Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

Quests linked to Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

The dungeon only opens during the Al Howin event, and its two quests start at the entrance, with Diabworktik: Trick or Treat, then A Pumpkwin for Al Howin, which is completed on Al Howin. Accept the second one before entering: a fight won without the quest in progress does not count.

The 6 rooms of Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

Six rooms, open only during the Al Howin event. Only one Devhorror in the whole dungeon, Al Howin's favorite monster: having killed it enrages him, and he waits for you in the last room. For each room: the scenery, then the tactical view with the starting cells (blue: you, red: the monsters). Tap an image to enlarge it.

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Room 4

Room 5

Room 6 — Al Howin

Al Howin, with an Arachkin, a Worm-O'-Lantern and a Toadkin; a second Arachkin with five characters, a Borbkin with six. Kill Al Howin last: the strategy is detailed just below.

Defeat Al Howin

The five-step strategy against Al Howin

Harvest and the vitality bonus

Each successful Harvest gives Al Howin 20% of its vitality, or 660 HP out of its 3,300, for 3 turns, up to five times. When a bonus shows “1 turn left”, it disappears at the start of Al Howin's turn, before it plays: if this bonus exceeds its current HP, it dies on the spot.

Hence the method: chip away at its HP, then remove one or two turns of enchantment so its bonuses expire at the right time. A single dispel doesn't always remove everything at once, since each bonus has its own duration.

Zombie Plants

From turn 3 and every other turn, Al Howin resurrects always the last dead allied monster, with 1% of its HP and invulnerable for one turn, two on a critical. The invulnerability can be dispelled. So choose your last kill carefully: a harmless monster like the Toadkin, never the Arachkin.

The monsters of Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

Five Little Terrors of level 90 to 98, more fragile than Al Howin. The Arachkin is the only really bothersome one, because of its web and Arachnobite. The resistances in red are their weaknesses.

In which order to kill the monsters

1. Arachkin — its web removes 4 MP and Arachnobite weakens you; two of them with five or more characters.
2. Worm-O'-Lantern — kill it before Al Howin's turn 3, so that he resurrects it rather than the Arachkin.
3. Borbkin — present from six characters, to be killed before the Toadkin.
4. Toadkin — last: resurrected every two turns, it goes down on the first attack.

Preparing your run through Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

An easy level 90 to 100 dungeon, open only during the Al Howin event. People come for the quests, the treats, the Cheweez and the Al Howin emote, given at the end.

How to enter Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

The entrance is in Scaraleaf Plain, at [-1,22], two maps north of the Scaraleaf Plain zaap [-1,24] ; Diabworktik is there. There are three ways to open it: an Al Howin's Vegetable Patch Key (consumed), the key ring if it is registered there, or the automatic group search.

Crafting the Al Howin's Vegetable Patch Key

It is crafted by a handyman. The 6 Cursed Pumpkwin Seeds drop in the Pumpkwin Fields, the zone above the dungeon, which is also used for the Punkin' Set. Eel (fishing), Edelweiss and Rye (harvesting), plus 2 Oozing Meat, complete the recipe.

Ingredient	Quantity	Level
Cursed Pumpkwin Seeds	6	100
Oozing Meat	2	100
Eel	2	100
Edelweiss	2	100
Rye	2	100

Which team to bring against Al Howin

Range and MP removal. Al Howin is only dangerous in melee. Without range, he can no longer pull you in, and without MP he cannot reach you: his vitality bonus never comes.

An unbewitchment spell. It removes his vitality bonus at the right moment, and the invulnerability of resurrected monsters. Sadida, Pandawa or Eniripsa have one; without it, you simply need more damage.

The classes that have it easy. The Sadida (Sylvan Power), the Pandawa (Stain) and the Eniripsa (Forbidden Word) can unbewitch Al Howin. Any class that removes range or MP from a distance keeps him away from his Harvest.

The six achievements of Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

The achievements give 3,937,000 to 11,811,000 XP and 2 Al Howin's Bristly Sideburns, with 5 Cheweez for most of them. Last comes on its own with the global strategy and combines with Impertinence; Chrono, on the other hand, requires killing Al Howin first.

Achievements	Condition	Points	XP
Al Howin (Duo)	Defeat Al Howin in his dungeon while completing the “Duo” challenge.	20	11 811 000
Al Howin (Special)	Defeat Al Howin in his dungeon while completing the “Take Root” challenge.	10	4 279 500
Al Howin's Vegetable Patch	Defeat Al Howin in this boss's dungeon.	10	3 937 000
Al Howin (Chrono)	Defeat Al Howin in his dungeon while completing the “Chrono” challenge.	10	5 905 500
Al Howin (Impertinence)	Defeat Al Howin in his dungeon while completing the “Impertinence” challenge.	10	5 905 500
Al Howin (Last)	Defeat Al Howin in its dungeon while completing the “Last” challenge.	10	7 874 000

Chrono

Defeat all the monsters in fewer than 9 turns. Buff yourself on turn 1 and hit Al Howin directly, kept at a distance, with no range or MP. Ignore the monsters, but keep Al Howin away from the Arachkin's web, which would give him MP. With an unbewitchment, you can also hit him in melee and remove his bonus vitality at the end. Finish the monsters before the end of turn 8.

