[Lingchih]

I give them a Horror helmet first, then a lucky pendant and amulet of MR next (granted, you have to have astral, but I always make sure of that). Then I make Frost Brands for them, and starshine skullcaps when I get to it (for the extra MR).

I rarely equip them with any armor except what they come with, until later in the game. They come equipped with a wonderful shield, which I will only replace later with an Eye shield, or something better. Occasionally, if I have one in the Hall of Fame (quite common for them) that has Heroic attack ability, I will give that one two Frost Brands.