Pick Duhk Halic when you want the Nimrod / world-tree unlock at 12 Courage—Vasp-IV if you are already at 13 Courage and prefer farming Sinecure mercenar...
Weapon overview
Duhk Halic
Polearms · Courage · Uncommon
Duhk Halic is an Uncommon Ode'n lance requiring Courage, forged from the corrupted remains of Nimrod's arsenal. With 66 base ATK and 46 stagger, it delivers the highest raw damage among non-Rare polearms in Preludes 15. Farm fragments from Discharged Nimrod (normal and Cogah variants) or standard Nimrod encounters — the lance literally drips with the venomous corruption of its original wielder. Forge 1 fragment at Tuvalkane, making this one of the most fragment-efficient weapons to craft. Purchase from Avakot merchant for 220 Dracs as a backup. The lore describes Duhk Halic as an instrument of corruption so potent that even the Nimrod who wields it suffers from its venomous touch — every wound it inflicts spews ichor. Though Weaver magic has temporarily purged the corruption, the lance retains its menacing power. Pairs exceptionally well with Tethren and Ode-Tempest pact builds that capitalize on high stagger for charged attack windows. The wide sweep attacks hit multiple enemies, making it effective against Sinecure patrol groups and Cogah-infected zones.
Vasp-IV is a Common pure-Courage polearm requiring 13 Courage, with 65 base ATK, 130 charged damage, 46 stagger, and 5% smite. Farm its fragment from Gruulseeker Selvins or Bisulcam on Sinecure routes, then forge the halberd at Tuvalkane. Despite its Common rarity, the combination of polearm reach, strong base attack, and meaningful stagger makes it a useful mid-game control weapon for Courage builds. Compare Sollos-I for quicker Long Blade pressure, Rook when Spirit investment and higher stagger fit the loadout, or Duhk Halic for a later polearm alternative. Vasp-IV still requires deliberate spacing and a 13 Courage commitment, and its single-Virtue profile contributes little to hybrid Pact tools.
