I don't have a SMK, but even if I did, I wouldn't use it. It really isn't worth it IMO. I suppose, using the Big Bad Voodoo every elite pack might augment the 25% elite damage (using the 30% damage rune), but that only counts if the Sycophant fetishes count for the CD reduction. I am not particularly looking for one, although, I would probably keep one if I did find it. A nice 2400 DPS one would be nice.
SMK is best in slot weapon for a pet WD, and it's really clear after you get to use one for a bit. Pets already kill solo target RG's and elites very fast due to SoJ and Aughild's, but nearly 100% uptime on BBV makes solo T6 easy because the large trash pulls also get cleared fast. Fetishes spawned from the passive also work for SMK, so you don't need to use FA if you don't want. I like keeping FA on the bar with full Zuni because it helps keep the fetish count high for poor density rifts, and I already have a few pieces with +FA damage anyway. Whether or not I keep FS as a passive depends on which pet build I decide to run, since I sometimes use the Hexing Pants of Mr Yan build with TMF dog and FA fetishes for a change of pace.
Pet WD isn't so great in optimized T6 mixed class groups since they don't have a chance to deal damage often if there are big aoe damage dealers like Jade WD or Crusaders, but giving the party good BBV slam dance uptime helps a bit.
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