How to Get Grumpy Stumpy in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
The short answer is: you don’t “get” Grumpy Stumpy in the way you might unlock a playable character. Grumpy Stumpy is not a playable character in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (GW2). Instead, he is a key NPC (Non-Playable Character) central to the very beginning of your game journey. You rescue Grumpy Stumpy as part of the tutorial mission after first starting up the game, specifically within the Backyard Battleground. So you don’t “get” him as a character you can use, but you need to rescue him to move forward in the game.
The Grumpy Stumpy Rescue Mission
Locating Grumpy Stumpy
Your adventure begins after you have completed the initial introduction and meet the Dave-bot 3000. It is in this point of time when the Dave-bot 3000 will instruct you to locate Grumpy Stumpy. You’ll find Grumpy Stumpy at the very back of the Zombie base of the Backyard Battleground. This area will be distinctly marked.
Escorting Grumpy Stumpy
Once you have located Grumpy Stumpy, your task is to escort him back to the Plant base. This isn’t a simple walk in the park, because as you guide him, you will encounter waves of spawning zombies who are determined to stop you and capture Grumpy Stumpy. It’s essential that you defeat the zombies before they vanquish Grumpy Stumpy. This escort mission serves as an early introduction to combat in GW2. Once you safely return Grumpy Stumpy, you’ll have completed this initial crucial mission.
Why is Grumpy Stumpy important?
While not playable, Grumpy Stumpy plays a pivotal role in the story and game progression. His rescue is a milestone that enables players to access more content within the game and is a critical part of GW2 tutorial. He helps you understand the game mechanics and serves as a marker that you are progressing through the beginning stages of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Grumpy Stumpy a Playable Character?
No, Grumpy Stumpy is not a playable character. He is an NPC that you must rescue at the beginning of the game.
2. Can I Control Grumpy Stumpy?
No, you cannot directly control Grumpy Stumpy. He is part of the story, and your role is to protect him and guide him safely back to the plant base.
3. What is the Backyard Battleground?
The Backyard Battleground is a hub area where you can explore, complete quests, customize characters, and access different game modes.
4. What is Dave-bot 3000’s role in the Grumpy Stumpy mission?
Dave-bot 3000 is the character that gives you the mission to rescue Grumpy Stumpy. This happens after you meet Dave-bot for the first time in the game. He gives initial direction and missions throughout the game.
5. Are there other similar NPC rescue missions in GW2?
While there aren’t identical missions, GW2 often features NPC interactions that involve escorting or protecting them. The Grumpy Stumpy rescue is a key tutorial element.
6. How do I unlock Torchwood?
To unlock Torchwood, you need to unlock the Torchwood chest, which requires a total of 75 Rainbow Stars. This is done by unlocking 5 locks costing 15 Rainbow Stars a piece. You’ll also need to complete the 4 Trials of Gnomus.
7. What are Rainbow Stars?
Rainbow Stars are a special in-game currency that you obtain by playing various game modes and completing special challenges. They are used to unlock specific characters and items.
8. Can Torchwood be customized like other characters?
Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 are exceptions. They cannot be customized with the various hats and accessories other characters can utilize.
9. How do I get legendary characters in GW2?
Legendary characters are unlocked by purchasing the most expensive sticker packs in the sticker shop. This process is very time-consuming, as they have a very low drop chance, so you have to buy a lot of the most expensive packs to get them.
10. What is the maximum level in GW2?
The maximum level in Guild Wars 2 (not GW2) is 80, but Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 has a different leveling system.
11. What is a Giga Torchwood?
Giga Torchwood is a boss plant that can be encountered in Graveyard Ops and the Backyard Battleground. He is a much stronger version of Torchwood.
12. Does Torchwood work with Primal Peashooter?
Yes, Torchwood can be combined with Primal Peashooter to enhance damage output. When a Primal Pea shoots through a Torchwood they become fire variants and deal extra damage.
13. Does Torchwood affect the Fire Pea?
Torchwood does not affect the Fire Pea by default. However, when Torchwood is boosted by Plant Food, he can re-ignite Fire Peas into plasma peas.
14. How do I get Hover Goat-3000?
To unlock Hover Goat-3000, you need to unlock the Hover Goat-3000 chest, which requires a total of 75 Rainbow Stars. Each of the 5 locks to unlock this character costs 15 Rainbow Stars a piece. You’ll also need to complete the 4 Trials of Gnomus.
15. Is it possible to get the Unicorn Chomper?
No, Unicorn Chomper is no longer obtainable in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. It was a promotional character that was offered as a reward for reaching Rank 313 in the original Garden Warfare.
Hopefully, this article has provided a clear understanding of Grumpy Stumpy’s role in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 and answered some of the most commonly asked questions. Happy gaming!