Having a powerful weapon at an early stage will make your adventure in The Blood of Dawnwalker easier. One of the most powerful weapons available during the early stages of the game is the Durandal. It can be obtained shortly after the completion of the prologue; however, it can only be used when the character reaches Level 11. In this guide, we’ll tell you where to find the Durandal and how to get it without having to fight the tough enemies in the area.
How To Get The Best Weapon Early (Durandal Location)
Once you complete the prologue, leave the village and start exploring the surroundings and completing shrines you can find on your way. Shrines will be used as fast travel points and will make navigation through the area more convenient. Go to the shrine that needs to be restored and from there start going along the way until you come to a ruined bridge.
Near this bridge, there will be a broken cart that you’ll need to investigate to get the letter which will start a side quest called The Cursed Chasm. This letter describes the history of the treasure of a certain Scander that fell into the chasm located below this ruined bridge. And this is the place where you will find the Durandal. Use your Focus ability near the edges of the bridge, and the loot should become visible to you.
The Cursed Chasm Quest
Go back to the broken bridge during nighttime where you found the quest. From here, ride down using your Claw Ride. Now that you’re in the correct position, plane shift and climb up the wall. Afterwards, go slightly left and then go down a bit until you get to the small ledge.
Use Focus now so that you can pinpoint the location of the treasure. The wolves will be near the treasure, and you have to move fast because of this. Go to the location of the treasure through your vampiric jump or teleport and pick it up immediately so that you can avoid being detected by the wolves. You will get attacked once you get the treasure, but don’t fight them. Instead, run to the right side.
Do not rush to the left, as this path is inaccessible. Just keep going to the right and avoid the enemies. It will probably take a hit or two, but keep going, and eventually you will get the message about completing The Cursed Chasm. Run until the health bar of the enemy disappears from the screen.
This means that you have completed the quest. At this stage, it is time to use your teleporter and go back to the surface. Durandal is now yours and obtained early in the game.
Durandal Weapon Stats
The Durandal has a Weapon Art and some great bonuses. While the rolls may differ, this is what the displayed weapon has for bonuses:
- +11.2% damage against Supernatural enemies
- 21% lower attack stamina cost
- 21% lower dodge stamina cost
- 7% lower Swordmaster ability cooldown
These bonuses make the Durandal a very strong weapon. Just remember that you won’t be able to equip it until you reach Level 11.
