
Defender
Dur-nar
★★★★
Rhodes Island
Introduction
Dur-nar is a 4-star character in Arknights. Dur-nar's class is Defender. Faction: Rhodes Island.
On the combined Arknights tier list Dur-nar is C tier, 320th of the 410 characters ranked, from where 3 community tier lists put Dur-nar.
What Dur-nar does
An attacking
Defender.
Shielded Counterattack adds 80% ATK and lets her hit every enemy she's blocking, and her talent gives a small 7% to both ATK and DEF.
Profile
Dur-nar is a female Vulpo. Her birthday is August 11, and she stands 160cm tall. Dur-nar is voiced by Thea in Chinese, Triya Leong in English, Mori Nanako in Japanese, and Yun A-yeong in Korean. 下野宏铭 drew her.
Stories
9Basic Info
[Codename] Dur-nar
[Gender] Female
[Combat Experience] 8 years
[Place of Birth] Columbia
[Date of Birth] August 11
[Race] Vulpo
[Height] 160cm
[Infection Status]
Medical tests have confirmed that no infection is present.
Physical Exam
[Physical Strength] Excellent
[Mobility] Standard
[Physical Resilience] Standard
[Tactical Acumen] Normal
[Combat Skills] Excellent
[Originium Arts Assimilation] Normal
Profile
Dur-nar was once a lieutenant in Columbia's standing army. For unknown reasons, she was discharged from military service and through regular recruitment channels, she joined Rhodes Island. She now serves as a drill instructor and defensive operator. She excels at using a specially-constructed shield for protection and at finding opportunities to strike enemies with her electric blade.
Clinical Analysis
Imaging tests reveal clear, normal outlines of internal organs, and no abnormal shadows have been detected. Originium granules have not been detected in the circulatory system and there are no other signs of infection. At this time, this operator can be confirmed to be uninfected.
[Somatic Cell-Originium Assimilation] 0%
Physical exam shows no signs of Oripathy infection.
[Blood Originium-Crystal Density] 0.16u/L
Patient has extensive combat experience and bears scars of injuries from Originium. However, there is currently no sign of infection. Periodic examination is recommended.
Archive File 1
The upright and candid former soldier is now responsible for mid-level standard courses at Rhodes Island and is also an instructor for introductory courses in heavy armor. Dur-nar previously served in Columbia's army, where she saw plenty of combat and gained a reputation as a highly skilled warfighter. She is something of a foodie, finding the greatest joy in life comes from what she puts in her mouth.
Archive File 2
Due to the medical unit's (especially Hibiscus) strict management of provisions in addition to Dobermann's strict requirements for newly inducted operators, even if snacks were placed on Rhodes Island shelves, that does not guarantee that new operators would be able to get their hands on them, much less happily scarf down entire bags. Fortunately for everyone, there is Dur-nar. Through her connections in the logistics department, she has organized a snack network that spans the entirety of Rhodes Island. She spares no effort to provide everyone with the most delicious and cheapest snacks. She cannot hope to compete with 'hidden enemies' in a battle of wits and bravery, but her original intention was merely to add some happiness to the lives of those at Rhodes Island, anyway. On this basis, the managers have turned a blind eye to her activities. Besides, Dobermann's favorite food is actually -- (this record has come to an end suddenly and inexplicably)
Archive File 3
Dur-nar is acquainted with Frostleaf, and it was clear from their first meeting at Rhodes Island that their memories of each other may not be pleasant. But time heals all wounds, and the two are no longer the warriors crossing swords that they once were. They have agreed to let the past be the past, and hold on tight to the life they had spent their youth chasing. After a period of warming up, and a bit of friction, Frostleaf came forward with a proposal. She invited Dur-nar to join her on a mission; an invitation the latter gladly accepted. Some people might not understand why a loner like Frostleaf would ask for a partner, but Dur-nar knew the reason: only those who are willing to atone for their sins can be trusted to stand together.
Archive File 4
Dur-nar was once a most troublesome soldier, a thorn in the side of her commanders: she was an unsurpassed warrior, but would not listen to orders. When the brass had had enough of her stubbornness, they gave her a promotion, sending her to manage a squad of fresh recruits. She trained the kids, with great frustration, and they in turn changed her disposition. In time, she grew to accept the soldiers as her own. For the sake of their training, she traded her dual electric swords for the sword and shield combo she uses today. She put her heart and soul into her men, right up until the point when the brass decided to send them on a suicide mission. Dur-nar was beside herself. She flew into a rage and assaulted a suprior officer. She has been unwilling to discuss the events that followed. According to certain documents we've acquired, she was forcibly discharged. She then went through a period of hopping from security to police to mercenary work for short stints, up until she arrived at Rhodes Island. When the Doctor asked her in private why she had come to join Rhodes Island, she produced a letter. It was a letter of thanks from the few survivors of her squad of trainees. At the end of the letter, the Doctor fixated on a particular sentence, 'If there were a place where the command actually cared about the grunts, would you give it a try?' After that was an address to send her resume to Rhodes Island, along with all the names of the survivors.
