Light Strike (Polearm and Shield)
In-game tooltip: alternate between spear thrusts and horizontal sweeps. Each hit charges the weapon; at full charge it enters Judgment, and the next light strike applies Wither.
Applies to 15 September 2026 updateUpdated
In-game tooltip captured
- Class
- Withered Knight
- Weapon
- Polearm & Shield
- Role
- Wither application
- Applies to
- 15 September 2026 update
When to use it
The polearm reaches Judgment the same way the greatsword does, which is why talents written for one stance read across to the other. The alternating thrust-and-sweep pattern is what differs — it covers more ground per combo.
Builds using this
No build on this site currently lists this skill. It is documented here because a source describes it, not because a creator built around it.
Where this comes from
Legacy Gaming — Ultimate Withered Knight Class Guide — opens at 07:50, where the skill is explained.
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Sources for this page
- Legacy Gaming — Ultimate Withered Knight Class Guide — Source for the Judgment/Wither loop, skill-by-skill verdicts and affix tiers.