How to play Banished in Soul Savior?

Even at the second difficulty level, I find their shift strategies don't do enough to not get obliterated after a few fights.
My "easy" savior runs were carried by Meanmug and Slacy, but I haven't found good Banished candidates here.
I could just 2nd into Awoken or Lazarus for the easy sweep access, but I'd rather not use these again.
What is your typical strategies with them in this mode?