Tap into the unbridled power of the autophage! Rage/Berserk modes aren’t exactly novel concepts in gaming, and Dead Island 2 further wears down well-trodden ground with Fury Mode. This page will discuss how to unlock Fury Mode, how to activate Fury Mode, what boons you gain while in Fury Mode, how to fill the Fury Meter, and some useful build tips.
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How to Unlock Fury Mode in Dead Island 2¶
You’ll unlock Fury Mode during the story quest The Red Mist, after finding yourself put in dire straits by a mysterious interloper. Both the danger of the situation you find yourself in and the… environment’s unseemly appeal to your latent autophage infection serve as catalysts to a dire transformation. After your first Fury Mode transformation, you can enter Fury Mode at will any time thereafter, assuming your Fury Meter is full.
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You’ll first enter Fury Mode during the story quest “The Red Mist”, and will be able to voluntarily use Fury Mode thereafter.
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How to Use Fury Mode in Dead Island 2¶
After your first, story-mandated use of Fury Mode you can enter Fury Mode again any time your Fury Meter is full by pressing the 
+ buttons. By default you gain Fury by killing zombies and by performing Counter Attacks, which is of limited utility against most bosses and apex variants, especially if your Fury Meter isn’t charged at the outset of combat. That said, most encounters have adds, allowing you to pick off weaker zombies to charge your Fury Meter. Equipping various Skill Cards in the Fury Skill Slot also alter the way you generate Fury:
| Skill Card | Effect |
|---|
| Blood Rush | Slay zombies and perform COUNTER attacks to build FURY. |
| Served Cold | BLOCK attacks or take damage from zombies to build FURY. |
| Street Brawler | Damage zombies with melee attacks or weapon throws to build FURY. But stick with it – your FURY METER will slowly drain unless it’s full. |
| Surgical Focus | MAIM zombies to build FURY. But don’t lose focus – taking damage will drain FURY. |
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While in Fury Mode you’ll gain numerous boons, including:
- Nearby enemies will be knocked back
- A moderate Health boost when you enter Fury Mode
- Minor Health recovery every time you strike an enemy
- Increased Damage and Force
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Essentially you become a more durable juggernaut of destruction, but you’re not invulnerable, so you should still endeavor to avoid the worst the enemy throws at you, and abstain from standing around in puddles of burning oil and the like. Since you’ll gain a burst of healing when you enter Fury Mode and will regain more Health the more you land strikes in Fury Mode, it’s a good desperation move, or a way to deal with nuisance enemies quickly (looking at you, Butchers). Your Fury Meter will deplete while you’re in Fury Mode, and every attack will also consume a set amount of Fury. Some Skill Cards will deplete more Fury than others, especially Fury Special Attacks. You will be forced out of Fury Mode if your Fury Meter depletes, but you can also electively exit Fury Mode (albeit with a minor added Fury cost) by pressing + again.
(1 of 4) You’ll first enter Fury Mode during the story quest “The Red Mist”, and will be able to voluntarily use Fury Mode thereafter.
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Fury Special Skills¶
While in Fury Mode, you can utilize various Fury Special Attacks modeled on the powers of various Apex zombies you’ve encountered. What Fury Special Attack Skill Card you have equipped determines what ability you’ll use. These replace Curveballs, which cannot be used while in Fury Mode:
| Skill Card | Effect |
|---|
| Overhead Smash | Press / in FURY MODE to let loose an unleash a POWERFUL ground smash. |
| Scream | Press Press / in FURY MODE to emit a piercing wail that WEAKENS nearby zombies. |
| Spitting Cobra | Hold / in FURY MODE to vomit CAUSTIC bile on unsuspecting enemies. |
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Fury Mode Build Tips¶
Fury Mode is generally a supplemental ability for use under duress, but certain builds are capable of using Fury Mode more regularly - perhaps not to the point of being a primary way of dispatching enemies, but often enough to be a major component in such builds. Specifically, [Maiming Builds] that make use of Maiming Weapons (ideally katanas) modded and upgraded to improve Critical Damage and Limb Damage along with the Surgical Focus Skill Card can recharge their Fury exceptionally quickly by just swinging at zombie legs. Taking damage will reduce your Fury, but the tradeoff is nowhere near fair - you’ll gain significant Fury every time you maim an enemy and lose a trickle when you take hits. This allows you to build up Fury incredibly quickly, ensuring you usually have enough Fury to enter Fury Mode when you need to.
Add in the Ravenous Skill Card (In FURY MODE, slay zombies to replenish your FURY and stay enraged longer.) and you’ll remain in FURY MODE longer - perhaps indefinitely, if you keep killing. And for the cherry on top, add in the Short Fuse Skill Card, which allows you to Unleash FURY MODE anytime once your FURY METER is more than half full.. Filling up half your Fury Meter is a matter of cutting off several limbs - a pair of weaker zombies will get you there in a few swings, making this quite a powerful combo. You can also use the Janus Rage skill card (When your FURY METER is full, get a moderate boost to TOUGHNESS. When it isn’t full, get a minor boost to DAMAGE.) which will give you buffs regardless of how full your Fury Meter is.
