Towards the end, I only used Zeroka for the wall, to give the archers a chance to fire one extra shot. It sometimes saved the day, especially in combination with Linna's wall. Slaim has a great ability – Glutton's Armor; it effectively allows you to make one attack without retaliation, while also removing the retaliation. And it consumes very little rage (as far as I remember). And in the early game, "A Terrible Mistake" is an incredibly useful ability, allowing you to damage a large part of the enemy army, if not the entire army.
With Linna, I only used the orb and the crystal wall (I forgot the name).
Bow down and hear our cry,
Our earthly rulers falter,
Our people drift and die,
The walls of gold entomb us,
The swords of scorn divide,
Take not thy thunder from us,
Take away our pride.
G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal