Poison Plant

The Poison Plant is a Heartless Boss exclusive to Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Similar to the Creeper Plant, it appeared before Roxas in the Underground Concourse in Twilight Town. Xion aids Roxas in this battle, using Magic rather than a Keyblade. The Poison Plant is in the same family of Heartless as the, Fire Plant, Creeper Plant, and Blizzard Plant.

Strategy
At the start of the battle, the Poison Plant fires a ball of poison in your direction. Try jumping to dodge it, and then use Lock-On. You may then begin to hammer the stationary boss with the Keyblade. Use caution, as the boss soon begins to slam its head against the ground to deal damage. Get away from the Poison Plant and use the. The Fire Spell will also burn the Heartless Boss, dealing extra damage for a few seconds after the initial hit. Do not worry though, if you do not do this, as Xion often uses Fire Magic on her own.

Bring as many healing items as possible into this battle, and remember to dodge. You do not have Limit Breaks yet, so take advantage of the Fire Spell and your Keyblade.

Trivia

 * The Poison Plant is the only flower - like Heartless to be of its size and color. It is the only one to perform physical attacks, also the only one to shoot poison. Lastly, it is the only one in its family to be truly vulnerable to Fire Magic.


 * While classified as a Boss, the traditional music heard during a Boss Fight isn't played while fighting the Poison Plant for the first time.


 * While a Boss, the Poison Plant is apparently fought more than once. In every battle after the first encounter, it is important for the player to make use of their Limit Breaks, healing items, Magic, and other abilities while also remembering the strategy from the first battle.

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