Discussion of third-tier monsters.

The Crusaders weren't that strong against the Necropolis, but they were very slow, and I don't think the buff will significantly affect the balance...

Maybe I'm wrong, but among the level 3 units, the Crusaders were the most dangerous opponents (AMONG THE LIVING), and even a small mistake against neutral creatures (let alone another player) could decide the outcome of the entire game. (OptiMALa:smile49:)
By the way, in Eguilibris, they were significantly buffed: Crusader: health 75 (was 65), movement 26 (was 18), growth 6 (was 5).