I don’t play on HC but yes. He is a loot piñata that you can easily underestimate and dance around. His loot is probably equal or higher in quality to a Treasure goblin. I’ve gotten plenty of uniques off of him.
Nope. Just an odd string of RNGeesus for you. My buddy and I actually do want to see our homie for his higher chance for uniques. But he always spawns when you don’t expect it.