Best Skills in Dead Island 2

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You can defeat every Zombie in Dead Island 2 by using the best skills. Check our guide to find out the powerful skills in the game.

Dead Island 2 is a zombie thriller from the team of Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver. The third release from the popular Dead Island franchise is out now.  Dead Island 2 has incorporated unique mechanics and gameplay elements that were not available in previous games. Dead Island 2 storyline begins in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Many features from its predecessors have been retained and some are new. The locations have been quarantined because of the viral zombie outbreak.

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Your role as a survivor is to stop the zombie outbreak and demolish all zombies by crafting weapons and resources. You can also utilize skills to kill zombies and other evil creatures. The best set of skills are available in the game. Here’s our guide with all the best skills to use for combat in Dead Island 2.

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All Dead Island 2 Skills

There are a variety of skills like Survivor, Innate, Numen, Ability, and Slayer. The most powerful skills in these categories of Dead Island 2 are here,

Innate

Innate is a primary skill for many characters in Dead Island 2 and here are the best abilities in Innate.

Retaliation –  An exclusive skill of Ryan. Complete a successful block or dodge and this will give a huge damage boost to Ryan. 

Feral – The primary skill of Jacob allows him to get a minor damage boost to his attacks. To get this, you need to complete multiple hits in succession.

Bloodlust – Dani uses this skill and he can retrieve health after killing multiple Zombies in a short span. The skill also reduces incoming damage.

Backstab – This skill is exclusive to Bruno. Bruno receives a damage boost after attacking zombies from behind.

Dig Deep –  Carla’s best skill. She will unlock a toughness boost once her hp is down. Carla can attack faster for a short duration and inflict double damage

Divide and Conquer –  A powerful innate skill for Amy and she can gain damage boost to all her weapons. You can conquer every zombie after activating this skill.

Mosh Pit – Carla receives multiple damage boost once surrounded by hordes of zombies. This is an excellent skill for Carla.

Numen

Numen skills are known for their massive damage. The best Numen skills are here.

Spitting Cobra –  Once activated, you can spot poisonous acid and you can melt zombies. This skill will also deal x2 heavy damage every time.

Born Survivor – This skill saves you whenever your health goes to 0. A sudden explosion unleashes and you will also retrieve full healing points at the end.

Ability 

Dash Strike – This skill allows the slayer to run forward at close range. You can also attack and deal massive damage on Zombie’s face with your first.

Dodge – Dodge skill lets the slayer stun enemies and retrieve stamina after a successful dodge on Zombies. This is one of the best skills to use in Dead Island 2.

Survivor

Survivor skills can be utilized to increase your healing points. The best set of survivor skills are here,

Blockbuster – Unleashes explosion and this can hamper the attacks and powers of zombies

Safe Space – This skill can be activated with a medkit. You can unleash explosive attacks and reduce the energy of zombies to knock them down. Your health also remains intact.

Slayer

The best set of slayer skills are here.

Hammer Fist – The slayer can punch zombies and send them flying. This is also Amy’s basic skill.

Limb Reaper – Stun a zombie to make them collapse on the ground. Your health will also regenerate after this.

Hack and Slash – Unleash heavy damage on zombies and increase your attacking speed by 20%

These are the best skills currently in Dead Island 2. Equip skills for your characters and complete all main story missions easily.

All Dead Island 2 Skills

Here is a short description of all skills in the gsmem

Innate skills

Innate skills are exclusive to certain characters and will work based on their basic skills. Only particular slayers can equip innate skills.

Ability

Your mobility and attacking powers will increase by using these skill cards in Dead Island 2. There are plenty of ability-based skills in the game.

Survivor 

Survivor skills will increase your health and energy in every combat. Equip the best damage dealing heroes and use this skill to dominate all zombies in every challenging quest.

Slayer

This skill is used for offense. And can be used to deal more damage. Slayer skills are primarily used for increasing damage and attacks.

Numen

Numen is a rare skill and can be used to spot acid. You can also drain the ability of zombies. Numen skills increase your powers and they can be used as bonus for characters

That’s everything you need to know about the best skills in Dead Island 2. Dead Island 2 has been launched amid huge buzz. The game is available to play on Windows, XBOX, and Playstation right now. We will come back with more Dead Island 2 updates and guides soon.

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