A couple of questions

[Ironhawk]

EDIT: So, I already got complaints about my suggestion of Fire Shield since the enemy listed is Aby. Yes, I did realize that. However the OP mentions the use of Fire Brands. My assumption is that he is not fighting solely Aby nationals...

Originally Posted by cohenfr

Thank you!

@Agema : Yes they take too much damage. But it's better now as I'm using them as thugs instead of SCs.

@vfb : thank you, I'll try this. And these devils would be more thugs or SCs?

The unique devils should not be used as thugs, they are too good/expensive. Maybe Ice Devils, but not Arch Devils certainly. Thugging is for things like Bane Lords who are cheap and have no magic.

If you are having problems with survivability, the things you want to focus on are Luck and Protection. I'm amazed that Fire Shield was not mentioned already but you should cast that and it will boost your damage output way up and remove the need for quickness. What specifically are you having problems with?

[JimMorrison]

Originally Posted by Ironhawk

EDIT: So, I already got complaints about my suggestion of Fire Shield since the enemy listed is Aby. Yes, I did realize that. However the OP mentions the use of Fire Brands. My assumption is that he is not fighting solely Aby nationals...

Well against Abysia, #1 priority will be 100% Fire Resist, so you want -some- combination of those items or you're dead meat, that's for sure.

There is a huge tradeoff here though. Arch Devils will be far safer in combat against Abysians, but they don't have many avenues to actually do damage, other than their direct attacks.

Switching to Ice Devils, you will have a hard time getting enough FR, and still having the gear you want otherwise. However, if you can build them out with a Rime Hauberk, and casting Breath of Winter, you can really wreak a lot of havoc on the enemy lines. But it's very true, in such a case you will want Nahualli escorting them, laying down Astral buffs on them to enhance your gearing options. Also, you'll probably want them at least operating in pairs - it will dramatically increase survivability - unless you are just raiding PD or mopping up smaller forces with them, and can risk them solo.

Another nice thing about building Fire Resistant Ice Devils, is that you can attach 10 or more Frost Fiends to them, and your Devil is immune to their ranged attack, but it can be devastating to enemies, especially Abysians.