I'm also for Cyclops ;) With a bit of luck, they can hit three enemy units at once :) They are quite strong...
* when I'm against strength, I always cast the "Confusion" spell on the Cyclops :D An excellent counter against archers :D
Maybe I just don't understand Orcs. I don't think they are very useful :rolleyes:
And among the higher-tier creatures, Thunderbirds. They have good growth. Plus, they have a lightning counterattack :)
Ogres are simply unreal: 85 HP, excellent damage, good stats, plus they also have Bloodlust.
And birds are useless in the endgame; heroes always have magic resistance, and in general, any creatures are less effective when playing as Strength – the best strategy is to have 7 heroes.