Withered Knight Gets an All-New Polearm & Shield Weapon at Launch
The official launch-day patch notes confirm a brand-new Polearm & Shield weapon stance for the Withered Knight class, shipping day one.
Withered Knight’s all-new Polearm & Shield weapon stance is confirmed to ship at global launch, per the official Steam Community FAQ — not held back for a later patch. This is in addition to the class’s existing weapon options.
What is confirmed
Withered Knight’s all-new Polearm & Shield weapon stance is confirmed to ship at global launch, per the official Steam Community FAQ — not held back for a later patch. This is in addition to the class’s existing weapon options.
- This was previously tracked as a beta-era addition; it is now confirmed for day one at launch.
- It ships alongside a reworked ranked system and Season 1 content in the same patch.
- Exact stats and moveset details need hands-on testing on the live client.
Why this matters
Knowing a brand-new weapon ships day one (not later) matters for anyone planning a Withered Knight build around launch.
What to watch next
Confirm exact Polearm & Shield stats and combos once tested on the launch build.
Source and verification
This update treats only currently visible official-store information as confirmed.
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