After finishing the prologue in The Blood of Dawnwalker, you can immediately start collecting powerful legendary equipment in the open world. One of the best early rewards is the legendary great sword Durandal, which can be obtained within the first few minutes after entering the open world.
This guide explains the exact Durandal location, how to complete the Cursed Chasm treasure route, how to avoid unnecessary combat, and why this legendary weapon is worth collecting early.
Prepare Before Getting The Durandal Longsword
Before searching for Durandal, make sure you prepare your movement abilities.
The recommended first step after entering the open world is unlocking Shape Shift, especially if your current section takes place during nighttime.
Shape Shift provides a major movement speed increase, making exploration much faster.
You should also already have some Vampirism progression from defeating enemies during the prologue. If needed, clearing an enemy camp can quickly provide enough progress.
Durandal Location: Collapsed Bridge Near Starting Area
The Durandal legendary weapon is located southwest of the starting location near a collapsed bridge.
Travel toward the broken bridge and interact with the damaged cart nearby. This will start a new mission called Cursed Chasm.
Complete The Cursed Chasm Treasure Route
The treasure containing Durandal is located below the collapsed bridge inside the chasm.
Instead of fighting every enemy, use the opening area to carefully drop down into the middle section where fewer enemies are positioned.
How To Reach The Durandal Treasure Safely
When reaching the edge, use the movement option shown in the video to descend safely.
If the action fails, avoid combat immediately and crouch at the bottom. The goal is to reach the treasure without attracting enemy attention.
Get The Legendary Durandal Great Sword
Once you avoid the enemies and reach the treasure, you can collect Durandal, one of the strongest great swords available in the game.
The weapon requires a minimum level of 11, but it can remain useful all the way into the end game.
Durandal Weapon Stats And Bonuses
Durandal comes with powerful bonuses that make it one of the best early legendary weapons.
- Strong weapon art ability.
- High supernatural damage bonus.
- Attack stamina cost reduction.
- Dodge stamina cost reduction.
- Ability cooldown improvements.
Why Durandal Is Worth Getting Early
Although you may not immediately meet the level requirement, collecting Durandal early saves time later because it remains one of the strongest great swords throughout the game.
Its combination of damage bonuses, stamina efficiency, and weapon art makes it a powerful long-term investment.
Final Durandal Location Summary
| Item | Location | Reward Value |
|---|---|---|
| Durandal | Collapsed Bridge Cursed Chasm | Legendary Great Sword |
| Weapon Art | Durandal Upgrade Effects | Powerful Combat Ability |
For more progression routes and item locations, visit our The Blood of Dawnwalker Guides section.
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