They already have enc. 1, at least in the version I've downloaded. It's not a solution because simple girdle of might gives them enough reinvigoration while buffing their damage at the same time. With 3 misc slots, girdle of might is a no-brainer for Shishi. (Against medium amounts of PD or single thugs, they dont even need it because they are damn fast killers).
To be honest, I'm not sure they actually 'need' quickness or Air magic. Did Llama intend to create a summon that will automatically kill all other mid-game thugs via cloud trapezing, or just something reasonably good for 15 air gems?
My idea is to strip them of their commander status, maybe giving them flight to compensate. And make them get Air 2 after player casts Gift of reason on them, a-la tartarians.
Or just strip them of magic and give them flight instead.
Or strip them of quickness, since all their attacks are magical now.
A good summon doesn't have to be insanely good.
Re: Endgame Diversity Mod - Lategame summons, released at last!
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