Durendal

Hallowed Bar forging and whip speed enchantment

Crafted at a Mythril Anvil or Orichalcum Anvil using 12 Hallowed Bar ingots, Durendal is the benchmark summoner whip of mid-Hardmode progression. Striking a foe inflicts 9 summon tag damage, directing active minions to focus the marked target. Additionally, landing a blow grants the Durendal's Blessing buff, accelerating the player's whip swing speed by 25% for three seconds.

Whip stacking strategies and legendary modifier

Generating 55 base summon damage, Durendal is an essential component for whip-stacking rotations alongside Snapthorn and Dark Harvest. By cycling rapidly between whips, summoners maintain multiple attack speed buffs simultaneously while stacking diverse tag damage effects on bosses. The Legendary modifier is optimal, providing increased range, swing speed, and knockback to keep aggressive foes at a safe distance.

Trivia

• Durendal's Blessing buff lasts for three seconds but refreshes every time the whip connects with any hostile target.
• The weapon is named after Durandal, the legendary sword of the paladin Roland in medieval French romance.