Durandal

100px|right|Durandal as seen in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
The Durandal , 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 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 ====
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 ===
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====
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
====Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒====
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
=== Final Fantasy Explorers ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
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.
== Non-Final Fantasy appearances ==
=== Blood of Bahamut ===
Durendal is a greatsword that can be equipped by Ibuki.
=== Bravely series ===
In Bravely Default, Durandal is a sword that provides 50 P.ATK and 90 Aim. It can be found in (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 .
== Gallery ==
FFXI Sword 42.png|Final Fantasy XI.
BD Durandal.png|Bravely Default.
DurandalBS.jpg|Bravely Second: End Layer.
DFFOO Durandal (XII).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFXII].
DFFOO Durandal (XIII).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFXIII].
DFFOO Durandal (XV).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFXV].
DFFOO Durandal (FFT).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFT].
PFF Harmony Durandal Icon.png|[Harmony] Durandal icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Durandal FFXIII SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFXIII].
FFAB Durandal FFT SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFT].
FFAB Durandal FFXIII SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFXIII].
FFAB Durandal FFT SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFT].
FFAB Durandal FFXII UR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFXII].
FFAB Durandal FFXIII UR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFXIII].
FFAB Durandal FFXIII CR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR+) [FFXIII].
FFRK Durandal FFI.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFI].
FFRK Durandal FFII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFII].
FFRK Durandal FFIII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIII].
FFRK Durandal FFIV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].
FFRK Durandal FFV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFV].
FFRK Durandal FFVI.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVI].
FFRK Durandal FFVII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVII].
FFRK Durandal VIICC.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [VIICC].
FFRK Durandal FFVIII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVIII].
FFRK Durandal FFIX.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIX].
FFRK Durandal FFXII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXII].
FFRK Durandal FFXIII.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXIII].
FFRK Durandal FFXV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFXV].
FFRK Durandal FFT.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFT].
FFRK Twin Durandals Type-0.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [Type-0].
FFRK Durandal FFXII Sprite.png|Sprite in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
File:Durandal SOPFFO.png|Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin
== Etymology ==
Category:Gunblades
Category:Swords