Ushabti Avatars are SCs. As long as they have enough magic for a few buffs (Summon Earthpower, Fire Shield, and Resist Magic are a few of my favorites), then they have what they need. As an added bonus, the Avatars with Blood Magic are an effective (and expensive) way to diversify with a little bit of Blood. Blood Stones, anyone?
I have found the following gear to be very useful on my Avatars:
- Fire Brand
- Vine Shield
- Wraith Crown
- Bone Armor
- any other SC/Thug gear, such as Boots of Quickness & Antimagic Amulet
A couple of Avatars just smashed a large MA Ermorian army. That said, I'm glad I sent TWO, because a bloody Grand Thaumaturg cast Paralyze on one of my Avatars. But he didn't get both of them....