A holy knight's sword said to have been forged by spirits.

The Durandal (デュランダル, Dyurandaru?), also known as Durend, Twin Durandals, or Hofud, is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series, being one of the most powerful swords available.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis[]

The Durandal is Zack's enhanced Ultimate Weapon, and is obtained exclusively in featured gacha draws,

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Final Fantasy X[]

The Durandal is a longsword for Tidus whose dominant ability is Triple AP. Triple AP can be customized onto a weapon with 50 Wings to Discovery. Triple AP weapons are also dropped by One-Eye.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Durandal is a high-level sword for Paladins, won as a possible prize from certain KSNM battlefield events.

Final Fantasy XII[]

In the original version, Durandal is the strongest one-handed sword with an Attack power of 99. Durandal grants the user +5 to Evasion like all swords, and has a combo rate of 5%. Swords are among the slower weapons to use.

The Durandal is known as "Well-forged Blade" in the Bazaar and costs 21,600 gil after selling Lifewick x3, Emperor Scale x2, and Leshach Halcyon x1. Its license, which costs 80 LP, can be found in the mid-right section of weapon license area, next to the Stoneblade.

In the Zodiac versions, it provides 99 Attack, 5 Evade, 32 CT, 5% combo rate, and requires the Swords 9 license for 90 LP. It can be found as a treasure in Cerobi Steppe (The Terraced Bank), dropped by Velelu (1% chance), and uncommonly stolen from Rikken in Trial Mode Stage 86. It can be equipped by the Time Battlemage and Knight classes.

The more powerful version, Simha (Durandal A in International) provides 103 Attack, 15 Evade, 32 CT, 10% combo rate, and requires the Sword 9 license for 90 LP. It is obtained from the Bazaar by selling Ring Wyrm Scale x4, Lifewick x3, and a Leshach Halcyon, and rarely stolen from Rikken in Trial Mode. Neither the Durandal nor Simha are the strongest one-handed sword, being trumped by the Great Trango.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

Fabled sword of saintly glory.

Description

The Durandal is one of Vaan's strongest swords obtained after defeating Gilgamesh. It provides +95 Attack, +45 Magick, and +60 Speed and +15 Strength. It uses a generic sword sprite during battle.

Final Fantasy XIII[]

A symbol of honor, the ceremonial blade is bestowed on soldiers who distinguish themselves in battle.

Description

The Durandal is a rank 6 model of a gunblade for Lightning. It is obtained by upgrading a Hauteclaire with a Uraninite, and, while giving great stats, has the ability "Stagger Lock", limiting its use somewhat. It is in the Gestalt synthesis group. At max level is dismantles into Chobham Armor (x18), Cobaltite (x2), and a Hauteclaire.

Level	Strength	Magic	Current Exp.	Exp. To Next Level	Exp. To ★
19	126	126	52,704	4,524	334,656
20	132	132	57,228	4,692	330,132
21	138	138	61,920	4,860	325,440
22	144	144	66,780	5,028	320,580
23	150	150	71,808	5,196	315,552
24	156	156	77,004	5,364	310,356
25	162	162	82,368	5,532	304,992
26	168	168	87,900	5,700	299,460
27	174	174	93,600	5,868	293,760
28	180	180	99,468	6,036	287,892
29	186	186	105,504	6,204	281,856
30	192	192	111,708	6,372	275,652
31	198	198	118,080	6,540	269,280
32	204	204	124,620	6,708	262,740
33	210	210	131,328	6,876	256,032
34	216	216	138,204	7,044	249,156
35	222	222	145,248	7,212	242,112
36	228	228	152,460	7,380	234,900
37	234	234	159,840	7,548	227,520
38	240	240	167,388	7,716	219,972
39	246	246	175,104	7,884	212,256
40	252	252	182,988	8,052	204,372
41	258	258	191,040	8,220	196,320
42	264	264	199,260	8,388	188,100
43	270	270	207,648	8,556	179,712
44	276	276	216,204	8,724	171,156
45	282	282	224,928	8,892	162,432
46	288	288	233,820	9,060	153,540
47	294	294	242,880	9,228	144,480
48	300	300	252,108	9,396	135,252
49	306	306	261,504	9,564	125,856
50	312	312	271,068	9,732	116,292
51	318	318	280,800	9,900	106,560
52	324	324	290,700	10,068	96,660
53	330	330	300,768	10,236	86,592
54	336	336	311,004	10,404	76,356
55	342	342	321,408	10,572	65,952
56	348	348	331,980	10,740	55,380
57	354	354	342,720	10,908	44,640
58	360	360	353,628	11,076	33,732
59	366	366	364,704	11,244	22,656
60	372	372	375,948	11,412	11,412
★	378	378	387,360	Trapezohedron	0

Final Fantasy XV[]

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

The Durandal can be obtained via Rendezvous in the War of the Lions version. It has an attack power of 26 with a Weapon Defense of 40. It is a Holy-elemental weapon and it adds Protect and Shell on the wearer. In the mobile version it can be purchased for 5 gil at any Poacher after completing the game at least once.

