One of the best parts ofDead Island 2is discovering new ways to destroy the Zombie variants that have taken over Los Angeles. This gets increasinglychallenging as players progressand new Apex Zombies unlock. Each variant has special attack patterns and abilities that make them uniquely deadly.
A particularly tricky Zombie is the late-game variant called Butchers. Butchers are incredibly aggressive and relentless when they choose a target, with their high speeds making confrontation almost unavoidable. So, players can use this guide to help defeat Butchers inDead Island 2.
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Butchersare predator Apex ZombiesinDead Island 2known for their speed and long, sharpened arm bones that can slice through Slayers with ease. It is near impossible to outrun one, and it attacks in thrusting jabs, so its damage output quickly becomes overwhelming. In addition, if players cease their attacks for even a second, Butchers will run to the nearest dead body and replenish their health bar by eating it.
Butchers are most dangerous in close quarters, so staying out of arms reach is the ideal strategy to withstand violent assaults. Here are some other key tips to help defeat Butchers:
Like other Zombies inDead Island 2, Butchers are alsovulnerable to status effects. Therefore, players should take advantage of environmental traps like electric cords, explosive barrels, or acid buckets. Alternatively, luring a Butcher to a more secluded area can cut it off from its food supply, making it harder to recover once it starts losing health.
Dead Island 2is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
