For a game like Dead Island 2, knowing the way around the zombie horde is going to help in surviving the trials and tribulations that lie ahead. Sure, there is always the opportunity to run and hide, but not for the Slayers that are seeking the truth about this viral outbreak. That means getting knee-deep in the gore and guts and sending every one of the undead walkers back into the ground.
While there are certainly firearms to depend on in emergencies, melee weapons are going to be the bread and butter for most players' journey in Los Angeles. Between the Headhunters, Frenzy, Maiming, and Bulldozer weapons, the student of the details will find that they are much better equipped to deal with the madness. Here's everything to know about all melee weapon stats in Dead Island 2.
All Melee Weapon Stats in Dead Island 2
With such a large variety of weapons available to be found, as well as to upgrade and mod, Slayers making their way through Dead Island 2 are pretty much spoilt for choice. However, the various enemies that will make their presence known throughout the game are not always going to be vulnerable to all weapons, and it is the safer option to ensure a well-balanced arsenal is within reach to deal with all sorts of situations.
When it comes to the melee weapons, the important stats to note are:
- Power - The overall level of a weapon, including mods and perks. As a rule, make sure weapons are sufficiently powered up as the game progresses, otherwise, it will be hard to put down the range of zombies.
- Damage - The amount of damage done per hit. Similar to ranged weapons, having high damage but a low attack speed may not always work out well. Find the right balance for the optimized approach.
- Base Damage Type - What the weapon dishes out without any added mods. Blunt and Sharp damage both increase the likelihood of maiming zombies.
- Force - Shows how much stability is drained with each shot. Heavier weapons tend to possess more force, making it easier to knock down a zombie and initiate a Skull Stomp for a quick kill.
- Speed - How fast a weapon swings and hits. For those that like agile builds, going for a fast weapon will be the way to go.
- Max Durability - Shows how much a weapon can be used before it breaks. Scrapping and finding new weapons are part of the routine in Dead Island 2, but a favored weapon can always be repaired for a cost.
- Critical Multiplier - Amount by which damage is multiplied when landing critical hits.
- Limb Damage - Represents how much damage the weapon typically does to zombie limbs. The higher the number, the better it is at maiming attacks. Weapon mods can help with this as well.
By making full use of the inventory space to stock up on all sorts of weapons, any Slayer will always stand a chance of surviving the hordes and coming out on top. However, knowing the exact numbers will only up the efficiency of dealing with the undead threat.
Dead Island 2 will launch on April 21 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
