Durin had arrived as a powerful 5-star Pyro Sword user in Genshin Impact, and many travelers were eager to bring this legendary figure to his full potential. If you are planning to add him to your roster or have already pulled him, pre-farming is the best way to ensure he is combat-ready from day one. This guide breaks down every single item you need for his ascension and talents, including where to find the newest materials from the Nod-Krai region.

Total Durin’s Ascension Materials

To take Durin from level 1 all the way to level 90, you will need to gather a specific set of gems, boss drops, and local flora. Here is the full shopping list for a complete character ascension:

• Agnidus Agate Gems: 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, and 6 Gemstones.
• Warrant Series: 18 Tattered Warrants, 30 Immaculate Warrants, and 36 Frost-Etched Warrants.
• Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core: 46 (Dropped by the boss in Nod-Krai).
• Frostlamp Flower: 168 (The local specialty plant).
• Mora: 420,000 for the ascension costs alone.

List of Durin’s Ascension Materials

Breaking these down by level allows you to track your progress as you grow stronger. Each milestone requires a mix of elemental gems and regional items:

• Level 20: 1 Agnidus Agate Sliver, 3 Frostlamp Flowers, and 3 Tattered Warrants.
• Level 40: 3 Agnidus Agate Fragments, 2 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 10 Frostlamp Flowers, and 15 Tattered Warrants.
• Level 50: 6 Agnidus Agate Fragments, 4 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 20 Frostlamp Flowers, and 12 Immaculate Warrants.
• Level 60: 3 Agnidus Agate Chunks, 8 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 30 Frostlamp Flowers, and 18 Immaculate Warrants.
• Level 70: 6 Agnidus Agate Chunks, 12 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 45 Frostlamp Flowers, and 12 Frost-Etched Warrants.
• Level 80: 6 Agnidus Agate Gemstones, 20 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 60 Frostlamp Flowers, and 24 Frost-Etched Warrants.

Total Durin’s Talent Materials

To maximize all three of Durin’s abilities (Normal Attack, Skill, and Burst) to level 10, you will need a massive amount of resources. If you only plan to level up one or two skills, you can divide these numbers accordingly:

• Ballad Talent Books: 9 Teachings, 63 Guides, and 114 Philosophies of Ballad.
• Warrant Series: 18 Tattered Warrants, 66 Immaculate Warrants, and 93 Frost-Etched Warrants.
• Eroded Sunfire: 18 (From the weekly boss in Natlan).
• Crown of Insight: 3 (One for each level 10 talent).
• Mora: 4,957,500 to cover all talent level-up fees.

Upgrading Durin’s talents is essential for his combat performance. The materials shift from basic warrants to rare weekly boss drops as you reach higher levels:

Lower Levels (2–6): You will primarily use Teachings and Guides of Ballad along with Tattered and Immaculate Warrants.

Higher Levels (7–10): This is where you need Philosophies of Ballad and Frost-Etched Warrants. Most importantly, you will need the Eroded Sunfire, which is a rare drop from the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire.

Where to find them: The Ballad books are found in Mondstadt’s Forsaken Rift domain on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Eroded Sunfire is obtained from the weekly boss in the Natlan region.

Durin’s Signature Weapon Materials

To truly unlock Durin’s power, many players aim for his signature sword, Athame Artis. Like the character himself, this weapon requires its own set of materials to reach level 90:

• Weapon Ascension Items: You will need materials from the Nod-Krai weapon domains, specifically those that follow the theme of the Mechanized Fortress.
• Enemy Drops: Similar to Durin, the sword often requires the Warrant series (Tattered, Immaculate, and Frost-Etched) dropped by regional soldiers and automatons.
• Elite Drops: You will also need materials dropped by the larger elite mechanical enemies found roaming the frozen wilds of Nod-Krai.
• Mora and Ore: Approximately 1,131,400 Mora and 607 Mystic Enhancement Ore will be needed to hit the level 90 cap.

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