Key facts
- Durandal is a named legendary sword.
- Location: Cursed Chasm at the destroyed bridge in northwest Briar Sloughs.
- Prerequisite: Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper → local gossip about Skender's Men → The Cursed Chasm.
- Encounter: Echo wraith plus spectral minions; this is a combat encounter, not a pure stealth section.
- Activity cost: 2 time segments. Human and Vampire forms can enter; Vampire traversal is useful for the descent.
- Pickup: search the chasm wreckage after the encounter.
- Equipment requirement: Level 15. The sword can be upgraded at a blacksmith.
Step 1 — Ask the Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper
Go to the Tavern in Svartrau City and talk with the Innkeeper. Ask about local gossip: "I need to find out about the local gossip." The conversation tells the story of Skender's Men falling into the chasm and starts The Cursed Chasm side quest.
- The missable point is starting the tavern gossip conversation.
- This is not a chapter dialogue gate.
- Once The Cursed Chasm has started, there is no additional time window for the quest.
Step 2 — Reach the Cursed Chasm
From Coward's Path shrine, travel northwest through Briar Sloughs to the destroyed bridge. Enter the Cursed Chasm activity; the hourglass shows a cost of 2 time segments.
- Human and Vampire forms can enter.
- Vampire form helps with traversal along the wall and reduces the risk of a difficult jump.
- Keep stamina available for the descent and the encounter.
Step 3 — Defeat the Echo wraith and search the wreckage
The chasm contains an Echo wraith and spectral minions. Defeat them, then search the chasm wreckage to collect Durandal.
The same route can also give you:
- Cycle of Ruin Witchcraft manual, from the Ancient Circle at the chasm's west end.
- Treasure Map: Silver Cache, which starts Finders Keepers.
- Artisanal Bracers, Rebel's Sturdy Coat of Plates, and dinarii.
Durandal is a Level 15 weapon with fixed stats and a weapon-bound perk separate from your skill-tree perks. A blacksmith can upgrade it for later use.
Common traps
- Looking for a chapter dialogue. The prerequisite is the Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper's local-gossip conversation.
- Going to Anachora. Durandal is in northwest Briar Sloughs, at Cursed Chasm.
- Expecting a stealth-only section. The route ends in an Echo wraith and minions combat encounter.
- Ignoring the time cost. Accepting the Cursed Chasm activity costs 2 time segments.
- Trying to equip it too early. Durandal requires Level 15.
Route checklist
- Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper → ask about local gossip.
- The Cursed Chasm side quest started.
- From Coward's Path, reach the northwest Briar Sloughs destroyed bridge.
- Reserve 2 time segments for the Cursed Chasm activity.
- Defeat the Echo wraith and spectral minions.
- Search the chasm wreckage for Durandal.
- Collect Cycle of Ruin and the Silver Cache map while you are there.
- Reach Level 15 to equip Durandal.
Related equipment
FAQ
Where is Durandal in The Blood of Dawnwalker?
Durandal is in the Cursed Chasm, at the destroyed bridge in northwest Briar Sloughs. Start The Cursed Chasm by asking the Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper about local gossip, then defeat the Echo wraith and search the wreckage.
How do I start the Durandal quest?
Ask the Svartrau City Tavern Innkeeper about local gossip to start The Cursed Chasm.
Is Durandal a stealth reward?
No. The Cursed Chasm route includes an Echo wraith and spectral-minion combat encounter.
How many time segments does Cursed Chasm cost?
The Cursed Chasm activity costs 2 time segments.
What level do I need to equip Durandal?
You need Level 15 to equip Durandal.
Sources
Verified against ApolloTrail, Method.gg, Insider Gaming, PowerPyx, and GameSpot on 2026-09-06. This is an unofficial fan-made guide — not affiliated with Rebel Wolves or Bandai Namco.