Withered Knight

The Withered Knight, introduced in the June 2026 open beta and playable since launch, is built around one debuff. Three Light Strikes build Judgment, the blade lights blue, the next hit applies Wither, and a Heavy Strike executes the mark for bonus damage.

Greatsword or Polearm

The Greatsword is the solo set: Parry (a stance that negates frontal attacks for up to five seconds, five hits, or one heavy blow, then branches into a sweep or a dash that both apply Wither), Radiant Retribution, and Breakthrough Charge. The Polearm and Shield set trades that damage for Sacred Bulwark, a barrier enemies cannot pass, and Intervene, a dash to an ally that shields everyone nearby.

The September 15, 2026 update moved this class more than any patch since launch, and it moved the two sets apart. On the Greatsword side, Heavy Strike lost damage (including its branch after a forward dodge), delayed and consecutive Executions lost damage, and Execute stopped triggering the Smiting affix, which retires a real gem interaction rather than just shaving a number. On the Polearm side, Sacred Bulwark had its cooldown reduced and Spear Barrage gained damage. The September 23 update left the class alone.

Full breakdown in our Withered Knight guide.