u/taotrooper

Are there situations where C2 Durin is better than C2 Nicole?

What the title says. Just to be clear, in case a low-spender or saver wants to vertically invest, and/or get Prune cons after having both C0R0 Durin + C0R0 Nicole and keep pulling until C2/C6. No weapon banner because of tight primos or Prune cons. It would be better (even for most non-Varka teams) to build pity or hunt for cons on Nicole's banner, right? I still see some people swearing on C2 Durin even now, but I see more big TCs recommending Nicole's. Is there any DPS or team/archetype who likes Durin upgrades better besides onfield/black Durin, or there are like diminishing returns or a similar teammate or something?

In my situation, if you think it depends of accounts: I really like both characters, I (unfortunately) love two Hexerei carries, and I have the kind of semi off-meta account that would like a circleless second Benny. I'll use Durin and Nicole more often with all anemo DPS, not only Varka. I main MDPS Venti (C4R1, plan to C6), C2 Chasca, and Xiao. I'll probably play Varka and Wanderer more often now with her shield. I also have Kinich so in situations where he's good I'll definitely use him (I have no Emilie tho.) I do main Arle but rarely play OL with her. I've really wanted Durin's C2 for months but with the fewer primos lately and Snezhnaya soon I can only afford probably one investment.

Edit: I rarely use dark mode Durin since I already have vapemelt teams, but it's good to know if C2 > in that team for others who might read the post

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u/taotrooper — 2 days ago
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Source. So, at this level it's a sidegrade for the whole team DPS. Venti does a bit more personal dmg with granny, but Durin is also buffed by daughter so it compensates. Now if you have elegy on Faru I imagine it pushes her ahead again by a little.

But anyway, if you're trying to get Prune remember to be responsible and do 4* sniping with awareness that the majority of us most likely won't be able to C6 a character at first banner, or even get her C0. Don't fall to FOMO and avoid if you don't want a/another 5*, kids. If you already have C6 Faruzan, you're fine unless you desperately need her cons for Varka.

u/taotrooper — 11 days ago