The difference between the Drake Mech and the Z-Mech is that the Drake Mech has an additional 50 health, has different left and right abilities, has a different primary weapon, can jump three times as opposed to one, and lasts for only one minute as opposed to one and a half.
From his winged cap, to his Basilisk Blasters, to his hulking Drake Z-Mech, it's pretty clear that Lil' Drake has a thing for dragons. It should come as no surprise then, that his dream is to one day achieve full flight with his butt-mounted boosters.
The Drake Mech's primary weapon is the Drake Flame, a flamethrower that deals 13 damage per second, burning plants for an increased amount of fire damage compared to the Basilisk Blasters. It functions similarly to the Fire Chomper's Flame Spray, but with larger range. The Drake Flame has infinite ammo, but if it fires too long, it will immediately stop and cool down for a few seconds before being able to fire again.
The Drake Mech flaps its wings and creates a spherical cloudy shield around it, preventing Plants from damaging the front of the Drake Mech until the shield is destroyed, similar to Citron'sPeel Shield ability.
Strategies
With
The Drake Mech has quite a few noticeable differences from the default Z-Mech. For one, while the Z-Mech is effective at a distance, the Drake Mech relies on being very close to plants to deal any damage. Luckily, the Drake Mech has many ways to get up close and stay there. Its large health allows it to get up close to a plant without being destroyed, while Wing Flap can help it do the same. Alternatively, for a more direct approach, Dragon Swoop can be used to instantly get up close and personal with enemies. Once near a plant, continuously attack them and you should be able to destroy them easily.
Against
The Drake Mech can attack groups from close range. The Drake Mech can be a devastating opponent if not dealt with properly. Since it has no method of attacking long range aside from Drake Swoop, and the Drake Swoop itself has a very long recharge and will probably not be used against you, the only safe way to take care of the Drake Mech to attack it from afar. If the mech gets into a garden in Gardens & Graveyards, use everything you have to defeat it, as it will quickly vanquish every plant in the garden if left alive. Citron'sEMPeach is slightly less effective on this mech due to the Mech's absurd ability cool-down, and the fact that the Drake Mech has possibly already used said abilities getting to the garden. However, it's still good to use an EMPeach to stop its flame attack for a second or two.
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