Venti + Durin: In-Depth Team Guide in Version 6.2

Greetings, Travelers. Version 6.2 of Genshin Impact is now live, bringing not only the debut of the new 5-star character, Durin, but also a transformative awakening for several classic characters. Venti, the Anemo Archon once renowned primarily for his crowd-control support, gains a radically new and potent Main DPS capability after completing his Witch's Homework. Meanwhile, the new character Durin introduces a fresh dynamic to team-building with his unique dual-form mechanics and the new Hexerei faction system.

This guide from LDShop will focus on these two core characters, analyzing the essence of their enhancements and providing several powerful and engaging team compositions to try.

Venti's Transformation: The Archon Reawakens

Completing the Witch's Homework has fundamentally reshaped Venti's combat role, elevating him from a premier support to a formidable on-field damage dealer.

( Here's an article written before about which characters got the resets and the buffs and how exactly they perform, if needed, you can click the link on the right and check it out : witch work characters )

His core enhancements are threefold:

• Normal Attack Evolution: During Elemental Burst, Wind's Grand Ode, Venti's Normal Attacks are converted into powerful, auto-targeting, and enemy-piercing Windsunder Arrows. These arrows boast significantly higher multipliers and can extend the duration of Burst, revolutionizing damage output.
• Elemental Skill Reset & Buff: After casting his Burst, Venti’s Elemental Skill, Skyward Sonnet, is immediately refreshed and gains the Wherever a Breeze Blows effect. This empowered Skill deals 300% of its normal damage, serving as a massive spike in his damage rotation.
• Team Synergy: While his Burst is active, triggering a Swirl reaction with the on-field character grants a substantial damage bonus to the entire party and increases the damage of the Stormeye itself.

Venti has been reborn as a powerful Anemo Main DPS with impressive burst and sustained damage, ready to reclaim the spotlight on your team.

Here's a Venti Build Guide, if needed, you can click the link below and check it out :

Venti build

 

Dual Forms: Mastering Durin's "Confirmation of Purity" & "Denial of Darkness"

As the inaugural core of the Hexerei system, Durin's gameplay revolves around strategically switching between two forms using his Elemental Skill, Binary Form: Convergence and Division.

• "Confirmation of Purity" Form: This is the team-support orientation. His Burst provides 20 seconds of persistent, off-field AoE Pyro damage. His Talent, Light Manifest of the Divine Calculus, reduces enemy Pyro RES and the RES of the element involved when Burning, Overloaded, Pyro Swirl, or Pyro Crystallize reactions are triggered. This RES reduction is dramatically enhanced to 35% when a second Hexerei character is in the party, activating the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect.
• "Denial of Darkness" Form: This is the offensive orientation. His Burst deals more potent, single-target focused Pyro damage. His Talent grants him a massive 40% boost to Vaporize and Melt reaction damage (enhanced to 70% with Hexerei: Secret Rite).

His Skill also restores a large amount of energy upon form-changing, ensuring smooth Burst uptime. Casting his Burst without being in a form default to "Confirmation of Purity."

Durin is the ultimate flexible plug-in, seamlessly transitioning between a powerful RES-shredding support and a potent reaction-driven Sub-DPS.

Here's a Durin Build Guide, if needed, you can click the link below and check it out :

Durin biuld

 

Core Synergy: The Venti & Durin Power Combo

Together, Venti and Durin exemplify powerful Hexerei synergy. Durin provides Venti with crucial Anemo RES reduction and consistent Pyro for Swirls, while Venti offers unparalleled crowd control and a platform for Durin's off-field damage.

1. Premium Core Team: Venti +Faruzan / Fischl + Durin + Bennett

• Key: Snapshot Venti's Burst inside Bennett's field. This team maximizes Venti's damage potential and works excellently in both single-target and multi-target scenarios.

2. Budget-Friendly Variant: Venti + Faruzan + Fischl + Bennett

• Concept: Replace Durin with the also-buffed Hexerei character Fischl. Her Hexerei effect provides ATK and EM buffs, and Oz synergizes well with Venti's Windsunder Arrows. A strong, more accessible option.

3. Crowd-Control Specialists: Venti + Durin + Kazuha + Bennett

• Concept: This team focuses on grouping and amplifying Swirl damage. Kazuha's DMG bonus and Viridescent Venerer shred complement Durin's off-field Pyro application for devastating AoE clear.

 

Expanding the System: Durin as a Universal Hexerei Plug-in

Durin's versatility extends far beyond supporting Venti. He can revitalize many team archetypes:

• Overload Teams (e.g., Klee + Durin + Fischl + Chevreuse): His long-lasting Pyro application is perfect for Overload compositions. Paired with another Hexerei unit like Fischl, the dual Hexerei buffs significantly increase team output.

• Burning Teams (e.g., Kinich + Emilie + Durin + Bennett): He provides a more stable and enduring Pyro aura than Xiangling for sustaining Burning reactions, optimizing the damage window for characters like Kinich.

• Dual Off-Field Core (e.g., Navia + Durin + Albedo + Zhongli): Durin pairs with the buffed Hexerei Albedo to create a powerful off-field damage duo that supports an on-field carry, whether it's a Geo, Pyro, or even Hydro+Cryo DPS (using his "Denial of Darkness" form).

 

Pulling Recommendations & Conclusion

For Version 6.2, consider the following:

• For Venti Enthusiasts: If you have Venti with high-constellation or simply love the character, Venti’s transformation is a must-experience, offering a thrilling new playstyle.
• For System Investors: Durin is the key that unlocks the Hexerei system. At C0, his kit is fully functional and versatile. If you plan to invest in future Hexerei characters, obtaining Durin is a strategic move.
• For Resource-Conscious Players: Venti's upgrade is free via quests. Durin, while powerful, is a strategic "piece" rather than a universal necessity. Prioritize based on your existing roster and Primogem reserves.

We hope this detailed analysis empowers you to master the rekindled power of the Anemo Archon and the dual-form mastery of Durin. If this guide inspires you to experience Venti's new reign as a main DPS or to add Durin and his signature weapon Black Eclipse to your roster, Visit LDShop to top up your Genesis Crystals..

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