...And support spells, like Shield All (nullify one attack once), Tetrakarn (repel one phys. attack), Makarkarn (repel one magic attack), etc.

His primary skill set will depend on which group he's in, but at least he'll have a healing spell (Diarahan/Mediarahan) and an offensive spell (Dance or Ma--dyne) on him, and switch in other skills as fast as he can.