Open World · Necromancer build dossier
Harbinger boon support variation for Open World, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Loadout
Diviner armor · Leadership runes · Concentration and Force sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Ritualist's Helm+54 Vitality+54 Condition Damage+30 Concentration+30 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Helm
Superior Rune of the Trapper · 1/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Shoulders+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Trapper · 2/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Coat+121 Vitality+121 Condition Damage+67 Concentration+67 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Coat Superior Rune of the Trapper · 3/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Gloves+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Gloves Superior Rune of the Trapper · 4/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Leggings+81 Vitality+81 Condition Damage+44 Concentration+44 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Leggings Superior Rune of the Trapper · 5/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Boots+40 Vitality+40 Condition Damage+22 Concentration+22 ExpertiseAscended · ArmorRitualist's Boots Superior Rune of the Trapper · 6/6Superior Rune of the Trapper(1): +25 Condition Damage(2): +5% Condition Duration(3): +50 Condition Damage(4): +10% Condition Duration(5): +100 Condition Damage(6): +125 Condition Damage
Ritualist's Backpiece+52 Vitality+52 Condition Damage+28 Concentration+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece
Ritualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's Amulet+133 Vitality+133 Condition Damage+71 Concentration+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletRitualist's Amulet
Ritualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Ritualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Relic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.Relic of the Fractal Relic
Ritualist's Pistol+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponRitualist's Pistol Main Hand
Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Ritualist's Torch+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponRitualist's Torch Off Hand
Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 seconds
Ritualist's Scepter+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Main Hand WeaponRitualist's Scepter Main Hand Superior Sigil of BurstingSuperior Sigil of Bursting+5% Condition Damage
Ritualist's Dagger+105 Vitality+105 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseAscended · Off Hand WeaponRitualist's Dagger Off Hand Superior Sigil of EarthSuperior Sigil of EarthInflict bleeding for 6 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.Cooldown: 2 seconds
Malign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18Infusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
Jade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 VitalityCombat configuration
Skill notes
Open with Harbinger Shroud available, use Elixir of Risk for the group's immediate need, and reserve Harbinger skill 6 for the most dangerous open world pressure.
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Harbinger ShroudHealElixir of RiskUtilityElixir of BlissUtilityHarbinger skill 4UtilityHarbinger skill 5UtilityHarbinger skill 6EliteCombat execution
Build and spend life force in short Harbinger Shroud windows while watching blight and defensive resources.
››Keep a defensive answerUse elixirs to cover the group's boons, cleanse, or crowd-control need before returning to pistol or shroud pressure.
››Prioritize dangerous targetsDo not stack blight carelessly before a dangerous mechanic; keep a recovery route ready.
››Loot and reposition safely