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Rootin' Tootin' Lootin'- 30G - Loot 5 Exceptional Weapons.
Exceptional weapons don't always appear exceptional stat-wise, but will have Orange names regardless. Once picked up you have credit for it, so feel free to drop or sell it at that point. Finding these weapons is completely random, though you can get the Scavenger skill for Logan or Jackpot for Purna (in the Survival skill tree) that will increase your chance for better loot. The other two characters do not have a similar skill. These can be looted from chests or dead zombies, doesn't matter.
Tis but a flesh wound! - 10G - Sever 100 limbs.
Your best chance to sever a limb comes from edged weapons, or modified weapons with saw blades attached, such as the sickle from an early quest reward or the Ripper pre-order incentive from Gamestop. Aim for the shoulders in a downward strike for arms or a horizontal strike just above the knees for legs.
There and back again - 30G - Explore the entire island.
There are 72 unique points required for this achievement. You'll want to explore every area thoroughly as it seems some buildings in an area may count as a location by themselves, or what appears to be one area may be separate into a few (such as the interior of the hotel). To see if you're on track, you should have 18 at the end of Act 1, 45 at the end of Act 2 and then 57 at the end of Act 3. Make sure you have 57/72 locations before the "point of no return" (the game warns you when this occurs) as there are 15 locations to find in the prison before the game ends.
Note: If you have 71/72 locations before the patch released on September 14th, you will need to use this trick to reset your achievement data, because the patch upped everyone's count to 72/72 but did NOT unlock the achievement. Be warned that ALL your achievement data will reset, not just this one! I would suggest getting every other achievement in the game first. Your save files will not be affected by the trick. If you had less than 71/72 before the patch, you won't need to do anything and it should work fine when you reach the last location in the prison. If you started the game with the patch in place, you're also good there.
Note: If you have 71/72 locations before the patch released on September 14th, you will need to use this trick to reset your achievement data, because the patch upped everyone's count to 72/72 but did NOT unlock the achievement. Be warned that ALL your achievement data will reset, not just this one! I would suggest getting every other achievement in the game first. Your save files will not be affected by the trick. If you had less than 71/72 before the patch, you won't need to do anything and it should work fine when you reach the last location in the prison. If you started the game with the patch in place, you're also good there.
Catch! - 10G - Kill an Infected with a grenade blast.
Once you find a grenade (you can purchase them from one of the barricaded traders in Moresby) you'll simply need to throw it near an Infected for an easy kill, best done after knocking them to the ground with a kick. It has to specifically be an "Infected" type, which are the second tier zombies that run fast.
Road Trip - 10G - Drive a total distance of 10 kilometers.
Once you reach the Lifeguard station and everyone moves in, you will have a quest available from Hank near the work bench to repair the car. Simply head up the road and you'll find plenty of cars to loot parts from. Return four of them and then go joyriding for a while. Great time to knock out "Karma-geddon" as well.
Cardio - 10G - Travel a distance of 20 kilometers on foot.
This comes extremely quickly, especially if you're an explorer. You'll likely have this by Chapter 2 or 3 at the latest.
Swing them sticks - 25G - Kill 150 enemies using Analog Fighting controls.
You'll need to manually switch to Analog in the Options>Controls menu. The way this works is you need to hold down the Left Trigger, then use the Right Thumbstick to attack. If you want to chop off a head for example, pull the thumbstick all the way to the left/right and then quickly flick it in the exact opposite direction. It takes some getting used to. This is best done early in the game when zombies are slower and have less health.
A small trick to getting this with ease: kills while driving or shooting with analog controls turned on count toward this for some reason. You can avoid using this control mode at all if you get all 150 by running zombies over or using guns. There may be a glitch where those types of kills stop counting; to reset this issue, simply get a melee kill with the controls on and they'll start counting again.
A small trick to getting this with ease: kills while driving or shooting with analog controls turned on count toward this for some reason. You can avoid using this control mode at all if you get all 150 by running zombies over or using guns. There may be a glitch where those types of kills stop counting; to reset this issue, simply get a melee kill with the controls on and they'll start counting again.
Gesundheit! - 10G - Heal yourself with a medkit 100 times.
Medkits will be scarce throughout the entirety of the game. The best option for this is to use whatever cash you have after completing the game to buy the remainder of what you need and use them all in a row while standing in some fire. You can start a new game and grab the one in the bathroom of the first room in the Prologue, use it and reload checkpoint to farm this. You can also load Chapter 18 in a NG+ as well, there will be a handful lying there in the beginning.
Light my fire - 20G - Set 10 zombies on fire simultaneously.
Using a Molotov is likely your best bet here. Throwing a meat bait out will easily group them and keep them off you if you have that as well. During Act 2 you can exit the church and see an ambulance on a bridge to the right. Head across it and aggro those zombies and the few at the end of the bridge as well. Run back and stand on top of the ambulance to get a group of ten, then drop your Molotov on top of them.
