[Jazzepi]

Generally my outfit for banelords has been this.

Frostbrand
Eye shield
Horror Helm (or nothing, I think the base helm is the same protection)
(I can't remember what kind of armor, I think I just don't give them any since the base armor is okay)
Boots of Quickness
Amulet of Luck
Barkskin Amulet

Reading Baalz's guide makes me think like I'm spending too much on the thugs.

Also, with these setup thugs I generally have a hard time soloing PD of 25+ which is fairly disappointing

What are the thoughts on eye-shield versus vine shield? I've always thought eye was a better choice because it has better protection, but looking now it's only a 3 point difference, and I think shield protection only matters when you actually block a hit with the shield?

Jazzepi