'And that's why I'm here.'
Promotion Record
'I saw her. If I'm not mistaken, at that time, she was still known as 'Patrick's Spring.' If you mentioned this code name to any of the senior officers, I guarantee you their eyes would light up. She was that famous. You didn't know that? Oh, of course. You're not from Columbia. Have you heard of the Springtime Offensive? Yes, that's right. THAT Springtime Offensive. Both sides were still getting ready for battle. She picked up two electric blades all by herself and went charging at a group of enemies. I've never seen someone with such an outstanding character as that. The enemy never knew what hit them. The rest of our troops followed her lead, and that was that. The enemy was finished. Yes, she's a strong one, all right. She can do anything. She's just not great at obeying discipline. She really gave those old guys a hard time. I still remember the looks on their faces at her award ceremony. It was something to behold. For a period of time, all of Columbia's recruitment materials had her and her alone on them. It's a shame that I never heard much about her after she moved units. Oh man, she's with you guys. How did you manage to recruit her? My companions have been looking for her for a long time. Even after all this time, she probably fetches a huge commission. Oh, it's time to go. Shift's up, I need to withdraw. Come by and talk more the next time you get a chance. It's a date.'
Source: Excerpt of recorded conversional between personnel member D335 and Headhunter H. Jr.
Stats
- HP65th of 4553,007
- ATK223rd of 455583
- DEF41st of 455548
- RES87th of 45215
- Block1st of 4473
- DP cost360th of 44624
- Redeploy70s
- Attack interval238th of 4551.6s
At Elite 2, level 70, before trust, potentials and modules. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Arknights roster, and the place is out of every character with that stat, lowest first for DP cost, Redeploy and Attack interval.
By promotion
- Elite 0 Lv. 1HP: 1201ATK: 244DEF: 220RES: 5Block: 3DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 0 Lv. 45HP: 1623ATK: 349DEF: 324RES: 5Block: 3DP: 20Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 1 Lv. 60HP: 2165ATK: 466DEF: 438RES: 10Block: 3DP: 22Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
- Elite 2 Lv. 70HP: 3007ATK: 583DEF: 548RES: 15Block: 3DP: 24Redeploy: 70Interval: 1.6
Base values before trust, potentials and modules. Full trust adds ATK +65.
Trait
- Normal attacks deal Arts damage while the skill is active
Skills
2
ATK Up β
Manual trigger · Auto recovery · Unlocks at Elite 0LevelATK +80%
- SP cost
- 35
- Initial SP
- 10
- Duration
- 25s

Shielded Counterattack
Manual trigger · Defensive recovery · Unlocks at Elite 1LevelATK +80%, attacks all blocked enemies
- SP cost
- 25
- Initial SP
- 12
- Duration
- 30s
Talents
1Sword and Shield
- Elite 1
- ATK +4%, DEF +4%
- Elite 2
- ATK +7%, DEF +7%
Potentials
- Potential 2
- DP Cost -1
- Potential 3
- Redeployment Time -4 sec
- Potential 4
- ATK +23
- Potential 5
- DEF +20
- Potential 6
- DP Cost -1
Modules
1
A Guardian's Path (AST-X)
Unlocks at Elite 2 Lv. 40StageStatsTraitTalent- Stage 1Stats: HP +150, ATK +27Trait: On skill activation, normal attacks deal Arts damage. When attacking and being attacked, deals extra 10% of ATK as Arts damage to target
- Stage 2Stats: HP +220, ATK +35Trait: On skill activation, normal attacks deal Arts damage. When attacking and being attacked, deals extra 10% of ATK as Arts damage to targetTalent: ATK +10%, DEF +10%
- Stage 3Stats: HP +270, ATK +40Trait: On skill activation, normal attacks deal Arts damage. When attacking and being attacked, deals extra 10% of ATK as Arts damage to targetTalent: ATK +12%, DEF +12%
To unlock
- During battle, have your own Dur-nar use Shielded Counterattack a total of 5 times
- Clear Main Theme 3-1 with a 3-star rating; You must deploy your own Dur-nar, and use Shielded Counterattack at least 2 times
Module record
'Didn't think we'd be starting with this wooden shield... Alright, this one's my oldest friend, which might surprise people who think it's just a chopping board, haha. But it's the gear I got back in boot camp.
