Scorchwood
is a fusion.
ignites peas, potatoes, and lower-tier ignited peas for an additional +30 damage. Snow peas that pass through turn back into regular peas.
explodes like a when destroyed.
Combat Stats
Sun Cost
300 Sun
Damage
1800 (death explosion)
Target
Hybrid (death explosion)
Toughness
300
Details
Scorchwood costs 300 Sun, holds 300 toughness, and attacks at variable intervals at standard effective range targeting Hybrid (death explosion) zombies for 1800 (death explosion). Its dual-parent heritage creates an attack model that performs consistently across the broadest range of level types and zombie configurations.
While it may not have a single breakout mechanic, Scorchwood’s aggregate performance — reliable damage, adequate survivability, and good range — makes it a strong foundational plant around which specialized fusions can be deployed for maximum effect.
Pros
- Consistent lane coverage — 1800 (death explosion) every attacks at variable intervals keeps steady pressure on the zombie approach path.
- Broad applicability — No specialized condition needed; works in virtually every level type.
- Fusion value — Parent-plant combination creates a stronger attack profile than either plant alone.
Cons
- Generalist ceiling — Lacks the peak power spike of specialist fusions in their ideal conditions.
- Protective dependency — 300 requires wall support to reliably fire for multiple full waves.
- Outpaced in endgame — Specialist fusions eventually outperform Scorchwood in the scenarios they were designed for.
1
Assign Scorchwood to your primary zombie lane each level for maximum attack-cycle utilization throughout the run.
2
A single wall plant in front keeps Scorchwood safely firing from a protected position across multiple wave cycles.
3
Check the active Lumos level bonuses — if any match Scorchwood's attack type, the multiplier can dramatically increase its effective DPS.
4
Refresh your knowledge of Scorchwood's recipe before long sessions — replanting mid-wave requires knowing the parent plants instantly.
What is Scorchwood in Plants vs Zombies Fusion?
Scorchwood is a Common fusion plant created by combining two base plants in Plants vs Zombies Fusion. Common fusions like $name are accessible across most game modes and remain competitive throughout the game.
What does Scorchwood cost?
Scorchwood requires 300 Sun to plant. Building a strong sun economy early in a level — through sun-producing fusions or quick early waves — ensures you can place Scorchwood when needed without resource pressure.
Which zombies does Scorchwood target?
Scorchwood focuses its attacks on Hybrid (death explosion) zombies. Use this knowledge to pre-assign it to whichever lane or row contains the highest concentration of those zombie types in each level.
How tough is Scorchwood compared to other fusions?
Scorchwood has 300 toughness, which places it in the mid-range of the fusion toughness scale. Pair it with a healing plant or defensive buffer to extend its operational lifespan across multiple consecutive waves.
