i almost always tank viconia, but being strapped for cash early i buy her that mace (Mauler's Arm i think) from the coronet. it sets STR to 18 and is only about 2k gp. later she gets the belt and eventually crom. that 18 DEX and 65% MR is just too good to pass up. throw in the fortress shield and she can lead everyone else into the fray.

Thanks, I'v had Viconia for about 12 game hours and shes been more helpfull than Anomen ever was for the several days I had him. She rocks with the belt, it didnt even occer to me to give her the flail of the ages, I'v been carrying it around but had none using it!