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FAQs
Fury is gained by killing zombies. Skill cards can also affect how Fury is gained and how long Fury Mode will last. Fury Mode can be deactivated at any time, saving the remaining Fury for later. Fury Mode is best used to quickly kill large numbers of zombies and avoid damage.
How to use fury mode in Dead Island 2? ›
To enter Fury Mode, players must click both analog sticks simultaneously on a console or click G on PC when the Fury Meter is full. The screen will change when players are in Fury Mode and return to normal after it ends. Before using Fury Mode in Dead Island 2, players must start the Red Mist quest.
What is rage mode in Dead Island 2? ›
Overview. Each Hero's Rage Mode can be activated by filling up the Rage Bar by killing enemies. When activated, the Hero goes into temporary attack state in which their unique combat abilities are heightened. Any kills the Hero performs while in Rage Mode will accumulate and increase the Rage Multiplier.
What character should you pick in Dead Island 2? ›
Pick the character with the best Toughness, Resilience, and Peak Health. Ryan is probably the best defensive pick of the bunch thanks to his stats and Innate Skills. Amy is the fastest of the lot, so you can get to and from enemies quickly if you pick her.
What does Fury do in zombies? ›
They spawn along with the Parasites on their second unique round. Furies will also attack the player while overriding the first, the second and the fourth Corruption Engines, in a similar fashion to the Crusader Zombies from Origins. In addition, Furies have the ability to teleport to the player and attack him/her.
Where is the secret location in Rage 2? ›
The Hidden View is one of the locations in Rage 2. It is a Exploration Location located on the central area of the Twisting Canyons. This area is located to the south of the Swill Cave Exploration Location, and west across the canyon from the Junkers Pass Authority Sentry.
What is the point of Rage 2? ›
The main reason to play Rage 2 is its arsenal. There are ruined complexes scattered throughout the map called Arks. After a certain point in the story, you've got free rein to go find them all. Each one's got a new weapon for you, and with each new weapon, the game gets increasingly wild.
What do the weapon colors mean in Dead Island? ›
In addition, weapons are grouped into colored categories (the color of their names) based on their rarity and quality: White - Common. Green - Uncommon. Blue - Rare.
Who is the best solo class in Dead Island 2? ›
Dead Island 2: Best Slayer character for solo play
If you're determined to make your way through the undead-infested streets of Los Angeles without any backup, the best character to choose is Ryan. Like Carla, he's quite tanky, though Ryan also possesses a skill that heals him when he knocks zombies down.
Who is the best damage character in Dead Island 2? ›
Bruno packs the best Critical Damage in the game but does have the lowest Peak Health. With Bruno, it's best to dodge and block to land those heavy blows, but then retreat quickly to avoid imminent death. Sneak up on zombies and attack from behind for an added damage boost that will splatter them in no time.
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The Zombies jump out of doors are nasty. They jumpscare me and i play phasmo and demonologist. They're not hard. They catch you off guard, but it's not like you're in the heat of suspense and you're just waiting for something to happen only it doesn't until you least expect it.
What is the best weapon in Dead Island 2? ›
2 Blood Rage
Blood Rage is a Headhunter Legendary weapon that is an excellent choice for those looking to get up close to appreciate Dead Island 2's stunning gore graphics in all their glory. Blood Rage is acquired through completing the Fool's Gold quest, which takes place near the pier of Venice Beach.
Is agility important in Dead Island 2? ›
Agility - Determines the base movement speed. Toughness - Determines the total physical damage that a Slayer can take from zombie attacks. The tougher they are, the less physical damage is taken as well. Critical Damage - Determines the total damage a Slayer can dish out when performing a critical hit.
How old is Carla in Dead Island 2? ›
Obviously Amy isn't that young, but she's possibly the youngest Slayer in Dead Island 2. Carla - Early twenties. She just looks older than Amy, and plenty of professional motorcycle stunt riders have participated in international competitions when around the age of 20, an example being Debbie Evans.
How do you activate fury in Space Marines? ›
When the Fury meter is filled, they can enter the Fury mode (default key is T), gaining more effective melee attacks and regenerating health constantly. The Fury meter will start draining once the mode is active, and when it is empty, the Fury mode ends.
How to use ability in Dead Island? ›
Dead Island 2 Ability Cards
Jump and press R3 for a forceful jump kick that can send zombies flying. Jump and press R3 for a powerful jump kick. Press R1/RB and L1/LB to boost toughness and weaken nearby enemies. Press R1/RB and L1/LB to hit the ground and drain stability of nearby enemies.
Can you free roam in Dead Island 2? ›
Basically, yes, Dead Island 2 is open world, however there are caveats to that. The setting of Hell-A is divided into 10 distinct locations, or zones, which you'll move between by passing through Zone Exits such as military checkpoints.
What is autophage in Dead Island 2? ›
The Autophage is a term used to describe the phenomenon within every human's DNA that will eventually change all of humanity into Zombies.
