Which creatures from the alternative upgrade options do you choose?

The new skeletons have the Undead ability. Large shield. Ally protection. Stunning strike. 25% magic resistance. Stats: 2, 6, damage 1-3, 5 HP. Old ones: Undead. Archer. Stats: 1, 2, damage 1-2, 5 HP. For me, the conclusion is obvious: the old ones, in quantities of less than 200, don't represent anything, and it's much easier to start with the new ones: ranged neutrals are defeated even with fewer losses than with archers, but in the late game, you can consider switching them to archers.