Oops, you right about taunt... sorry.
I see your point about AS in the early game so much so that I am considering taking it at 16. (Either AS, WH, or a Stamina Prereq. to ensure Stamina by 20.) But I noticed you kept it in in the post 35 build. I assume you must just love the 100% knock up then, I can't imagine the damage would be all that usefull after you get your 2 big attacks.