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Power Scourge

Axe & Focus / Greatsword
Guild Wars 2 Power Scourge - Axe & Focus / Greatsword Meta build for wvw: complete guide with gear, runes, relics, traits, and rotation tips.
Published Jul 28, 2025
Updated Jul 24, 2026
Wvw - July 2026 Balance
Expacs Required
Path of Fire Secrets of the Obscure Heart of Thorns
Itsblue wvw team
Build Difficulty
Pros +
Fluid rotation Access to healing & support Easy to learn Plenty of utility Defensive options Simple rotation
Cons -
Relies on resource management Loses damage on moving targets Lacks burst damage
Gear
Item Stat

Marauder'sHelm

Marauder'sShoulders

Marauder'sCoat

Marauder'sGloves

Marauder'sLeggings

Marauder'sBoots

Item Stat

MarauderBackpiece

MarauderAccessory

MarauderAccessory

MarauderAmulet

MarauderRing

MarauderRing

Relic of the ThiefRelic

Primary Weapon Set

Marauder's AxeMain Hand

Marauder's FocusOff Hand

Secondary Weapon Set

Marauder's GreatswordMain Hand

Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility

Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Notes
  • instead of for a Stun Break and Stability.
  • instead of to revive Downed allies.
  • paired with to apply Poison to Downed enemies or make your bomb stronger. This can be an option instead of .
Equipment Notes

An Offhand Sword may be taken over the Focus for more AoE Damage.

Skill Reference Guide
Axe & Focus Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4
5
Greatsword Default Keybind
2
3
4
5
Shade Skills Default Keybind
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Trait Notes

when you need additional Swiftness or when frequently Immobilized.

Additionally, if you want more sustain and to be tankier, you can drop the Soul Reaping Trait Line for the Death Magic Trait Line instead.

Rotation & Extras

Power Scourge is a great offensive class in the current meta with access to Boon Removal, Barrier, Condition Removal and Crowd Control.

is Power Scourge's unique mechanic which allows for easier AoE Damage and Boon Removal.

Your main goal is to provide coordinated Boon Removal via your , and whilst also using the utility from your to control fights.

Additionally, your weapons grant you extra Boon Removal and Pull thanks to , and .

Even if you don’t have an active shade, using any Shade Skill will still treat you as a shade and grant all the effects from your shade utilities.

Your primary goal is to put as much Damage as possible when your Commander calls for or and to synchronize their Cooldown with the other Necromancers in your squad.

It is important to try and be vocal when playing Power Scourge so you can inform your Commander when your and are almost ready. Typically, you can give a 10 and 5 second reminder.

Well of Corruption Spike
Ghastly Breach Spike
Rotation Notes

Outside these major damage frames, try to use the following filler skills to upkeep good pressure on the enemies.

  • has its Cooldown fully reset when hitting an enemy below the 50% health threshold or a Downed enemy. Make sure you abuse this to cleave enemies safely without putting yourself into too much danger.
  • is best paired with as it's a very strong single target spike that can potentially Down an enemy.
  • should be used when enemies are pushing into you or when you're crossing. Make sure you're not Fearing enemies away from your damaging AoEs.
  • is a very strong damaging ability that can also Boon Strip enemies.
  • converts a boon into a condition on enemies whilst granting Barrier to your allies and yourself.
  • and off cooldown to proc and Boon Strip enemies.

to Stun Break yourself and grant Stability.

Always have a Shade out to benefit from and the Damage Reduction.

and grant Barrier and Condition Removal respectively.

All Shade Skills can be used while moving with the exception of . Every source of Barrier will Cleanse your allies and grant them Might thanks to . Make sure you frequently use your Shade abilities to help support allies mid fight.

Skill Defiance Break Source
900 range Greatsword
1 Second Profession Mechanic
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