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Harbinger
Heal Support

Harbinger heal support variation for Raids, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty EasyRating 4/5Mode Raids
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Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Raids · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required End of Dragons
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsSnow CrowsMetaBattle
  • Match boon roles to the subgroup and align burst with exposed phases.
  • Use encounter utility only when it does not break required boon coverage or the next damage window.
Build templateDPS reportEquipmentBuildRotationNecromancer builds
Build difficultyEasy

Pros +

  • Strong mobile condition pressure
  • Flexible elixir utility
  • Good boon support options
  • Harrier equipment profile
  • Raids ready

Cons −

  • Blight reduces your health pool
  • Shroud and elixir timing must be balanced
  • Timing still affects performance
AttributesHarrier profile
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%

Loadout

Gear

Harrier equipment · Monk runes · Transference and Concentration sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorHarrier's Helm+63 Power+45 Healing Power+45 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Helm Superior Rune of the Monk · 1/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorHarrier's Shoulders+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Shoulders Superior Rune of the Monk · 2/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorHarrier's Coat+141 Power+101 Healing Power+101 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Coat Superior Rune of the Monk · 3/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorHarrier's Gloves+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Gloves Superior Rune of the Monk · 4/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorHarrier's Leggings+94 Power+67 Healing Power+67 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Leggings Superior Rune of the Monk · 5/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorHarrier's Boots+47 Power+34 Healing Power+34 ConcentrationAscended · ArmorHarrier's Boots Superior Rune of the Monk · 6/6Superior Rune of the Monk(1): +25 Healing Power(2): +5% Boon Duration(3): +50 Healing Power(4): +10% Boon Duration(5): +100 Healing Power(6): +125 Healing PowerExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: BrillianceDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Harrier's BackpieceHarrier's Backpiece+63 Power+40 Healing Power+40 ConcentrationAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceHarrier's Backpiece
Harrier's AccessoryHarrier's Accessory+110 Power+74 Healing Power+74 ConcentrationBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryHarrier's Accessory
Harrier's AccessoryHarrier's Accessory+110 Power+74 Healing Power+74 ConcentrationSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryHarrier's Accessory
Harrier's AmuletHarrier's Amulet+157 Power+108 Healing Power+108 ConcentrationBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletHarrier's Amulet
Harrier's RingHarrier's Ring+126 Power+85 Healing Power+85 ConcentrationBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingHarrier's Ring
Harrier's RingHarrier's Ring+126 Power+85 Healing Power+85 ConcentrationBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingHarrier's Ring
Relic of the MonkRelic of the MonkHealing skills build stacks that increase outgoing healing.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Monk Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
StaffHarrier's Staff+251 Power+179 Healing Power+179 ConcentrationAscended · Two-Handed WeaponHarrier's Staff Two-Handed Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceHealing to other allies is increased by 10%.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
DaggerHarrier's Dagger+125 Power+90 Healing Power+90 ConcentrationAscended · Main Hand WeaponHarrier's Dagger Main Hand Superior Sigil of TransferenceSuperior Sigil of TransferenceHealing to other allies is increased by 10%.ExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: ControlDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
WarhornHarrier's Warhorn+125 Power+90 Healing Power+90 ConcentrationAscended · Off Hand WeaponHarrier's Warhorn Off Hand Superior Sigil of ConcentrationSuperior Sigil of Concentration+10% Boon DurationExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound● 2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionHealing +9 Agony Infusion+5 Healing Power · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Healing +9 Agony Infusion
Bowl of Fruit Salad with Mint GarnishBowl of Fruit Salad with Mint Garnish+10% Outgoing Healing+100 Healing Power+70 ConcentrationAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodBowl of Fruit Salad with Mint Garnish
Bountiful Maintenance OilBountiful Maintenance OilGain Concentration from Healing PowerGain Concentration from PowerAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityBountiful Maintenance Oil
Jade Bot CoreJade Bot Core: Tier 10+235 VitalityPower your jade bot and increase your character's vitality.ExoticJade Bot CoreType: Tier 10Required Level: 80Account BoundJade Bot CoreTier 10 · +235 Vitality

Combat configuration

Traits & Skills

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Recommended setupRaids · Heal Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Harbinger Shroud available, use Elixir of Risk for the group's immediate need, and reserve Harbinger skill 6 for the most dangerous raids pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Harbinger ShroudHeal
  • Elixir of RiskUtility
  • Elixir of BlissUtility
  • Harbinger skill 4Utility
  • Harbinger skill 5Utility
  • Harbinger skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopRaids
Weapon planAStaffBDagger + Warhorn
  1. 01SetupSet the subgroup

    Build and spend life force in short Harbinger Shroud windows while watching blight and defensive resources.

    Harbinger Shroud›Elixir of Risk›Elixir of Bliss    Confirm boons and positioning
  2. 02CommitCover the squad window

    Use elixirs to cover the group's boons, cleanse, or crowd-control need before returning to pistol or shroud pressure.

    Elixir of Risk›Elixir of Bliss›Harbinger skill 4    Do not miss the squad burst
  3. 03ResetFlex for mechanics

    Do not stack blight carelessly before a dangerous mechanic; keep a recovery route ready.

    Elixir of Bliss›Harbinger skill 4›Harbinger skill 5    Respect assigned mechanics
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.