Primate Murder
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As an FD build, a backlash guest automatically becomes only 80% as efficient (because you take *0.8 damage). Add in the fact that Dread Fiend requires a save, and I'd say it's slightly inferior to the other 2 options. Carnage backlash gains the same *0.8 FD penalty, it gives only 27% extra weapon damage and deals no damage by itself. Grimlord, on the other hand, has a consistent 60% melee damage boost for a total of 120% melee, making it by far the best darkness guest available for FD beastmasters - but with the understanding that it only covers one element unlike the Essence. Basically, get Essence if you're short on slots, otherwise keep the Grimlord.
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