The Ultimate Showdown: Unveiling the Strongest Plant in Plants vs. Zombies
The age-old question that has plagued zombie-fighting gardeners and strategic gamers alike: What is the strongest plant in Plants vs. Zombies? While there isn’t one single, definitive answer, as “strength” can be measured in various ways (damage output, utility, survivability, etc.), we can confidently declare that the Gatling Pea, especially when paired with a Torchwood, emerges as the most potent damage-dealing plant in the original Plants vs. Zombies. However, for overall utility and flexibility, the Melon-Pult also warrants significant consideration. Let’s delve into why.
Gatling Pea: The DPS King
The Gatling Pea, an upgraded version of the Repeater, unleashes a relentless barrage of peas, decimating zombies with its high rate of fire. When placed behind a Torchwood, these peas become fiery projectiles, doubling their damage. This combination creates an absolute powerhouse, capable of melting even the toughest of zombie waves in seconds. However, it’s important to note the limitations of this strategy. While its raw damage is unmatched, it cannot synergize with chilling plants like the Snow Pea and is less versatile than some other powerful options.
The Power of Synergy
The true potential of the Gatling Pea is only unlocked when strategically placed behind a Torchwood. This synergy transforms a formidable attacker into an absolute damage monster, capable of taking down Gargantuars and other large threats with impressive speed. The only major drawback of this combo is its incompatibility with chilling plants and the lack of splash damage making it better for taking down large and singular threats.
Melon-Pult: The Versatile Crowd Controller
While the Gatling Pea excels at raw damage, the Melon-Pult takes the crown for versatility and crowd control. This lobbing powerhouse sends large melons hurtling through the air, damaging all zombies within a certain area upon impact. Its ability to attack over other plants and obstacles makes it incredibly useful in various situations. This consistent, splash damage makes it ideal for dealing with large waves and taking out weaker zombies and even the more beefy ones.
Flexibility and Adaptability
The Melon-Pult’s range and splash damage allow it to hit targets both near and far. This makes it an excellent choice for dealing with varied waves of zombies, regardless of their placement on the lawn. Its ability to bypass obstacles gives it a tactical advantage that other damage-dealing plants lack, and allows for strategic placement without having to worry about an obstruction. The Melon-Pult’s flexibility makes it ideal for all situations, something the Gatling Pea cannot compete with.
Considering Other Contenders
While the Gatling Pea/Torchwood combo and Melon-Pult are often cited as the strongest in damage output and overall usefulness, other plants are also incredibly powerful and deserve recognition.
- Cob Cannon: This instant-kill plant deals tremendous damage to a small area and is amazing for taking out high health zombies. However, it requires two kernel-pults to be in place to work and is limited by its long recharge time and small area of effect.
- Spikerock: The Spikerock is not a damage dealer but a defensive tank. It can take an incredible amount of damage before being destroyed. This makes it ideal for protecting your more important plants that are designed to do damage. This plant is often overlooked as it doesn’t do direct damage, but its survivability makes it an invaluable asset to any team.
- Imitater: This plant can duplicate any plant, including instant-kill plants like cherry bombs and jalapeños. It can turn one cherry bomb into two which means double the damage output for a single instant kill. Its utility is determined by what plant it is copying and this flexibility makes it quite useful.
- Winter Melon: The ultimate upgrade to the melon-pult. Its large splash and ability to freeze is essential to a proper lawn and is an integral part of a proper zombie strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the strongest zombie in Plants vs. Zombies?
The strongest zombie in Plants vs. Zombies is Dr. Zomboss, the final boss. However, the Giga-gargantuar is the second-strongest and boasts immense health and damage capabilities and is often considered the strongest when it comes to normal levels.
Which plant does the most damage in Plants vs. Zombies 1?
The plant that does the most damage in Plants vs. Zombies 1 is a Gatling Pea when paired with a Torchwood. This combo unleashes a barrage of fiery peas, capable of quickly eliminating even the most resilient zombies.
What is the hardest Plants vs. Zombies level?
Many players consider Adventure mode 5–9 to be one of the most difficult levels. This level features a variety of tough zombies, including bucketheads, jack-in-the-box zombies, and all the roof zombies, culminating in a particularly challenging level design.
Which is better, Plants vs. Zombies 1 or 2?
While both games are highly regarded, the original Plants vs. Zombies is often considered the superior game due to its simpler gameplay, engaging mini-games, and overall charm. However, Plants vs. Zombies 2 offers more plants, levels, and gameplay mechanics.
How do you beat Giga-Gargantuar?
The Puff-shroom and Imitater Puff-shroom combo is effective at slowing down and stalling Giga-Gargantuars. Using high-damage plants like the Gatling Pea with a Torchwood is also an effective method.
What kills the giant in Plants vs. Zombies?
Gargantuars and Giga-Gargantuars can be killed using high-damage plants like Gatling Peas and Torchwoods, or by employing instant-kill plants such as cherry bombs or jalapenos.
What plant kills the giant zombie?
To effectively eliminate giant zombies, use Snow Peas to slow them down followed by a barrage of attacks from a variety of damage-dealing plants. Instant kill plants like cherry bombs and jalapeños can be an option but have lengthy cooldowns making them not ideal to use alone.
What is the hardest zombie to beat in PvZ2?
In Plants vs. Zombies 2, the Octo Zombie is considered one of the toughest due to its ability to use octopi to hold down plants and make itself immune to attacks from behind, making it a very difficult zombie to kill without proper planning.
What plants eat zombies in PvZ?
The Chomper is the plant that directly eats zombies, instantly defeating most of them (excluding larger zombies like Gargantuars). However, the chomper is often left vulnerable after eating an enemy and needs to recharge.
What plant kills balloon zombies?
Cactus or Cattail plants are the only ones capable of popping the balloons of Balloon Zombies, bringing them down to the ground where they are vulnerable to normal attacks.
What kills Wizard Zombies in Plants vs. Zombies?
Witch Hazel is a great option for taking out Wizard Zombies, as it targets them specifically and kills them instantly and transforms them into Puff-shrooms.
Can Chomper eat Gargantuar?
Chompers cannot eat a full Gargantuar. Instead, they deal a small amount of damage per chomp (equal to 2 peashooter shots).
What is the final boss in Plants vs. Zombies called?
The final boss in the original Plants vs. Zombies is Dr. Zomboss.
Does garlic affect Gargantuar?
Garlic does not affect Gargantuars because they do not eat the garlic. They will walk right over the garlic and continue moving forward.
What is the strongest Gargantuar?
The Giga-gargantuar is the strongest Gargantuar variation, boasting double the health of a standard Gargantuar.
Conclusion
Determining the absolute “strongest” plant depends on the context, but for raw damage, the Gatling Pea combined with a Torchwood takes the crown. However, the Melon-Pult’s versatility and crowd control capabilities make it an extremely valuable asset in any plant team. Ultimately, a strong lawn relies on combining these powerhouses, making sure to plan for all situations that may come your way. By understanding each plant’s strengths and weaknesses, you can become a true zombie-fighting champion.