Completing Dead Island 2 challenges is a surefire way of earning tens of thousands of XP which is great news if you're looking to level up fast on the streets of Hell A. The long-awaited sequel to 2011's Dead Island is finally here and alongside the main Dead Island 2 storyline, there's a huge variety of objectives to complete.
With numerous categories containing all kinds of criteria, it can be tricky to meet the requirements in order to unlock the next tier or finish the latest zombie-slaying task.
But, before we take a closer look at the Dead Island 2 challenges, be sure to check out our other guides showcasing all of the zombie types you'll encounter and everything there is to know about the game length.
How many challenges are in Dead Island 2?
There are a total of 84 Dead Island 2 challenges to complete whenever you like which is ideal if you've managed to complete the game and are looking for something else to do.
By completing the objectives, you can get your hands on some powerful weapon mods, cash, and more.
click to enlargeDead Island 2 challenges list
All of the challenges are split into six categories depending on their requirements. Here's a closer look at each category and all of the challenges within them.
Blueprint challenges
By completing the Blueprint challenges, you can unlock some of the very best Autophage perks in the entire game. Autophage enables you to deal huge damage against targets in addition to inflicting status effects that you can use to great effect.
| Challenge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Contagious | Hit zombies with heavy attacks |
| Infectious | Inflict the Bleeding effect on zombies |
| Infernal Combustion | Inflict the Ignited effect on zombies |
| Leechblade | Kill zombies with melee weapons |
| Shockwave | Knock down zombies |
| Static Charge | Inflict the Electrified effect on zombies |
| Vampire | Collect zombie parts |
Combat challenges
This particular category involves you mastering combat mechanics to eliminate the undead in a variety of ways. Ranging from using environmental hazards to scoring headshots, there are plenty of objectives you need to complete.
| Challenge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Serial Killer | Complete combat challenges |
| Blood Will Have Blood | Kill zombies with bleed damage |
| Broken Bodies | Maim zombie limbs |
| Cooling Off | Make zombies soggy |
| Dangerous DNA | Kill zombies while at the highest Autophage tier |
| Dinnertime's Over | Kill 5 Butchers while they feed |
| Dissolving Problems | Kill zombies using caustic damage |
| Electrifying Personality | Kill zombies using shock damage |
| Ferocious Firestarter | Kill zombies using fire damage |
| Finish Them | Kill zombies using finishing moves |
| Furious Fighter | Kill zombies using Fury |
| Hazards Pay | Kill zombies with environmental hazards |
| Headshot Aficionado | Kill zombies with blows to the head |
| Hey, Catch! | Slay zombies with explosive zombies |
| Impressive Aim | Throw a melee weapon and hit a zombie 35+ metres away |
| Live Long and Prosper | Kill zombies without dying |
| Mostly Armless | Maim Crusher arms |
| Ninja | Kill 3 zombies with one Shiruken throw |
| No Time To Grow | Kill Mutators before they mutate |
| Perfection | Perform perfect defence moves |
| Pushovers | Knock down zombies |
| Shut Up | Interrupt Screamers while they're screaming |
| Speed Freak | Score multikills |
| Splash Zone | Kill Slobber zombies |
| Trick Kick | Knock down 3 zombies with a jump kick |
| Zombie Space Program | Launch zombies |
Exploration challenges
To complete this set of challenges, you'll need to familiarise yourself with the entirety of Hell-A as well as complete a few side quests.
| Challenge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Well-Travelled | Complete exploration challenges |
| Private Eye | Complete Lost and Found missing person quests |
| Road Trip | Travel to every Zone |
| Safe Cracker | Unlock lockboxes |
| The Heart of the Cards | Collect Skill Cards |
| Well-Read | Complete Journal collections |
| Zombie Pirate | Complete Lost and Found weapon quests |
Survivor challenges
As the title suggests, this challenge category is all about surviving by using resources to craft more powerful weaponry.
| Challenge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Survival Skills | Complete survival challenges |
| Hollywood Rich List | Earn $1m in cash |
| Mod Maker | Fabricate mods |
| Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Scrap weapons for parts |
| Repo Man | Collect zombie parts |
| Resourceful | Collect parts used in fabrication |
| Revival Act | Revive slayers |
| Scavenger | Loot containers |
| Staying Alive | Use med kits |
| The Perks of being a Zombie slayer | Fabricate perks |
Weapon challenges
Weapon challenges involve utilising the entire arsenal. Whether it's melee weapons or guns, you're going to need to use all of them to complete the objectives.
| Challenge | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Weapons Expert | Complete weapon challenges |
| Batter Up! | Kill zombies using curveballs |
| Crack Shot | Kill zombies using rifles |
| Gunslinger | Kill zombies using handguns |
| Legendary | Find a legendary weapon |
| Shotgun Shogun | Kill zombies using shotguns |
| Slice and Dice | Kill zombies using Maiming weapons |
| Surgeon General | Kill zombies using Headhunter weapons |
| Swing Away | Kill zombies using Bulldozer weapons |
| Think Fast | Kill zombies using Frenzy weapons |
Zombie challenges
This set of objectives involves eliminating plenty of undead opposition using a variety of techniques. Make sure you've got a selection of weaponry equipped with different mods in order to complete them as fast as possible.
| Challenge | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Zombie Hunter | Complete zombie challenges |
| A New PB | Slay runners |
| Backdraft | Slay firefighter zombies |
| Boom and Doom | Slay explosive zombies |
| Burst at the Seems | Slay burster zombies |
| Butcher Butcher | Slay butcher zombies |
| Change is Constant | Slay mutator zombies |
| Cleaning House | Slay zombies |
| Crust of the Crop | Slay shambler zombies |
| Feeling the Burn | Slay inferno crushers |
| Gastric Bypass | Slay slobber zombies |
| Heartburn Relief | Slay firestorm slobbers |
| Leech Removal | Slay putrefied slobbers |
| Not the Bees!! | Slay insect swarm walkers |
| Punching Up | Slay crushers |
| Quiet in the Neighborhood | Slay screamers |
| Sharp-Witted | Slay spiky zombies |
| Shockingly Loud | Slay voltaic screamers |
| Smells Like BBQ | Slay burning zombies |
| Those Who Melt It | Slay caustic-x walkers or putrefied slobbers |
| Top Zompedia Contributor | Fully update Zompedia entries |
| Turtle Soup | Slay riot gear walkers |
| Walk on By | Slay walkers |
| Zap, Crackle, and Pop | Slay shocking zombies |
There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Dead Island 2 challenges. For more, check out our guides showcasing how to make money fast and how to beat Crusher zombies with ease.
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