Defensive Build

Legendary - Withered Knight (Polearm and Shield): Defensive Build [Survivability] icon
SurvivabilityWithered KnightPolearm and ShieldLegendary tier
A recommended survivability Withered Knight loadout built around the Polearm and Shield. Slot the skills and talents below, then gear toward the listed equipment.

Talent picks

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Polearm and Shield Specialization

When wielding a Polearm and Shield, you can equip one additional skill, but the Greatsword has one skill slot disabled.

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Rising Morale

Casting a Polearm and Shield skill increases the charge level of Charged Dash by 1 for a short duration.

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Counter-Impact

Casting a Polearm and Shield skill enhances the shield bash of the next Charged Dash. Upon hitting the first enemy, it triggers an energy explosion that damages nearby enemies.

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Brute Force

Enhances the explosion triggered by Counter-Impact's shield bash, knocking back other units near the primary target and applying a Slow effect to all enemies within the area for a set duration.

Equipment set

Open in planner

Loads this build's gear and talent picks into the planner, where you can swap pieces and spend the rest of Withered Knight's points yourself.

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