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“Locked and Loaded!”
    —Zook's official catchphrase

Zook is a Bambazooker who is a Life Core Skylander from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.

Background

Personality

Zook is the cheeriest walking bamboo plant you will ever meet. He lives life to the fullest and wants to explore every last one of Skylands' many islands.[1]

Biography

Zook hails from a strange and unusual species called Bambazookers, who once lived their entire lives standing in place... until Zook discovered they could walk simply by stepping out of the mud. After that, he became a wandering hero, using his hand-carved bamboo tube as a bazooka that fires special explosive thorns. Campfire songs were even written about him. Now, Zook spends his time as a Skylander, figuring he can be an even bigger hero... and have even more songs written about him.

Story

History

Zook is something of a folk hero among the Bambazooker forest folk. After centuries of standing still, Zook decided not to be a stick in the mud anymore. He simply lifted his leg and stepped forward. He then wandered the woods spreading the word - Bambazookers can move! But nobody took much notice. The first time an outsider saw a Bambazooker was when Zook saved an elven mapping expedition. The elves were watching Zook and placing bets on the purpose of his bamboo tube (some said it was a telescope, while others mantained it was a didgeridoo). The elves were caught unawares when a mighty mountain troll stomped menacingly towards them.

Suddenly, Zook brought all betting to a close when he lifted the great tube to his shoulder. Out shot a shower of exploding thorns that sent the troll into a speedy retreat. 'Ahhhh, a bazooka!' the elves exclaimed. To this day, no other bambazooker has ever taken a single step. So, as the only mobile Bambazooker in history, Zook has a special place in the Skylanders squad.[2]

Cynder Confronts the Weather Wizard

At the Cloudless Desert, Zook and Cynder were enjoying the sunrays, although the Bambazooker was the only one who was having fun. As soon as Hex arrived to inform the two Skylanders of Master Eon requesting their presence, a freak rainstorm brewed, causing the sand dunes to turn into quicksand. Without a moment's hesitation, Zook assisted Cynder and Hex in saving the beachgoers from sinking underground. Afterwards they arrived in Eon's citadel, where they learn that there had been multiple reports of unusual weather conditions throughout Skylands. Clues point to the Isle of the Dead, where they had received a call for help from one of the undead inhabitants.

Cynder Hex Zook

Zook standing with his fellow Skylanders, Hex and Cynder

Master Eon then assigned Cynder, Zook, and Hex to venture to the Isle of the Dead, where they believe they'll find the cause of the storms, the Undead fragment to the Mask of Power, and answer the call for help by the undead inhabitants. Because Zook was a Life Skylander, he was granted a protection spell by Master Eon to withstand the island's dark power. During the adventure, Zook served as the only lighthearted individual of the three Skylanders, as both Cynder and Hex are gloomy characters of the Undead.

Upon encountering the weather wizard, Hurrikazam, the Skylanders infiltrated the wizard's citadel where they learn that Hurrikazam was stealing the undead inhabitants to drain them of their undeadliness using the Undead Energy Extractor. However the real culprit was Kaos himself, who was forcing Hurrikazam to commit evil deeds. During the battle, Zook was temporarily frozen in a block of ice caused by Hurrikazam's weather machine, but managed to break himself free. However the Bambazooker and Cynder were trapped by Hex's bone fortress, and the elven sorceress proclaimed herself to be joining Kaos' side in helping him gain enough undead power to destroy Skylands. An eager Kaos began the draining procedure, but the Undead Energy Extractor began to overload due to the amount of power from Hex. It was soon realized that Hex never betrayed the Skylanders and planned on overloading the machine all along to destroy it.

The machine soon exploded, and after a brief moment of seeing Hex's true form, the Skylanders return their attention to Kaos. Zook and Hex took on Kaos' remaining forces, while Cynder went after Kaos and drove him away with the help of a friendly Stump Demon named Dogwood. With Kaos defeated, the Skylanders celebrated their victory back in Ghost Town, where the undead returned to their normal forms. Hurrikazam apologized for his actions and announced to redeem himself by bringing storm clouds suitable for the Undead. As a token of his gratitude, the weather wizard handed the Skylanders an Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible, Suprising, Unfathomable, All-Coloured Rose seed, the Undead segment to the Mask of Power.

Upon returning to the Eternal Archive, Zook, Cynder and Hex were given the horrible news from Spyro that Squirmgrub kidnapped Master Eon and stole five of the pieces to the Mask of Power.

Gameplay

Zook can fire explosive thorns from his bamboo tube, which not only serves as a bazooka, but can be used as a a dijiridoo, a telescope, and other things. He can also summon a barricade of various plants or fungus to protect himself.

