I'm having a really hard time sorting out my Scourge...

Hey guys, I really need your help with something.

I've been wrapping my head around this for months, and I've already spent my own share of gold on this character... and I'm still not satisfied with the results. I already have a DPS Reaper and a Condition Damage Necromancer, and I've been wanting to try out some sort of Support role for the Scourge because it just seems to work so well, but the problem here is that I just can't find the right gear. I have the right weapons and traits(I think?), but not the right stats and it's making me lose my damn mind.

At first, I was hoping to use Rabid, but the lack of Healing Power was obvious. I used Trinkets that mixed these stats with some Healing Power, but the fact that this combo isn't available for armor and weapons is concerning; especially when everyone agrees that the idea is bad. Others have suggested me going with Shaman, Zealot, Viper, Settler, Apothecary... and I just don't know anymore. I want this character to be able to help others in combat, but still be able to hold her ground due to conditions. Maybe Salomon (++Power, +Precision, ++Healing Power, +Conditions) is the best choice? I really don't know and I feel incredibly lost in it. I also share these type of issues with other characters, and I want to see this fixed.

The weapons that I'm using are:- Staff- Scepter & Torch

And these are my traits:

I would really appreciate if you guys could help me out on this.

P.S: I thought it was obvious from the mention of some of the stats, but this is meant for general PvE such as world questing and events, early Fractals, Dungeon runs... and perhaps WvW as well. I am not interested in raids or" hardcore" content whatsoever. And please refrain from placing comments such as "lol u suck" or "play diff class".

Are you asking pvp or wvw? You'll be hard pressed to find anyone who would want a support scourge in instanced pve. If you're dead set on it, try this:http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vRAQNAofWnk0A90gV9CW3As9iFxBTfmmT/pTFgIWAgqCkBWAA-j1xGQBA4UA0G9B1S5H5eCAeUJ4Q2fQRq/AA-w

might stacking, power wells support scourge.

I assume you are speaking about PvE (because you do not consider toughness nor vitality). Let me be straight:Close to no pug group nor more fast-clear orientated group for raids or fractals wants a Support-Scourge. The barrier with some condi cleanse as well as the Vampiric Aura are really good for keeping up the HP of your party, but it lacks any damage support. While Druid has Spirits, Glyphs, Precision-Aura, god amount of Might, Fury, ... Scourge has close to nothing of that; and the slightly more consistent heal barely compensates it.

If you still really wanna go for it, check these links:https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/74h53r/100_viable_healer_scourge/ (overall idea)https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/87nvhu/scourge_heavy_support_aka_scourgeheals/ (well described build)https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Scourge_-_Support_Healer (alternative idea, which I like less, but still okey)

@"Valandor.9506" said:I assume you are speaking about PvE (because you do not consider toughness nor vitality). Let me be straight:Close to no pug group nor more fast-clear orientated group for raids or fractals wants a Support-Scourge. The barrier with some condi cleanse as well as the Vampiric Aura are really good for keeping up the HP of your party, but it lacks any damage support. While Druid has Spirits, Glyphs, Precision-Aura, god amount of Might, Fury, ... Scourge has close to nothing of that; and the slightly more consistent heal barely compensates it.

If you still really wanna go for it, check these links:https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/74h53r/100_viable_healer_scourge/ (overall idea)https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/87nvhu/scourge_heavy_support_aka_scourgeheals/ (well described build)https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Scourge_-_Support_Healer (alternative idea, which I like less, but still okey)

Yeah, it's PvE. And I don't give a fluff about what other people want / don't want for their groups. I already have two other necromancers for the sake of variety. I'll have a look at those links, thanks!

Use Shaman's with Blood Magic when you want to support minions or some other under-performing group and Viper's with Curses for dps.

Always carry 2+ sets of equipment and the consumables to match.

Review the various build metric web sites for specifics.