Up to now, I always ran one with Shroud of Saint for healing (7) but witht the COK I’ve swaped for amulet of fireheart and Celestial restoration. In any case, I agree that now probably worths more the Chieftain with aura.
About the avatar, I did yesterday a second chance and was quickly wiped out but it was mainly my fault:
But properly screened with harpies and supporting lycans I think it still has great potential hunting enemy cavalry.