Helminth Options:
Molt with Regenerative Molt - quick shield gate, aggro draw, on demand healing without needing enemies
Xata's Whisper - double procs Seeking [Talons] slash (once on initial weapon hit and once on separate Xata's instance), bane mods triple dip the xata's slash proc
Roar - double dips slash procs and multiplies with +100% from passive
If not running Molt, swap molt augment for more duration (constitution/augur message), strength (transient fortitude/augur secrets), efficiency (streamline/[Fleeting Expertise]) or [Rolling Guard].
[Blood Forge] also optional.