Final Fantasy Type-0[]

The Twin Durandals are twin rapiers for Machina. They provide 61 Attack Power and double the amount of experience he earns.

In the PSP version, they can be bought from the SPP Post for 20000 SPP after unlocking 1 ticket on the Square Enix Members site or by exchanging 5 tickets on the Square Enix Members site. They sell for 10000 gil. In the HD version, they can be obtained after landing 300 Killsight strikes with Machina. They cost 5000 SPP and sell for 2500 gil.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

The Hofud (Durandal in Japanese) is an animated sword that appears as a monster. It can be encountered in the Cave of Mountain and Cave of Light, and is a potential transformation for monster units.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

Durend has a mystic sword icon before its name. It is one of the four Mystic Swords, being the second weakest, only more powerful than the Mystic Sword Emperor. It deals Mystic-elemental damage, causing double damage against certain bosses and undead enemies. It can even harm enemies who are strong against physical damage.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Durandal is the second best sword providing 105 Attack and 20 Hit Rate. It is effective against dragons. It can be equipped by Jobless, Warrior, Red Mage, Dragoon, Memorist, Paladin, and Dark Knight jobs. It can be picked up after felling Despair.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

While in his EX Mode, Vaan wields the Durandal for his sword attack. The Durandal is also a level 90 greatsword that provides +64 Attack, -1 Defense, and +7% Physical Damage. It can be obtained by trading 1 gil, Delight of Conflict, and Soldier's Hope x2 in the Labyrinth.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Durandal (XII) is a BT Sword for Vaan that enables access to the finishing burst, Calamitous Orb. It provides 90 HP, 55 DEF, 399 iBRV, 3939 mBRV, 1280 ATK, and adds 130 CP.

Durandal (XIII) is a BT Sword for Lightning that enables access to the BT ability, Gestalt Drive. It provides 98 HP, 67 DEF, 409 iBRV, 3939 mBRV, 1247 ATK, and adds 130 CP.

Durandal (XV) is a FR Sword for Noctis that enables access to the FR ability, Inherited Heart, as well as the abilities Inherited Heart Exceed I, Inherited Heart Exceed II, and Inherited Heart Exceed III. It provides 110 HP, 67 DEF, 379-409 iBRV, 3764-3989 mBRV, 1222-1297 ATK, and adds 130-140 CP.

Twin Durandals (0) is a FR Sword for Machina that enables access to the FR ability, Beyond the Atonement, as well as the abilities Beyond the Atonement Exceed I, Beyond the Atonement Exceed II, and Beyond the Atonement Exceed III. It provides 105 HP, 51 DEF, 389-419 iBRV, 3666-3891 mBRV, 1287-1362 ATK, and adds 130-140 CP.

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

[Harmony] Durandal is a rarity 7 sword that provides a minimum of 198 Attack, a maximum of 270 Attack, is Earth-elemental, and Limit Break +3000. It can only be equipped by Vaan (No.346).

Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

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Final Fantasy Explorers[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

A sword brought from the distant world of Ivalice. The blade is covered in detailed engravings, while the sword as a whole shines dully. It is perhaps most notable for its squared tip. While it is apparently merely a replica of a famous Ivalician holy sword, it boasts a tremendously sharp edge almost on par with the real thing.

Description, FFXII

A large sword once wielded by a great hero. It's [sic] name means the immortal blade. There is a story about a hero who, when on the brink of death, in order for the durandal not to fall in enemy hands slammed it to the floor which actually caused the floor to split open. It is unclear whether or not this anecdote is true, but there is no denying the pin-point sharpness this holy blade boasts.

Description, FFT

Durandal (FFXII) is a sword obtained as the Super Trust Master reward from Seeker of Freedom Vaan. It provides 163 ATK, 30% physical evasion, and increases chance of being targeted by 30%.

Durandal is a Great Sword obtained during the Final Fantasy Tactics event, The Auracite Chosen. It provides 74 ATK and is Light-elemental.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

The Durandal is a greatsword.

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Non-Final Fantasy appearances[]

Blood of Bahamut[]

Durendal is a greatsword that can be equipped by Ibuki.

Bravely series[]

The renowned sword of the legendary hero Roland. Its name means "eternal blade." Of all the weapons Yulyana took from the Orthodoxy, Durandal is said to have been the most perilous, but try as he might to destroy it, he failed to cause so much as a scratch.

Description in Bravely Default

In Bravely Default, Durandal is a sword that provides 50 P.ATK and 90 Aim. It can be found in Dimension's Hasp (B10).

In Bravely Second: End Layer, Durandal is a greatsword that provides 52 P.ATK, 85 Aim, and deals 50% more damage to dragonkind. It can be found in Via Celestio.

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Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]Durendal is a holy sword in The Song of Roland, an old French literary piece. The sword is said to contain within its hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, a hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is said to be able to cut solid boulders in half with a single strike.