Only times I've died thus far have been to recharge debuffs. I have self rez on a scrap that is willpower and have yet to use it, even during hard stuff.
I don't like the noodles or the other animation. Have plenty of attacks without it.
Not really build for defense. Fell backwards into like 30% melee just from other sets and weave. I went for resist first, then getting very close to perma hasten and soul drain after.
The preventative medicine proc seems like it would be great on a dark. It will fire a lot I imagine. I don't have it yet on my lowbie but he will shortly. I shouldn't need the more end. It nets 2% and has cardiac on top of attack slots. I use the dark consumption some now while leveling but end isn't as good either.