Board Thread:Plants vs. Zombies 2/@comment-26239911-20151223153227/@comment-8635221-20151224012754

Milesprower2 wrote: Shadow-shroom is kind of OP, due to the effect of IGNORING HELMETS. Like seriously, I want Spikeweeds/Rocks to do that even if it means upping their cost!

However, there's also the fact that it's only single-use, so even while boosted, it isn't the best choice of plant, Ghost Peppers or Lava Guavas can often be more effective for only 25 sun more. The PF effect is the only thing I consider OP, as it's nearly a "kill everything" option, aside from really high health zombies that don't use protective equipment, like Future Mechs and Gargs.

However, Winter Melon is also OP in general, yet no one complains. And, in PvZ1, Winter Melon would often be one of the last plants you obtain. It makes sense that the strongest plants are unlocked in the final world.

Speaking of which, Nightshade really needs a buff before the official release. It's not strong enough for a late-game plant. It actually really makes sense that Shadow-shroom ignores armor and helmets.

Since, uh, when does poison poison inanimate objects? Poison only affects the living host.