Conquering the Wild West: A Comprehensive Guide to Beating Level 19 in Plants vs. Zombies 2

The Ultimate Strategy for Wild West Level 19

Wild West Level 19 in Plants vs. Zombies 2 can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategy, you can easily emerge victorious. This level is unique because it introduces the minecart protection objective. Your primary goal is to protect the Wall-nut located in the minecart at the third column from the right. This means you’ll need a defense that can withstand a steady onslaught while also focusing protection around the minecart. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure your success:

1. Early Sun Production: Begin by planting Sunflowers in the leftmost column. These are your essential sun producers for the entire level. Try to establish a full row of Sunflowers as quickly as possible.

2. Wall-nut Defense: Place a row of Wall-nuts in the second column from the left, directly in front of the sunflowers. This creates a robust shield to protect your sun production while you build your attacking forces. The Wall-nut in the minecart is the primary target of the zombies and you need to have this shielded with a column of Wall-nuts for the most survivability.

3. Offensive Line: Position Snapdragons in the third column from the left. These deal significant area damage, effectively clearing out groups of approaching zombies. This combined with a row of spikeweed in front will provide a great offensive line to defend the minecart.

4. Spiked Ground: Complete your defensive setup by planting Spikeweeds in the fourth column. This will provide the final layer of damage before the zombies reach the Wall-nuts. By adding a layer of Spikeweed on column 1 this will ensure that zombies who break through will not make it too far. This setup ensures that the minecart remains safe from almost every kind of zombie.

5. Prioritize Minecart Protection: Keep a close eye on the minecart Wall-nut. If it starts taking too much damage, reinforce it with plant food. Plant food on any of your Wall-nuts in your front column will greatly slow and hinder even strong zombies from reaching the wall nut.

6. Adapt to Threats: Stay vigilant for any tougher zombies, such as Bull Zombies or Chicken Wrangler Zombies. These may require special attention, but the above setup should be strong enough to deal with any incoming threats.

By carefully executing these steps, you can easily protect the minecart and beat Wild West Level 19. The key is maintaining a balance between sun production, defensive walls, and offensive firepower.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General PvZ 2 Strategy & Game Mechanics

1. What is the best way to start any level in Plants vs Zombies 2?
   The best strategy generally involves planting Sun-producing plants in the back of your lawn, followed by a line of defensive plants such as Wall-nuts, and then a layer of offensive plants such as Peashooters or Snapdragons in front of your walls.

2. How can I use Plant Food effectively?
   Plant Food can drastically enhance a plant’s abilities. Use it strategically on plants that are under heavy pressure or to unleash a powerful ability for clearing waves of zombies. For instance, plant food on Wall-nuts makes them greatly durable and the same plant food on Snapdragon unleashes a powerful fire breath that can kill multiple zombies quickly.

3. What should I do against tough zombies like Gargantuars?
   For Gargantuars, use instant kill plants like Jalapeno or Cherry Bomb, or slow them down with plants like Iceberg Lettuce. Caulipower can be exceptionally effective due to its ability to temporarily control the largest of zombies like Gargantuars. Also, Primal Wall-nuts are ideal as they take a large amount of damage before going down.

Wild West Specifics

4. How can I farm Wild West Pinatas?
   The best strategy to farm Wild West Pinatas is to find easy levels such as Wild West level 21 which is easily beaten by using Spear-mint which creates free Spikerocks that can complete the level on their own.

5. How do I deal with Bull Rider Zombies?
   Bull Rider Zombies charge across the lawn, destroying plants in their path. Counter them using plants that can stun or stop them, like Iceberg Lettuce (when used with Plant Food) or by using instant-kill plants like Jalapeno. They are also easily overwhelmed with fire damage such as Snapdragon so long as there are multiple lines of attack in front of the Snapdragon.

6. What is the best defense against Chicken Wrangler Zombies?
   The Chicken Wrangler Zombie releases chickens that can overwhelm your defense. Focus on area-damage plants such as Snapdragon or Gloom Shroom, so they can deal with multiple chickens at once.

7. How do I protect plants in minecarts?
   In levels featuring minecarts, protect the minecart by having a column of Wall-nuts in front and attack from another column using Snapdragon or Repeater.

Plant Specifics

8. Which are the best offensive plants in Plants vs Zombies 2?
   Snapdragon, Dusk Lobber, and Laser Bean are all powerful offensive options. Snapdragon excels in clearing groups of zombies, while Dusk Lobber and Laser Bean are great for dealing heavy damage at range.

9. What is the most powerful defensive plant in PvZ2?
   The Primal Wall-nut is considered one of the most robust defensive plants, capable of withstanding multiple attacks, including Gargantuar blows. It also has a fast recharge time and a relatively cheap sun cost.

10. How can I effectively use Spikeweed and Spikerock?
    Spikeweed and Spikerock are great for damaging zombies as they walk across the field, but do not block them from moving. They are best used as a secondary layer of offense, or a great way to deal damage to fast zombies that have broken through the front wall.

11. When should I use Sun-shroom vs Sunflower?
    Sun-shroom is a great starter sun-producing plant due to its low cost but needs to be upgraded as it grows. While a bit more expensive, Sunflowers provide a consistent amount of sun. You should use Sun-shrooms as you start the level until you have the resources to get Sunflowers.

Zombie Specifics

12. What is the hardest zombie to beat in PvZ2?
    The Octo Zombie is often considered the most difficult, due to its ability to use its octopi to block your plants and overwhelm your defenses. It also has a high health pool which makes it difficult to deal with unless a strategy is used.

13. How do I defeat the Jester Zombie?
    Against the Jester Zombie, use plants that shoot directly, like Fume-shroom or Laser Bean, to avoid having your projectiles reflected back at you. Instant kill plants like Squash and Cherry Bomb will also work on this zombie.

14. What are Zomboss’s weaknesses?
    Zomboss has a vulnerability to Poison damage when its health bar is yellow. Corrosive plants and spells can make short work of its first health bar.

15. How do I deal with the Yeti Zombie?
    The Yeti Zombie often appears unexpectedly. Use backward-firing plants like Split Pea or Starfruit if he is behind your wall, or instantly kill him using Jalapeno, Cherry Bomb, or Squash.