“Throw a whole bunch more Curveballs! A well-timed Block or DODGE triggers a RECHARGE boost for your active CURVEBALL item.”
— Description
Pain Magazine is a Survivor Skill Card available in Dead Island 2. It is unlocked at level 28. When equipped, it will grant a recharge boost for the player's Curveball items whenever a perfect Block or Dodge is performed. This allows the player to throw curveballs much more often as the recharge meter will charge quicker than normal. Pain Magazine is also useful for completing any challenge related to Curveballs.