When you level up, I think your minions should to. So they can HELP you...not be the same strength as you or more powerful than you. Just have more life and maybe just one or two bigger spells. Of course depending on how the minion helps you. I dont mean changing on how they help either. I like how the storm minion helps. Takes all the hits for you. Just give him more life and shields to last longer. I've used henchmen before...I just dont like using them. Get rid of them and do something more with the minions. The already has enough "crown" items to buy. That is the whole reason to have minions right? Input anyone? Positive or negative is good. Helps with the game.
I agree. At the very least, minions should gain more health (say every 5 levels the wizard advances). Storm's minion needs to have the Spirit Shields as well (the Balance version) ... he doesn't last a single round once non-elemental monsters attack him in the later worlds.