What is your favorite Tier 2 monster from Heroes of Might and Magic V?

Furies, I still prefer crossbowmen. When positioned correctly, they can be just as effective as archers, as they have a long range... They are great both at the beginning and at the end of the game. Ballerinas are too weak; they are taken down quickly, just like furies (well, almost), and they don't offer much benefit. The fact that they attack everyone is cool, but the bigger the attack, the more they will be targeted later. The most normal monster with an attack that affects everyone is the new hydra. They are so well-fed that they simply don't care; they just swing their heads and spew acid, and the new hounds are great too. When I read about them, I thought it was some kind of joke about dragon's breath, but when I saw that they really attack in three directions, hitting 2 squares without a response... O_o, it's overpowered! (Oops, I got a little off-topic).