Sarah Brown
In Plants vs. Zombies, the achievement No Fungus Among Us requires players to complete a Night level without using any mushrooms. This can be achieved by playing Level 4-10 without using the Magnet-shroom and the Sea-shroom, or by playing Level 2-1 with a combination of Sunflowers, Peashooters, Cabbage-pults, Wall-nuts, Potato Mines, and Squash. Another strategy is to focus on building up sun points by planting Sunflowers in one lane and allowing the zombies to reach the house in the other lanes, activating the lawnmowers.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Achievement Name | No Fungus Among Us |
| Versions | Steam, iOS, PC, PS Vita, Nook, and Android |
| Points | 10 |
| Strategy 1 | Play Level 4-10 without using the Magnet-shroom and the Sea-shroom. Pick any plants except mushrooms. |
| Strategy 2 | Play Level 2-1. Begin with a Sunflower, Cabbage-pult, Kernel-pult, Potato Mine, and Wall-nut. |
| General Tips | Plant Sunflowers in the same row as the Garden Rake. Use Potato Mines to kill zombies. Use Cabbage-pults and Wall-nuts to obstruct invaders. Use Kernel-pults only after each lane is guarded by a Cabbage-pult. |
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What You'll Learn
Use Sunflowers, Peashooters, and Cabbage-pults
Beating a Night level in Plants vs. Zombies without using mushrooms can be achieved by utilising a combination of Sunflowers, Peashooters, and Cabbage-pults. Here's a strategy to accomplish this:
Start by planting a Sunflower in the same row as the Garden Rake. Plant another Sunflower in the same row. Your focus, at the beginning, should be on planting Sunflowers exclusively until you have at least five of them. Ensure that you keep these Sunflowers protected and don't plant them beyond the second row.
Take advantage of the Lawn Mowers to gain time and use Potato Mines strategically to stall and eliminate zombies. Continue building your defence by planting more Sunflowers until you have a substantial number.
Once you have a good number of Sunflowers providing you with ample sun energy, it's time to transition to the next phase of your strategy. Start planting Cabbage-pults and Wall-nuts to create a formidable barrier against the incoming zombies. Cabbage-pults are particularly effective against Newspaper Zombies.
At this stage, you may also introduce Peashooters into the mix. They can provide additional firepower and complement the Cabbage-pults' offensive capabilities. However, avoid using Kernel-pults until every lane is secured by a Cabbage-pult. Once your defences are firmly established, you can deploy Kernel-pults to strengthen your position.
By following this strategy, you can effectively beat a Night level without relying on mushrooms. The combination of Sunflowers, Peashooters, and Cabbage-pults, supported by Potato Mines and Wall-nuts, provides a balanced approach to both sun generation and zombie elimination.
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Try the first night-time level (Zone 2)
To beat the first night-time level (Zone 2) without using mushrooms, you can employ the following strategies:
Firstly, choose one lane to plant Sunflowers. This will help you build up sun points. Leave the other lanes untouched, allowing the zombies to advance towards the house. This will activate the lawnmowers, clearing that lane of zombies. Sunflowers are essential for gathering sun points, so focus on planting them in the beginning lanes.
Secondly, when a lane without a lawnmower needs protection, plant a Peashooter, and if necessary, a Wall-nut to buy you some time. Keep planting Sunflowers whenever possible, and gradually add more Peashooters or Torchwoods to strengthen your defence.
Additionally, you can use Wall-Nuts and Potato Mines at the beginning of the level until you have more Sunflowers planted. Don't worry about utilising the lawnmowers early on, as it will be challenging to hold off all the zombies without them at the beginning.
Remember, Cabbage-pults may be a better choice than Peashooters as they can directly damage Newspaper Zombies. You can also use instant kills as necessary.
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Use Potato Mines and Wall-nuts
Beating a night level in Plants vs Zombies without using mushrooms can be achieved by utilising Potato Mines and Wall-nuts as part of your defensive strategy. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Choose Your Plants
Begin by selecting the Sunflower, Potato Mine, and Wall-nut as your core plants for this strategy. You can also include other instant-kill plants of your choice, except for Doom-shroom, which cannot be used for this achievement.
