[Zen]

I actually use Golems a little more like SC-Killers, especially lifedraining ones.

Giving a Golem a Herald Lance, Starshine Skullcap, Charcoal Shield, and various other items, along with Astral Weapon they can kill most of those nasty Bane Lords/Tartarians/Vampire/Undeadspammer nations as instareact forces. Allowing you to selectively kill those who rely too heavily on Life Drain or Demon (devil) armies. They are nice for surprise attacks and tide turners.

Considering their teleport ability, there is no reason not to use them with a significant Astral Income. The real downside is the fact there is only one real nation that can reliabily cast them with national mages (Arco) without help from a Pretender for buffing items which is sad.