The Wither meter in RuneScape: Dragonwilds is tied to the Fellhollow/Withering system, not a separate standalone item. It fills as you stay in Wither Water or withered areas, and it’s the status/counter you watch to know when your character is getting pushed into the withered state.

Where to see it

  • It appears while you are in a withering zone or standing in Wither Water.
  • The counter/status shows once your soul is being affected by withering, especially in Fellhollow content.
  • Guides for the Withering Heights quest describe using Wither Rot/withering effects to trigger the soul-rift state, which is the mechanic the meter tracks.

What it means

  • Higher wither buildup means more danger from the region’s debuff effects.
  • In quest areas, the meter is often used intentionally to unlock shadow-realm traversal or bridge interactions.
  • If you’re looking for the exact UI element, it’s usually shown as part of the current debuff/status display rather than in a dedicated menu.

Quick check

If you’re not seeing it, go to Fellhollow and stand near Wither Water or another withering source; the meter/status should appear once the effect starts building.

TL;DR: the wither meter is the on-screen withering status/counter that appears in Fellhollow when you’re exposed to Wither Water or related withering effects.