Starfire

Our 10 y.o. son and we are playing Geneforge 2, stuck at Stinking Marsh. We tried as much as we can(with poor knowledge of rpg), but cannot beat the 3rd? 4th?(thought there are 5 shades to slay)one who is with armor, a giant one. Shaper, level 13 with deadeye cloak, girdle of insight, iron breast plate, carnelian gloves...etc and can create Fyora, Thahd, Roamer, Artila, Clawbug and Cryoa at moment. Basically...shield, protect and bless each time and using crystals though, won't affect any harm What kind of protection and creatures would do the best? BTW - Not join anything yet. Better off go somewhere else and come back with more protection? Please help us!