Was Loki's shapeshifting ability more useful for escape or deception?

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Loki's Identity Shapeshifting

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• Definitely escape - he got out of many situations
• Clearly deception - his mind games were masterful
• Both equally important to his schemes
• Neither - his magic was overrated as a power