GW2. Best Open World Build. Condition Scourge. Necromancer PvE.

Last Update: December 2023
As a powerful build in raids the condition Scourge is very aggressive, but also sustains well in open world scenarios due to Parasitic Contagion healing per condition damage dealt and ranged options, making it very efficient and scaling up well in many situations.
Dhuumfire inflicts burning on enemies in your Shade abilities. Cast your Manifest Sand Shade F1 on enemies from afar and then rotate through your F2/F3/F4/F5 on a 1 second internal cooldown to keep applying burning.
Otherwise, use your weapon skills off cooldown. The more damage you deal the more you heal so rotating between weapon skills and using your shade abilities off cooldown in a fast pace will be much more effective.
Equipment
Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
---|---|---|
Helm Viper | ||
Shoulders Viper | ||
Coat Viper | ||
Gloves Viper | ||
Leggings Viper | ||
Boots Viper |
Primary Weapon Set
Scepter Viper | ||
Torch Viper |
Secondary Weapon Set
Staff Trailblazer |
|
Item | Stat |
---|---|
Amulet Viper | |
Ring Trailblazer | |
Ring Trailblazer | |
Accessory Trailblazer | |
Accessory Trailblazer | |
Backpiece Viper |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Jade Bot Core: for extra vitality
- Stats: Full Viper for more damage but less sustain
- Weapon: Pistol instead of Scepter, Dagger instead of Torch
- Rune: for more damage instead mobility
- Sigil: instead of Doom
Skills
Scepter / Torch | Heal / Utility / Elite |
Staff | |
Alternatives
- Heal: for more barrier
- Utility: for defense against projectiles
- Elite: for enemies with boons
Traits
Build Template
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Gameplay
Full Video Guide:
Credit to Vallun for the video.
Updated Gameplay:
build says trailblazer but the links are for viper rings, amulet, and back.
Is Parasitic Contagion still able to sustain champion fights after the nerf? The video guide is from 1 year ago.
yes, the minion will help too