Durin vs Venti: Who should you pull for in Genshin Impact Luna III?

The first half of the Genshin Impact Luna III version features character and weapon banners for Durin and Venti. Considering that Venti has received some new buffs to his base kit in this update, gamers may wonder if they should get him or Durin in the Luna III version.

Durin is a strong Pyro sub-DPS unit, and Venti is a good Anemo character who was recently buffed in Luna III. Overall, Durin might be the better option in the Genshin Impact Luna III Phase one banners. Here's why.

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Genshin Impact Luna III: Why should you pull Durin instead of Venti?

To learn why Durin might be better for your account, let us take a look at the kits and overall pull value of both characters.

Durin's pull value

Exploring Durin's pull value in Genshin Impact Luna III (Image via HoYoverse)

Durin is a new 5-star Pyro character who was introduced to players during the Luna II update. He can be used as an off-field DPS or an on-field DPS unit. He has two different forms/states during his Elemental Burst, each catering to different team comps and playstyles.

In Durin's first form, Dragon of White Flame, he deals AoE Pyro DMG periodically and shreds the Pyro RES of enemies along with the RES of the element that triggers Overloaded, Pyro Crystallize, Pyro Swirl, or Burning reactions. In his second form, Dragon of Dark Decay, he deals single-target Pyro DMG and increases his own Vaporize and Melt DMG.

You can switch between Durin's forms with his Elemental Skill. If you press his Elemental Skill twice and use his Elemental Burst, he will enter the first form. If you use his Elemental Skill and Normal Attack, then you will enter his second form after using his Elemental Burst.

Since Durin has different abilities with his forms, each form caters to a unique playstyle. If you want to use him as an on-field DPS, then you should use his second form. However, if you need an off-field DPS that can fit into many team compositions, you should utilize his first form.

Overall, Durin is a versatile unit that can fit into various team compositions in the title. The only drawback is that he requires another Hexerei character in the team to unlock all of the buffs from his Passive Talents.

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Venti's pull value

Exploring Venti's pull value in Genshin Impact (Image via HoYoverse)

Venti used to be an Anemo support unit until the recent buffs to the Mondstadt characters. With the new buffs, you can use him as an on-field DPS unit. Furthermore, he provides some valuable buffs to other party members during his Elemental Burst.

When the Stormeye created by Venti's Elemental Burst is active, he gains Anemo Infusion to his Normal Attacks. After his Normal Attacks hit enemies, the duration of Stormeye and its Cooldown is increased. With the proper setup and characters, you can use him as a DPS unit with the new buffs.

Venti also deals additional damage from his Stormeye, and he also gives the active party member a special DMG bonus after they trigger the Swirl reaction. Similar to Durin, Venti also requires another Hexerei character in the party to unlock the new buffs to his kit.

Although Venti's pull value is better with the recent buffs, he's still not comparable to Durin, since the latter is more versatile, deals higher DPS, and has different playstyles and build options.

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Conclusion

After reviewing the pros and cons of both units, it is advised that players pull for Durin during Phase I of Genshin Impact Luna III. He is a versatile unit who can fit into a variety of team compositions. Furthermore, he has two distinct playstyles, and he can also be used as an on-field DPS unit.

Meanwhile, Venti is not as versatile as Durin, even with the recent buffs. His damage is also considerably lower than Durin's. Furthermore, with Varka's release supposedly around the corner, it might be better to pull for him, since he has an Anemo vision.

Overall, if you want a strong and versatile Pyro off-field/on-field DPS unit that can fit in many team comps, then you should pull for Durin. His pull value will most likely increase with future Hexerei characters.