Well, bowl me over with a celestial space chunk – we’ve found a new zombie! The mystical, magical Wizard Zombie is joining the horde, after having been uncovered recently during renovations at Zomboss HQ. While digging out space for yet another room of buff-looking Dr. Zomboss statues, an ancient chamber of half-eaten picture books was discovered. Oh, and the Wizard was in there, too. Strangely, no one had bothered to check the area even though Wizard had been muttering to himself, casting spells, and concocting potions in there for hundreds of years.
Wizard Zombies are curmudgeonly old coots who shamble around in their patchwork robes – and now you can put them on your squad! Starting March 2, earn Wizard when you work your way through a single path to the end of the Luck o’ the Zombie Festival Prize Map! Starting in April, you can unlock Wizard for 500K coins.
While you might be surprised to find out that the hapless zombie Wizard is actually an extremely powerful magic user, no one is more surprised than they are. Each time they cast a spell, they’re blown away by their own abilities. Like a kid at a magic show, they’re overcome with delight and excitement, clapping their hands and bouncing on their toes. If they keep the magic coming, they get increasingly excited, casting spell after spell. It’d be cute if it wasn’t so dangerous.
In addition to the magical abilities Wizard wields as a solo character, he can also ride on the heads of his allies in Co-Star mode, which opens up unique strategies for your squad. Here’s everything he can do:
Solo Abilities:
Primary Weapon: Orbracadorbra – Hold [Fire] to charge your staff and release to cast a damaging aura.
Ability 1: Zee-lixir – Throw a potion that temporarily makes allies immortal and stops enemy jumping and sprinting.
Ability 2: Spell Disaster – Slam the ground with your staff to summon magical missiles that chase and damage nearby enemies.
Ability 3: Co-Star – Hover above an ally as a star in an orb to provide extra firepower and grant them armor.
Co-Star Abilities:
Special: Starz Align – When in Co-Star mode, face the same direction as your zombie buddy to activate powerful buffs! Shoot homing projectiles at a faster rate, and spot enemies through obstacles in front of you.
Primary Weapon: Shooting Star – Launch a rapid-cast ball of magicky energy with explosive coverage.
Ability 1: (Same as above)
Ability 2: Spell Disaster – Summon magical missiles that chase and damage nearby enemies. When Starz Align is active, missiles also chase distant enemies in front of you.
Ability 3: Hasty Hexit – Eject from a teammate’s head like hair off a balding man.
Remember, Wizard Zombie will be available in the upcoming Luck o’ the Zombie Prize Map, starting March 2. So, prep those Prize Bulbs and get ready to add some magic to your squad! If you’re unable to earn him in March, you can still pick him up for 500K coins, starting in April.
Play Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC now!
Stay up to date with Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville by signing up to receive the latest news, including other EA news, products, events, and promotions. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for more details.