With the undead overwhelming the living inDead Island 2, there are few areas that can be considered safe for the human population in Los Angeles. However, as a newly arrived Slayer on the scene, it will be up to the players to carve out a living of their own, not just surviving, but also thriving off the zombies that now roam the streets.

At its core,Dead Island 2places a heavy emphasis on the art of combat, whether it is up close or from a distance. While swinging and hacking wildly can usually get the job against a sole enemy, when the numbers increase, it is a much better idea to fight effectively so that there is less harm involved and a Slayer can be the last one standing. This guide will provide all the vital steps onhow to get Critical Hitsas often as possibleinDead Island 2.

Melee Weapons Critical Hits Requirements

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Essentially, getting Critical Hits in the game is not a matter of luck.It actually has to do with the type of weapon a Slayer is wielding, and as is the series' signature,upgrades and modsalso can play a huge part

Melee Weapons Critical Hits Requirements

Head into the inventory and look at the melee weapons that are currently equipped on the Slayer, and they should fall into four profiles:Maiming, Frenzy, Bulldozer, and Headhunter. When fighting with any one of these weapons, here’s what is needed to maintain a constant streak of Critical Hits:

Ranged Weapons Critical Hits Requirements

Similarly, firearms are also categorized into the profiles of Demolition, Rapid-Fire, Tactical, and Sharpshooter. Ensuring Critical Hits will require the following conditions fromany of the six Slayers:

Armed with this knowledge, the streets of Hell-A will pose less of a challenge even withall the Apex variantsrunning around.

Ranged Weapons Critical Hits Requirements

Dead Island 2will launch on April 21 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.