Take the tour ×  Is there a smart way of disposing zombies and
not losing like 2-3-4-5 hearts in the process? No matter how far
you are, they always seem to reach further than you can which
sucks... :S zombies should be short range not snipers..  Ok, so
is there a specific tactic that works? A specific timing to hit
them and not get hit? (except bow and arrow..)  thank you
share|improve this question add comment  6 Answers  up vote 9
down vote accepted  Another method is to use a lighter, and
ignite the ground while running backwards. It is less risky
(provided you're outside setting fire to grass, not inside your
wooden house!).  The monsters run into the fire and ignite.
share|improve this answer This method works, but is situational.
You can accidentally set a forest or your own structures on fire
if you are not careful. Provided with a flat open plain,
however, it works reasonably well. In addition, the materials
for a lighter are a little harder to come by than your standard
stone sword. –  Shaun Jan 2