Conehead Zombie
ZombieConehead Zombie is a sturdier early-game zombie protected by a traffic cone. Its extra toughness makes it survive longer than a regular zombie, so weak single-target lanes can fall behind if ignored.
Stats
| toughness | 270 (+370; Type 1) |
| special ability | Traffic cone armor |
| role | Armored basic zombie |
| damage | 50 |
| armor | 370 (Type 1) |
| type | Main |
| first seen | V1.0 |
Behavior
Conehead Zombie behaves like a regular zombie but survives much longer because of its traffic cone armor. It is an early check on whether a lane has enough sustained damage instead of only token defense.
What to Watch For
- ! Conehead Zombie arriving before your second attacker is planted.
- ! A low-damage lane that lets the cone absorb too many shots.
- ! Other zombies hiding behind its extra toughness.
How to Beat Conehead Zombie
- ✓ Add a second damage source in the lane instead of relying on one low-damage plant.
- ✓ Use slowing or knockback effects when it appears with other zombies.
- ✓ Keep instant plants for groups unless the Conehead Zombie is already near your defenses.
Recommended Counter Tools
Two-source lane damage
A second attacker usually solves the armor without spending an emergency plant.
Slow or knockback effects
Control gives basic attackers enough time to finish the cone.
Strategy Notes
Treat the cone as a time tax. The zombie is not tricky, but it asks for more damage uptime than a basic lane may have in the opening wave.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much tougher is Conehead Zombie than Regular Zombie?
The verified wiki source lists 640 toughness compared with 270 for Regular Zombie.
What is the common mistake against Conehead Zombie?
Leaving one weak attacker to handle it while spending resources in another lane.