Dead Zones are special areas introduced in Dead Island: Riptide. These areas feature a higher than normal concentration of zombies, usually contain at least one Special Infected AND contain a special dead zone boss zombie, making them far more difficult than other areas of the game.
General[]
Dead Zones are treated as separate areas, appearing as area transitions when viewed on the map. Most do not need to be entered in order to progress through the game. However, several Dead Zones contain Mod Blueprints which cannot be obtained anywhere else, and usually contain at least one chest. Additionally, some Dead Zones contain more powerful "named" versions of Special Infected. These Named Bosses have higher than normal health, are usually immune to any form of knockdown, and will regenerate health whenever they successfully damage a player. Once defeated, Named Bosses will not respawn inside that area, though the other zombies will.
Dead Zones are also the only source of certain rare modification items, required for completing all third-level Team Quests. These items will respawn whenever the Hero leaves the Dead Zone and re-enters, along with any enemies except for Named Bosses.
Notes[]
- All Dead Zones are separate maps from either the Flooded Jungle or Henderson, and as such have different loot pools. Notably, this means that it is possible (though rare) to find pistols or shotguns in the Flooded Jungle Dead Zones, despite those items being completely unavailable in the Flooded Jungle itself.
- The area where Marcus Villa is first encountered is not classified as a Dead Zone, despite the similar appearance and layout.
- Although not technically in a dead zone, the first boss encountered is the captain in the bridge during The Storm.
Trivia[]
- The term Dead Zone was first used in the original Dead Island in a couple of areas.
- At the Resort, the words are etched in white at a poolside bar close to the hotel structure itself. The bar hut interior is not accessible and the term can also be seen written on the door in blood.
- At the southern group of bunkers, the bunker directly opposite Bunker 06 has the term written on the wall.
- Several signs with the term are present in different locations throughout Moresby.
- Written on the floor with white paint outside of a door inside the Police Station in Moresby.
- A dead zone simply called the Jungle Deadzone can be found hidden in a vent in a house towards the far western part of Halai Village which contains only one enemy - the Toolbox Midget, which is a reference to Borderlands.
Flooded Jungle Dead Zones[]
| Abandoned Bungalow | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Heavy Duty Tape, Propane Cutter |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 2, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include one Thug, several Toxic Walkers, and Infected. A Butcher may spawn, but is not guaranteed to appear. |
| Abandoned Movie Set | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Circuit Boards, Heavy Duty Tape |
| Chests | 1x common |
| Workbench | Yes |
| Other notes | Access to this area is only possible after taking the side quest Genre: Horror Slasher from Dave. This location is also a guaranteed spawn point for the Chainsaw, as well as a leveled Claws. Zombies do not respawn after completing Genre: Horror Slasher, making this location ideal for obtaining any of the rare loot found within. |
| Crossroads Bungalow | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | Diamond Edge Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Aluminum Tube, Circuit Boards x2 |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Though the sound of a Butcher can be heard from the second building, the only enemies inside this Dead Zone are Walkers, Toxic Walkers, and Infected. |
| James Nisira's Bungalow | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | James "Killer" Nisira (Thug) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Propane Cutter, Semiconductors, Titanium Pipe. |
| Chests | Two |
| Workbench | None |
| Jimmy O'Neill's Cave | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Jimmy "Deathtrap" O'Neill (Frenzied Infected) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Aluminum Tube |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other enemies include Walkers and Infected. |
| Lonely Cave | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Aluminum Tube |
| Chests | 2x common |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include one Thug. Also the location of the "Drugged Infected" enemy, seen during the quest Alternative Medicine. |
| Mataka Village Bungalow | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | Sharp Edge Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Semiconductors, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 2, 1x level 3 (hidden) |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include one Thug, two Frenzied Infected, and one Butcher. |
| Ocean View Bungalows | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Eduardo "Quickdeath" Petoia (Frenzied Infected) |
| Blueprints | Shock Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Circuit Boards, Heavy Duty Tape |
| Chests | 2x common |
| Workbench | Yes |
| Other notes | Also the location of the "Infected Doctor" special enemy, part of the Antidote quest. |
| Olivier Wenge's Hideout | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Olivier "Deathbone" Wenge (Frenzied Infected) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other special enemies include two or more Frenzied Infected. |
| Peter Spicer's Shack | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Peter "The Undying" Spicer (Thug) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Propane Cutter, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other special enemies include one Thug and three or more Frenzied Infected. Only one frenzied Infected will be present on subsequent visits, inhabiting the upper floor. |
