Catapult Zombie
ZombieCatapult Zombie attacks from range by throwing basketballs, letting it threaten plants without immediately entering bite range. It punishes setups that ignore backline protection.
Stats
| toughness | 850 |
| damage | 60 / 3 seconds |
| special ability | Throws basketballs at the leftmost plant in its lane. When all 25 basketballs are used, moves forward and crushes plants. |
| role | Ranged attacker |
| weakness | Umbrella Leaf, Spikeweed |
| type | Main |
| first seen | V2.1.4 |
Behavior
Catapult Zombie attacks from range by throwing basketballs. It threatens plants before it reaches bite range, so passive stalling alone does not solve it.
What to Watch For
- ! Repeated basketball hits on support plants.
- ! Letting it stay alive because it is not near the front yet.
- ! Other threats using the time it creates.
How to Beat Catapult Zombie
- ✓ Prioritize it before repeated throws wear down key plants.
- ✓ Protect important support plants from ranged damage.
- ✓ Use quick burst or long-range attacks to remove it before it gets too many shots.
Recommended Counter Tools
Long-range damage
Answering it from a distance reduces the number of basketball throws.
Burst removal
Quick removal protects key plants from repeated ranged hits.
Strategy Notes
Target Catapult Zombie early. Its listed 850 toughness is not extreme, but every extra attack can damage plants you may be relying on for the rest of the wave.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much damage do its basketballs deal?
The verified wiki source lists 60 damage per basketball.
Why not just block it?
Because its threat comes from ranged throws, not only contact damage.