Spiked Tail Beast
Monster4AD 3R Β· p.16
Open source p.16Special. A character rolling a 1 on a Defense roll has his shield (if any) destroyed by the creature's bite. In addition to its bite, every turn, the creature will flail its spiked tail and strike a random character. Shields and armor do not protect against the tail. The only option is to jump away! Rogues, elves and halflings add +1/2 L, barbarians add +1 to this Defense roll. The tail inflicts 2 Life damage if it strikes.
Spiked tail beast, level 5 dinosaur boss, 6 life points, normal morale, no treasure. A character rolling a 1 on a Defense roll has his shield (if any) destroyed by the creature's bite. In addition to its bite, every turn, the creature will flail its spiked tail and strike a random character. Shields and armor do not protect against the tail. The only option is to jump away! Rogues, elves and halflings add /2 L, barbarians add to this Defense roll. The tail inflicts 2 Life damage if it strikes.