How to Choose Plants in Plants vs. Zombies 3 Plant Recommendations for Beginners

As a classic tower defense sequel, Plants vs. Zombies 3 introduces new plant star upgrades and elemental fusion systems. The choice of plants for beginners directly affects the efficiency of advancing through early stages. So, how to choose plants in Plants vs. Zombies 3? Next, I will share with you some very strong plants in terms of economy, offense, and control, including their acquisition methods, placement techniques, and upgrade paths, to help players quickly establish an effective defense system.

As the core of sun production, Sunflowers should be planted in safe front positions first. At the beginning of the game, the system will automatically give 3 level 1 Sunflowers, it is recommended to plant them immediately when the first energy slot is full. Each basic Sunflower requires 100 suns, with a production rate of 25 suns every 30 seconds. After upgrading to level 3, the sun production increases to 30/25 seconds, and the sunburst skill is unlocked, which can produce 75 suns at once. However, note that in pool levels, Lily Pad Sunflowers should be chosen, and in roof levels, Flower Pot Sunflowers are needed. These variants require unlocking by completing specific levels.

The basic Peashooter only needs 100 suns and is the most reliable attacking plant for beginners. The best placement is in the 3rd column of the lawn, so as to cover the entire screen. After unlocking the burst mode at level 2, each attack will fire 2 peas; at level 5, it gains "Piercing Peas," which can continue flying after hitting the first zombie. It is suggested to prioritize upgrading it to level 3, where the attack interval is shortened from 1.8 seconds to 1.5 seconds. When dealing with buckethead zombies, combining it with the "Snow Pea" works better, which can be obtained by completing snow-themed levels.

The Potato Mine, costing only 25 suns, is a god-tier plant for beginners, but it requires a 15-second preparation time. The best way to use it is to plant it immediately in the 1st-2nd columns at the start, specifically to deal with the first batch of zombies. After upgrading to level 2, the preparation time is reduced to 12 seconds, and at level 3, the explosion range increases by 50%. It's especially effective against Zomboni, where you can pre-plant 3 mines on its rolling path. Mines are ineffective against flying units, so when encountering Balloon Zombies, combine them with the Shamrock, which can be obtained by completing sky levels.

The Cherry Bomb requires 150 suns and can instantly eliminate all regular zombies within a 3x3 area. It's recommended to keep at least one energy slot reserved, specifically for emergencies when zombies appear in large numbers. At level 2, the explosion range expands to 3x4, and at level 5, the chain explosion effect is unlocked. Special note: It deals only 50% damage to mech zombies, so it's best used in combination with "Electromagnet Peach" to weaken enemies, which can be obtained through laboratory synthesis. Weekly challenge modes reward Cherry Bomb fragments, which are the main method for quick upgrades.

New players can handle most ordinary levels with a basic lineup of "2 Sunflowers + 3 Peashooters + 2 Wall-nuts + 1 Potato Mine + 1 Cherry Bomb." Remember to prioritize upgrading Sunflowers and Peashooters, while keeping defensive plants sufficient. Unlock corresponding counter-plants promptly when facing special zombies. As the game progresses, gradually try more plant combinations to find the tactical style that suits you best.