Gatling Sunburst-shroom
, also known as Gatling Solaricle-shroom, is a fusion plant.
Combat Stats
Damage
20 × 4 × 3
Attack Speed
1.5s
Range
1 Lane in Front
Target
Ground, Water Zombies
Toughness
300
Details
is a sun producing variant of . Its shots no longer slow or add Cryo Points, but instead drops 5 sun on hitting the 1st and 2nd zombies.
Each subsequent pierce deals 20 × times pierced (inclusive) more damageThis only applies to the third hit and beyond, but the first two pierces are still counted in the damage formula. In other words:
1st hit: 20 damage
2nd hit: 20 damage
3rd hit: 80 damage
4th hit: 100 damage
5th hit: 120 damage
etc., but consumes 5 Sun if the player’s total amount of sun is below 15k.
Like all fusions, can be stacked up to 3 times on the same tile, and moving only puts the on cooldown for 3 seconds instead of 10 seconds.
Due to its small size, cannot be damaged by straight-shooting projectiles such as those fired from or .
Pros
- Crowd-clearing power — Hits multiple zombies per blast, outstanding in dense waves.
- Burst damage — 20 × 4 × 3 per cycle eliminates low-toughness zombies immediately.
- Flag-wave specialist — Peak value during mass-spawn rounds where enemy density is highest.
Cons
- Sparse-wave inefficiency — Area advantage is lost when only one zombie stands in its lane at a time.
- Needs protection — 300 requires a defensive buffer to operate across multiple waves.
- Burst reliance — Missing the peak density window reduces its effective DPS substantially.
1
Hold Gatling Sunburst-shroom's placement until zombies begin packing tightly — its value spikes dramatically with higher enemy density.
2
Combine with a freeze or slow plant to group enemies before each explosion.
3
In levels with multiple large flag waves, Gatling Sunburst-shroom is at its most efficient and should be prioritized early.
4
Keep a wall plant in front to ensure Gatling Sunburst-shroom delivers at least three full attack cycles before being at risk.
What kind of fusion is Gatling Sunburst-shroom?
Gatling Sunburst-shroom is categorized as a Odyssey fusion in Plants vs Zombies Fusion. Odyssey fusions are crafted specifically for Odyssey mode and offer enhanced performance calibrated to the higher difficulty those stages present.
How much does Gatling Sunburst-shroom cost to plant?
Gatling Sunburst-shroom does not carry a standard sun planting cost. It is unlocked and deployed through Odyssey-specific progression mechanics.
What zombies does Gatling Sunburst-shroom target?
Gatling Sunburst-shroom is effective against Ground, Water Zombies zombies. Knowing this lets you pre-assign it to the lane or row where those zombie types are most frequent for optimal impact.
How does Gatling Sunburst-shroom compare to other Odyssey fusions?
Among Odyssey fusions, Gatling Sunburst-shroom distinguishes itself through its 20 × 4 × 3 damage output, 300 toughness, and over a range of 1 Lane in Front attack range. These stats make it a solid mid-tier or higher option within its fusion category, especially when supported by complementary plants.
