A big character reveal for Genshin Impact was just made by HoYoVerse and the players are already going nuts because of the dragon character Durin. The tweet illustrated the new character with a Fischl-like drama and even Oz, the faithful companion could not interpret it completely, which indicates how big this announcement really is.
So who is this Durin? According to the official announcement, he is referred to as “The Undying Fire” who possesses a Pyro Vision and belongs to the Draco Rubedo constellation. The narrative considers him “a dragon born out of ‘M’s pen” which has everybody thinking hard about the possible meanings. Could ‘M’ be a known character? Is there a link with Albedo since Rubedo is related to alchemy? The speculations are rampant already.
The community reaction is beyond measure. Gamers have been calling Durin their “son” and “baby” with comments like “MY SON IS HERE!!” and “I love you Durin 🥹🥹” flooding the threads. One user called MurderofBirds_ even went over the top and exclaimed “HE’S FINALLY HERE! DURIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN! LEVEL 100 TRIPLE CROWN DAY 1! OH MY GOD! I’M SO EXCITED!” which quite honestly mirrors the mood perfectly. The hype is real people.
However, the situation becomes complicated, as some players are saying that this is not the same Durin that was defeated by Venti and Dvalin in the game’s lore. One user commented, “this isn’t the Durin that Dvalin and Venti defeated. He’s a wee little dragon named Mini Durin from a fantasy world granted a human-like form.” Are we getting a smaller and practically playable version of the big bad dragon? Okay, that’s kind of cute but I won’t lie.
Everyone is also pointing out the connection to Fischl. Her overwrought declaration in the unveiling was so much even Oz threw in the towel trying to translate it, with gamers jokingly saying “You know Fischl is cooking when Oz can’t translate” and “oz you had ONE job.” Classic Fischl being extra as always but that does make for a rather unusual introduction of a character.
What is truly impressive is the long-time waiting that players have had to go through. Remarks like “after 86 years…..” and “I’ve been waiting for you so long 🥹” imply that this character has been wanted for a long time. Some players admitted they weren’t present for his initial event and are therefore not very sure who he is, while others are basically die-hard fans who have been counting down the days.
Draco Rubedo, the constellation name, has the theorists quite excited – one player instantly associated it with Albedo, posting “DRACO RUBEDO. RUBEDO? ALBEDO?” which is fair as Rubedo is the last stage of the alchemical process and Albedo’s whole point is alchemy. Could this mean that they are connected in the story? Most likely, yes.
Still, there are some uncertainties regarding his gameplay style. One of the players asked, “does he play from burn or” which is a reasonable question considering he is Pyro. Will he be the main DPS? Support? The kit details are still under wraps but you can be sure that already, people are coming up with plans for their teams around him.
The emotional connection players feel towards this character is genuinely incredible. They are tenderly calling him their “sweet boy” and “my dragon” to such an extent that it feels like they are discussing a real human. It is heartening to see how much love the Genshin community has for these characters, even before they are properly released.
Some players are already planning to immediately upgrade him to the maximum, with comments about triple crowning and reaching level 100 on the first day. That level of commitment is no joke, especially when one takes into account that the resource grind in Genshin is tough. But then again, if you like a character this much, I guess you just find a way.
Moreover, the design also seems to be a winner since players are complimenting his “cute wings” and general appearance. No one is complaining about his looks, which is a unique situation in Genshin reveals where there is usually at least some critique concerning design choices.
But the exact timing of his availability is still uncertain. The notice does not specify whether he will be part of the upcoming update or one scheduled for later, but the buzz suggests it might be sooner than later. Gamers are already talking about how to save primogems and their pulling strategies, which means that wallet-kun will probably have a tough time when this dragon finally drops.
The combo of wonder and hype is actually quite comical in the comments. While some are shouting in joy, right next to them are others requesting English translations of the English announcement because they find Fischl’s dialogue that difficult. Meanwhile, some are making jokes about content creators immediately working on videos about the reveal.
It’s this glorious chaos that makes the Genshin Impact character reveals so fascinating to watch. The community instantly goes from zero to a hundred, and this time the Durin announcement has indeed triggered that complete hype mode. Whether you are an experienced player who has been waiting for this character or just someone who thinks he looks cool but has no clue who he is, this dragon has definitely made a grand entrance without a doubt.
The fact that even Oz, the faithful companion of Fischl, was unable to understand and convey her introduction meaningfully just goes to show how much theater there is in this character reveal. And honestly? That is exactly why Genshin Impact is so much fun – they never half-a$$ things, especially when it comes to their more dramatic characters. The entrance of Durin has been nothing short of a magnificent one, and players are all set to welcome this fiery dragon with open arms and perhaps also with too many primogems.
