The Durandal is a weapon in Final Fantasy XII. It is the strongest one-handed sword in the original version, and only obtained as the Well-forged Blade in the Bazaar. In the Zodiac version, the Well-forged Blade is instead the upgraded Durandal, the Simha. Stronger than both of these are the Great Trango and the upgraded Masamune, Kumbha, which is in effect a one-handed katana.
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Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
Vaan wields the Durandal in his attacks when in EX Mode. Vaan's weapons are from Final Fantasy XII, and his normal and EX Mode weapons are among the weakest and strongest equipment in their respective equipment types.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Durandal is a weapon.
Durandal has a sprite.
Etymology[]
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.
The incarnation of Durandal in Final Fantasy XII features what appears to be a broken tip by the border of another metalcarving inlay. In real life, Durandal is alleged to be stuck in a cliff-face in Rocamadour, France, where it rests upon being retired from its service by Paladin Roland.