Stats

These are the starting and maximum Statistics for this Skylander in the Skylanders games.

  • Health: 260 (max. 520)
  • Speed: 43 (max. 91)
  • Armor: 30 (max. 60)
  • Critical Hit: 20 (max. 70)
  • Elemental Power: 25 (max. 75)

Warning: These stats are not used in any of the Skylander games. They are only listed for completeness reasons.

  • Strength: 70
  • Defense: 85
  • Agility: 20
  • Luck: 70

These are the starting and maximum Statistics for this Skylander in the Skylanders games.

  • Health: ???
  • Speed: ??
  • Armor: ??
  • Critical Hit: ??
  • Elemental Power: ??

Warning: These stats are not used in any of the Skylander games. They are only listed for completeness reasons.

  • Strength: 80
  • Defense: 85
  • Agility: 20
  • Luck: 85

Abilities

Basic Abilities
These abilities are available from the start of the game.
Soul Gem Ability
Requires Soul Gem from:
Troll Warehouse

Wow Pow Ability
Requires Series 2 Zook

Bazooka Attack Foliage Barrier
MIRV Mortar
Target Lock
Zookprimarypower
Primary Ability
Press and hold your primary power button to fire Bazooka Shells that explode into shrapnel. Hold down the button to extend the range.
Zooksecondarypower
Secondary Ability
Grow a barricade made of plants to protect yourself.
Zooksoulgempower
Price: 4000
Mortar shells explode into 3 smaller shells.
View Wow Pow
Zookwowpowpower
Price: 5000
Hold Attack 3 to bring up a targeting reticle, and press Attack 1 to hit that target with a full mortar.
View Soul Gem
Basic Upgrades
Skylanders can buy new abilities from Persephone/Power Pods.
Hardwood Shells Fungal Bloom Mortar Attack Full Splinter Jacket
Zookbasicupgrade1
Price: 500
Bazooka Shells and shrapnel do increased damage.
Zookbasicupgrade2
Price: 700
Barrier is stronger and takes longer for enemies to destroy.
Zookbasicupgrade3
Price: 900
Launch a Mortar attack.
Zookbasicupgrade4
Price: 1200
Bazooka shells create more shrapnel.
Artilleryman
View Floral Defender
This upgrade path lets you further develop your Bazooka attacks.
High Velocity Shrapnel Old Growth Bazooka Exploding Shrapnel
Zookpath1upgrade1
Price: 1700
Bazooka shrapnel has longer range.
Zookpath1upgrade2
Price: 2200
Bazooka shells and shrapnel do even more increased damage.
Zookpath1upgrade3
Price: 3000
Bazooka shrapnel explodes on contact, damaging nearby enemies.
Floral Defender
View Artilleryman
This upgrade path lets you further develop your Barrier and Cactus abilities.
Cactus Barrier Mortar of Life Fightin' Foliage
Zookpath2upgrade1
Price: 1700
Barrier does damage to any enemy that touches it.
Zookpath2upgrade2
Price: 2200
Mortar attack grows a Cactus where the shell explodes.
Zookpath2upgrade3
Price: 3000
Barriers and Cacti knock enemies back and do damage.

Zookheroability1

Bazooka Attack (Active)

1 enemy
Inflicts 78% of ATK as damage to 1 enemy, and grants the ATK DOWN 10% Effect for 1 turn(s) with a 40% chance when you attack accurately. Able to put the enemy in Knockdown Status.

Mana cost: 2
Cooldown: 4 seconds


Zookheroability2

Fungus Shot (Active)

1 Enemy
After charging for 1 turn, inflicts 53% of ATK as damage to 1 enemy and inflicts 53% of ATK as damage to more than 1 random enemies 4 times additionally.

Mana cost: 5
Cooldown: 6 seconds


Zookheroability3

Bambazooker Folk Hero (Passive)

[SELF]
If you fall into the Break Status, grants the Accuracy UP 10% Effect on yourself for 2 turn(s).

Mana cost:
Cooldown:

Skylanders can use abilities depending on their level.

Starting Powers

  • Bamboom (Primary Attack): Pres (Y) to fire a Bamboo Bazooka shot that explodes on impact.
  • Mortarget (Secondary Attack): Press (X) to launch a mortar shell into the air. The falling shrapnel will target nearby enemies.

