Mythical pack of treacherous means is the first thing I thought about, since vindicator variation already included it.
No damage difference. I think it’s because of common RR: manticore, assassin’s blade, bladetwister signet shred both physical and pierce resistance.
Will try Runeguard greaves though, maybe that should help a little
Well, you have much more pierce support there still. Just compare how flat Pierce changes when you swap from Chains of Oleron to Treacherous Means. Pretty huge.
Rimetongue is something to consider as well.
Hi, thank you for your build 
In which order (or a rough guideline) would you take the skills while leveling?
Any other leveling tips/advice for this build is also welcome.
The easiest way to level this build is transmuted Primal Strike.
This skill alone is so good, it can carry you through the entire game.
Or Word of Pain.
Shaman and Inquisitor are both insanely good masteries.
Thanks! Ah, so a different skill setup than for the endgame build. What does “transmuted” mean? And would you still go for the same devotion order as you posted?
At the beginning you simply don’t have good pierce rifles, so leveling through Primal Strike with Thunderous Strike transmuter is good idea. When you feel safe enough and have a good rifle with pierce damage, respec into Savagery.
Yes, level the devotions for final build.
Gotcha, thanks, I’ll see how things go
It says to take crossroads Ascendant (and drop it later), but shouldn’t that be Primordial, since you need it for Sailor’s Guide? Or am I missing something?
You’re right, I mixed them up.
Ah ok. Btw, does it matter which factions I take?
I don’t remember clearly, but factions are usable only as source of augments for this build. Check the gt link, look at items, and if you find the faction augments, befriend that faction.
Edit: yes, this build uses 2 Kymon augments, so befriend Kymon’s Chosen. And Barrowholm as well.
Okidoke, thanks!
For those who may be thinking of constructing this build, I did and it is very, very strong. The highest damage I’ve seen is around 117,000 but this is regular game play, not in Crucible where there r buffs of some kind. I don’t play much of that.
I’m playing Grimmest on the Ultimate now and this build still mows the high number of Legendary Monsters the one’s with the stars down like grass . . . almost.
I highly recommend this character and thank u to the creator. Nice one.
Hold on tight guys, I redesigned this build as a Tactician.
Can’t say it’s top tier build, but now it’s nice.
Quick GT link: https://www.grimtools.com/calc/D2pmpvaV
I was thinking about below setup:
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2m1xrW2
Is Ghoul compulsory or healing from Living Shadows can be sufficient?
Living Shadows are mortal, they die oftenly and can’t replace ghoul. Also Ulzaad is mandatory
Can’t see Assassin, but overall stats look good too
I haven’t tried this build, but in’t 12/12 fighting form more consistent for mobs?
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/4VxeE3EZ
It still gives %pierce too so taking from some other skills is not a big loss. I took from your HP for example and looks good