Dead Island 2 is a semi-open-world zombie game that allows players to choose one of the six Slayers to play while exploring the world of Hell-A. Each of these Slayers comes with their own stats that they excel in with one that they are hindered by, as well as two skills that only they are able to benefit from.
Besides these two skill cards, while advancing the story or exploring in Dead Island 2, players will unlock and find new skill cards that may benefit their gameplay for the better. Dani is one of these options for Slayers, she's a bad-mouthed Irish lady with a mean swing that many players will enjoy using if they are looking to maim zombies above all else. With a variety of skill cards to decide from these are by far the best options for Dani.
8 Street Brawler
Due to Dani's high stamina and quick recharge, it is best to keep her close to the combat and therefore a lot of her abilities should benefit from her staying in the action. The skill card ability Street Brawler allows players to build Fury just by hitting enemies with melee attacks or even throwing their weapons.
However, as an Autophage perk there is a downside to this. Every time Dani is out of combat the Fury Meter will begin to drain unless it was filled, therefore players should focus on filling that bar before they are in an emergency.
7 Safe Space
Survivor Skill Cards have the potential not only to boost the player's output of damage, but also protect them in various situations. Safe Space is likely to save the life of the player more times than they could ever realize.
When using a Med Kit, a small explosion will emit from around the player. This forceful explosion has the chance of knocking over zombies as it drains their stability. This would therefore not only allow the player a chance to heal but also an opening to kill the surrounding zombies.
6 Shin Shrapnel
Besides typically dashing up to a zombie to kill them, there are plenty of other techniques that are far more beneficial as well as being cool to easily deal with the hoards. One such example is sliding into combat to attack a zombie, and this can be made even better with the skill card of Shin Shrapnel.
When using a slide attack Dani will have an incredibly large boost to her damage allowing the player to set things off on the right foot. If they are attacking the usual Walker or Shambler this slide attack will also send that zombie flying.
5 Serial Killer
Unlike the other Skill Cards mentioned Serial Killer is a skill that can only be equipped by Dani or the Slayer Jacob and therefore this skill becomes a must for those playing as either one of these slayers.
Serial Killer is a straightforward perk that gives the player a small damage boost every time they kill a zombie. This makes dealing with large groups of enemies a lot easier as when killing a zombie, it will make dealing with the next one a lot faster. Combining this skill card with others that increase Dani's damage will turn her into a lethal zombie killing machine.
4 Heavy Hitter
Due to Dani's large pool of Stamina players are more likely to use heavy attacks with her without the fear of her running out. Heavy Hitter can make these heavy attacks far more lethal as it gives all heavy attacks a substantial boost in damage.
However, just like Street Brawler, Heavy Hitter is another Autophage skill, and therefore it does come with its own setbacks. For this skill card players will lose health when using heavy attacks which may at first seem limiting to its use. However, combining this with other skills mentioned will mean players are always gaining back the health they temporarily lose.
3 Group Therapy
Another skill that can only be used by Dani and Jacob is the Slayer skill of Group Therapy. This is likely to benefit Dani even more as quickly killing zombies one after another will allow her to regain stamina fast without any need to slow down.
Group Therapy as its name suggests is therefore a perk that really begins to shine when the player takes on large groups of enemies where the stamina regen can really make a difference. Other characters may find themselves struggling in this sort of situation, but not Dani.
2 The Limb Reaper
With Dani's innate skill of Thunderstruck that triggers a forceful explosion when using a heavy attack, this leaves many zombies open to the effects of The Limb Reaper. With this skill, players can regain some of their lost health when maiming a zombie's limbs.
Coupling this skill card and Thunderstruck with Heavy Hitter means that Dani has some of the most lethal heavy attacks in the game, especially when using a maiming weapon. Plus, she is less likely to lose any health as she constantly regenerates it.
1 Surgeon
Combining all previously mentioned maiming perks with Surgeon finally completes Dani to be one of the most powerful characters available with the right cards. While previous cards hoped to keep the player alive, Surgeon boosts the player's damage with every zombie maimed.
At this point players are likely to have no trouble with any regular zombie they encounter as these groups of Walkers will quickly be demolished, leaving space for players to take on the Apex Variant zombies with little interruptions. Dani with the Surgeon skill card can then focus its boost of damage to dealing with the bigger threats.