The Blood of Dawnwalker Guide | How to Unlock Legendary Sword Durandal in Cursed Chasm

Durandal in The Blood of Dawnwalker is an early Legendary Longsword found during the Cursed Chasm side quest in the Briar Sloughs, and you can obtain it by reaching the wreckage at the bottom of the chasm.

Where to Find the Cursed Chasm

The Cursed Chasm is located in the Briar Sloughs, near the broken bridge below Greifberg Castle. The Coward's Path Shrine is a useful nearby fast-travel point.

You can trigger the quest by approaching the broken bridge and investigating the wreckage. To activate it early, speak to the Innkeeper at the Svartrau City tavern and ask about local gossip.

How to Reach Durandal

After investigating the broken bridge, descend into the chasm.

Follow the edge of the chasm to the east and northeast of the bridge, where you'll find a series of ledges that lead safely down. If you are playing as Coen's vampire form, abilities such as Shadowstep can also help with traversal.

Once you reach the bottom, prepare for combat. Wolves and supernatural enemies, including the Echo, guard the area.

How to Defeat the Echo

The Echo is the main threat inside the Cursed Chasm. When possible, deal with the surrounding enemies first, then focus your attacks on the Echo.

Take your time during the encounter, especially if you reach the Cursed Chasm early in the game. The enemies can be dangerous for an underleveled Coen, so healing items and a prepared weapon can make the fight considerably easier.

After defeating the enemies, search the wreckage and skeletons throughout the chasm for additional loot.

How to Get Durandal

Continue through the chasm until you find the ruined wagon containing Knyaz Skender's lost treasure.

Search the wagon to obtain Durandal, the Legendary Longsword. Picking up the sword completes The Cursed Chasm quest and awards 100 XP and 1 Skill Point. The quest costs 2 Time Segments to complete when you collect the treasure.

The chasm also contains other useful loot, including the Treasure Map: Silver Cache, which begins another treasure-hunting quest.

Durandal

Durandal is a Level 15 Legendary Longsword and one of the earliest Legendary weapons available in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Its early availability makes the Cursed Chasm worth visiting if you are looking to upgrade Coen's melee arsenal.

Final Thoughts

The Cursed Chasm is a relatively short optional detour that rewards you with Durandal, a powerful Legendary Longsword. Head to the broken bridge in the Briar Sloughs, descend into the chasm, defeat the enemies guarding the wreckage, and search the ruined wagon to claim the sword.

FAQ

Q. Where is Durandal in The Blood of Dawnwalker?

A. Durandal is inside a ruined wagon at the bottom of the Cursed Chasm in the Briar Sloughs, near the broken bridge below Greifberg Castle.

Q. How do you start The Cursed Chasm?

A. Approach and investigate the broken bridge, or speak to the Svartrau City tavern Innkeeper about local gossip to learn about the lost treasure.

Q. What do you get for completing The Cursed Chasm?

A. You receive the Legendary Longsword Durandal, 100 XP, and 1 Skill Point.

Q. How much time does Durandal cost?

A. Collecting the treasure costs two Time Segments.

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