In Dead Island 2, players can discover a vast array of frighteningly effective weapons designed to help defeat the swarms of zombies that have overrun the city of Los Angeles.
These weapons possess unique characteristics that cater to various combat scenarios, such as inflicting gruesome injuries, targeting the undead’s heads, boosting attack speed, and providing a means to bulldoze through groups of zombies easily.
With such a diverse selection of weapons available, players can tailor their gameplay experience to their preferences, whether decapitating, mutilating, or charging through hordes of zombies with deadly force. Ultimately, the game offers players many choices to adapt their fighting style and conquer the undead menace in a way that suits them best.
Curveballs are often overlooked by players in Dead Island 2, despite their significant potential for inflicting Status Effects/Ailments. These items become especially useful in the game’s later stages and offer players 13 unique varieties, each with its specific function. To maximize their gameplay potential, players must locate and collect all of the Curveballs in the game. By doing so, players can effectively utilize each item’s unique ability to overcome the zombie menace and emerge victorious in the game.
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Although it may initially seem that acquiring Curveballs is straightforward, as some can be obtained while progressing through the Story Quests, such as the Shuriken, Chem Bomb, Pipe Bomb, Electric Star, and Molotov Cocktail, this is not the case for all Curveballs. Many Curveballs are exclusive to specific Side Quests or Trader NPCs, which require particular prerequisites to be met before they can offer to players.
Consequently, players must explore the game world extensively, undertake various quests, and interact with specific Trader NPCs to obtain all 13 Curveballs. By doing so, players can take full advantage of the different abilities and effects that Curveballs offer, allowing them to emerge victorious in their battles against the undead.
Some Curveballs are acquired through Story Quests; others can only be obtained as rewards for completing specific Side Quests or after meeting particular prerequisites. The guide lists each Curveball in the order that players will most likely encounter them, starting with the Meat Bait, which can be obtained for free from the NPC Trader Carlos in Bel-Air.
Other Curveballs, such as the Shuriken, Chem Bomb, Pipe Bomb, Electric Star, and Molotov Cocktail, can be found in specific locations or purchased from various NPC traders for varying prices.
Some Curveballs, like the Caustic-X Bomb, Sticky Bomb, Military Grenade, Flashbang, Nail Bomb, Bait Bomb, and Electric Bomb, can only be obtained after completing specific Side Quests or meeting other prerequisites.
This guide is helpful for players looking to locate and utilize all the Curveballs in Dead Island 2.
The Molotov Cocktail is found in the Brentwood Sewers, on a table at the top of the stairs, just before entering the Filtration Access and Servicing Room office. To obtain the Caustic-X Bomb, players must complete The Ravages of Caustix X Side Quest located within Halperin Hotel.
In contrast, the Sticky Bomb can be purchased for $1,500 from an NPC named Trader Dougie, located in Serling Hotel, Ocean Avenue. The Military Grenade rewards players who complete the Boz Makes a Bang Side Quest in Monarch Studios, but only after finishing The Ravages of Caustic-X Side Quest. Lastly, the Flashbang can be bought for $2,500 from NPC Trader W.O. Rodriguez once players complete the Cremains of the Day Side Quest in Venice Beach.
Players can obtain the Bait Bomb by purchasing it from NPC Trader Dougie in Serling Hotel, Ocean Avenue, for $3,500, but only after completing The Search for Truth, which is the 21st Story Quest. On the other hand, the Electric Bomb can be obtained from Jo’s Secret Stash located in Venice Beach after completing Jo’s Rainy Day Stash Lost & Found Side Quest. With this comprehensive guide, players can identify and acquire all the Curveballs available in Dead Island 2. It will give them a tactical advantage in combat against the different types of zombies they encounter.
