Torchweed
Torchweed 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
40
Attack Speed
1 Second
Range
Contact
Target
Ground Zombies
Toughness
300
Details
exclusively ignites mini peas shot from and its variants.
For every 100 small peas lit, a is spawned in front of itself.
also deals twice as much damage as and can pop the balloons from .
Like , deals the following damage against vehicles, but is destroyed in the process:
Instantly kills s and s.
If or has more than 50% max Toughness, damage is capped at 50% of their max Toughness
If , , or has more than 1/3 of their max Toughness, damage is capped at 1/3 of their max Toughness.Note: , , and have innate 50%, 66%, and 75% damage reductions respectively, effectively capping damage at 1/6, 1/9, and 1/12 of their max Toughness respectively.
As a fusion plant, doesn’t block regular zombies, allowing them to walk over itself without being eaten. also cannot be damaged by straight-shooting projectiles such as those fired from or .
Pros
- Reliable damage floor — 40 per every 1 Second 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 Torchweed in advanced content.
1
Place Torchweed 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 Torchweed 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 Torchweed's effective output without any additional sun investment.
4
Memorize Torchweed'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 Torchweed and how does it work?
Torchweed 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 every 1 Second covering Contact, dealing 40 to Ground Zombies zombies with 300 toughness.
Does Torchweed require sun to plant?
No — Torchweed 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 Torchweed's strengths in PvZ Fusion?
Torchweed's primary strengths are its 40 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 Torchweed best against?
Torchweed is most effective against Ground Zombies zombies given its covering Contact attack coverage. In levels where those zombie types are frequent, placing Torchweed in the lane they favor extracts the maximum possible return from its attack cycle.
