What Kills the Gargantuar Zombie? A Comprehensive Guide
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The Gargantuar is one of the most formidable and iconic zombies in the Plants vs. Zombies universe. Towering over other undead foes, this behemoth can crush your defenses with ease if you aren’t prepared. So, what exactly can take down this giant? The key lies in combining the right strategies and plants, making sure you deliver enough damage quickly to prevent your garden from being overrun.
Essentially, the Gargantuar can be defeated by a variety of methods, depending on your resources and play style. Here’s a breakdown of the most effective strategies:
- Instant Kill Plants: Plants that deliver a significant, immediate burst of damage are extremely effective against Gargantuars. This includes Cherry Bombs, Jalapenos, and Squash. While a single instance of these powerful plants will not kill a Gargantuar alone, carefully combining them can eliminate it quickly. Two Cherry Bombs will do the trick, but they take time to reload. Alternatively, using one Cherry Bomb, Jalapeno, or Squash combined with other damage dealing plants or a second instant kill plant can also take a Gargantuar down very efficiently.
- High DPS (Damage Per Second) Plants: While not as immediate as the instant kills, plants that can deliver consistent and high damage are crucial. Gatling Peas, especially when paired with a Torchwood, can deal massive damage to the Gargantuar, quickly weakening them, particularly if they are also slowed down by a plant like Iceberg Lettuce.
- Explosive Plants: Cob Cannons, despite requiring a small delay to reload, can inflict heavy damage to Gargantuars; however, it typically takes two hits to eliminate them. Explosive plants are great for taking out groups or weakening the Gargantuar to take it out in combination with other plant options.
- Combinational Strategies: Some effective methods involve weakening the Gargantuar with regular plants and then finishing it off with a combination of instant kill plants. As the Gargantuar takes damage, it will get a “patch” on its arm. This is an excellent visual cue that you are close to being able to use your instant kill plants to take it out.
Understanding the Gargantuar
Before diving into the specifics, it’s important to know what you’re up against. The Gargantuar is a large and resilient zombie that takes considerable damage to eliminate. It can also throw Imps, adding another layer of challenge. These Imps can sometimes break through your defenses if not taken care of rapidly, therefore, ensuring you have defense plants along with your damage dealing plants is critical.
In the original Plants vs. Zombies, the Gargantuar’s health was substantial. In Plants vs. Zombies 2, the Gargantuar’s health was nerfed to 2,800 at level 1 compared to the original’s 3,600. While still a tough enemy, it is less difficult to defeat as long as you plan ahead and prepare for it.
The Giga-Gargantuar
A more dangerous variant, the Giga-Gargantuar, possesses significantly more health than the standard Gargantuar. It takes about 6,000 damage to kill it or four instant kill attacks. It throws its Imp after taking 3000 damage or two instant kill plants, further emphasizing the need for rapid and consistent damage dealing strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some common questions about defeating Gargantuars:
1. How do you kill a Gargantuar without it throwing an Imp?
This requires a specific strategy and careful timing. Allow your regular plants to weaken the Gargantuar until it displays a patch on its arm. Then, use an instant-kill plant such as a Cherry Bomb or Squash, immediately to finish it off. This must be executed with precision to avoid the Imp throw.
2. Can two Cherry Bombs kill a Gargantuar?
Yes, two Cherry Bombs can kill a standard Gargantuar. However, because of their recharge time, using two can leave you vulnerable so it is not recommended to use them for a wave of Gargantuars.
3. Can Jalapenos kill Gargantuars?
A single Jalapeno will not kill a Gargantuar, but it can do significant damage. Jalapenos can be used to wipe out the entire screen of weaker zombies and they inflict heavy damage to any surviving Gargantuars making them a great combo plant when combined with other heavy damage dealing plants.
4. What plants are best for defeating Gargantuars?
The most effective plants for defeating Gargantuars include Gatling Peas with Torchwood, Cherry Bombs, Jalapenos, Squash, and Cob Cannons. Combining these plants in strategic ways is the best approach for dealing with Gargantuars.
5. Does Garlic affect Gargantuars?
Garlic does not affect Gargantuars because they do not bite plants. Garlic only redirects zombies that bite them.
6. How do you beat a Giga-Gargantuar?
One method involves a clever exploit. Placing a Puff-shroom in front of a slowed Giga-Gargantuar and then immediately placing an Imitater Puff-shroom after the first one is destroyed can render it unable to move, or move very slowly, allowing your damage dealing plants to eliminate it before it causes serious damage.
7. Can Chomper kill a Gargantuar or Giga-Gargantuar in 2 hits?
Unlike other instant kill plants, Chomper cannot kill a Gargantuar in 2 hits or a Giga-Gargantuar in 4 hits. Chomper is therefore not an effective plant for taking out a Gargantuar quickly.
8. Can a Gargantuar kill Spikeweed or Spikerock?
Yes, Gargantuars can kill Spikeweed and Spikerock with a few hits. However, when a Gargantuar smashes a Spikerock, it degrades, taking three hits to completely destroy.
9. Can Cob Cannons kill Gargantuars?
Yes, Cob Cannons can kill Gargantuars, but it usually takes two hits, like other explosive plants.
10. How much health does a Gargantuar have?
In Plants vs. Zombies, Gargantuars had 3,600 health. In Plants vs. Zombies 2, their health was reduced to 2,800 at level 1.
11. What is the hardest zombie to beat in PvZ2?
The Octo Zombie is considered one of the toughest due to its high health and animal assistants.
12. What is the strongest zombie in PvZ?
The Giga-Gargantuar is considered the strongest zombie, with twice the health of a regular Gargantuar.
13. What is the slowest zombie in PvZ2?
Zombies with the “Creeper” speed are the slowest zombies in Plants vs. Zombies 2.
14. Can a Gargantuar kill Spikerock?
Yes, Gargantuars can destroy Spikerock after three hits, though it takes a toll on the Gargantuar too.
15. Does Squash kill a Gargantuar?
A single Squash will not kill a Gargantuar, but it deals significant damage. Two squashes will kill it, or a combination of squash and other instant kill plants.
Conclusion
Dealing with Gargantuars in Plants vs. Zombies requires strategic planning and the right plant combinations. Understanding their weaknesses and utilizing powerful instant kill and damage-per-second plants will allow you to overcome these monstrous foes. Remember to be prepared, adapt your strategy, and utilize plant combos effectively to secure your garden against the Gargantuan threat. With the proper tactics, no zombie, not even the mighty Gargantuar, will stand a chance against your well-defended garden!