Profile[]
A quintessential warrior, Durandal is a veteran swordsman who always aims for his enemy's vitals. In the past, he was defeated by a then-youthful Rufus, and has been serving as his guard ever since. His personal history remains unknown, likely because he has intentionally kept his secrets close to his chest. He has been under Rufus's command for quite a while now, and is one of the few demons Rufus actually trusts. Thanks to Rufus's influence, he exhibits gentlemanly conduct unbecoming of a demon. He apparently used to be an extremely ferocious warrior, but when confronted about that rumor, he simply laughs it off.
Skills[]
Auto attack: Dark Attack[]
Rank 1/1 | Deal 100 Auto Attack damage |
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Rank 7/10 |
Tap: Scream of Delusion[]
Rank 1/1 | Deal 380 Damage, CRT Rate +30% for self and 1 Attacker Ally for 10 seconds |
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Rank 7/10 |
Slide: Hollow Edge[]
Rank 1/1 | Deal 860 Damage to 2 random Enemies, Skill Gauge Charge Amount of +35% and Slide Skill Damage +1200 for 3 Allies (Priority: Dark Type Attackers) for 15 seconds |
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Rank 7/10 |
Drive: Spectral Demon Blade []
Level 1 | Deal 2032 Damage to 3 Enemies (Priority: Light Type), inflict Blind (decrease Attack ACC 60%) for 25 seconds, and ATK +30% for 3 Allies (Priority: Highest ATK) for 25 seconds |
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Level 60+6 |
Leader Buff[]
CRT Rate +15% for Allies (During Devil Rumble, Critical Damage +20%) |
General Tips[]
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Awakening[]
Voice List[]
E | Drive Skill Voice | Taste my undying blade! |
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D | Story I | We will make Sir Rufus into the Archfiend. That is our duty and the meaning of our existence. |
D+ | Weak Point Attack Voice | Out of the way! |
D++ | Critical Attack Voice | Watch closely. |
C | Inner Voice I | If necessary, I can even make you Archfiend. If Sir Rufus orders it, that is. |
C+ | Damaged Voice |
Ugh... Kh... I let down my guard. |
C++ | Death Cry |
Guh... Ngh... My sword...has broken? |
B | Story II | Listen, you're in the thick of the Archfiend Contest right now. You must never forget that. |
B+ | Battle Start Voice | Understood. I'll stand on the front lines. |
B++ | Hot Spring Voice | *sigh* If you're free, join me. |
A | Inner Voice II | Luin may seem strict, but she's very kind. It's rather fun to tease her. |
A+ | Slide Skill Voice | Don't underestimate me! |
A++ | Victory Voice | I've returned. |
S | Story III | So for now, I must focus carefully on cultivating everything in my purview, from the roots to the branches. |
All | Inner Voice III | The Mortal Realm is a bore, but it is a good environment in which to enjoy bonsai. |
Story Dialog[]
Awakening I: Durandal's True Feelings[]
[D-Grade Unlock]
Durandal | ... |
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Master | ......! |
Durandal | When you tail someone with your back to the sun, your shadow gets longer. Don't you know that? |
Davi | I think he spotted us, Master. |
Master | Quiet! |
Davi | Being quiet's not gonna help. He already knows we're here. |
Master | Hey! I just told you to shut up! |
Durandal | Ugh, what a pain. Why are you following me? |
Durandal | I don't like people sneaking around behind me. May I consider this an assault? |
Davi | Oh dang, he's furious! You'd better get down on your knees and grovel, Master! |
Davi | Come on, Durandal! We don't wanna fight! We really just— |
Master | Davi! What're you doing?! Don't you have any pride?! |
Davi | Pride doesn't mean anything if you're dead! |
Master | Don't assume we're gonna die! |
Davi | Durandal, don't kill usss! |
Durandal | I'm not actually planning on killing you. What do you need? |
Durandal | I sincerely doubt you're following me because you want to be friends. |
Master | Uh, well...we're not really following you, per se... It's more like we just happened to be going down the same road! |
Davi | Just be honest, Master. You were watching him 'cause you can't figure out what's going through his head. |
Master | Davi! Ugh, there you go again, you blabbermouth... |
Durandal | I see. So you were wondering if I'd betray you. I believe I told you that you didn't need to worry about that. |
Master | Yeah, you did, but...it's just, uh... |
Durandal | *sigh* I hate it when people beat around the bush. Out with it already. |
Master | Hm...it's not that I'm not debating whether or not to trust you, or that I don't want to believe you... |
Durandal | ... |
Master | Okay, okay! I'll say it! I wasn't sure how honest you were being, so I followed you to keep an eye on you! |
Durandal | Hmph. Your fear is unfounded. We would never disobey Sir Rufus. |
Durandal | Sir Rufus has recognized you as the Archfiend's successor and has ordered a ceasefire. So we will respect his decision. |
Durandal | But if you doubt Sir Rufus's true motives... I cannot allow that to continue. |
Master | You seem pretty strong yourself, so why aren't you trying to be the Archfiend? |
Master | You could probably even beat Rufus. |
Durandal | Ha! |
He laughs scornfully. | |
Durandal | You know nothing of Lord Rufus's true power. Your hopeless optimism is clouding your eyes. |
Durandal | The Archfiend Contest is meaningless. Sir Rufus will reign over the Infernal Realm. That is the only possible future. |
Master | How can you be so sure? What if something completely unexpected happens? |
Durandal | Even if an anomaly like that were to occur... I would take responsibility and deal with it. |
Durandal | We will make Sir Rufus into the Archfiend. That is our duty and the meaning of our existence. |
On Rufus's orders, Durandal stopped interfereing with our work. It's only a temporary ceasefire, but now we can borrow Durandal's help if we need him. | |
I was tailing him to see what kind of demon he was, but...in the end, I was never able to find out. I just can't understand him. | |
