Torchmine
Torchmine burns through zombie clusters with fire-based attacks that deal sustained heat damage, excelling in any situation where enemies are grouped tightly in a single lane.
Combat Stats
Damage
1800 (Detonation)
Target
Ground Zombies
Toughness
300
Details
Just like , can ignite low-positioned pea projectiles that pass through it.
The following is a list of all the projectiles which boosts/improves further:
Mini Nuts: x2 Damage, as well as resetting the pierce count.
Potato Spuds: +20 Damage (counts as 8 15x15px Small Peas in the process of generating s).
15x15px Small Peas: turn into 15x15px Small Molten Peas that deal +20 Damage.
For every 100 peas lit, a is spawned in front of itself.
Unlike most of fusions, does not have arming and it won’t explode instantly when a zombie comes into contact.
Due to its small size, cannot be damaged by straight-shooting projectiles such as those fired from or .
Pros
- Reliable damage floor — 1800 (Detonation) per at variable intervals provides consistent, predictable pressure throughout every wave.
- Broad applicability — No special conditions needed; performs in virtually every level type.
- Fusion heritage — Parent-plant traits create a more complete attacker than either plant alone.
Cons
- No specialist peak — Cannot match the ceiling output of specialized fusions in their ideal matchup.
- Protection dependent — 300 needs at least one defensive plant in front for sustained multi-wave use.
- Endgame limitations — Specialist and premium fusions eventually outpace Torchmine in advanced content.
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Place Torchmine in the lane with the first and most consistent zombie arrivals so its attack cycle stays active and impactful from wave one onwards.
2
A wall plant at the front of the same lane ensures Torchmine fires uninterrupted from a protected position across multiple wave cycles.
3
Check which Lumos bonuses are active in your current run — matching damage types can materially increase Torchmine's effective output without any additional sun investment.
4
Memorize Torchmine's parent-plant recipe so you can replant it instantly mid-wave if it falls without losing focus during a heavy zombie push.
What is Torchmine and how does it work?
Torchmine is a Common fusion in Plants vs Zombies Fusion 3.9, created by merging two specific base plants. Common fusions like $name are accessible, versatile, and useful across all stages of the game. It attacks at variable intervals across its effective area, dealing 1800 (Detonation) to Ground Zombies zombies with 300 toughness.
Does Torchmine require sun to plant?
No — Torchmine is an Odyssey-exclusive fusion with no sun cost. It is unlocked through Odyssey mode gameplay rather than purchased with sun on the main lawn.
What are Torchmine's strengths in PvZ Fusion?
Torchmine's primary strengths are its 1800 (Detonation) damage output and 300 toughness. These attributes combine with parent-plant traits to make it a reliable, adaptable choice for a wide variety of lane setups.
What zombies is Torchmine best against?
Torchmine is most effective against Ground Zombies zombies given its across its effective area attack coverage. In levels where those zombie types are frequent, placing Torchmine in the lane they favor extracts the maximum possible return from its attack cycle.
