In Dead Island 2, players are presented with intriguing side quests that enhance their gaming experience, one of which involves fulfilling a request from Francesca. She will ask you to gather specific zombie body parts, including the coveted infected spines, and deposit them into her gruesome bucket. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how to successfully collect these infected spines to maximize your XP rewards.
Which Zombies Drop Infected Spines?
The quest for infected spines will lead you to specific types of zombies. Notably, Screamers, Voltaic Screamers, and Mutators are among the undead that can drop these sought-after body parts. To obtain infected spines, utilize a sharp melee weapon to decapitate their heads or crush them with a blunt weapon. Remember, only particular zombies yield infected spines—common infected flesh won’t suffice for this task.
Body Art: Uproar Side Quest
After successfully completing the main mission “The Giant Slayer,”which is the 15th main mission, you will unlock another quest titled Body Art: Uproar/>. However, it’s important to note that this quest may not appear immediately. If it doesn’t show up right away, simply reload your game or step away from the area and return later.
In the preceding quest, Body Art: Heft, players are tasked with collecting five infected spines. This mission alone often drives players to actively hunt zombies to amass the required body parts for the quest.
Screamers are your best target for this endeavor; aim to decapitate them for a higher chance of obtaining infected spines. You can verify your findings by accessing your inventory and checking the drops from Screamers, which include not only infected spines but also leaky implants, synthetic fibers, and alloy.
Finding the Screamers: Hot Spot
Though Screamers can be found randomly throughout the game, the most effective strategy is to search in designated hot spots. One effective location is identified as the Screamer Hot Spot, located southwest of Rikky’s House. Look for a house with a brown roof in Beverly Hills; hunting around this area is your optimal strategy for farming infected spines.
Completing the Quest: Rewards Await
Once you’ve gathered all five infected spines, head back to Francesca’s location and deposit the items into her bloody bucket. Completing the Body Art: Uproar side quest will reward you with a substantial amount of 2,500 XP, which can significantly contribute to your progression in Dead Island 2.
Ready to delve further into the zombie-infested world? Check out our guide for more tips and tricks.
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