Putrid lamasu (H6)

For other uses of the term, see putrid lamasu.

Putrid lamasu
Creature information
Faction	Necropolis
Tier/level	Elite
Upgraded
Size	Large
Attack type	Melee
Dwelling	Pestilent catacomb
Cost per unit	445 gold
Stats
Might Attack	14-18
Might Attack	14-18
Might Defense	31%
Might Defense	31%
Magic Defense	31%
Magic Defense	31%
Hit Points	85
Hit Points	85
Damage	16
Damage	16
Initiative	30
Initiative	30
Speed	7
Speed	7
Morale	0
Morale	0
Luck	7
Luck	7
Growth	6
Growth	6
Icon
Putrid lamasu's icon

The putrid lamasu is a creature in Might & Magic: Heroes VI. It is an Elite creature of the Necropolis faction, and it is the upgraded version of the lamasu.

Certain parasites are immune to the innate disease that the Lamasu propagates throughout its body, and develop a mutually beneficial relationship with their host over time. They feed off of all that the Lamasu kills or that expires in its presence, and in return, the Lamasu sometimes direct them into a swarm to use them as a weapon. These vermin-infested creatures are known as Putrid Lamasus.^OffBck

Abilities

	Undead
	This creature is not alive. Its Morale is always neutral and it has +% resistance to damage (Water). It is also immune to Poison, Disease, Blind and Mind Influence effects.OffBck
	Emotionless
	Having no emotions, undead are immune to Morale effects.OffBck
	Vulnerability to Light
	Light spells which damage the living are empowered against undead and demons by %. Light spells which heal the living damage undead and demons.OffBck
	Contagion
	The Putrid Lamasu carries a strain of a natural disease that is infectious. The only way to rid oneself of the deadly contagion is to sleep, something that is extremely difficult during a full-fledged battle. The discovery of the cure was immortalized by the Sun Crusader, Lord Kilburn, after a legendary victory over the Archlich Mironor. “Praise Elrath, we have won... and now all of you! Find a safe place to take a nap!” The Putrid Lamasu's Aura of Putrescence becomes contagious. Affected creatures transmit the disease to adjacent creatures at the start of their turn.OffBck
	Breath of Vermin
	“Wherever the Putrid Lamasu stalks, those who live off the dead stalk with it.” A host of small vermin often accompany the beast, living both within its body and its oily fur. These parasites can be directed into a swarm and used as a weapon against an enemy. Its effects are devastating, and as one naga poet wrote, “...like an ugly gutter cat salting and peppering its next meal.” The vermin reduce Might Power by 5 and Might Defense by 5 for 3 turns. Creature will also be dealt 5 damage (Earth) each turn. All creatures around the target are also affected.OffBck

Tactics

There are three tactical option for the lamasu:

1. Use its flying abilities to cross the the battlefield and block shooters.
2. Fly from one enemy stack to the other spreading its disease.
3. Engage in melee combat together with ghouls and vampires. It does have slightly higher damage than the vampire but lower defense, health and weekly growth.

Gallery

Putrid lamasu official artwork.