Unlocking the Gnome Dimension in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
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So, you’re ready to delve into the mysterious Gnome dimension in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2? It’s not just a simple portal jump, but a series of engaging steps that require exploration, puzzle-solving, and a bit of gnome-related mayhem! Here’s your comprehensive guide to accessing this secret area and the treasures it holds.
First and foremost, to get to what is commonly called the Gnome Dimension, you must enter the Chamber of Gnomes, which is hidden in the sewers below the Backyard Battleground. Unlocking the Chamber is your first step, and it’s followed by solving a specific puzzle within. Here’s the breakdown:
- Locate the Gnome Bomb: Head to the docks area in the Backyard Battleground. There, you’ll find a Gnome Bomb.
- Access the Sewers: Enter the sewers, located underneath the Backyard Battleground.
- Plant the Bomb: Within the sewers, look for a yellow outline indicating where to place the Gnome Bomb.
- Detonate and Enter: Back away from the designated spot and watch as the bomb explodes, creating an opening to the Chamber of Gnomes. This action will unlock the Gnome Man’s Land achievement.
Once you’re inside, you’re not quite in the “Gnome dimension” yet, but you’re one step closer. You need to solve a specific symbol puzzle to actually engage with the deeper challenges and collect the rewards within this area. Here’s how to do it:
- Complete the Trial: You’ll need to complete a trial, and the symbols that appear on stone tiles during this trial are the key to solving the puzzle.
- Memorize the Symbols: Take careful note of the order in which the symbols appear from top to bottom.
- Activate the Floor Tiles: In the room, near a fountain, you’ll find floating stone tiles displaying a sequence of symbols. You must step on the floor tiles in the same order as the symbols you memorized. If done correctly, this will activate the rest of the area.
- Pull the Lever: Now that the code is correct, pull the lever and get ready to explore the Chamber and collect rewards.
With all these steps taken, you’ve officially gained access to the Chamber of Gnomes, which is the main area of this “Gnome Dimension”. However, the journey doesn’t end there, as there are 54 Golden Gnomes scattered throughout the game to find, each with their own reward.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I open the Gnome portal in GW2?
The Gnome portal isn’t opened in the way you might think. You’re not opening a portal, you are unlocking the Chamber of Gnomes by using a Gnome Bomb in the sewers. Once inside, you then activate the deeper parts of the chamber using the symbol puzzle.
2. What is the code for the Gnome puzzle in GW2?
The code is not fixed; it changes each time. The symbols to input are based on the stone tiles displayed during a small trial. This means that the code is specific to that particular trial. Commonly, the symbols have been: pot, fence, boot, flamingo, watering can, shovel, lawn mower, and wheelbarrow.
3. What happens when you collect all the Golden Gnomes in GW2?
Collecting all 54 Golden Gnomes unlocks a secret door in the Chamber of Gnomes. Behind it are three chests, and you do not need stars to open them! This is separate from the 200 Star chest you can open within the main Chamber of Gnomes.
4. What is inside the 200 Star chest in the Chamber of Gnomes?
The 200 Star chest contains the Everlasting Crown, a legendary hat that can be equipped by any character (except Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000).
5. How many Gnomes are in GW2?
There are a total of 54 Golden Gnomes in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, with 14 in the Backyard Battleground, 2 in each Team Vanquish map, and 6 in each Turf Takeover map.
6. How do you open the Gnome trial doors in GW2?
You need to buy a specific key from the seagull in the Town Hall. There are different colored keys, each corresponding to a different trial door within the Gnomes room. Once bought, you can access the trial for your matching key.
7. How do I get to the Hidden Garden in GW2?
The Hidden Garden is a separate location, not part of the Gnome dimension. You need to complete an event by killing one of four keepers in the Mount Maelstrom zone. This opens a portal to the Hidden Garden.
8. What do I get for finding a Golden Gnome?
Finding a single Golden Gnome won’t directly grant you items, but collecting all 54 is needed for the extra chest room. The individual Gnomes are purely a collection goal.
9. How do you vanquish Gnomus?
Gnomus is a challenging fight involving the summoning of giant Nemesis enemies. Use powerful abilities like Furball Frenzy or Epic Mega Blast when Gnomus reappears to finish him off efficiently after you have vanquished the minions.
10. How do I unlock Grumpy Stumpy in GW2?
You don’t directly unlock Grumpy Stumpy as a playable character. Grumpy Stumpy is part of the game’s early tutorial. You are instructed to seek him out and then escort him back to the plant base.
11. What is behind the gnome door in PvZ GW2?
Behind the secret door within the Chamber of Gnomes (unlocked by finding all 54 Golden Gnomes) are three chests. A button hidden above the doorway unlocks this secret area.
12. How do you get the first Diamond Gnome in GW2?
To obtain the first Diamond Gnome, you must feed the Gnomilith 10 Sheriff Badges. This triggers a five minute timer where you must defeat the Mimic Gnight boss to claim the Diamond Gnome.
13. How do I get to the Tree Gnome Stronghold?
The Tree Gnome Stronghold is not part of the Plants vs. Zombies universe. This is a location from RuneScape. It’s accessed by traveling Northwest from Ardougne. If you’ve completed the Tree Gnome Village quest, you can teleport using a spirit tree.
14. What are the Trials of Gnomus?
The Trials of Gnomus are challenges in the Town Hall related to specific colored doors. You unlock each trial by buying a key from the seagull and using the corresponding key on one of the doors. They involve combat or puzzle-solving to earn rewards.
15. What are the rewards within the Gnome Dimension?
The primary rewards are the Everlasting Crown from the 200 Star chest, three additional chests for finding all the Gnomes, as well as the Gnome Man’s Land achievement. Completing Trials of Gnomus also provides various rewards, including cosmetic items and other collectibles.
By following these steps and answering these questions, you should be well on your way to conquering the Chamber of Gnomes and understanding the deeper layers of this “Gnome dimension” in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. Happy gaming!