The December Investment Puzzle That's Got Everyone Talking
Here's the thing about Phase 1 banners running December 3-23 – they're putting players in one hell of a strategic bind. You've got Durin, this powerhouse 5-star Pyro Sword user with 38.4% CRIT DMG ascension, sitting right next to Jahoda, a 4-star Anemo Bow support who becomes absolutely broken at C4.
F2P players are looking at roughly 71 pulls (that's 10,240 primogems if you're counting). Welkin/BP subscribers? You're in better shape with 95-100 pulls. But here's where it gets messy – the 50/50 system means there's a coin flip chance you'll walk away with Qiqi instead of Durin after burning through 74-90 pulls.
And honestly? That's the nightmare scenario that keeps players up at night.
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Why Jahoda C4 Changes Everything
Let me be blunt – Jahoda at C0 is fine. Jahoda at C4? She's a completely different character.
That C4 constellation delivers 4 energy recovery particles with a 35% energy recharge reduction effect. What this means in practice is you can drop her ER requirements from a painful 250% down to a much more manageable 200%. Those substats you were desperately hunting for ER? Now they can go toward ATK and Healing Bonus where they actually matter.
Her base stats aren't going to blow anyone away – 9,646 HP, 223 ATK, 580 DEF, 18.5% Healing Bonus. But that Hidden Aces burst? It's dealing 31.1% damage while healing for 143.8% ATK + 1,102 HP. Not bad for a support who's also solving your energy problems.
What experienced players know is that C4 transforms team rotations, especially in Moonsign compositions. No more awkward downtime between burst cycles. Pair her with Favonius Warbow and you're looking at 35% energy reduction plus the weapon passive – it's honestly a bit ridiculous how smooth everything becomes.
She jumps from decent A-tier support to S-tier in Moonsign teams. And with Nod-Krai dependent teams featuring Nefer and Lauma becoming meta staples, that investment starts looking pretty smart.
Durin: The Pyro Powerhouse Worth the Gamble?
Now, Durin's a fascinating case study in character design. His binary form mechanics – switching between White Flame support and Black Decay damage modes every 6 seconds – create this unique rhythm that either clicks with your playstyle or doesn't.
His A1 passive provides 20-35% resistance reduction, but here's where it gets interesting: with Hexerei team members, that scales up to 75%. His A4 passive converts dragon stacks into ATK scaling, keeping his damage relevant throughout longer fights.
In practice, Durin absolutely dominates Melt and Vaporize compositions. T0 status in reaction-based teams isn't handed out lightly – this guy earned it. Unlike most Pyro DPS characters who are either on-field carries or off-field applicators, Durin does both while providing team-wide damage amplification through resistance shredding.
The Hexerei synergies are particularly noteworthy. With future Witch faction releases on the horizon, Durin's looking like a solid long-term investment.
The 50/50 Gamble: Let's Talk Numbers
Character event wish is brutal in its simplicity – 50% chance for the featured character on your first 5-star pull. Win, and you're golden. Lose, and you're guaranteed the featured character next time (but also potentially 14,400 primogems poorer).
Soft pity kicks in at 74 pulls, hard pity at 90. Community data consistently shows the advertised 50% probability holds true over large samples, but that's cold comfort when you're the one pulling Diluc instead of Durin.
The Investment Math That Matters
Getting Jahoda to C4 means pulling four additional copies beyond your first. The 4-star rate-up system gives you better odds than chasing a specific 5-star, but it's still a numbers game that can get expensive fast.
Here's what works best for most players: evaluate your current roster needs first. Do you have solid Pyro DPS coverage? Jahoda C4 might be the smarter play. Running energy-starved teams that would benefit from her battery capabilities? That constellation investment could transform your account.
But if you're lacking a top-tier Pyro DPS and have the pulls to guarantee Durin (or feel lucky about that 50/50), his versatility and future-proofing with Hexerei synergies make a compelling case.
The decision ultimately comes down to immediate needs versus long-term account building. Both options have merit – it's just a matter of which fits your current situation better.
