Which monster do you like the most in Heroes 5 (level 6)?

The summoned phoenix will not resurrect, and its hit points are equal to 300 + 30 * magic skill, so it does matter. And you don't have to wait long for the phoenix; it has an initiative of 15, so it will fly there quickly.

Well, in that case, it's okay, but it's still a useful feature. It might not always be needed, and as they say, it's also possessed by Death Knights. Regarding power, I'm not arguing that lords are better than the others.