How to Get Torchwood and Hover Goat Skins in PvZ Garden Warfare 2
The path to unlocking the coveted Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 skins in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (PvZ GW2) is a journey that tests both skill and patience. Unlike many other characters or customizations that come from sticker packs, these two unique characters and their associated skins are earned through a specific in-game challenge. Essentially, to get either Torchwood or Hover Goat skins you must first unlock the characters themselves. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
You will need to purchase the Torch and Tail upgrade, which unlocks a special area where you can undertake a series of Trials. Both Torchwood and Hover Goat are found in the Chamber of Gnomes and locked within chests. To unlock these characters (and consequently, the ability to obtain their skins), you’ll have to tackle the Rainbow Trials.
Unlocking Torchwood and Hover Goat Characters
Before you can even think about their skins, you must first unlock the Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 characters. Here’s the process:
- Purchase the Torch and Tail Upgrade: This upgrade is crucial, as it opens up the portal to the Trials of Gnomus, which you’ll need to complete.
- Complete the Trials of Gnomus: These trials involve defeating four “Guardians” located within the Trials area. Each Guardian requires a different combat strategy.
- Assemble the Fifth Code: Once you’ve defeated the four Guardians, you need to collect the missing pieces of the codes they drop, to create a fifth code. This code is used to summon the Rainbow Guardian.
- Defeat the Rainbow Guardian: This final boss battle is the culmination of the trials, and requires you to combine all the skills you’ve developed throughout the Trials.
- Enter the Chamber of Gnomes: Defeating the Rainbow Guardian unlocks a portal that will break the King Gnomus Statue. Inside is the Chamber of Gnomes.
- Unlock the Chests: The Chamber contains two chests. The chest on the left contains Torchwood, and the chest on the right holds Hover Goat-3000. Each chest requires 75 Rainbow Stars to open (15 Rainbow Stars per lock x 5 locks).
- Unlock the Characters: After unlocking each chest with the Rainbow Stars you gain access to the character. This is the key step. You can’t obtain the character skins until you unlock the characters.
- Complete Trials Again: Once you own the base characters then you have to beat the trials again to gain access to the costumes.
Getting the Skins
Once the characters are unlocked, the Skins will be awarded upon the successful completion of the Rainbow Trials. That means you have to complete the Trials again after you unlock the characters to obtain their skins.
This process means that getting the Torchwood and Hover Goat skins requires a total of 150 Rainbow Stars (75 for each character) plus two successful playthroughs of the Trials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are Rainbow Stars and how do I get them?
Rainbow Stars are a premium currency in PvZ GW2. They can be obtained by completing specific daily and weekly challenges, completing particular quest lines, or by purchasing them with real-world money. They are primarily used to unlock the character chests in the Chamber of Gnomes.
2. Is it worth it to buy Rainbow Stars for Torchwood and Hover Goat?
Whether it’s “worth it” to buy Rainbow Stars is subjective. If you enjoy PvZ GW2, want access to unique characters like Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000, and find the Trials fun, then it could be worth the investment.
3. Can you get Torchwood and Hover Goat Skins without the Torch and Tail Upgrade?
No, the Torch and Tail Upgrade is essential to begin the trials that lead to unlocking these characters and their skins. There is no other way to access the Trials of Gnomus.
4. Are Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 considered “Legendary” characters?
No, they are not considered “Legendary” in the same way as other legendary characters like the Super Brainz or the Toxic Citron. They are unique in that they are unlocked through the Trials, not through sticker packs.
5. Do Torchwood and Hover Goat have their own specific abilities?
Yes, both characters have distinct abilities and playstyles. Torchwood is a powerful, high-health tank, while Hover Goat-3000 is a mobile and versatile character. Each requires a different approach in combat.
6. Are there any character customizations that work with Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000?
No, Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 cannot be customized with standard hats, accessories, or other character customizations in the sticker shop. They are only able to use the costumes they obtain by completing the Trials after unlocking the base characters.
7. Can I play as Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 in every mode of the game?
Yes, once unlocked, you can play as these characters in almost every game mode, including multiplayer matches and solo play.
8. Is it possible to get the characters and their skins in a single playthrough of the Trials?
No, you need to complete the Trials, unlock the characters, and then repeat the trials in order to earn the costumes. This requires two separate runs of the Trials.
9. What happens if I fail the Trials of Gnomus?
If you fail a Trial, you will need to restart that specific trial. Your progress is not lost on the successful completion of any Trial, or after defeating the Rainbow Guardian.
10. Are there any strategies for completing the Trials of Gnomus?
Each Trial requires a different approach. You can find strategies online and by experimenting with different character classes. It’s important to learn the attack patterns of the Guardian’s and coordinate with a team when possible.
11. Is the Unicorn Chomper also obtained through the Trials?
No, the Unicorn Chomper is not related to the Trials. It was a player loyalty reward for reaching rank 313 in the original Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. It is now unavailable and cannot be obtained.
12. Is Rux the vendor helpful for obtaining Torchwood and Hover Goat skins?
Rux does not sell the Torchwood or Hover Goat skins. Rux primarily sells legendary character items and customizations.
13. Are Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 available in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville?
Yes, both Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000 are available as playable characters in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, though their abilities and unlock methods may differ.
14. Can I purchase the base versions of Torchwood and Hovergoat?
No. The base characters can only be unlocked in the Chamber of Gnomes after completing the Trials of Gnomus.
15. Once I unlock Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000, do I have them forever?
Yes, once unlocked, the characters are permanently available on your account, along with their skins, provided you’ve completed the trials once after unlocking the base characters. You will not lose access to them.
By understanding the process and putting in the effort, you can add the unique and powerful Torchwood and Hover Goat-3000, along with their skins, to your roster in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. Good luck on your trials!