightenment.
• Signature Weapon: Provides a 6% ATK buff to all allies, while also increasing Durin's Elemental Burst damage.

Comparatively, C1 provides a higher overall team buff, and Enlightenment is easy to accumulate, allowing for rapid multi-layer stacks to boost the entire team's output. If you're lucky enough to upgrade to C2 or C3, the effect is even stronger.

Of course, whichever approach you choose, it requires sufficient Primogems. Otherwise, to avoid being unable to pull other characters later, focus on other methods to enhance Durin.

How To Craft Builds For Durin?

Durin's combat value lies in boosting allies' damage output while serving as a supportive off-field secondary DPS. Therefore, equipping him with his Signature Weapon, Athame Artis, is undoubtedly the best choice.

Alternatively, you can consider another five-star weapon, Noblesse Oblige. It maximizes Durin's off-field output by increasing his Elemental Burst damage.

If your resources are limited and you can only obtain a maximum of four-star weapons, then R5 Wolf-Fang or Moonweaver's Dawn are the top choices. They are not only easier to obtain from banners, but can also be acquired directly by completing missions.

If all else fails, the three-star weapon Harbinger of Dawn is worth using, but you must refine it to level 5 to increase its critical hit rate. In summary, all available weapons are as follows:

• Athame Artis: 5-Star
• Primordial Jade Cutter: 5-Star
• Mistsplitter Reforged: 5-Star
• Absolution: 5-Star
• Wolf-Fang: 4-Star
• Moonweaver's Dawn: 4-Star
• Harbinger of Dawn: 3-Star

After deciding on your weapon, you need to further increase Druin's attack power to at least 2500 based on his existing stats to fully utilize his passive skill.

Next, you'll need to boost his damage output by stacking Elemental Energy, Crit Rate, or Crit DMG, and stack Elemental DMG Reduction for him when there are no other Pyro characters in your party.

How To Choose Artifacts?

In Genshin Impact, artifacts are equipable items, which you can think of as armor or accessories. They increase character stats, and equipping multiple artifacts from the same set grants powerful set bonuses.

If you're utilizing Durin in combat, prioritize artifacts and sets that boost Elemental Burst DMG, ATK, or Pyro DMG, such as 4-piece Noblesse Oblige - which enhances Durin while also providing an ATK bonus to allies.

With Version 6.2 coming soon, if you're interested in the new character Durin, start accumulating resources to acquire him as soon as possible, and then utilize him using our guide to experience various adventures in Luna III! Good luck!

Since Version 6.0, with the opening of region Nod-Krai and the addition of Luna-themed event, Genshin Impact entered a new update cycle also named "Luna." Therefore, the upcoming Version 6.2 is also Luna III.

As part of the regular update cycle, Luna III will, as usual, bring you a new Genshin Impact banner, a corresponding new character, and more new playable events. Let's take a look at more details!

Version 6.2 Release Date

This version, titled "Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude - A Nocturne of the Far North," will officially launch on December 3, 2025, approximately 6 weeks after the previous version's release (October 22nd), which is part of Genshin Impact's regular update cycle.

Here are the specific update times for different time zones:

• North America: December 02, 2025, 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5)
• Europe: December 03, 2025, 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1)
• Asia: December 03, 2025, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)
• TW, HK, MO: December 03, 2025, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)

Based on this, Luna IIII is expected to launch in mid-January 2026. You will need to complete Version 6.2 limited-time events and limited-time character drawing before then.

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New Banners And New Characters

Luna III's banner and character releases will continue in two phases, each introducing different new characters, returning characters (with limited-time increased drop rates), and character weapons.

Phase 1

Phase 1 banner, "Rubedo of White Stone Born," will launch simultaneously with Version 6.2 and run until December 23rd. During this period, the new characters obtainable are 5-star Pyro Durin and 4-star Anemo Jahoda.

The other banner in this phase is "Ballad in Goblets," which will temporarily increase the drop rate of the returning character Venti. Jahoda may also drop through this banner.

New weapons appearing in Epitome Invocation banner include:

• Athame Artis (5-Star Sword)
• The Daybreak Chronicles (5-Star Bow)
• Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow (4-Star Bow)

In both Phase 1 character banners, the drop rate for 5-star characters is 0.6%, but you are guaranteed to get one after 90 pulls; the drop rate for 4-star characters is 3.33%.

Phase 2

This phase will follow Phase 1 and will last until January 13, 2026 (likely the release date of Version 6.3). The returning 5-star characters and their corresponding banners are:

• Varesa - Cornucopia of Contention
• Xilonen - Forgefire's Blessing

The drop rates for all characters on these two Phase 2 banners are the same as in Phase 1, based on their star rating. You can draw as needed.

How To Obtain These Characters?

In Genshin Impact, summoning characters requires consuming Primogems, which can be obtained for free by completing various in-game quests and challenges, and advancing your Battle Pass level.

Sometimes, before a new version release, the official Genshin Impact team will release exclusive redemption codes via livestream. Entering these codes in the corresponding in-game menu will also grant Primogems and other materials.

Unfortunately, the redemption codes prepared for Version 6.2 expired on November 23rd at 11 PM.

Therefore, if you currently don't have enough Primogems in your account, you can obtain Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact top up. These crystals will be converted into Primogems and consumed proportionally when you summon characters.

Version 6.2 New Quests

This version will introduce two new Archon Quests: Act 5 A Nocturne of the Far North, and Act 6 Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist.

In addition, you can experience the story quest exclusive to the new 5-star character Durin, Act 1 of Draco Rubedo Chapter - The Magic Known as Storytelling.

Notably, Luna III will also introduce a new quest type, Witch's Homework. Completing the various sub-quests unlocks Hexerei: Secret Rite buff, granting Hexerei attributes to newly added Hexerei faction characters to enhance them.

This quest is only available after your character reaches at least level 70. Currently, Hexerei faction characters include the following:

• Durin
• Klee
• Albedo
• Venti
• Mona
• Sucrose
• Fischl
• Razor

It's worth noting that after completing Witch's Homework quest tutorial, you can directly choose one of Razor, Fischl, or Sucrose, whose Hexerei attributes are already unlocked, as a reward.

Other New Content In Luna III

Upon release, you'll find a new boss in Nod-Krai, Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress. Regularly farming it will reward you with ascension materials to enhance new characters.

In addition to this boss fight, Genshin Impact will be releasing several new mini-events throughout Version 6.2 to enrich gameplay. These include:

• Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey: Complete various mini-games in Natlan to earn 4-star weapon Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow and its refinements.
• Bing-Bang Finchball: Earn rewards by completing each round of Finchball game.
• Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl: Complete challenges and boss battles in a team.
• Marvelous Merchandise: Trade with Lieben to obtain new game items.
• To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Cycle 2: Complete related events to earn new constellations for your owned characters.

If you're a player who enjoys customizing your character, there's more good news: a new outfit set, Frosty Plume, will be released after Luna III's launch. This set features a blue and white color scheme and a beautifully crafted snowy atmosphere.

That concludes the introduction to the new content that Genshin Impact Version 6.2 will bring. With less than a week until its release, if you still have unfinished 6.1 tasks, hurry up!