Upgrades

  • Sprout Sprint (requires level: 2): Sprint (A) with Zook to make bamboo shoots sprout behind him. Enemies who touch the bamboo will be damaged and slowed. The bamboo also block enemies' shots.
  • Bamboost (requires level: 5): Hold (Y) and then release to fire a charged Bamboo Bazooka shot that does more damage and leaves a hazaradous gas cloud when it explodes.
  • Bambounce (requires level: 8): Double Jump (B), (B) with Zook to fire a Bamboo Bazooka shot downward. Enemies beneath him will become damaged and stunned. If Zook uses this attack to quickly, it will be less powerful for a few seconds.

Mystic Seeker Scroll

Gain a 20% Damage bonus while in the Radiant Isles. The scroll for this upgrade can be found in Aurora Peak.

Quests

Basic Quests

  • Monster Masher: Defeat 1000 enemies.
  • Chow Hound: Eat 50 pieces of food.
  • Arena Artist: Complete an arena without taking any damage.
  • Battle Champ: Win 10 PvP matches.
  • Heroic Challenger: Complete a heroic challenge without taking any damage.

Elemental Quests

  • Elementalist: Cause 7500 elemental bonus damage.
  • Fully Stocked: Defeat 200 enemies while at full health.
  • Melon Maestro: Hit targets 200 times while in a Turret challenge.

Unique Quest

  • Spore It On: Absorb 1000 points of damage with a Foliage Barrier.

Basic Quests

  • Bad Guy Basher: Defeat 1000 enemies.
  • Fruit Frontiersman: Eat 15 fruit.
  • Flawless Challenger: Complete a non-Story Mode level at full health.
  • True Gladiator: Win 10 PVP matches.
  • Totally Maxed Out: Reach level 20 and purchase all Upgrades for this Skylander.

Elemental Quests

  • Elementalist: Deal 7500 elemental bonus damage.
  • Defender of Life: Defeat 25 Undead Spell Punks.
  • Fully Stocked: Defeat 250 enemies while at full health.

Unique Quest

  • Spore It On: Deal 5000 points of damage with the MIRV Mortar.

Quotes

Battle Cries

  • "Locked and Loaded! Ha-ha-ha-ha!"
  • "Let's lower da boom, BIG TIME!"
  • "Time for da boom!"
  • "Bring in da boom!"
  • "Let's do this!"
  • "Zook it up!"
  • "Look out, the Zook's out!"
  • "Hey, how you like that?"
  • "Locked and loaded!"
  • "Beat them bad!"
  • "Heh heh, yeah!"
  • "I be winnin' da fight!"
  • "Ha! Ha! Better luck next time to you!"
  • "Comin' through!" - When opening a gate
  • "Super Spring!" - When using a bounce pad
  • "Feel the power!" - When checking Stats Info
  • "Ya makin' me strong!"
  • "Look incredible!" - When putting on a hat
  • "Dats my kinda hat!"
  • "Hey, I like it!" - When given a nickname
  • "Great job on the name!"

Commercial Quotes

  • "Let's go, Skylanders!"

Book Quotes

  • "Trust me we've seen scary stuff. Monsters. Gorgons. Kaos' feet"

Character Trailers

See Also

Gallery

Zook/Gallery

Trivia

  • Strangely, Zook's catchphrase is shown as "Bamboo-Yah!" on his toy packaging, although in-game, his catchphrase is "Locked and Loaded!". It can be assumed his catchphrase was changed to "Locked and Loaded!" late in development, or that the catchphrase was changed too late to "Bamboo-Yah!", and failed to cement itself as Zook's catchphrase.
    • Zook and Tuff Luck are the only Skylanders known to have their catchphrases changed
      • Coincidentally, both are of the Life element.
  • His species' name is a combination of the words bamboo and bazooka.
  • In the Skylander commercial 'Blow it Up!', Zook speaks with an Australian accent, while in the game, he speaks with a Jamaican accent.
  • In the Skylanders: Cloud Patrol game, his story adds in he would prefer a nice haiku instead of a campfire song if he had a choice.
      • Zook is said to be the subject of several popular campfire songs.[3]
  • Series 2 Zook has the Old Growth Bazooka upgrade, giving him leaves on his bazooka.
  • He is voiced by Fred Tatasciore, who also voiced the Witch Doctor in the LEGO Hero Factory movie 'Savage Planet', who also has the same guttural Jamaican accent.
  • He, Bumble Blast, and Food Fight are currently the only Life Skylanders who wield plant-like firearms.

References

  1. Skylanders Universe: The Complete Collection, page 89
  2. Skylanders Offical Sticker Book: Meet the Skylanders
  3. Skylanders Universe: Book of Elements Life and Undead, page 17

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