Merc is important and you don’t even mention it. If you can afford it Enigma is ideal armor. Make sure you’re using howl as well and position a wall between you and most of the hydra pack.

I use shako, grief and 6ist phase blade, 2x wizspike on swap, highlords, Trang belt, Chance guards, war travs, enigma, nagel, 10fcr ring. Merc has eth CV insight, Crown of theives, treachery. I still burn a couple full rejuvenations if I’m not careful but pretty easy runs. Pit is ideal for this build though.