Unlock the secrets of Autophage Skills and Tiers in Dead Island 2! Learn how to balance powerful bonuses with dangerous drawbacks to dominate the zombies of Hell-A.
Alright, so you're probably wondering about these Autophage Skills and Tiers you've started seeing in Dead Island 2. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it sounds! You'll actually unlock these around the time you finish the main quest called The Final Gauntlet. Just a heads-up, these are different from Autophage Perks, which you get a bit earlier.
You'll spot Autophage Skill Cards by a unique 'teardrop skull' symbol at the bottom. These cards can give you some seriously awesome buffs, often leaning into those nastier, more monstrous abilities you're developing. Think of them like any other Skill Card – you equip them, you get the benefits. But here's the catch: usually, there's a downside to go along with that power. Plus, every Autophage Skill Card you equip cranks up your Autophage Tier. This tier level has its own set of effects, good and bad, no matter which specific Autophage cards you're running.
Basically, for every Autophage Skill Card you slap into a slot, your Autophage Tier goes up, giving you a mix of boons and penalties. It's a constant trade-off as you become more monstrous the more you lean into this power.
Autophage Tiers and Their Effects
Let's break down what happens as your Autophage Tier increases:
Autophage Tier #1 Effects
| Pros | Cons |
| Slay zombies for a boost to ATTACK SPEED | Reduced PEAK HEALTH |
| Minor FURY MODE duration increase | – |
| In FURY MODE, slay zombies to replenish minor FURY | – |
Autophage Tier #2 Effects
| Pros | Cons |
| Attack zombies after a kill to regain STAMINA | Reduced STAMINA regeneration |
| Moderate FURY MODE duration increase | – |
| In FURY MODE, slay zombies to replenish moderate FURY | – |
Autophage Tier #3 Effects
| Pros | Cons |
| Slay zombies for a boost to HEALTH and DAMAGE | No HEALTH regeneration |
| Major FURY MODE duration increase | Reduced HEALTH recovery from Med Kits, Energy Drinks and Protein Bars |
| In FURY MODE, slay zombies to replenish major FURY | – |
Keep in mind, these effects stack! So if you equip one Autophage Skill Card, you get Tier #1 bonuses. Equip two, and you get the effects of both Tier #1 and Tier #2. It's generally a trade-off: you're sacrificing some Health and Stamina for more offensive power and better Fury Mode uptime. Choose wisely based on your playstyle!
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