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.
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,...
