If you’re struggling with the different pumpkin enemies in Zardy’s Maze, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. This guide breaks down every enemy type you’ll encounter and how to deal with them effectively. Let’s jump right in.
Enemy Counter Guide
Zardy
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Counter | Simply shine your flashlight on him and wait until he disappears. |
Pumpkin Jack
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Sometimes there can be up to 4 of them on the map at once. |
| Special Ability | Can jump over rows of crops. |
| Counter | Just go into the corn and wait until he runs away. Alternatively, shine your flashlight on him and run. |
Cornstalkers (also translated as “Corn Men”)
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Spawn Location | They can appear in places you’ve just passed through. |
| Counter | Hit them 3 times to defeat them. |
Pumpkin Traps
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Visibility | These fools cannot be seen without your flashlight. |
| Danger | If you step on their tentacle, they will grab you. |
| Counter | Hit them 3 times to break free. |
Brute
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Guards the weeds. |
| Behavior | As soon as you start breaking the weed he’s protecting, he will aggro on you immediately. |
| Counter | You must quickly break the weed and run away from his location like a wild boar. |
Rattler (Appears only in challenges)
| Attack Type | Description | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Ranged Attack | Throws a harpoon (as far as I understand) to grab the player. | Shine your flashlight on him and he will stop. |
| Close-Range Attack | Will chase after you. | Same as above—flashlight stops him. |
| ⚠️ Note | He can still get you and kill you in the bushes. (I might be wrong since I’ve only fought him once.) |
Cablecrow
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Attaches his harpoon to poles. |
| Counter | Simply don’t stand near his harpoon when it’s flying toward a pole. You can stop him when he’s holding onto a pole by using your flashlight (but only when you’re shining it on him). |
Final Thoughts
That covers all the pumpkin enemies you’ll face in Zardy’s Maze. Each one has a specific weakness—some need a good flashlight shine, others require a few hits, and a couple just need you to keep your distance. The key takeaway? Always have your flashlight ready, and don’t panic when you see multiple enemies at once.
Have you run into any of these enemies yet? Which one gave you the most trouble? Drop a comment below and let me know how your runs are going—I’d love to hear your strategies too!
