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Scourge
Boon Support

Scourge boon support variation for Fractals, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.

Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode Fractals
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Published Aug 08, 2026Reviewed August 8, 2026Fractals · June 2, 2026 balanceExpansion required Path of Fire
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuckMetaBattle
  • Reach 150 agony resistance for Tier 4 and challenge-mode progression.
  • Adapt utility for instabilities, projectile control, stability, reflects, and fast breakbars.
Build difficultyHard

Pros +

  • Exceptional barrier and cleanse
  • Strong revive support
  • Useful ranged area control
  • Ritualist equipment profile
  • Fractals ready

Cons −

  • Shade placement controls support range
  • Limited burst healing compared with other supports
  • Precise execution required
AttributesRitualist profile
Power1,420Toughness1,180Vitality1,995Precision1,210Critical Chance20.00%Ferocity0Critical Damage150%Condition Damage0Healing Power1,825Expertise0Concentration1,320Boon Duration88.00%

Loadout

Gear

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.

ArmorStat & upgrade
Helm armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Shoulders armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Coat armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Gloves armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Leggings armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Boots armorRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: SkillDouble-click to apply to a piece of armor.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
ItemStat
Ritualist's BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece+52 Vitality+52 Condition Damage+28 Concentration+28 ExpertiseAd InfinitumAccount BoundAscended · BackpieceRitualist's Backpiece
Ritualist's AccessoryRitualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseBlack Ice EarringAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's AccessoryRitualist's Accessory+92 Vitality+92 Condition Damage+49 Concentration+49 ExpertiseSparking Petrified WoodAccount BoundAscended · AccessoryRitualist's Accessory
Ritualist's AmuletRitualist's Amulet+133 Vitality+133 Condition Damage+71 Concentration+71 ExpertiseBlood Ruby PendantAccount BoundAscended · AmuletRitualist's Amulet
Ritualist's RingRitualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlack Ice BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Ritualist's RingRitualist's Ring+106 Vitality+106 Condition Damage+56 Concentration+56 ExpertiseBlood Ruby BandAccount BoundAscended · RingRitualist's Ring
Relic of the FractalRelic of the FractalApplying enough bleeding stacks inflicts additional damaging conditions.ExoticRelicType: Combat relicRequired Level: 60Account BoundRelic of the Fractal Relic
Weapons & extrasSelection
Primary weapon set
ScepterRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
TorchRitualist'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 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Secondary weapon set
PistolRitualist'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 DamageExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: EnhancementDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
TorchRitualist'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 secondsExoticUpgrade ComponentElement: PainDouble-click to apply to a weapon.Required Level: 60Account Bound2 silver · 16 copper
Other items
Agony infusionMalign +9 Agony Infusion+5 Condition Damage · +9 Agony ResistanceEquipped quantity: 18AscendedUpgrade ComponentType: InfusionRequired Level: 80Account BoundInfusions ×18Malign +9 Agony Infusion
Salsa-Topped Veggie FlatbreadSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread+100 Expertise+70 Condition Damage66% chance to steal life on critical hitAscendedConsumableType: Food · NourishmentRequired Level: 80Account BoundFoodSalsa-Topped Veggie Flatbread
Master Tuning CrystalMaster Tuning CrystalGain Condition Damage equal to 3% of PrecisionGain Condition Damage equal to 8% of ExpertiseAscendedConsumableType: Utility · EnhancementRequired Level: 80Account BoundUtilityMaster Tuning Crystal
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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Skill bar

Recommended setupFractals · Boon Support

Skill notes

Encounter setup

Open with Sandstorm Shroud available, use Well of Blood for the group's immediate need, and reserve Scourge skill 6 for the most dangerous fractals pressure.

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Selected skill reference

  • Sandstorm ShroudHeal
  • Well of BloodUtility
  • Desert EmpowermentUtility
  • Scourge skill 4Utility
  • Scourge skill 5Utility
  • Scourge skill 6Elite

Combat execution

Rotation & Field Notes

Priority systemRepeatable combat loopFractals
Weapon planAScepter + TorchBPistol + Torch
  1. 01SetupPrepare the party

    Place shades where the group will remain, then layer barrier and cleanse before the pressure event rather than after it lands.

    Sandstorm ShroudWell of BloodDesert Empowerment
    Save control for the bar
  2. 02CommitCover breakbar pressure

    Use Sandstorm Shroud to answer condition pressure or a dangerous mechanic while preserving another shade skill for the follow-up.

    Well of BloodDesert EmpowermentScourge skill 4
    Spend during exposed
  3. 03ResetAdapt for the next instability

    Keep a revive, boon, or barrier response available when the squad spreads or a player is assigned away from the group.

    Desert EmpowermentScourge skill 4Scourge skill 5
    Adapt to instabilities
Return to step one when the main profession resource and weapon sequence are ready.