[Link Redirection] gives [Venari] a tiny amount of shields to allow it to shield gate.
[Hastened Deflection] reduces shield recharge delay and increases recharge rate.
[Reinforced Bond] is optional because reloading your gun effectively refills [Venari]'s shield gate.
[Primed Pack Leader] does NOT restore health or shield, but DOES add Overguard whenever [Venari] is at max shield (giving a 0.5s overguard gate). This is not visible in the UI, but is visible when you hover over [Venari] manually.

[Tek Assault] lets [Venari] die even less.

R5 [Bite] + [Tenacious Bond] gives free 1.2cd flat to Whipclaw.

[Synth Deconstruct] drops health orbs