[SixOfSpades]

For me, I think the key to Minsc is flexibility. Two-handed sword in one slot, Composite Longbow in another, your choice of alternate weapon in the third. Unenchanted Full Plate swaps out with unenchanted Hide or Studded Leather when it's time to do scouting & sniping. I try not to give Minsc a Shield (although he does look bitchin' with the Shield of the Lost and Frostreaver) because his DEX and Saving Throws aren't quite as good as some of the others'. Dual-wielding comes later, when I've got enough Boots to go around, so I can be guaranteed of safety when I send my flank attackers in.