Dead Island 2: Complete Guide to Fuse Locations and Their Uses

In Dead Island 2, your survival hinges on equipping your character with top-notch weapons. This often means unlocking doors and battling zombies to acquire high-quality weaponry that simplifies gameplay. A central tactic in your survival arsenal is locating fuses and utilizing them in fuse boxes, granting access to areas rich in resources and valuable loot. This guide aims to provide you with comprehensive insights on how to find and effectively use fuses in Dead Island 2.

Locating Fuses in Dead Island 2

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Fuses can solely be obtained from Traders within the game; they cannot be crafted or looted from the surroundings. Each Trader sells fuses for $1,500, a price that remains unchanged regardless of how many fuses you purchase throughout your journey.

Initially, the cost of $1,500 may seem daunting, but as you delve deeper into the game, this expense becomes more manageable. It’s advisable to always carry at least two fuses before you venture into unfamiliar areas.

Traders in Bel Air

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Carlos

Your sole Trader in Bel Air is located within Emma Jaunt’s mansion. This is also the first place where you can locate a fuse box.

To reach the mansion, head east of Colt Swanson’s home and cross the road to approach the mansion.

Traders in Beverly Hills

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Roger
Francesca

Beverly Hills features two Traders: Roger and Francesca, although they are not in proximity to one another.

Roger can be found in Rikky’s House, while Francesca is located in a red-roofed house northwest of Michael’s House. The red roof makes this house easily identifiable on the map.

Traders in Santa Monica

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Ezekiel

In Santa Monica, the only Trader you can find is Ezekiel, who operates from the Lifeguard HQ, conveniently positioned near a fuse box.

Traders in Ocean Avenue

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Dougie

Although Ocean Avenue is expansive, Dougie is the only Trader available in this area. He can be found near the Serling Hotel in the southeastern part of the region.

Traders in Venice Beach

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W.O Rodriguez
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Venice Beach is a smaller yet densely packed area featuring various kiosks, a beach, and the LAPD Venice Beach Station.

Kai can be located near the Blue Crab Grill, which is just down the road from Rosses Tattoo. You can find W.O Rodriguez inside the Venice Beach Lifeguard Tower in the northwest area.

Traders on Hollywood Boulevard

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Todd

To acquire a fuse on Hollywood Boulevard, visit Todd, who is situated northeast of the Old Dynasty Theatre.

Utilizing Fuses in Dead Island 2

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To use a fuse, open the map and look for a fuse icon, then navigate to the designated area. Here, you’ll encounter a fuse box, often located near a locked door or closed shutter.

Upon approaching the fuse box, you’ll receive a prompt to insert a fuse. If you have one available, your character will connect it, restoring power to the associated door or shutter, thereby granting access to locked areas.

These newly accessible zones often harbor a swarm of zombies. As you attempt to enter, you’ll also discover numerous supplies and a Zombproof Slayer Hoard crate, which can be looted after ensuring the area is zombie-free.

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In addition to the lurking zombies, you may encounter various booby traps within these locations, such as shotgun trip wires and other lethal hazards.

These traps can be disarmed by luring zombies into them or by shooting them to trigger the mechanism, minimizing the threat they pose. Alternatively, you can approach the traps and disable them manually.

The weapon you obtain from the Zombproof Slayer Hoard crate will correspond with your character’s level, making it vital to wait until you’ve leveled up before attempting to loot these crates.

Fuse Carrying Capacity in Dead Island 2

You can carry a maximum of three fuses at any given time in Dead Island 2. Unfortunately, there’s no method to expand this fuse carrying limit, so three is your cap.

Managing three fuses can be challenging early in the game due to limited funds, but this changes significantly in the mid to late game when money becomes more plentiful, making it easier to maintain a stockpile of fuses.

This guide covers all essential information regarding fuse locations and usage in Dead Island 2. For additional tips, consider checking out our guides on how to restore power to Curtis’ House, how to complete the Ballad of Rikky Rex, and best legendary weapons in Dead Island 2.

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