So just got Hvergelmir yesterday, tried out smn/sam with relatively decent melee gear inside of abyssea. I'll add that I was solo, and I hate it. Pull hate off my damn pet nearly right away! :P

I've come to prefer my set up, its nearly impossible to use as much mp just blood pacting that myrkr can restore. So it gives me ample time to do more fun weapon skills such as Cataclysm or Garland of Blyss. Both are amplified in strength due to the MAB atmas, so it makes for awesome amber building stuff. The regen during the day time is an awesome touch as well. 300% myrkr + elemental siphon restore a grand total of 1700 mp for me yesterday from practically 0 mp.

All in all, I'm a huge fan! Get moar emp staves!!

(btw the remove ailments as far as i can tell will remove anything that wouldn't stop u from using tp attacks. and so far its removed everything inflicted on me! Trying to get hit by bad breath and test its real limits :P)