scourge discussion w/ [eV] Igher

Summary

In this guide, the hosts discuss strategies for playing Scourge in Guild Wars 2, particularly focusing on healing through barrier mechanics, stripping boons from enemies, and supporting the team in various combat scenarios. Iger, a seasoned Scourge player, provides tips on barrier management, emphasizing the importance of timing to avoid wasting resources. The video also covers essential skills, such as the F1 (Manifest Shades), F5 (Serpent Siphon), and the use of wells and breaching skills for effective support. The hosts highlight the balance between providing barriers and stripping enemy boons, offering insightful tips for both beginners and experienced players.

Takeaways

• 😀 Focus on providing barrier: As a Scourge healer, your main role is to provide a large amount of barrier to your team, not necessarily be the top healer or cleanser.
• 😀 Barrier capping: Barrier cannot exceed 50% of your health, so use your barrier spells wisely to avoid wasting it if others have already been shielded.
• 😀 Use barrier spells strategically: Use F1 (Manifest Shades), F2, F5, and Serpent Siphon during critical moments when your team is low on health or facing intense damage.
• 😀 Keep an eye on allies' health: Don’t overcap the barrier if your teammates already have a large amount. Use your barrier spells carefully to maximize their effectiveness.
• 😀 Strip and Pull combo: When your commander calls for strip and pull, use your Greatsword's F5 and swap weapons for better crowd control and debuff management.
• 😀 Focus on Commander Calls: Always listen carefully to your commander’s instructions for optimal placement of wells, strips, and pulls. Adjust your actions based on their call.
• 😀 Prioritize effective positioning for Nightfall and Breach: Ensure you place the Nightfall and Breach in the optimal position, following the commander’s instructions to disrupt enemy movements.
• 😀 F1 + F5 + F2 combo: For major clashes, use a combination of F1 (Manifest Shades), F5, and F2 to provide strong barrier and condition cleansing for your team.
• 😀 Use Serpent Siphon effectively: Use Serpent Siphon for an additional barrier, especially when clashing with the enemy. It provides barrier and converts enemy boons into conditions.
• 😀 Master the timing of Breach and Wells: Predict enemy movements and place your Wells (like Well of Corruption) and Breach spells accordingly to strip boons from the enemy while also controlling the battlefield.

Q & A

What is the main role of a Scourge healer in the game?

The main role of a Scourge healer is to provide barrier protection for the team, strip boons from enemies, and cleanse conditions. They excel at barrier support through various abilities and are not typically the primary healer in terms of raw healing but focus on providing defensive support.

How does barrier providing work in Scourge gameplay?

Barrier in Scourge gameplay is generated through abilities such as Manifest Shades (F1), Serpent Siphon, and Sandflare. It's important not to overcap the barrier, as the amount of barrier cannot exceed a player's health. The barrier should be used strategically during critical moments like clashes or when the commander calls for bursts.

What is the significance of not overcapping the barrier?

Overcapping the barrier is inefficient because if a player already has a large amount of barrier, any additional barrier applied would be wasted, as it doesn't provide further benefit once the cap is reached.

How should Scourge players prioritize their barrier skills during the fight?

During a fight, Scourge players should prioritize using their barrier skills when necessary, especially during key moments like clashes or spikes. It's important to monitor the health of allies and apply the barrier only when needed to avoid wasting it.

What is the correct usage of the 'strip and pull' technique?

The 'strip and pull' technique is executed using the Greatsword's F5 ability. The pull can be performed either by targeting the enemies or without targeting them, affecting the range and direction. The 'strip' phase is done by the Renegade, while the Scourge focuses on the pull.

What is the difference between the 'strip and pull' and the 'spinal shiver' approach?

The 'strip and pull' is done using the Greatsword's F5 for the pull and F4 for the stripping of boons. The 'spinal shiver' approach involves using the Spinal Shiver (1-second casting time) followed by weapon swap to initiate a more efficient boon strip and pull combination.

When should the Serpent Siphon ability be used in the Scourge gameplay?

Serpent Siphon should be used when there is a need to provide additional barrier to both the player and their team. It is useful in situations where melee combat is involved, and additional defensive support is required.

How do Nightfall and Gastly Breach work for stripping boons?

Nightfall (F4) and Gastly Breach are static fields that cast on the player's feet. These fields have a radius and duration that strip boons from enemies. They should be used based on the commander's call and are most effective when placed strategically as part of a team coordination.

What is the purpose of the Well of Corruption, and when should it be placed?

The Well of Corruption is a field that strips boons from enemies in a specific range. It should be placed where the Zerg is moving or as directed by the commander, often when the Zerg is in a clump or during a pull phase.

What is the recommended approach for using the F3 Garnish Peeler skill?

The Garnish Peeler (F3) should be used to heal allies, especially during moments like resurrection, as it doesn't interrupt other actions. It can be used to restore health during a hand res or as a support skill when the party needs additional healing.