Newspaper Zombie
ZombieNewspaper Zombie starts as a manageable target, then becomes more dangerous after its newspaper is destroyed. The timing of its speed-up can punish lanes that only barely keep up with incoming waves.
Stats
| toughness | 270 (+200; Type 2) |
| special ability | Travels normally at first, but speeds up after losing his newspaper (movement speed x2.5, attack speed x1.5). |
| role | Phase-change pressure |
| damage | 50 |
| armor | 200 (Type 2) |
| weakness | Piercing plants, lobber plants, and splash attacks. |
| type | Main |
| first seen | V1.0 |
Behavior
Newspaper Zombie has a phase change. It starts slower and more manageable, then speeds up after the newspaper is destroyed.
What to Watch For
- ! Breaking the newspaper while the zombie is already close to your plants.
- ! A lane that can damage it but cannot finish it after the speed-up.
- ! Other zombies arriving behind it during the faster phase.
How to Beat Newspaper Zombie
- ✓ Break the newspaper only when the lane has enough damage to finish it quickly.
- ✓ Use blockers to absorb the speed-up if it triggers close to your plants.
- ✓ Slow effects are useful after the newspaper is destroyed.
Recommended Counter Tools
Timed focus fire
Break the newspaper only when the lane can finish the zombie quickly.
Frontline blocker
A blocker catches the speed-up if it triggers near your plants.
Strategy Notes
Plan around the moment the newspaper breaks. If the lane has enough damage, it is simple; if not, the speed-up turns a small threat into a sudden breach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What changes after the newspaper breaks?
The verified wiki source says it travels normally at first, then speeds up after losing its newspaper.
Is Newspaper Zombie heavily armored?
No. Its listed toughness is 470, so the timing of the speed change is the main issue.