what is a better item start?

[loreangelicus]

Finally started playing this game, but might take a while since I'm swamped with work. Anyways, which of the following is a good "item start"? I did KBTL with Gladiator Sword and Ancient Amulet, and I have the following save games with these items at the start for KBAP and I can't decide which to proceed with:

1) Gladiator Sword-Ancient Amulet-order spell Call summon
2) Ancient Amulet-Draconix-order spell Call summon-spell Magic Pole-Axe
3) Gladiator Sword-Draconix-spell Magic Pole-Axe-baton item of leadership
4) Princess Set (slippers and dress at castle, cat headband at Bolo)-Ancient Amulet

Paladin on Impossible, goal is high score and no losses. Any advise would be most appreciated.