The Condition Scourge is a versatile and powerful Necromancer specialization in Guild Wars 2 (GW2), that excels in applying damage-over-time (DoT) effects like Torment, Bleeding, and Burning. Condition Scourge build is highly effective in both PvE (Raids, Fractals, Open World) and WvW in GW2, offering strong sustained DPS, utility, and survivability. Below is a detailed guide, including traits, skills, gear, and rotations.
Chill applied by you also applies Vulnerability and deals damage.
Spiteful Spirit
Gain might when you apply a condition.
Close to Death
Deal increased damage to foes below 50% health.
Curses
Parasitic Contagion
Heal for a percentage of the condition damage you deal.
Target the Weak
Gain condition damage based on your precision.
Lingering Curse
Increase the duration of your damaging conditions.
Scourge
Sadistic Searing
Gain expertise based on your vitality.
Demonic Lore
Torment deals increased damage to moving foes.
Desert Empowerment
Gain barrier when you apply conditions to foes.
Skills
Weapon Skills
Weapon Set
Skill
Effect
Scepter/Torch
Grasping Dead
Immobilize and bleed foes.
Blood Curse
Apply bleeding and transfer conditions to foes.
Feast of Corruption
Consume conditions on foes to deal damage and gain life force.
Cleansing Flame
Burn foes and remove conditions from allies.
Throw Torch
Throw a torch that burns enemies in an area.
Utility Skills
Skill
Effect
“Blood is Power”
Sacrifice health to gain might and transfer conditions to foes.
“Epidemic”
Spread conditions to nearby enemies.
“Sand Flare”
Create a sand field that damages and blinds enemies.
“Trail of Anguish”
Leave a trail that damages and immobilizes enemies.
“Plaguelands” (Elite)
Create a massive AoE that applies torment and poison.
Healing Skill
Skill
Effect
“Consume Conditions”
Remove conditions from yourself and heal based on the number removed.
Gear and Stats
Optimal Stats
Stat Set
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Purpose
Viper’s
Condition Damage
Power
Expertise
Maximize condition damage and duration.
Sinister
Condition Damage
Power
Precision
Alternative for higher burst damage.
Runes and Sigils
Slot
Item
Effect
Runes
Rune of the Necromancer
Increased condition damage and duration.
Sigils
Sigil of Bursting
+5% condition damage.
Sigil of Geomancy
Apply bleeding on weapon swap.
Condition Scourge Build Rotation
Opener
“Blood is Power” (Gain might and transfer conditions).
“Sand Flare” (Create sand field).
“Plaguelands” (Elite skill for AoE torment and poison).
Grasping Dead (Immobilize and bleed).
Main Rotation
Grasping Dead (Immobilize and bleed).
Blood Curse (Transfer conditions).
Feast of Corruption (Consume conditions for damage).
Throw Torch (Burn enemies).
“Epidemic” (Spread conditions to nearby enemies).
Repeat and use “Sand Flare” and “Trail of Anguish” off cooldown.
Tips and Tricks
Barrier Management: Use Desert Empowerment to gain barrier and stay alive in tough fights.
Condition Spreading: Use “Epidemic” to spread conditions to multiple enemies for maximum damage.
Survivability: “Consume Conditions” is a great heal that also cleanses conditions.
Final Thoughts
The Condition Scourge is a versatile and powerful build that excels in dealing sustained damage and supporting allies with barrier and condition cleansing. With its strong AoE capabilities and survivability, it’s a great choice for both solo and group content. Use this guide to optimize your build and dominate your enemies with debilitating conditions!