Start the Level
As the level begins, focus on planting Sunflowers. Choose one lane and plant Sunflowers in that row, aiming for at least five. Keep them out of harm's way and avoid planting them past the second row. Sunflowers will provide you with the sun points needed to generate more plants and strengthen your defense.
Use Potato Mines and Lawn Mowers
While building up your Sunflower army, take advantage of Potato Mines and Lawn Mowers to stall and defeat zombies. Plant Potato Mines when possible, especially in front of advancing zombies, to buy yourself some time. Utilise the Lawn Mowers to clear lanes of zombies when necessary.
Strengthen Your Defense
Once you have a good number of Sunflowers, it's time to bolster your defense. Start planting Wall-nuts to create a sturdy barrier against the incoming zombies. Wall-nuts will provide the much-needed protection while your Sunflowers continue generating sun points.
Optional Plants
In addition to Potato Mines and Wall-nuts, you can also use Cabbage-pults to deal damage to the zombies. Some players also recommend Peashooters, Kernel-pults, and Squash as optional plants to enhance your offensive capabilities.
Remember, the key to success in this strategy is to focus on generating Sunflowers initially, using Potato Mines and Lawn Mowers to stall, and then reinforcing your defense with Wall-nuts and other offensive plants.
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Avoid Kernel-pults until later
In Plants vs. Zombies, the "No Fungus Among Us" achievement can be obtained by completing a Night level without using any mushrooms. This can be achieved by prioritising the use of certain plants over others. One strategy is to avoid using Kernel-pults until later in the game.
Kernel-pults lob corn kernels at zombies, dealing 20 damage per shot in the original game and 30 damage in Plants vs. Zombies 2. While this is less damage than the Cabbage-pult, Kernel-pults have a 25% chance of lobbing butter instead, which stuns zombies for 5 seconds in the original game and 8 seconds in the sequel. This stun time can be stacked by repeatedly buttering the same zombie.
While Kernel-pults can be useful, it is recommended to avoid using them until later in the Night level. Initially, players should focus on planting Sunflowers, which provide a source of sunlight energy and help to generate resources. Players can also take advantage of Potato Mines to kill zombies and delay their advance.
Once there are enough Sunflowers, players can start planting Cabbage-pults, which deal more damage and can directly harm Newspaper Zombies. Wall-nuts are also effective for obstructing and guarding lanes. By the time players have every lane guarded, Kernel-pults can be introduced to take advantage of their stunning ability.
This strategy of delaying the use of Kernel-pults until later in the level can help players complete the Night level without relying on mushrooms, thus earning the "No Fungus Among Us" achievement.
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Play an I, Zombie level without mushrooms
Playing an I, Zombie level without mushrooms is the easiest way to obtain the "No Fungus Among Us" achievement, even on Game of the Year PC. This does not apply to the iPhone or iPod versions.
To beat an I, Zombie level without using mushrooms, you should begin the level by picking the Sunflower, Cabbage-pult, Kernel-pult, Potato Mine, and Wall-nut. You should also pack any instant-kill plants you prefer to use (except for Doom-shroom). Purchase the Garden Rake as well. When the level starts, plant a Sunflower in the same row as the Garden Rake. Do this once more. At this point, do nothing but plant Sunflowers until you have at least five, keeping them out of harm's way. Remember, do not plant them past the second row. Take full advantage of the Lawn Mowers and use Potato Mines (when possible) to kill zombies after the rake is used until you have enough Sunflowers to retaliate. Now, you may plant a Potato Mine in front of an approaching zombie to delay them. When you have a fair amount of Sunflowers, begin to plant Cabbage-pults and Wall-nuts to obstruct the incoming invaders. Do not waste your time using Kernel-pults yet. However, once you have every lane guarded by a Cabbage-pult, you may now plant Kernel-pults. At this point, things will play out as if it were a daytime level.
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Frequently asked questions
You can beat a night level without using mushrooms by planting a row of Sunflowers at the back and a few rows of Peashooters or Cabbage-pults in front of them. You can also use instant kills as necessary.
You can also try planting Potato Mines in front of zombies to delay them. Once you have a good amount of Sunflowers, start planting Cabbage-pults and Wall-nuts to obstruct the incoming invaders.
Yes, the first night-time level (Zone 2) during adventure mode is a good level to try. You can also try Level 4-10 without using the Magnet-shroom and the Sea-shroom, or Level 2-1 without using any mushrooms.
