Fungal Scratcher

The sickness that has infested the Weald corrupts all who stay there too long. Those who have lost their way can become these nightmarish abominations; the Fungal Scratcher, a Human/Eldritch hybrid that appears in the Weald. These shambling terrors are mindless creature that lash out at those who have not yet been tainted by the darkness, its motions bearing an almost puppet-like movement. Perhaps the poor soul within the leathery, fungus-ridden hide does not slay its prey of its own accord; rather, it being controlled by the mind-sickening spores that have infested the body of this victim-turned-victimizer.

Behaviour
Fungal Scratchers, while possessing formidable protection, is not terribly accurate, nor is it a heavy hitter by itself. However, if one of its allies Mark a Hero, it will know exactly where to strike for lethal damage, using Rend the Marked rather than its typical Groping Swipe. Killing it is no easy task either, because of its fungal infection that protects it. If you encounter these undead fiends it may be wise to destroy any enemies that can Mark your heroes, and have any Heroes in the front line retreat to the back if they become Marked. In veteran and champion areas, the Grabber and Crawler gain the ability to Blight. Caution should always be taken when fighting these vile zombies, or your heroes may never leave the Weald.