There are multiple other places throughout the city to get this. Use a pistol from far off to aggro zombies and jump onto a car or truck (truck is best). You can run around the area quickly to find more then go back. Shoot anything in the distance so that they come to you.
There are multiple other places throughout the city to get this. Use a pistol from far off to aggro zombies and jump onto a car or truck (truck is best). You can run around the area quickly to find more then go back. Shoot anything in the distance so that they come to you.
10 heads are better than 1 - 15G - Kill 10 zombies in a row with headshots.
The headshots must be from guns. You will start to see guns in Act 2 in the city. At first they will be rare, but then start to be fairly common (specifically when fighting human enemies). Also, this achievement does not count the humans, has to be zombies. The headshot must be the finishing blow, it does not have to be instant kills. You can shoot an enemy several times (or use other weapons). Just each kill must end as a headshot.
A taste of everything - 25G - Kill a zombie with 10 different melee weapons.
There are plenty of different melee weapons available for this. Different types of hammers still count as one type of item though, so it will have to be unique item types.
One is all I need - 20G - Kill 5 Infected in a row with a single blow.
This description here seems to be misleading some people, but all you need for this is five consecutive one-hit kills with a melee weapon. I got this with the sickle you earn in an early side-quest, while using Analog controls. With the analog control scheme, it is actually much easier to pull off a head slice with the right-to-left motion of the thumbstick. Let zombies charge you as their momentum seems to aid the decapitation. A good spot for this is while defending the gas station during Chapter 2. About 6-8 zombies will charge you when you open the garage door.
Another method is to join a friend toward the beginning of a new game with your high level character. The lower level zombies will easily die in a single shot.
Another method is to join a friend toward the beginning of a new game with your high level character. The lower level zombies will easily die in a single shot.
Can't touch this - 20G - Use a hammer to kill a series of 15 zombies without taking damage.
This achievement is made more difficult than necessary due to the game's lack of a block function, but this is best done very early in the game. You should be able to loot a hammer somewhere in the bar/pool area. You can then either wander and wait to find zombies feeding, killing them unaware, or attack the slower zombies with a kick to get them on the ground, then finish them. If you're attacked by multiple zombies when attempting this, don't hesitate to run away. You can get in the grapple sequence while doing this, so long as you don't mess it up. You don't take damage if you're successful. You can also kill using other weapons/methods during your streak, so long as you don't take damage and come back to the hammer at some point.
Another method is to join a friend at the very beginning of a new game with your high level character. The Level 1 zombies will easily die in a single shot.
Another method is to join a friend at the very beginning of a new game with your high level character. The Level 1 zombies will easily die in a single shot.
Humanitarian - 15G - Kill 50 human enemies.
Human enemies will show up during Act 2. Sticking only to the quests provided, you should net this before the end of the Act.
Tae Kwon Leap - 25G - Kill 25 zombies with your bare fists.
This is another achievement best done early on. Simply scroll through your available weapons with the Right Bumper until you have nothing equipped, then go brawling. Your firsts are surprisingly strong early on, though your stamina drops quickly. Sam B's rage skill also counts toward this.
I want one of those - 30G - Customize 25 weapons.
Unfortunately an upgrade does not count toward this achievement, it has to be a complete mod using any available blueprints. Does not matter which weapons you make or how many of each. The Deo-Bomb (side-quest reward) is probably the easiest to make at only Deodorant x2 and Duct Tape x1, or the Meat Bait at Meat x3 and Duct Tape x1. These items can generally be looted and purchased with ease.
Karma-geddon - 15G - Kill 50 zombies using a vehicle.
This is extremely simple and can be done the first time you get in a car. Just drive the island and mow down anything in your way. Note: turn on analog controls while doing this as vehicle kills count toward that achievement as well.
To put it bluntly - 25G - Kill 250 zombies using blunt melee weapons.
Blunt melee weapons include anything such as a baseball bat, pipe, hammer, etc. Best done using Sam B since his skills are tailored toward these weapons.
Note: Throw kills count toward this achievement.
Note: Throw kills count toward this achievement.
Hack & slash - 25G - Kill 250 zombies using edged melee weapons.
Edged weapons include any type of knife, sword, machete, sickle, etc. Best done using Xian Mei as her skills are tailored toward these weapons.
Note: Throw kills count toward this achievement.
Note: Throw kills count toward this achievement.
Guns don't kill but they help - 25G - Kill 250 zombies using firearms.
If it fires bullets, it counts. Since there are so few bullets found in this game, your best option of doing this is reloading the checkpoint in City Hall with the mounted gun. Kill any immediate zombies, reload and repeat. You can get 15+ each time.
Note: Purna's rage skill counts toward this achievement.
Note: Purna's rage skill counts toward this achievement.
Need a hand? - 10G - Join another player's game.
This can be the first thing you do in the game by having someone invite you. Otherwise, complete the prologue, then pause the game and see if any players are available to join.
Warranty Void if Used - 10G - Create a customized weapon.
