This is the manticore from Darkworld-
It's one of the biggest figures I have so I've given it totally beastly stats-
Attack - 9
Defend - 9
Move - 9
Mind - 9
Body - 9
Special Rules-
1) The manticore has a venomous attack if a black shield is rolled when it attacks then the hero is envenomed. They must roll 1combat dice each turn and they will lose 1 body point if a skull is rolled. If a black shield is rolled the effects of the venom have worn off. Venom will also be neutralised by a healing potion or spell.
2) If hit all of the Manticores stats are reduced by the number of hits (like an elemental in warhammer).
How might heroes reduce the risk such a creature would pose them?
I was thinking there would be some easy way to kill it that wouldn't involve attacking it directly, but there is a chance the heroes do not discover this method or they fail in setting it up...