Discussing tactics OOC is certainly a good idea, but our characters would of course have to be able to communicate it to each other in order to execute it.

I was in fact just about to be a try-hard and propose some tactics:
In any case, the unarmed ones (Garrok, Jeremy, Khan, Raen) should probably just try to distract the beast and dodge its attacks, while Maybird and Rick (armed with magic fists and crossbow respectively) try to damage it. That should be a lot more effective than hitting it with fists anyways. Additionally, Kenzo could try to climb on its back and claw out its eyes, which would give us a massive advantage if he succeeds.

Edit: I see there's some ambiguity about the form of its attack. I thought a downward smash was already initiated, which makes an if/if scenario unnecessary. Or is it? :confused