Root Tangler

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Root Tangler is a plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. It is a seasonal plant, tied to Root Tangler's Rooted Season in . Root Tangler is an instant-use plant that summons thorny vines when planted, which snap up from the earth to trap zombies in a large area around itself. The zombies will be immobile and invisible for the duration.
The roots cause zombies to become invisible to plants (and projectiles, which will fly straight past them) for 36 seconds, as well as freezing them in place. Rooted zombies are immune to all forms of damage as well, even from indirect sources such as or .
Root Tangler can entangle any kind of zombies in roots except for flying zombies, such as or , who will keep moving unaffected. Root Tangler is able to entangle Zombots in roots, but the duration of the effect is reduced by 50% (for level 1 from 36 seconds to 18 seconds).
Starting at level 5, Root Tangler will slow zombies down for a short time after they are released.
==Origins==
	Root Tangler is based on the , which in turn is based on a Strangler fig, tropical plants that grow around other plants in such a way that it "strangles" them. Root Tangler himself is not based on any particular plant.
== Almanac Entry ==
== Upgrades ==
=== Plant Food Effect ===
Root Tangler is an instant-use plant and does not have a Plant Food effect.
=== Contain-mint Effect ===
When boosted with , Root Tangler's duration is increased by 70% for the duration of the mint.
=== Upgrade Levels===
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|-|Standard=
Level	Seed packets	Coins 	Upgrades	Upgrades	Upgrades	Upgrades 	Upgrades 	Upgrades
Level	Seed packets	Coins 	Sun Cost	Recharge	Duration	Slow Down	Slow Duration	
1 	0 	0 	100 	60 sec 	36 sec 	 	 	
2 	10 	1,000 	100 	58 sec 	40 sec 	 	 	
3 	100 	5,000 	100 	56 sec 	44 sec 	 	 	
4 	200 	10,000	100 	53 sec 	50 sec 	 	 	
5 	400 	20,000	75 	50 sec 	56 sec 	50% 	5 sec 	
6 	750 	30,000	75 	45 sec 	62 sec 	55% 	6 sec 	
7 	1,000 	40,000	75 	40 sec 	70 sec 	60% 	7 sec 	
8 	1,250 	50,000	50 	35 sec 	78 sec 	65% 	8 sec 	
9 	1,500 	60,000	50 	30 sec 	90 sec 	70% 	9 sec 	
10 	2,000 	75,000	50 	25 sec 	102 sec 	75% 	10 sec 	
|-|Empowered=
Level	Seed packets	Coins 	Upgrades	Upgrades	Upgrades	Upgrades 	Upgrades 	Upgrades
Level	Seed packets	Coins 	Sun Cost	Recharge	Duration	Slow Down	Slow Duration	
1 	0 	0 	100 	60 sec 	 	 	 	
2 	10 	1,000 	100 	58 sec 	 	 	 	
3 	100 	5,000 	100 	56 sec 	 	 	 	
4 	200 	10,000	100 	53 sec 	 	 	 	
5 	400 	20,000	75 	50 sec 	 	50% 	5 sec 	
6 	750 	30,000	75 	45 sec 	 	55% 	6 sec 	
7 	1,000 	40,000	75 	40 sec 	 	60% 	7 sec 	
8 	1,250 	50,000	50 	35 sec 	 	65% 	8 sec 	
9 	1,500 	60,000	50 	30 sec 	 	70% 	9 sec 	
10 	2,000 	75,000	50 	25 sec 	 	75% 	10 sec 	
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===Mastery upgrades===
*Damage Pierce
==History==
===March 17th, 2024===
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===June 12th, 2024===
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==Strategies==
Root Tangler's placement is not just about where you put it, but also about when. The lengthy recharge time underscores the importance of strategic placement. Opt for areas where zombies are prone to bunch up or where they can cause the most chaos. Introducing it into a defense alongside handsome walls like or creates natural chokepoints, funneling the zombies into the waiting grasp of the tangling roots. Use Root Tangler with caution, as missing the mark can be costly, leaving crucial parts of your defense vulnerable.
When it comes to selecting targets for Root Tangler's ensnaring abilities, a discerning eye is essential. Perhaps, one might say, two discerning eyes. Focus your attention on the most formidable adversaries, such as the towering , the resilient , or the sturdy . The ruggedly handsome are just as formidable. By immobilizing these high-priority threats, you buy invaluable time for your offensive plants to unleash their onslaught, all while the ensnared zombies remain impervious to harm. Just remember, while they're tangled up, they're invincible, so timing is key in ensuring that your offensive maneuvers are primed to strike the moment the roots release their grip.
==Demonstration==
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==Costumes==
== Gallery ==
Root TanglerHD.png|Root Tangler HD
Root TanglerCostume1.png|Root Tangler's costume
==Trivia==
*The original concept for Root Tangler was called "Root-shroom" instead. It also did light gradual damage over the effect duration.
**An even earlier version of the Root-shroom was a melee plant who would lash out with roots with a chance to ensnare them, but this was quickly scrapped because it was completely pointless.
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