Players searching for a Mistfall Hunter spear shield build are looking for the Withered Knight Polearm and Shield stance. The current Legendary in-game plan for build 24619162 imports with 7imXZd4i0fDIhFkQqqAzuJr7KGq5ZmWmyobjCeBDtKiKcba3px2IcvXfs. “Spear and shield” is search language; Polearm and Shield is the verified official term.
Search term versus official name
The official launch material names Withered Knight's added stance Polearm and Shield. The current in-game plans use the same wording, and no separate weapon category called Spear and Shield appears in the verified source set. This page answers the common query without inventing a second stance.
That distinction matters for players searching the market, build importer, or patch notes. Use “Polearm and Shield” inside the game. If a later client introduces a separately named Spear and Shield weapon, this page must be split rather than silently combining two intents.
What the preset contains
The source labels the plan “In-game plan,” identifies Mistfall Hunter as its author, and resolves its native code at build 24619162. It is Legendary with an equipment value of 4,975. Reproducibility makes it a sound starting point, but does not establish that it is the best solo, trio, PvE, or PvP setup.
The primary weapon is Rose Proclamation. A damaged Rusty Squire Greatsword occupies the secondary slot. The armor set is Rosen Oath Helmet, Rosen Oath Breastplate, Rosen Oath Bracers, Rosen Oath Pants, and Rosen Oath Boots; the accessories are Tri-phase Knot Pendant and Ancestral Blessing Ring.
Gems and affix direction
Rose Proclamation uses Fortitude·Rage Purple Rhomb Stone, Carnage Onyx, and Wrath Moonstone. The rest of the set combines Fortitude, Brawl, Resolve, Vitality, Tenacity, Fury, Carnage, Battle Spirit: Rage, Aegis: Stalwart, Resilience, Fighting Spirit, Lightfoot, Warding, and related gems. Import the plan for the complete slot-by-slot arrangement.
The captured totals are Aegis 6, Wrath 6, Stoic 5, Strife 5, Resilience 3, Valor 3, Vitality 3, Tenacious 2, and one level each of Ethereal and Unyielding. The source also displays maximum energy plus 15. These values belong to the exact captured plan, not a universal threshold.
What the allocation suggests
The combination of Aegis, Stoic, Resilience, Vitality, and Tenacious gives the plan a defensive foundation. Wrath, Strife, and Valor keep meaningful offensive investment. That mix is consistent with a stance expected to attack while managing incoming pressure, but it is not controlled performance evidence.
Do not translate an affix name into a mechanic from intuition. Read its exact current description in the client. The meaning, scaling, activation condition, or cap can change, and a copied total is useless if the player does not understand when it applies.
How to import and verify
Paste the native code into the build-plan importer. Confirm Withered Knight, Rose Proclamation, the Polearm and Shield stance, equipment value 4,975, and the leading Aegis, Wrath, Stoic, and Strife totals. If the importer resolves another result, do not spend resources based on this page.
Save a separate copy and enter a low-risk test. Check reach, defensive timing, energy use, recovery, and the ability to protect space while carrying loot. Test the live stance against both ordinary enemies and player pressure before committing valuable Legendary gear.
Solo use
For solo play, test whether Polearm and Shield lets you control distance without becoming trapped in a long commitment. Measure the ability to recover after a blocked or missed action, respond to ranged pressure, and leave a fight. Do not evaluate the build only while facing an opponent directly in front of the shield.
The defensive affix profile may make mistakes more survivable. No official extraction-rate data proves that this is the safest solo build. A player who cannot maintain the required timing may perform better with another stance or class.
Trio and support use
Official development material describes Polearm and Shield around attack, defense, team assistance, and rescuing downed allies at range. Those design goals make squad testing important. Check whether the live abilities still provide the described help and whether your positioning allows teammates to benefit.
A trio build should be judged by more than personal damage. Record successful protection, space control, safe revives, and the cost of leaving your own position. The preset does not prove an optimal team composition or guarantee that support value outweighs a Greatsword alternative.
Lower-cost progression
The database contains Rare, Excellent, and Epic Polearm and Shield in-game plans at the same recorded build number. Use those as progression references if the Legendary plan is out of reach. Copying only Rose Proclamation without the rest of the affix structure does not reproduce the plan.
At each rarity, import first and inspect the resolved summary. Do not assume the Legendary affix totals scale down linearly. Different item names, sockets, and gems create a different plan that deserves its own test.
When this page becomes stale
Recheck after Withered Knight balance changes, especially changes to energy drain, thrusts, Spear Barrage, Rainbow Piercer, shield behavior, or rescue mechanics. The July 30 official update already demonstrates that these areas can change. A stable item list does not make the gameplay stable.
The page is stale if the code fails, the source reports a newer in-game plan, or the live client resolves different equipment or affixes. Until reverified, use it as historical context only. Return to the build methodology for a fresh test.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spear and Shield a separate stance? Not in the verified sources. The official name is Withered Knight Polearm and Shield.
Is this the best Polearm build? It is a complete current Legendary in-game plan, not a universal performance winner.
Can I import it? Yes. Paste the code and verify the class, weapon, equipment value, and affixes in your current client.
Where is the general class guide? Read Withered Knight for class fit and evidence boundaries.
Sources
- Legendary Polearm and Shield in-game plan — build 24619162 code, complete equipment, gems, and affixes.
- Mobalytics Class Tier List — updated August 8, 2026; independent current Polearm and Shield role and trio assessment.
- IGN Withered Knight Build Guide — updated August 9, 2026; independently confirms the official stance name and its defensive trade-offs.
- Mistfall Hunter game updates — dated index linking official launch and balance material.
- GameDB Steam Community guide — explanation of native code import and extracted records.
- Mistfall Hunter on Steam — official build and multiplayer framework.
Last verified: August 12, 2026. Polearm and Shield terminology, the database-resolved build 24619162 plan, and two independent current role sources were cross-checked; live-client import remains to be verified.