I am working on a guardian core build and am really enjoying it. (Honor > Zeal > Valor) I am also currently running scepter/focus and sword/shield. Open world has been pretty easy so far. I know the hard part remains later in game as I am currently at level 68.
All that said, I am not currently looking for just a meta build. I want to experiment and am more interested in the actual game, self-sustainment etc. My question is is around armor and runes. I have several skills where I get ransom healing and my sigils steal health on hit. If one uses armor that has plus to healing, does that apply to those sorts of things as well? Thanks!