Judgement is a signature ranged ability of the Vestal, the frontline healer class in Darkest Dungeon, the gothic roguelike RPG released by Red Hook Studios in 2016. In combat she raises her mace and calls down holy damage, often finishing enemies while also healing herself in the sequel. Clips of the clean, bell-like impact were lifted from gameplay and shared on soundboards for reaction edits. Its continued use comes from that mix of sacred sound design and unmistakable finality that suits gaming highlights and judgement memes.