thanks for your replies, that's very helpful. I think i have a lead shield lying around already (captured from a fallen hero), so that should be easy. However, then my new bane lords can't have the lucky shield... i could give them a pendant of luck instead of the regeneration ring or the fire pearl... mmmh this whole game is about trade-offs.
How important is luck for an ethearal undead with high magic resistance and regeneration? Does the 50% escape from succesful attacks also apply to magic attacks such as paralyze and banishment? (i guess then it would be important as it would effectively be another boost to magic resistance, right?)
what exactly is the +S1 helmet?
it's gonna take me forever to figure this game out! (that's a good thing
if you have any other comments/suggestions on how i equipped those bane lords those would be very welcome too.