How to Beat Bubonic Plant
The final boss of Chapter 2. After defeating Griefer, he impales the Venomshank into his leg and transforms into the monstrous Bubonic Plant in desperation. A giant mutated plant creature with venomous tendrils, acid attacks, and a devastating Plant Rush. After Chapter 2, it can be rematched in Toxic Nirvana. The Bubonic Plant OST has over 3.2 million YouTube views — making it one of the most iconic boss themes in Block Tales.
Weaknesses
- − Fire attacks (Burn is guaranteed — 100% PROC rate)
- − Multi-hit combos to break through tendril defense
- − Antidote to clear Venom stacks
- − Freeze effects (10% PROC rate)
Resistances
- ✕ Poison attacks (plant-based, fully immune)
- ✕ Slow effects (roots anchor it to the ground)
- ✕ Small debuff (35% PROC but minimal effect on its AoE)
Recommended Cards
Attack Patterns
| Attack | Damage | Type | Parryable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite | 14 | Physical | ✓ Parryable |
| Tendril Flurry | 8 | Physical | ✓ Parryable |
| Venom Charge | — | Support | ✗ Cannot parry |
| Acid Rain | 12 | Poison | ✗ Cannot parry |
| Plant Rush | 22 | Physical | ✗ Cannot parry |
Solo Strategy
Bubonic Plant has 3 phases. Phase 1 (100-66% HP): Uses Big Bite and Tendril Flurry. Big Bite is parryable — time your parry for free counter damage. Phase 2 (66-33% HP): Adds Venom Charge which applies poison stacks — keep Antidote ready. Phase 3 (33-0% HP): Unlocks Acid Rain (AoE) and Plant Rush (high damage charge). Plant Rush is unparryable — use Barrier or Heal Plus before it lands. Fire cards deal 2x damage throughout the fight due to guaranteed Burn PROC. The fight rewards patience: clear poison stacks immediately, burst during Tendril Flurry recovery windows.