In terms of combat the stats are considerably better -- I can now use Shadowheart the way I tend to use clerics -- as a casters.

In terms of role play? SH seems smarter than 8. Minsc is an 8.

In terms of game play? We need something like a bull's strength spell or item. Only Lae'zel can get at that ruby now and I wants my precious.

Slightly OT but Shadowheart's spells should be changed to necrotic bolt and ebon flame. It's strange to see a cleric of darkness blasting enemies with the power of light.