How to Beat Alesis Hernandez Boss

Learn how to defeat the hulking zombie Alesis Hernandez in Dead Island 2. This guide covers his toxic vomit attacks, melee swings, grab attacks, and strategies using the arena's pyrotechnics.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Alesis Hernandez is a hulking zombie boss.
• He can spew acidic vomit, creating toxic gas plumes and damaging puddles.
• He has a projectile vomit attack that's accurate at long range.
• He has a continuous vomit attack at close range that leaves lingering AoEs.
• He uses powerful melee swings and a dangerous grab attack.
• He summons additional zombies, including runners, during the fight.
• He is relatively slow-moving.
• Environmental hazards like pyrotechnics and rain FX boards can be used against him and other zombies.
• Spider venom mechanical boards can help dissipate toxic AoEs.
• Health items can be found: an energy bar under a gazebo and a med kit in a back building.

Phases:

1. Phase 1 (First Third of Health): Focus solely on Alesis. No additional zombies are present. Guide him into the pyrotechnics areas and activate them for significant damage. You can also melee him while he's burning for double damage.
2. Phase 2 (Mid-Fight): Additional zombies, including runners, will be introduced. Use the pyrotechnics and toxic AoEs to damage both Alesis and the adds. Keep moving to utilize the arena's hazards.
3. Phase 3 (Post-Boss Horde): After defeating Alesis, a large horde of zombies, including grenadiers, will attack. Use the grenadiers' explosives against other zombies. Employ long-range weapons like machetes, axes, or clubs to hit multiple enemies at once.

Strategy:

• Dodge Projectile Vomit: At long range, Alesis will accurately spit toxic vomit. Pay close attention and dodge these attacks, as they deal immediate and toxic damage over time.
• Avoid Close-Range Spray: When Alesis vomits continuously at close range, try to stay behind him to avoid the spray. This attack also creates lingering toxic puddles and gas plumes.
• Use Environmental Hazards: Guide Alesis into the pyrotechnics areas and activate the mechanical FX boards to trigger flames. This deals significant damage. You can also melee him while he's burning. Use rain FX and spider venom boards to dissipate toxic AoEs.
• Manage Adds: Alesis summons other zombies, including runners. Don't ignore them, as they can overwhelm you. Use the environmental hazards to damage or kill them efficiently.
• Beware the Grab: Alesis has a grab attack that deals huge damage if you get caught. Be ready to dodge or escape quickly.
• Utilize Melee and Long-Range Weapons: For Alesis himself, melee can be effective, especially when he's burning. For the final horde, use weapons that can hit multiple zombies at once from a distance.
• Find Health Items: If you're struggling with health, look for an energy bar under the gazebo and a med kit in the back building.