Dead Island 2: How to Block, Dodge and Counter (All Platforms)

Dead Island 2 has quite a few combat mechanics which you ought to master in order to do better in Hell-A. The environment is merciless, you’ll fight zombies a lot, and you want to increase your chances of survival. Indeed, in Dead Island 2, you can block, dodge and counter, depending on the circumstances, and Prima Games will give you tips on how to perform these defensive maneuvers.

How to Defend Yourself in Dead Island 2: How to Block, How to Dodge, How to Counter (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)

As mentioned, the core defensive mechanics in Dead Island 2 are Block, Dodge, and Counter.

1. How to Block in Dead Island 2 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)

In order to Block in Dead Island 2, you will need to unlock the ability first.

Once you have done this, you will be able to Block during combat.

• On PC, the button you need to press is the Left Alt
• On PlayStation, the button you need to press is the L1
• On Xbox, the button you need to press is the Left Bumper (LB)

It is important to time the Block correctly, which we’ll speak about more below.

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2. How to Dodge in Dead Island 2 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)

In order to Dodge in Dead Island 2, you will need to unlock the ability first.

When that is done, you will be able to Dodge during combat.

• On PC, the button you need to press is the Left Alt
• On PlayStation, the button you need to press is the L1
• On Xbox, the button you need to press is the Left Bumper (LB)

With the “Dodge” button you need to also move your character in the direction you wish to dodge.

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3. How to Counter in Dead Island 2 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)

All of this knowledge from above is most useful when you use it to Counter the opponent’s attacks. When performing a Block or Dodge successfully, you will see a prompt for Counter (you’re supposed to quickly react and press a specific button) and if successful, you will launch a Counter-attack.

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That’s it for this guide, make sure to check out the Dead Island 2 tag below this article for more content, as well as our Prima Games YouTube channel where you will find a lot of guides as well.