'I still remember my old drill instructor. He was really fierce, not like other Columbians. He always chewed me out for going 'offense offense offense' when trying to break through enemy lines. He told me there's no shortage of killers on the front lines of battle. Probably the least surprising type to run into.
'But what's really worth counting on in the chaos is the sort of person who can get everyone else feeling like they'd live a few days longer with that person in front.
'At the time, I never would've thought the first real combat in my life was just around the corner. It was a feint attack, but thanks to the enemy artillery, we suffered heavier losses than expected.
'This shield... I actually picked it up from a fallen comrade. Out of the entire rearguard, I was the only one left... You can tell how desperate the fighting was by how damaged it is.
'After the war, I got given a commendation in the form of THIS shield with Columbia's coat of arms etched on it. Its materials and make are a lot better than the ones we had during the war. Shame it never got to see combat.
'You know what happened next. It was my first time being an instructor. I might have mocked Hank and the rest all the time, saying if they couldn't even get past me, they'd just be cannon fodder the moment they put boots on the ground. But in my heart, I knew they were the finest of soldiers, my very first point of pride. So when I got the order to send them on a suicide mission, I wanted nothing more than to use this shield to beat the shit out of the old bastard who gave the order.
'Then we get to today... Here, on my Rhodes Island-retrofitted one. This scratch is from Fang, this dent is from Beagle, these arrow marks are thanks to Kroos... And now look at you all, more mature, taller, and even better in battle to boot. Really warms my heart, y'know... Feels like a good time to reminisce.
'...*sigh* Honestly, what I'm doing now isn't too different from what I used to do. Just letting them know about all the hard knocks I've lived through, in my own way. But this doesn't mean they're taking a shortcut, because there's plenty of setbacks waiting for them out there, and how they handle them is something no one else can teach.
'All I can do is stress again and again that killing is never the goal. It's only to be used to protect more people. Victory can only be enjoyed by the living, after all.
'Alright, that's everything for my report. Oh, right, those retrofit plans I submitted earlier, still not approved? 'Impractical'? What do you mean, 'impractical'?! All I'm asking for is a little snack-holder on the inside so I can show my appreciation to the kids after training! It's how I teach, c'mon, be a little flexible, please, I'm begging you!', From a recording of Dur-nar's promotion report
Base skills
2
Defender Expert α
Training Room · Elite 0When this Operator is assigned to be the Trainer in the Training Room, Defender Operators' Specialization training speed +30%

Snack Network
Control Center · Elite 1When this Operator is assigned to the Control Center, increases Morale of all Operators in the Control Center by +0.05 per hour.
Outfits
3
Elite 1
Default Outfit
Art by 下野宏铭

Elite 2
Default Outfit
Art by 下野宏铭

Plush Cake
EPOQUE/XLI
Art by 3MO
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Voice lines
38Show all 38 lines
- Appointed as Assistant
- Aw, c'mon, get someone more literate for this job. I'm a soldier, all I know is following orders. Paperwork's beyond me.
- Talk 1
- Life is tough enough already. Let's relax with some butter, frosting and jam.
- Talk 2
- If Frostleaf wasn't still lugging that big axe around, there's no way I would've recognized her. We fought together before, probably as enemies. Anyway, I'm relieved to see her living the good life at Rhodes Island.
- Talk 3
- Watch it, Doctor, you can't go touching my weapon. I just replaced the Originium on that thing. It's dangerous when you hold it wrong... Look out! I, I'll take you to Medical...
- Talk after Promotion 1
- Defensive ability is what matters to a Defender. I don't care if it's organic fiber or ceramic padding, as long as it's the state-of-the-art, just buy it!
- Talk after Promotion 2
- Stories from my past? Umm… Don't have much to say. I mean, what kind of story could a bad tempered soldier have? All those merits and medals... Hmph, they're nothing in the face of the lives lost.
- Talk after Trust Increase 1
- The greenies we got in the reserves are pretty good. But they suck at securing amenities. Back in my day, the rookies were way smarter about hiding cookies.
- Talk after Trust Increase 2
- I talked to Logistics. From now on, they're putting 'Industrial Material' on all our snack packaging. Then, all we need is you to sign off on them for us, Doctor.
