In Dead Island 2, there can a multitude of ways in order to deal with the infected monsters trying to take players down with them. There are a ton of weapons to choose from, ranging from melee weapons to firearms that can deal damage from range. In an emergency, anything goes, and this is a lesson that needs to be taught during any trip to Hell-A.
With weapon durability also a key part of the experience, the more efficient Slayers can be at dealing damage while keeping weapons in good condition, the better the journey will be throughout the entire game. This guide will impart valuable information on how to execute the Skull Stomp in Dead Island 2, adding another important tool to the arsenal.
How to Do the Skull Stomp in Dead Island 2
Melee and ranged combat might be the standard go-to answers in Dead Island 2 when it comes to dealing with zombies, but the Skull Stomp should be in all Slayers' repertoire of moves to fully enjoy the destructive power of any weapon in the game.
Essentially, there are two vital prerequisites when it comes to doing the Skull Stomp. First of all, the health of the offending zombie needs to be less than half, which means doing the business on the undead walker first. Secondly, the zombie must be knocked down onto the floor before the Skull Stomp becomes available. This will be represented by a Square button or X button prompt, press it, and the Slayer will stamp down with heavy force on the skull of the unfortunate infected, ending its life instantly.
Aside from being an utterly satisfying way of killing a zombie, there are other benefits which the Skull Stomp can bring in Dead Island 2. As mentioned, with a zombie at half health and ready to be stomped, using this skill saves on the durability of any equipped weapons. With the sheer number of foes that are in each encounter, the move will keep the arsenal in good condition for dealing with other more dangerous variants out there.
Also, as the animation plays out, the Slayer is impervious to any damage, which can be a good time to gather thoughts and plan out the next move. Keep aiming for those legs, and Skull Stomp everything in sight, it makes for a bloody good time in Dead Island 2.
Dead Island 2 will launch on 21 April on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S