How to Defeat Butcho the Clown in Dead Island 2: To In

Learn how to defeat Butcho the Clown in Dead Island 2. This guide covers his attacks, healing mechanics, and the best strategies to keep him from replenishing his health.

Alright, let's talk about Butcho the Clown. This guy is a bit of a pain, mostly because he's a bit of a cheater! He'll be swinging those sharp forearm bones at you, so you'll need to be ready to dodge or block. He's pretty agile, so don't expect him to stand still for long.

The good news? He doesn't have a ton of health, so you can actually take him down pretty fast. The bad news? He'll run off to munch on dead bodies and heal himself up. Yeah, it's as gross as it sounds.

If he jumps on you, just spam the 'wriggle' button to get him off. It's a quick-time event, so be ready!

How to Defeat Butcho the Clown

Your best bet is to stay up close and personal with Butcho. He's always jumping around and disengaging, so constant movement and dodging are key to landing your hits while staying safe.

When he suddenly bolts, that's your cue! He's off to heal. Whip out your gun and shoot him while you chase him down to interrupt his snack. You might not stop him from healing *completely*, but you can definitely prevent him from topping off his health bar. He'll try to heal multiple times, so you'll need to keep interrupting him until he's finally down for good.

Pro-Tip: Keep an eye out for when he crosses his blades over his chest. This makes him temporarily immune to damage, especially when you're shooting him. Get in close as fast as you can during this phase.

Don't worry too much about a swarm of extra zombies during this fight. There are a few, but they're manageable. Use bombs and other AoE curveballs to clear them out while you're busy chasing Butcho. And hey, when you finally beat him, you'll get a superior weapon!

Heads Up: After this fight, you'll start seeing other Butcher Zombies out in the wild. They have the same annoying habit of running off to feed on bodies, so be ready for them!