Once you have a blueprint, visit any workbench to see what weapons and materials you will need to create it. Once you have at least one weapon from the list on the left and at least one of each material on the right, you can create the unique weapon.
Gotta find'em all - 20G - Find 60 collectibles.
Nearly there - 25G - Find 120 collectibles.
Steam Punk - 30G - Create weapons to rival the gods of fire or thunder.
Any weapon created using either the "Shock Mod" or "Torch Mod" will unlock this achievement. The Torch Mod is the first you'll come across as a reward from the "Counsel of Despair" side-quest. The Shock Mod is a reward from the "Black Hawk Down" main story quest.
Originality -10G - Play in a co-op team of 4 different playable characters.
Like the description says, you will need to join or host a game where you and three people are all playing as different characters.
Together in the light - 10G - Complete 5 quests in a single co-op game with the same partners.
Despite saying "partners" this can be done with only one friend. Start a new game and do some of the first few quests/side-quests from the Lifeguard Station. Must be done in a single play session, so if you disconnect or someone leaves, you will need to start over.
Going steady - 25G - Complete 25 quests while playing with at least one co-op partner.
This one is cumulative, so feel free to take breaks or change partners whenever you need to. Simply finish 25 total quests in all your time of playing the game in co-op.
Rageman - 25G - Kill 100 enemies with Fury attacks.
Fury attacks are triggered by holding down the B button when you've acquired enough rage. Various skills will increase the rage you generate, so invest in those and trigger this often while in combat to work toward your 100 total.
Your rage icon will fill with every kill and only shows up briefly next to your life bar (looks like a bullseye) at that time. When it is completely filled, it will stay on-screen and pulse. This is when you can activate it. You can also hold RB to bring up the weapon wheel and the full HUD will display so you can check your status.
Your rage icon will fill with every kill and only shows up briefly next to your life bar (looks like a bullseye) at that time. When it is completely filled, it will stay on-screen and pulse. This is when you can activate it. You can also hold RB to bring up the weapon wheel and the full HUD will display so you can check your status.
People Person - 10G - Play with 10 different co-op partners for at least 15 minutes each.
This does not have to be done on the same character or during the same playthrough. You will generally find new games popping up all the time, so start one yourself and then just latch onto someone for fifteen minutes. Once your achievement tracker pops up, repeat the process with nine more people. To make it go a little faster, try to find open games with 2-3 people at a time.
Mnage trois - 25G - Complete 5 quests with 3 co-op partners.
Right 4 Life - 30G - Complete act I with 4 different characters.
A very special day - 30G - Kill 250 zombies with modified weapons.
School of hard knocks - 30G - Reach level 50.
Knock, knock - 15G - Breach a locked door with the first blow.
Busy, busy, busy - 60G - Finish 75 quests cumulatively.
Learning the ropes - 10G - Reach level 10.
Dedicated student - 25G - Reach level 25.
Wave and Smile - 10G - Play any Arena in co-op.
Extreme Firefighting - 25G - Set 5 enemies on fire and then kill them with explosives.
Out of honey? Chew bees! - 25G - Survive 5 waves using only your fists and legs.
Complete a set - 15G - Kill enemies of 6 different types during a single round.
Looking for trouble - 15G - Survive 5 waves in each of the 4 Arenas.
Stick it to the enemy - 30G - Survive 15 consecutive waves using the analog combat controls.
Gladiator school - 25G - Survive 15 consecutive waves with each of the 4 characters.
Fancy - 25G - Survive 10 consecutive waves using only custom weapons.
Morituri te salutant - 30G - Survive 30 consecutive waves with at least one co-op player.
Death Incarnate - 50G - Survive wave 30.
Secret Achievements
Everybody lies - 20G - Use a large medkit to heal an injury of 5% or less.
Ah! Spoiled meat! - 10G - Kill a Butcher using an axe.
Oh, no you don't - 10G - Kill a Ram using tackle skill.
Savior - 20G - Save 5 people besieged by zombies.
How many days exactly? - 10G - Play Dead Island at least 28 days after starting it for the first time.
First! - 15G - Kill a Suicider with a grenade.
The Suicider enemy is found a bit later in the game, as are grenades, but the method is fairly simple. Just keep your distance and toss the grenade at its feet/in its path depending on if it has reacted to your or not. This can also be accomplished with anything that explodes (shooting a red gas can, throwing a Deo-Bomb, etc.) despite those not technically being grenades.
Hell in paradise - 30G - Complete act I.
No raccoons in here - 30G - Complete act II.
King of the jungle - 30G - Complete act III.
Banoi Redemption - 30G - Complete act IV.
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Sticky!!! Very nice thread (:
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Nice Thread
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Very Nice Topic My Friend
Thanks to you i just got the last 3 achievement's
Thanks to you i just got the last 3 achievement's
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Thanks for the great feedback !!!!
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nice i can see all achievments that i missed good post
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well Done dude. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you for providing the details about the secret achievements. To bad I've already got all of the achievements.
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