HELL-A can be dangerous as the Zompocalypse occurs and the locals get bitten. Fortunately, Dead Island 2 Slayers have their own adaptive abilities to level the playing field against the undead Angelenos trying to play with them.
But "what is an ability and how does it help me increase my zombie killing potential?" Well, first we need to talk about ability cards.
skill map
Level-up Ability Cards, hidden around the city of Los Angeles and recovered from dead zombie enemies, are collectibles that, when equipped, grant Assassins special powers, abilities, and perks that aid them in combat situations.
Some of them make you faster, faster or stronger; Some reward you with a hobby every time you get a perfect decapitation, while others set fire to every zombie you kick, turning them into a flying sack of flaming rotting flesh. No, we're not kidding; There are cards that do this.
Whether you're looking to boost your stats to become the ultimate killing machine, or access an arsenal of acrobatic attacks that take down zombies for maximum style points, there's an ability map to suit your needs.
We want you to have complete freedom in how you play, no matter which of the six assassins you choose to fight your way through HELL. That's why we've made most ability cards suitable for everyone.
The right setup for the job.
Bonus Decks You can explore your collection of bonus cards and choose which ones to equip.
Let's say you run into a zombie, pose some more; maybe it looks like they go to the gym and eat their vegetables. Or knives sticking out of hands, yes.
It's time to make sure you're running with the right skills for the job, so we've made Dead Island 2's skills fully customizable at any time.
Whether you want to change one map or completely change your playstyle (for example, from a tank to a nimble assassin), you can always do it easily.
Part of the magic in building your ability deck is experimenting with all the benefits and abilities of different ability cards so you can find fun and effective synergies to suit your playstyle.
To get you started, here are some of Tim's favorite combinations.
It became hot
Combine the Dash Strike ability with the Slayer Hammer Fist ability to unleash an attack that can catapult zombies into the stratosphere. This card combo is perfect for sending zombies off the rooftops of Beverly Hills mansions or into pools of acid and other noxious substances. Have you ever faced a zombie with a grenade launcher belt? Take them out and send them into your own crowd for explosive results.
Scorched earth
stir up a pound of earth The ability to create absolutely devastating ground fissures using the Flare Up and Quake survival abilities, destroying zombies and burning the ground beneath them. We recommend this when crowd control is important: Pedestrians? Complete Smash the Hulk! and let him crawl through the fire to reach you.
See you in hell
Suffice it to say, we'll see you in HELL when Dead Island 2 hits PS5 on April 21st. Pre-orders are available live and on the PlayStation Store.
We can't wait to see what killer skill deck combos you come up with.