Dead Island 2 Playable Characters & Tips

Dead Island 2 is here so are the playable characters. In today’s guide, I will discuss about all these characters individually, including their innate abilities.

Here is a summary table for the Playable Characters in Dead Island 2:

No.	Characters	Health Recovery	Toughness	Stamina	Critical Damage	Agility	Resilience	Peak Health
1	Jacob	2/5	3/5	4/5	3/5	3/5	1/5	5/5
2	Amy	3/5	1/5	3/5	4/5	5/5	3/5	2/5
3	Bruno	3/5	2/5	3/5	5/5	4/5	3/5	1/5
4	Dani	1/5	3/5	5/5	3/5	3/5	4/5	2/5
5	Carla	3/5	4/5	3/5	1/5	2/5	5/5	3/5
6	Ryan	3/5	5/5	3/5	2/5	1/5	4/5	3/5

Dead Island 2 Playable Characters

There are 6 playable characters in Dead Island 2, and let’s get to know about each of them separately in detail.

Jacob

In Dead Island 2, Jacob is the known stuntman, and he is one of the six playable characters in the game. After his beloved mother passed away, he moved to London and pursued his dream of becoming a Hollywood stuntman.

He has great taste in classics, so you will hear him saying William Shakespeare quotes. Speaking of his appearance, he wears a black shirt with blue-colored jeans and a camouflage waistcoat, and the sunglasses make him look too classy.

Jacob is a Slayer in HELL-A and a highly potent player with amazing damage capabilities. He is the best pickup for those who prefer aggressive gaming, apart from being an impressive playable character.

This character has some things that could be improved, too, such as the health recovery process taking time. Although the health is great, the recovery rate is slow, so you must use it accordingly.

Innate Abilities

He has two innate abilities: Feral and Critical.

• Feral: When attacking in quick succession, Jacob receives a stackable damage boost. The increase in damage depends upon the type of the equipped weapon.
• Critical: This one provides a critical boost of damage at low stamina. Also, with the critical hits, he regains stamina. The usage of this ability is limited to the condition, so you won’t be able to use it all the time.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	2/5
Toughness	3/5
Stamina	4/5
Critical Damage	3/5
Agility	3/5
Resilience	1/5
Peak Health	5/5

Amy

Dead Island 2 features three female playable characters, including Amy, a Paralympian known for her leadership and love for running, making her a formidable combatant against zombies. She thrives on challenges, approaching them as puzzles, and consistently seeks success.

Amy, with her youthful appearance and distinctive hairstyle, sports a red top, black pants, and sneakers, embodying confidence. Her high agility is a standout feature, offering unmatched speed in combat and excellent critical damage. However, her other stats are relatively low, making her an ideal choice primarily for agility-focused players.

Innate Abilities

• Relief Pitcher: This skill allows her to regain stamina by hitting the enemy through a weapon throw.
• Divide and Conquer: When she makes the strikes on isolated zombies, this ability increases the damage.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	3/5
Toughness	1/5
Stamina	3/5
Critical Damage	4/5
Agility	5/5
Resilience	3/5
Peak Health	2/5

Bruno

Introducing Bruno, the third male playable character in Dead Island 2. Raised on the streets of Los Angeles, he’s a hustler concealing deadly knife skills behind his charming personality.

Bruno is a proactive, street-smart mastermind with a knack for combat. He excels in critical damage but maintains low peak health. Players must employ strategic gameplay, dodging and attacking enemies from behind to ensure safety.

Innate Abilities

• Backstab: While attacking the zombies from the back, Bruno gets a damage boost.
• Rapid Reprisal: When Bruno prevents the attacks through dodging or warding off, this ability increases the heavy attack charges and agility.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	3/5
Toughness	2/5
Stamina	3/5
Critical Damage	5/5
Agility	4/5
Resilience	3/5
Peak Health	1/5

Dani

Meet Dani, a female playable character in the game. She’s direct, unconcerned about others’ opinions, with a twisted sense of humor. Sporting a rockabilly appearance, she embodies a stubborn brawler attitude, making her a tough opponent. Ideal for an aggressive gaming style, Dani boasts good stamina and peak health. While she can rapidly restore health in specific situations, her overall health recovery is slow.

Innate Abilities

• Thunderstruck: This ability is quite reliable as Dani can target multiple opponents and allows her to make lethal explosions whenever she uses heavy attacks.
• Bloodlust: Through this ability, she can recover her health while turning down multiple zombies in quick succession.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	1/5
Toughness	3/5
Stamina	5/5
Critical Damage	3/5
Agility	3/5
Resilience	4/5
Peak Health	2/5

Carla

Introducing Carla, our final female playable character, a fearless bike stunt rider who thrives on challenges. Skilled at jumping ravines, maneuvering through rings of fire, and performing mid-air flips, she embodies daring and fearlessness. Her exceptional resilience makes fighting zombies a walk in the park, making her an ideal choice for beginners. With the ability to handle crowds of enemies, getting surrounded by multiple zombies is no cause for concern when playing as Carla.

Innate Abilities

• Mosh Pit: When surrounded by multiple enemies, Mosh Pit’s ability grants Carla a minor damage boost.
• Dig Deep: Carla Gets a moderate increase in toughness when her health reaches a critical stage.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	3/5
Toughness	4/5
Stamina	3/5
Critical Damage	1/5
Agility	2/5
Resilience	5/5
Peak Health	3/5

Ryan

This character, Ryan, is more than a dancer; he possesses pessimistic sarcasm and an indomitable spirit, determined to survive the Zombie outbreak and reunite with his little brother. With short hair, a black shirt, and protective pants, Ryan excels at facing hordes of enemies, combining abilities with weapons for optimal results. However, he slowly regains health and is vulnerable to elemental damage.

Innate Abilities

• Retaliation: When Ryan dodges or blocks an attack, this ability provides force enhancement.
• Seesaw: Whenever he knocks down the zombie, some of his health recovers through the Seesaw ability.

Statistics	Rating
Health Recovery	3/5
Toughness	5/5
Stamina	3/5
Critical Damage	2/5
Agility	1/5
Resilience	4/5
Peak Health	3/5

Ending Remarks

Now it’s time to say Good-Bye as my guide ends here. This guide may have helped you understand all the playable characters more thoroughly. We will see you in the next guide. Till then, have a happy gaming and keep slaying the zombies.

Do check: Dead Island 2 Character Customization Guide