The way he talks about duty and the meaning of his existence, and his loyalty to Rufus and the strength of their bond... I don't get it at all. |
Awakening II: Durandal's Kindness[]
[B-Grade Unlock]
FLASHBACK | |
Durandal | It's that little girl again... |
Davi | Oh no! Durandal went poof! |
Durandal | What is that you want today? |
Davi | Eek! D-Don't surprise me like that! |
Davi | H-Hello, Durandal! |
Durandal | It seems your master is not with you today. Do you have some business with me? |
Davi | Um, not really. I just had nothing better to do. Will you play with me? |
Durandal | Sorry, but I promised to meet someone. Why would you come seek me out? Go play with your master. |
Davi | He's at this rat extermination job right now. Mona and Lisa don't know about it. |
Davi | He's probably pretending to be out somewhere with me, so I've gotta kill time when he's working. |
Durandal | Keeping a job secret from his aides... What an odd Archfiend Candidate. |
Durandal | Where is your master? Bring me to him. An aide shouldn't be wandering around alone. |
Master | Ugggh! These stairs go on forever! My feet hurt! |
Master | Why can't staff members use the elevator? No one would know if I just take off my name tag... |
Durandal | Then go ahead and use it. |
Master | Durandal?! |
Davi | Apparently, when the master foes to the mall, he's bound by a horrible curse that forces him to be kind to humans. |
Davi | And when he rides the elevator, their piercing gazes threaten to kill him. |
Davi | He's the weakest of the weak, ya know. |
Master | Please just shut your trap. |
Master | So what are you doing here, Durandal? I asked you to help me gather Childs this morning, but you turned me down because you said Sir Rufus had summoned you. |
Durandal | Yes, I did say that. To me, Sir Rufus takes priority over everything else. |
Durandal | I'll only cooperate with you when I'm free or in the mood for it. Remember that. |
Master | Yeah, yeah. So, what're you here for? |
Durandal | Your aide was wandering around on her own, so I brought her to you. Also... |
Durandal | Someone was tailing her, so I took care of them while I was at it. |
Master | What?! Someone was following her?! |
Durandal | Listen, you're in the thick of the Archfiend Contest right now. You must never forget that. |
Master | I mean, sure, but...I never expected anyone to target Davi. |
Durandal | Well, consider that in the future. I doubt anyone would go so far as to lay a hand on a succubus, but if they're being followed, it could pose a problem. |
Durandal | Don't let your guard down. Now then, if you'll excuse me. |
Master | Oh, tha— |
Master | And...there he goes. |
Master | ... |
Master | Huh. I guess he's a nicer guy than I thought. |
Awakening III: Durandal's Hobby[]
[S-Grade Unlock]
Rufus | Luin. Durandal. |
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Durandal | ...... |
Luin | Yes, Sir Rufus. |
Rufus | I'm going to the Mortal Realm. You two will come with me. |
Luin | The Mortal Realm, sir? |
Rufus | Yes. I want to do some research on the Archfiend Contest. |
Durandal | I understand, sir. However...is there truly any need for you to participate in such a battle? |
Rufus | To become the Archfiend? Haha, I wonder. |
Rufus | I've heard the Infernal Realm is particularly chaotic right after the Archfiend Contest. Ruling in the midst of all the betratals, ambushes, and discontent... That is the Archfiend's job. |
Rufus | The Archfiend Contest is nothing more than a process. True victory is gained after the contest is over. And what must be done to become the last one standing? |
Rufus | The answer is finding overwhelming power and making it known to all, as Lucifaro has done. However, that is not enough. Something else is required. |
Durandal | And what would that be, sir? |
Rufus | A new power that is different from magic. Those who wield a power like that could easily obtain the seat of the Archfiend. |
Rufus | At least, that is what my instincts say. I doubt demons would solely rely on a method as simple as merely winning a battle. |
Rufus | And so, I am going to investigate that. I'll not become a foolish king drunk on victory. |
Luin | Foolish?! You could never be described in such a way! |
Rufus | Haha. I participate in this battle for your sakes as well. |
Rufus | I don't intend to let such skilled subordinates waste away in a corner of the Infernal Realm. |
Rufus | I'll become the Archfiend, a feat that cannot be achieved by simply being strong. And I'll be sure to keep you two with me every step of the way. |
FLASHBACK END | |
Durandal | Oh, that branch is slightly bent. |
Luin | Durandal. You're rather passionate about taking care of that shruberry. |
Durandal | It's not "shruberry," it's a bonsai tree. It is a discipline that can only be mastered after many long years of study. |
Luin | I have no interest in pursuits that require such patience. You're hedging it in so it cannot grow the way it wants to, correct? |
Durandal | I'm not sure I would word it that way. But if I were to find a meaning in it, I'd say it would be that every inch of this tree, from the root to the branches, has been influenced by me. |
Luin | In other words, it satisfies your desire to dominate? Demons have rather despicable hobbies, don't they? Leaving that aside, I received these orders from Sir Rufus. |
Luin | "Answer the kitten's calls for aid as much as possible. But do not kill his opponents." |
Durandal | So we are to continue with that? Understood. Now, Luin, while you're here, could you— |
Luin | I'll pass on helping you with that terrible hobby of yours. See you. |
Durandal | Terrible hobby, huh? Amusing to hear that from a demon. |
Durandal | I don't think the Archfiend Contest will end so easily. It may very well take an astonishing amount of time. |
Durandal | So for now, I must focus carefully on cultivating everything in my purview, from the roots to the branches. |