Guide yourself through Dead Island's Act 2, Chapter 5: Mixed Blessings. Learn how to help survivors, silence bells, and secure a pump station.
Alright, welcome to Act 2, Chapter 5 of Dead Island, titled 'Mixed Blessings.' This section of the game kicks off right as you enter Act II, throwing you into a couple of connected quests that are pretty straightforward but have a few new enemy types and mechanics to watch out for. Let's get you through it.
Walkthrough
- 1Heaven's Door: As soon as you enter Act II, you'll get this quest. Just head up the nearby steps and open the gate. Get ready, because this is where you'll encounter a new enemy: the Ram. These guys are tough if you hit them head-on, so your best bet is to dodge their charge attack and then go for their backside. Once you clear out all the undead here, this part is done, and you'll immediately move into the next quest, 'Sacred Silence.'
- 2Sacred Silence: Your first objective is to get inside the church. Once you're in, head upstairs to grab the Banoi Herald Excerpt #18. Then, head back down and chat with Mother Helen. She'll have a plea for you, so break open the nearby door. Inside, you'll find a Thug – take it down and grab the CHURCH BELLS KEY. Now, shut off the bells. As you're leaving, don't forget to pick up the Toxic Mod from the table. Listen to Mother Helen one last time, and you'll trigger the next quest, 'Drowned Hope.'
- 3Drowned Hope: First, talk to Mother Helen again. After that, leave the church and hit the streets. Follow your quest marker. When you're about 50 meters out, you'll see a bridge packed with cars to your right. Go to the end of that bridge, turn around, and you should find ID Card #034 on the ground near an overturned car. Now, make your way to the pump station. You'll find four Punks have taken over. If you don't have a gun, kill one of them and take theirs, then finish off the rest.
- 4Pump Station Interior: Move inside the facility and clear out the enemies in the large main room. Then, head along the catwalk to an office area where more Punks will attack. Search this room thoroughly and heal up if you need to. In another small office nearby, you'll find the High Voltage Mod. If you have a chance, use the WORKBENCH here to upgrade your Pistol. Continue into another large room where a few more Punks are waiting. Take them down, and then head outside.
- 5Final Push and Antonio: Outside, the last wave of enemies is waiting. Luckily, there are some PROPANE TANKS nearby that you can shoot to take out these dimwitted foes pretty easily. After you've dealt with them, open the door to find Antonio and Frank. Follow Antonio up to the control room. After a bit of a chat with him, this quest will wrap up, and you'll immediately start the next one, 'Drop by Drop.'
Tips
- When fighting the Ram, strafing and dodging its charge is key. Always aim for its backside for maximum damage.
- Don't forget to grab all the collectibles mentioned, like the Banoi Herald Excerpt and the various Mods. They can be quite useful.
- The Punks in the pump station can be tough, but using the environment, like the propane tanks, can make the fight much easier.
- If you have a chance to use a Workbench, especially to upgrade your Pistol, do it! It'll make subsequent fights smoother.
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