Doctor Zombiestein

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Doctor Zombiestein is a that can only be found on this wiki, but let's pretend for the sake of it that it's in . He shuffles down the lane like any old zombie, wearing massive goggles which shield his eyes from the harsh rays of the sun. Doctor Zombiestein acts more or less like a tougher version of the , though he eats much faster than one. Doctor Zombiestein deals 450 damage a second instead of the standard 50 when attacking a plant, and therefore takes seconds to eat one instead of . 
What makes Doctor Zombiestein unique is his Zombiestein's Monster bodyguard. Zombiestein's Monster stumbles forward onto the lawn before Doctor Zombiestein makes his entrance (giving him around 2 tiles of space), and Zombiestein's Monster is completely immune to all forms of damage or removal. On top of it eating normally, when Zombiestein's Monster is attacked it will unleash an electric shockwave around itself in a 3x3 area which deals variable damage to plants depending on how much damage the attack would have dealt. The only way to get rid of Zombiestein's Monster is to take out its Doctor Zombiestein. When its Doctor Zombiestein is removed, Zombiestein's Monster will twitch in place for 3 seconds (continuing to block attacks with its indestructible body) before keeling over. Zombiestein's Monster will still release electric shockwaves while twitching.
Doctor Zombiestein and his Zombiestein's Monster stay in position while on the lawn. If Zombiestein's Monster stops to attack a plant, Doctor Zombiestein will stop moving as well. Doctor Zombiestein doesn't have any sort of ranged attack to help out with, so he'll just be sitting still and be ripe for the taking. The idea is that you stall Zombiestein's Monster in order to stall Doctor Zombiestein, and then you can freely remove the Doctor Zombiestein in order to get rid of Zombiestein's Monster. Doctor Zombiestein's high eating damage directly punishes you for trying to stall him the traditional way. It's a different type of combat encounter.
==Origins==
	Doctor Zombiestein is based on Victor Frankenstein, a Swiss scientist (born in Naples, Italy) who, after studying chemical processes and the decay of living things, gains an insight into the creation of life and gives life to his own creature (often referred to as Frankenstein's monster). In this case, it's referred to as Zombiestein's Monster. How cool! This zombie version adds a unique twist to the classic character by bringing him into the Plants vs. Zombies world.
	Doctor Zombiestein's name is also partially inspired by , because Gargantuar's name in the Spanish translation is "Zombistein". Sani, the beautiful man behind this page thought this was a very funny word a couple of years ago. Now, in the wonderful year of 2024, Sani has created a zombie that uses this word, or at least a word that is close enough to it. Great! This playful homage to adds an extra layer of humor for Spanish-speaking fans.
	Zombiestein's Monster is visually inspired by , which in turn is a portmanteau of the words "troglodyte," a cave dweller, and "bite," referring to how he can eat plants and the player's brains. He may also be based on a troglobite, a real-life animal species that lives entirely in the dark parts of a cave. This spooky design nods to both real-life and fictional underground creatures, giving him an eerie, monstrous vibe. Fitting for, y'know, Zombiestein's Monster.
==Overview==
The Doctor Zombiestein absorbs 600 damage per shot and his appearance changes upon receiving 300 (when his arm falls off) before dying at 600 damage per shot. Zombiestein's Monster, on the other hand, is immune to all forms of damage and can only be destroyed when Doctor Zombiestein himself is taken out.
==Almanac entry==
==History==
===October 31st, 2024===
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===November 25th, 2024===
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==Strategies==
To counter Doctor Zombiestein and his formidable Zombiestein's Monster, players will need a combination of wits and high-DPS plants. The main goal is to focus on removing Doctor Zombiestein himself to take down Zombiestein's Monster indirectly. Plants like are invaluable since they can prioritize zombies in the lane, keeping Doctor Zombiestein as their target and gradually wearing down his high health pool. or can also be helpful; their attacks deal consistent area damage around the monster, gradually reducing the effectiveness of zombies near Zombiestein's Monster as well as potentially Doctor Zombiestein himself. are also useful for controlling shielded zombies or armored threats around Doctor Zombiestein, preventing distractions and making it easier to concentrate on the doctor himself. Adding in plants like can also help, as their melons can hit multiple zombies in a line, softening up nearby threats and indirectly supporting efforts against Doctor Zombiestein.
Instead of stalling Doctor Zombiestein directly, the key is to stall his Zombiestein's Monster, which causes Doctor Zombiestein to stop moving as well. By immobilizing the monster, you'll have the opportunity to target Doctor Zombiestein from behind with high-DPS plants like or , which can quickly chip away at his health. This strategy allows you to deal damage safely without triggering too many of the Zombiestein's Monster's shockwaves, making it easier to handle the threat without the usual punishment. Avoid relying on plants like directly in front of Doctor Zombiestein, as his high eating damage will wear through them quickly, wasting their durability. Plants like can also redirect Doctor Zombiestein to other lanes, helping you reposition him and avoid direct attacks on heavily guarded areas, if you don't mind Doctor Zombiestein taking a big chunk out of them.
In addition, players can use or to constantly chip away at Doctor Zombiestein's health, especially if he's paired with other zombies that would otherwise block plants' line of sight. in particular can be especially effective, as he can both chip away at and stall Doctor Zombistein. By placing these spike-based plants in the lane, Doctor Zombiestein will receive consistent damage, weakening him over time and making the potentially daunting task of defeating him more manageable. Pairing with plants like will allow for strategic targeting that keeps Doctor Zombiestein in focus without over-committing high-DPS plants in one area, which is particularly useful for spreading damage over longer waves. When coupled with explosive plants like or , this can help deal large bursts of damage to Doctor Zombiestein while also helping to clear nearby zombies that might crowd your defenses.
When paired with other zombies, Doctor Zombiestein can become a real menace if he and his immortal Zombiestein's Monster are supported by ranged zombies that hang out in the back, like or . The is also an excellent partner for Doctor Zombiestein's Monster, as both can create substantial pressure on defenses by dealing damage and tanking attacks. Zombies with summoning abilities, like the , can further amplify the challenge by introducing smaller zombies to overwhelm defenses, forcing the player to spread their firepower across multiple threats while Doctor Zombiestein and his monster remain resilient. In cases where Doctor Zombiestein has strong backline support, consider using area-clearing plants like to help counteract the supportive zombies while focusing on Doctor Zombiestein himself.
==Demonstration==
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==Gallery==
ZombiesteinImpHD.png|HD Doctor Zombiestein
ZombiesteinHD.png|HD Zombiestein's Monster
Doctor ZombiesteinCage.png|Almanac icon
WatchfulEyes.png|Doctor Zombiestein's teaser, back when it was originally planned to be part of Pretty Scary Primroses
==Trivia==
* was submitted to the Lawn of Doom 2024 Contest, and then swapped out on the very last day for Doctor Zombiestein.
**There is some serious beef between and Doctor Zombiestein.
*Doctor Zombiestein's name was originally going to be "Doctor Zombiestein & Zombiestein's Monster", but this was changed because it would have been too long.
**It would also have made it a real pain to get all of the files for this zombie in order if the name was nearly three times longer.
**The second idea for the name was "Doctor Zombiestein, et al" which was more confusing than it was funny or unique, so it was just simplified to "Doctor Zombiestein".
*Doctor Zombiestein's favorite color is the electric pain his Zombiestein's Monster inflicts upon all of his vegetable-based enemies. Muahaha!
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