34 sham solo question

[Yttrium]

I did it! It took 3 years but I finally got 34... So now what? I have been soloing to date by doing poison + slow + beat stick. Mobs are hitting harder though and I am finding it less effective. Now at 34 I got a new disease, a new pet, and a new root. Looking to start either with paw gnolls, CT gators, or NK bridge guards. Just as a baseline I am an ogre and I currently have PWC and SCHW, no regen items though.

At this point should I swap to root / rot full time, or am I better to keep face tanking with the pets added damage?

I am guessing if I root and rot my pet doesn't get involved, or do I put him in the line of fire?

What buffs do you typically keep up for soloing?

Thanks in advance.