How to Get the Corn Cob in Plants vs. Zombies
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The Corn Cob, a powerful and uniquely manual projectile in the original Plants vs. Zombies game, isn’t directly plantable like most flora in your arsenal. Instead, it’s the result of a significant upgrade. To get your hands on this explosive force, you need to combine two specific elements: a Kernel-pult and a substantial amount of in-game currency. The Cob Cannon, which is where the Corn Cob is launched, requires the player to click on it to launch a corn cob projectile onto the game field. The Cob Cannon can be targeted anywhere on the playing field which distinguishes it from other plants. In the sections below, we’ll break down the specific process for getting the Cob Cannon and leveraging its corn cob projectile, as well as provide answers to other frequently asked questions.
Obtaining the Cob Cannon: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Acquire a Kernel-pult
Before you can even dream of launching explosive corn, you’ll need a Kernel-pult. This plant is a standard projectile attacker that lobs corn kernels at incoming zombies. The Kernel-pult is necessary to transform into the Cob Cannon. It must be already planted on the game field.
2. Save Up Your Sun
The Cob Cannon is the most expensive upgrade plant in the game, costing a hefty 20,000 in-game currency at Crazy Dave’s Twiddydinkies. This is a considerable sum, so you’ll need to be patient and efficient in your sun production. Prioritize planting Sunflowers and Twin Sunflowers early and often to maximize your income.
3. Select the Kernel-pult and Click Upgrade
Once you have a Kernel-pult planted and have accumulated the required 20,000, you can select the Kernel-pult, and an upgrade button will appear. Clicking on the Upgrade button will transform your Kernel-pult into a Cob Cannon. This action will cost an additional 500 sun to complete. Make sure that you have already purchased the Cob Cannon from Crazy Dave’s Twiddydinkies before trying to upgrade, or the option will not appear.
4. Prepare to Launch
After you have upgraded your Kernel-pult, you will have a Cob Cannon. Unlike other plants which automatically fire projectiles, the Cob Cannon requires you to click on it. When clicked, you will be able to direct a corn cob projectile to any area of the playing field. The launched projectile will then explode upon impact and damage all zombies within a 3×3 area with 1800 damage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Corn Cob’s primary function?
The Corn Cob serves as a powerful, manually aimed projectile that explodes upon impact, dealing significant area damage (1800 in a 3×3 area). It’s primarily used to eliminate large groups of zombies or take down tougher enemies in a single, devastating blow.
2. Can you aim the Corn Cob between tiles?
Yes, on the PC version, the player is able to aim the Corn Cob between tiles, allowing for precise targeting and strategic placement of the explosion. This is especially useful for maximizing its destructive potential.
3. How does the Corn Cob compare to other projectiles?
The Corn Cob is the largest plant projectile and the third largest overall, only surpassed by the fireball and iceball of Dr. Zomboss. Its manual aiming feature makes it distinct from the many automatically firing projectiles in the game.
4. Is the Cob Cannon the only way to obtain the corn cob?
Yes, the Cob Cannon is the only means to launch the Corn Cob in Plants vs. Zombies 1. You cannot obtain the Corn Cob in any other form or through other plants.
5. Can the Cob Cannon be eaten by zombies?
Yes, the Cob Cannon can be eaten by zombies, so strategic placement is crucial for protecting your upgraded plant. Planting in areas that are heavily defended is recommended.
6. Why is the Cob Cannon so expensive?
The Cob Cannon’s high cost reflects its immense power and manual control. Its ability to clear large areas of zombies makes it a highly valuable but expensive investment.
7. Does the Cob Cannon have a recharge time after firing?
Yes, the Cob Cannon has a recharge time after each use. You’ll need to wait a short duration after launching a Corn Cob before you can use it again. Plan your attacks accordingly.
8. Can the Corn Cob one-shot any zombie?
The Corn Cob’s damage is high enough to one-shot most standard zombies. However, it may take a couple of hits to take down tougher enemies like the Gargantuar. Its area-of-effect explosion ensures that most zombies in the surrounding area will be eliminated.
9. What is the most expensive plant card in the game?
In Plants vs. Zombies, the most expensive plant card is Cornucopia, costing 10 sun to play. However, in the original game, the Cob Cannon is the most expensive upgrade plant, costing 20,000 to purchase and 500 to plant.
10. What is the strongest plant in PvZ 1?
While strength can be subjective, generally, Gloom Shroom is considered one of the strongest due to its high area damage. Sunflower is crucial for sun generation and Cattail is an extremely valuable plant with high damage and good versatility against balloons.
11. What is the most useless plant in PvZ 2?
Many players consider Chomper to be one of the least useful plants in Plants vs. Zombies 2 due to its high cost, susceptibility to being eaten without achieving a single attack, and needing support plants to be effective.
12. How can I effectively beat Giga-Gargantuars?
Using a strategy where you continually place Puff-shrooms in front of the Giga-Gargantuar, including an Imitater version, can effectively slow them down, giving your other plants more time to do damage.
13. Is Plants vs. Zombies 1 or Plants vs. Zombies 2 better?
Many fans of the franchise consider PvZ 1 to be superior due to its more paced gameplay, engaging soundtrack, and overall balanced play. However, both titles are enjoyable experiences in their own way, and the choice is often a matter of preference.
14. What other Plants vs. Zombies games are there?
Other than PvZ 1 and PvZ 2, there is Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, a multiplayer battle arena style shooter where you play as both plants and zombies. There are also numerous spin-offs such as Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2, and Plants vs Zombies Heroes.
15. What plant can eat a zombie in the game?
The Chomper is a plant that has the unique ability to eat zombies whole, in most cases instantly defeating them. However, it needs time to chew the zombie and needs to be protected. It cannot eat a Gargantuar.