| Sandy Cave | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | None |
| Chests | None |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Mostly filled with Walkers, but also contains a few Infected and one Thug. |
| Jungle Deadzone | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Toolbox Midget |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | 2, various |
| Chests | 4x, at the rear of the room |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Toolbox Midget does not respawn. Wooden chest in the centre of the room will remain open the loot will respawn in it |
Henderson Dead Zones[]
| Dr. JJ Evans' Clinic | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Dr. "Scar" JJ Evans (Thug) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Aluminum Tube, Blanket, Cyanoacrylate Glue, Insulating Tape, Water Purification Tablets |
| Chests | 1x common, 2x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other enemies consist solely of Walkers and Infected. |
| Frankie O’Hara’s Apartment | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Frankie "The Scourge" O'Hara (Grenadier) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Circuit Boards, Heavy Duty Tape, Water Purification Tablets |
| Chests | 2x common, 1x level 1, 2x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other special enemies include one Screamer and at least one Suicider. |
| Geoffrey Nape’s Warehouse | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Geoffrey "Walking Carcass" Nape (Wrestler) |
| Blueprints | Piranha Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Heavy Duty Tape, Highly Conductive Wire, Propane Cutter, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 3x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other special enemies consist of Frenzied Infected. Both Frenzied Infected and Walkers will gradually respawn as you spend time inside the location. |
| George Serero’s Apartment | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | George "Body Eater" Serero (Thug) |
| Blueprints | Hooligan Rifle Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Lightweight Frame, Titanium Pipe, Water Purification Tablets |
| Chests | 2x common, 1x level 1, 2x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | The only other enemies are Walkers, who will gradually respawn as you spend time inside the location. |
| Infested Apartment | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | Meat Cutter Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Lightweight Frame, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 3x common, 2x level 1 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | This location is inhabited exclusively by Walkers, who will gradually respawn as you spend time inside the location. |
| Infested Basements | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Aluminum Tube, Cyanoacrylate Glue, Highly Conductive Wire, Lightweight Frame, Semiconductors x2 |
| Chests | 2x common, 3x level 1 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include one Wrestler, one Screamer, and at least one Suicider. |
| Infested Depot | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Insulating Tape, Propane Cutter, Titanium Pipe |
| Chests | 2x common, 2x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | This location is inhabited exclusively by Walkers, who will gradually respawn as you spend time inside the location. |
| Infested House | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Propane Cutter |
| Chests | 2x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include a Screamer and at least one Suicider. |
| Infested Storage | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | Hooligan Gun Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Insulating Tape, Lightweight Frame |
| Chests | 2x common, 2x level 1, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | A Screamer may spawn in the upstairs area. Walkers will gradually respawn as you spend time in the area. |
| Infested Warehouse | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Circuit Boards, Semiconductors |
| Chests | 2x common, 2x level 1 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies include one Screamer and at least one Suicider. |
| Joel Chubalba's Motel | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Joel "Blackheart" Chubalba (Toxic Frenzied Infected) |
| Blueprints | Old Smoky Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Blanket |
| Chests | 2x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | All other enemies are Infected or Walkers. |
| Metzger Sloat's Hideout | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Metzger "Skullcrusher" Sloat (Wrestler) |
| Blueprints | Slash Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | AC Power Box, Aluminum Tube, Circuit Boards x2, Cyanoacrylate Glue, Heavy Duty Tape, Highly Conductive Wire x2, Semiconductors |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 1, 1x level 2, 1x level 3 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Other special enemies include one Screamer and one Suicider. |
| Motel "Safe Haven" | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | None |
| Blueprints | Shocking Sledge Mod |
| Rare Modification Items | Blanket, Cyanoacrylate Glue, Water Purification Tablets |
| Chests | 2x common, 2x level 1, 1x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | Special enemies consist of at least one Screamer. This location contains the quest item "Letter to Maggie", needed to complete the quest "Safe Haven" given by Maggie. Picking up the letter will open a room near the exit containing a number of Infected and the level 2 chest. The room is inaccessible prior to picking up the letter. |
| Ogio Moke's Laundry | |
|---|---|
| Named Boss | Ogio "Blindspot" Moke (Toxic Frenzied Infected) |
| Blueprints | None |
| Rare Modification Items | Aluminum Tube, Blanket, Insulating Tape |
| Chests | 1x common, 1x level 1, 2x level 2 |
| Workbench | None |
| Other notes | All other enemies are either Infected or Walkers. |