Raids · Necromancer build dossier
Scourge boon support variation for Raids, 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 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 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 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 DamageRitualist'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
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 Sandstorm Shroud available, use Well of Blood for the group's immediate need, and reserve Scourge skill 6 for the most dangerous raids pressure.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.
Sandstorm ShroudHealWell of BloodUtilityDesert EmpowermentUtilityScourge skill 4UtilityScourge skill 5UtilityScourge skill 6EliteCombat execution
Place shades where the group will remain, then layer barrier and cleanse before the pressure event rather than after it lands.
››Confirm boons and positioningUse Sandstorm Shroud to answer condition pressure or a dangerous mechanic while preserving another shade skill for the follow-up.
››Do not miss the squad burstKeep a revive, boon, or barrier response available when the squad spreads or a player is assigned away from the group.
››Respect assigned mechanics