I will admit that I haven't been team Hunter in the VOG until last night, when I attempted it for the first time as a Hunter (on Hard). All those points are incredibly valid, except perhaps as a relic holder? Sunsinger Warlock is better.... But, a golden gun makes one person have the efficiency of two in any mob control situation. Blade dancer is my favorite subclass for the confluxes in clutch situations where death was a near impossible avoidance. Last night as I learned, being able to one shot supplicants and help the relic guy clear adds, makes an experienced (or at least one worth his salt) Hunter worth more than a fourth warlock's self revive... Because it won't be necessary.