maybe some way to bait/trap the beast. Instead of stopping by itself you justify that it stops by your actions.
Maybe you could have more control over your minions somehow. maybe you can bait/trap or block them also and free them when the beast is close. maybe with bying special items or a temporary commander. Or gaining temporary control over a minion leading the others for a little while.
This way youd try to organize your forces
Then a minimap would be great so you know where your forces are.
Know, dont go and turn it into an rts though! have fun!