How to Get the Hover Goat-3000 in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
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The Hover Goat-3000 is a unique and highly sought-after zombie character in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. Unlike most characters, it can’t be unlocked through standard gameplay or sticker packs. Obtaining the Hover Goat-3000 requires completing specific challenges and spending a significant number of Rainbow Stars. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to unlock this elusive character:
The Path to Hover Goat-3000: Trials of Gnomus and Beyond
The journey to unlock the Hover Goat-3000 involves several key steps centered around the Trials of Gnomus and a secret chamber.
Step 1: Unlocking the Trials of Gnomus Door
First, you must unlock access to the Trials of Gnomus door. This is done by obtaining Trial Keys, which are found in chests inside the Town Hall. These chests require Rainbow Stars to open.
Step 2: Completing the Four Trials
Once you have access, you’ll need to complete each of the four Trials of Gnomus. Each trial presents a unique challenge that you must overcome. These trials are color-coded: Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. Successfully completing each trial reveals a piece of a code.
Step 3: Assembling the Final Code
After completing all four trials, you’ll have four individual code fragments. These fragments need to be assembled in the correct order to form the final, complete code. The missing pieces are on the tiles and the order is as follows: pot, fence, boot, flamingo, watering can, shovel, lawn mower, and wheelbarrow. Use this code in the center console at the Trials of Gnomus door.
Step 4: Defeating the Rainbow Guardian
Entering the final code will summon the Rainbow Guardian, a powerful boss. Defeating the Rainbow Guardian is crucial for progressing toward unlocking the Hover Goat-3000.
Step 5: Accessing the Chamber of Gnomes
Once the Rainbow Guardian is defeated, a portal will open, breaking the King Gnomus Statue. Enter this portal, which leads to the Chamber of Gnomes.
Step 6: Unlocking the Hover Goat-3000 Chest
Inside the Chamber of Gnomes, you’ll find two chests. The chest on the right contains the Hover Goat-3000. However, this chest is locked and requires 75 Rainbow Stars to open. Each lock on the chest requires 15 Rainbow Stars, for a total of 5 locks.
Step 7: Claiming the Hover Goat-3000
Once you have spent the 75 Rainbow Stars to open the Hover Goat-3000 chest, the character will be available for you to use.
Key Requirements
Here’s a quick recap of the key requirements to unlock the Hover Goat-3000:
- Rainbow Stars: A significant number of Rainbow Stars are needed to open chests for Trial Keys, and then 75 more to open the Hover Goat-3000 chest.
- Trial Keys: Obtained from chests in the Town Hall.
- Completion of the Four Trials of Gnomus.
- Defeating the Rainbow Guardian.
- Accessing the Chamber of Gnomes.
Hover Goat-3000 Abilities
The Hover Goat-3000 is primarily a support-focused character with unique abilities:
- Hoverboard: Increases movement speed and provides a slow descent from heights.
- Damage Buff Booster Beam: Increases the attack damage of other zombies.
The Hover Goat-3000 cannot be customized with hats or other accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions about unlocking the Hover Goat-3000 and related aspects of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2:
1. How many Rainbow Stars are needed in total to unlock the Hover Goat-3000?
You will need 75 Rainbow Stars to open the Hover Goat-3000 chest directly, in addition to the Rainbow Stars required to acquire trial keys from the Town Hall chests. The amount required for these keys can vary.
2. Can I unlock the Hover Goat-3000 without completing the Trials of Gnomus?
No, completing all four Trials of Gnomus is mandatory to unlock access to the Chamber of Gnomes where the Hover Goat-3000 is located.
3. Where do I find the Town Hall?
The Town Hall is located in the Backyard Battleground, near the center of the map. It’s the large structure with a noticeable clock tower.
4. How do I get Rainbow Stars?
Rainbow Stars can be earned by completing daily quests in the Town Hall, or by participating in limited-time events.
5. What are the different Trials of Gnomus?
The Trials of Gnomus are color-coded challenges: Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. Each has a unique objective that you must complete.
6. What is the final code for the Trials of Gnomus door?
The final code is: pot, fence, boot, flamingo, watering can, shovel, lawn mower, and wheelbarrow.
7. What are the key abilities of the Hover Goat-3000?
The Hover Goat-3000’s main abilities are the Hoverboard for increased mobility and the Damage Buff Booster Beam for increasing other zombies’ attack damage.
8. Can I customize the Hover Goat-3000?
No, the Hover Goat-3000 is one of the few characters that cannot be customized with hats or other accessories.
9. Is the Hover Goat-3000 a good offensive character?
While the Hover Goat-3000 can contribute to offense, it is primarily a support character. Its primary role is to boost the offensive capabilities of other zombies.
10. How do I unlock Torchwood?
The Torchwood character is also located in the Chamber of Gnomes in a chest on the left. It also requires 75 Rainbow Stars, as well as the successful completion of the four Trials of Gnomus.
11. What is the “Everlasting Crown” in GW2?
The Everlasting Crown is a legendary hat unlocked from the 200 Star chest in the Chamber of Gnomes. It can be equipped by all characters, excluding Torchwood and the Hover Goat-3000.
12. How do I get the Tree of Wisdom in PvZ?
The Tree of Wisdom in the original Plants vs. Zombies can be purchased in Crazy Dave’s Twiddydinkies for $10,000 after beating Adventure Mode. It is not part of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2.
13. What is “Grumpy Stumpy” in GW2?
Grumpy Stumpy is a character who can be rescued on the zombie side of the Backyard Battleground, after first talking to Dave-bot 3000.
14. What is “Giga Torchwood”?
Giga Torchwood is a boss plant exclusive to Graveyard Ops and the Backyard Battleground in Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2.
15. What other secrets exist in Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2?
There are many other hidden secrets in the game, but most are not related to character unlocks. There are, however, many unique character customizations that can be achieved in game.
By following this guide and tackling the Trials of Gnomus, you’ll be able to unlock the elusive Hover Goat-3000 and add this unique character to your zombie roster. Good luck, and happy gaming!