- Talk after Trust Increase 3
- Doctor? Oh, sorry. I was all caught up in reminiscing. I still can't get past certain things. If my old commander was anything like you, maybe... We wouldn't have had to go through that.
- Idle
- Psst, Psst! Want some pop rocks? I got all kinds. I know I got one you'll love.
- Onboard
- Hard as rock and lethal as lightning! That's me, Dur-nar. Nice to meet you, Doctor.
- Watching Battle Record
- Ah, shoot, I'm out of popcorn.
- Promotion 1
- A promotion? Good, good, do I get paid more too? Awesome!
- Promotion 2
- The old me only knew how to charge on ahead and fight without stopping. Now, I fight for everybody. Just give your orders, Doctor.
- Added to Squad
- Ready to deploy. Where am I needed?
- Appointed as Squad Leader
- I only have one request: Safety first and don't ever forget it.
- Depart
- We're off! Remember to stay frosty and keep an eye out.
- Begin Operation
- I never did get used to the stench of war.
- Selecting Operator 1
- Yes sir!
- Selecting Operator 2
- In position!
- Deployment 1
- I'll leave the support to you.
- Deployment 2
- Cover me!
- In Battle 1
- Hold the line!
- In Battle 2
- Don't be an idiot!
- In Battle 3
- Ya ain't gettin' through me!
- In Battle 4
- Stay down!
- 4-star Result
- Ever heard of the Medal of Glory? I feel that's tailor-made for you.
- 3-star Result
- No need to clean up the battlefield? Okay, then we're done here.
- Sub 3-star Result
- The enemy still hasn't gone far. Should we chase them down?
- Operation Failure
- Take it easy, Doctor. It's not your fault...
- Assigned to Facility
- Whoa, I bet a fancy interior like this cost a bundle!
- Tap
- Hmph, Who the--
- Trust Tap
- You must be drunk to want to hear me sing war songs. Okay, don't you regret it.
- Title
- Arknights.
- New Year's blessing
- Happy New Year! I can finally lay my snacks out for everyone to eat with pride! Medical won't be so cruel on today of all days, right? I've been looking forward to this cake forever, *homp*, oooh, it's amazing! Doctor, move that fork quick or all you get is crumbs~
- Greeting
- Good morning!
- Birthday
- As thanks for always getting us off the hook, here's a present I brought in for you. But first, sign here. I guarantee it's all above board, signed? Great! I'll take this down to Dobermann! A permit for building a snack cupboard, signed by the Doctor!
- Anniversary Celebration
- Huh? It's not often I see you at the bar, Doctor. What's wrong, trouble at work? You're a great commander, I don't want you taking any wrong turns any time soon. Come on, I'll order you an 'Iceflame,' and we'll talk over drinks?
Upgrade costs
Open in the plannerPromotion
- Elite 1
Defender Chip ×3
Orirock Cube ×1
Polyester ×1
LMD ×15,000 - Elite 2
Defender Chip Pack ×5
Orirock Cluster ×19
RMA70-12 ×8
LMD ×60,000
Skill levels
- Lv. 2
Skill Summary - 1 ×2 - Lv. 3
Skill Summary - 1 ×2
Orirock ×5 - Lv. 4
Skill Summary - 2 ×3
Sugar ×2 - Lv. 5
Skill Summary - 2 ×3
Polyester ×3 - Lv. 6
Skill Summary - 2 ×3
Oriron Cluster ×2 - Lv. 7
Skill Summary - 3 ×4
Aketon ×3
Mastery: ATK Up β
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×2
Keton Colloid ×1
Polyester Pack ×4 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×4
White Horse Kohl ×2
Keton Colloid ×2 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
Bipolar Nanoflake ×2
Manganese Trihydrate ×2
Mastery: Shielded Counterattack
- M1
Skill Summary - 3 ×2
Optimized Device ×1
Oriron Cluster ×2 - M2
Skill Summary - 3 ×4
Manganese Trihydrate ×2
Optimized Device ×2 - M3
Skill Summary - 3 ×6
D32 Steel ×2
White Horse Kohl ×2
Module: A Guardian's Path (AST-X)
- Stage 1
Module Data Block ×1
RMA70-12 ×4
LMD ×20,000 - Stage 2
Module Data Block ×1
Data Supplement Stick ×15
Semi-Synthetic Solvent ×5
LMD ×25,000 - Stage 3
Module Data Block ×1
Data Supplement Instrument ×5
Sugar Pack ×6
LMD ×30,000
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