Pros +
- Exceptional barrier and cleanse
- Strong revive support
- Useful ranged area control
- Minstrel equipment profile
- PvP ready
Cons −
- Shade placement controls support range
- Limited burst healing compared with other supports
- Precise execution required

PvP · Necromancer build dossier
Scourge support variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Loadout
Defensive competitive equipment · Cleansing and sustain upgrades. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.


Combat configuration
Skill notes
Open with Sandstorm Shroud available, use Well of Blood for the group's immediate need, and reserve Scourge skill 6 for the most dangerous pvp pressure.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Combat execution
Place shades where the group will remain, then layer barrier and cleanse before the pressure event rather than after it lands.
Use Sandstorm Shroud to answer condition pressure or a dangerous mechanic while preserving another shade skill for the follow-up.
Keep a revive, boon, or barrier response available when the squad spreads or a player is assigned away from the group.