Impertinence

Allied fighters must end their turn on a cell adjacent to an enemy. Free-for-all: the map lets you get next to an enemy from turn 1. Al Howin's vitality bonuses become unavoidable, so bring an unbewitchment and a healer. Kill the monsters, then surround Al Howin; summons or obstacles behind your characters stop him from pushing you back, and therefore from resurrecting. Ending next to a resurrected monster counts, and the final blow does not need to be dealt in melee.

Last

Al Howin must be finished off last. Practically a gift: the general strategy is enough, or the Impertinence method.

Special: Take Root

Allied fighters must not be moved. No positioning spells on your allies. Al Howin pulls in a line up to 6 RNG and pushes back one cell in melee; the Toadkin pulls in a line up to 5 RNG and pushes back up to 4 RNG. Never stay in line within their range. Kill Al Howin first, since he has more MP and range, while you keep the Toadkin at a distance.

Duo

Two characters maximum, fewer than 20 turns. A dispel is strongly recommended. Same order: Arachkin, Worm-O'-Lantern, then Toadkin, finishing off the resurrected ones every other turn from turn 3. Hit Al Howin at a distance, or in melee while dispelling it when only its bonus vitality remains. Everything must be done by the end of turn 19.

Drops and loot of Al Howin's Vegetable Patch

Base game rates, before Prospecting bonus. Cheweez, +100 power for -200 vitality, only drop from the Devhorror and Al Howin.

On Al Howin

• Al Howin's Bristly SideburnsHair36 %
• CheweezTreat36 %
• Dried CarrionMeat36 %
• Plum LollyTreat15 %
• Strawberry LollyTreat15 %
• Lemon LollyTreat15 %
• Api LollyTreat15 %
• Al Howin's False TeethBone6,04 %
• Nougat Rabmarac BarTreat6 %
• Al Howin Tofu TransformationMutation item1,8 %
• Al Howin Gobball TransformationMutation item1,8 %
• Al Howin GobtubbyCeremonial pet1 %

On the henchmen of Al Howin

• Dried MeatMeat · Borbkin36 %
• CheweezTreat · Devhorror34 %
• Strawberry LollyTreat · Arachkin17 %
• Plum LollyTreat · Toadkin17 %
• Api LollyTreat · Worm-O'-Lantern17 %
• Lemon LollyTreat · Borbkin17 %
• Hallucinogenic Candy KebabTreat · Toadkin14 %
• Mind-Blowing Candy KebabTreat · Borbkin14 %

Treats, emote and shield

The Al Howin emote

At the end of the dungeon, you automatically receive the Al Howin emote scroll, bound to your character, and you are immediately taken out of the dungeon.

The Cheweez

The most sought-after treat in the Vegetable Patch: 100 power for 200 less vitality. It can only be obtained from the Devhorror and from Al Howin.

The Pitcheater

During the Al Howin Dungeon Rusher weekend, often organized by Ankama during the event, Al Howin automatically drops this ceremonial shield in his likeness.

Where is Al Howin's Vegetable Patch?

In Scaraleaf Plain, at [-1,22], two maps north of the Scaraleaf Plain zaap [-1,24]. Diabworktik waits at the entrance.

Is Al Howin's Vegetable Patch open all year round?

No, only during the Al Howin event, about three weeks a year.

What level should you do Al Howin's Vegetable Patch at?

From level 90, comfortably at 100. The dungeon is rated easy; Al Howin only has 3,300 HP if he gains no vitality.

Which quest should you do in Al Howin's Vegetable Patch?

A Pumpkwin for Al Howin, after Trick or Treat, both at Diabworktik [-1,22]. It is completed by defeating Al Howin in the last room.

Which monster should you kill first in Al Howin's Vegetable Patch?

The Arachkin, then the Worm-O'-Lantern before turn 3. Keep the Toadkin for the end: it is the one Al Howin will resurrect, and it goes down on the first attack.

How do you stop Al Howin from gaining vitality?

Keep it at a distance: its Harvest is only cast in melee. If it has already inflated its HP, dispel it when only its bonus vitality remains.

How do you get Cheweez?

From the Devhorror and Al Howin only, or as a reward for most achievements, which give 5.

Can Al Howin's Vegetable Patch be done with two players?

Yes, it is even an achievement: Duo, in fewer than 20 turns. An unbewitchment helps a lot to finish Al Howin in time.

Do you need a key for every run of Al Howin's Vegetable Patch?

No, with the key ring, or through the automatic group search. The Cursed Pumpkwin Seeds for the recipe drop in the Pumpkwin Fields, above the dungeon.