Complete Walkthrough: How to Dominate the Bel Air Side Quests in Dead Island 2

As a professional gamer and gaming blogger, I‘ve completed virtually all of Dead Island 2 during its early access, including every side mission available in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air.

This guide will arm you with pro gamer-level knowledge to master all four of Bel Air‘s bonus missions. I‘ll outline the optimal paths through these quests along with combat, exploration and looting tactics only an experienced veteran would know.

So prepare to take your Dead Island 2 performance to the next level with this comprehensive companion to crushing Bel Air‘s electrifying side content!

Overview of Bel Air‘s Side Quest Structure

Before jumping into the individual walkthroughs, let‘s break down some key details on how side quests function in Dead Island 2:

• Quest Levels: Side missions have recommended level guidelines but there is no strict requirement. However, attempting them under-leveled makes fights much more punishing.
• Rewards: All quests offer XP, with some providing unique weapon rewards unavailable elsewhere.
• Availability: Some quests only unlock after advancing the main story to a certain point.
• Order: Side quests can be completed in any order. Knocking out earlier ones lets you take advantage of rewards to then tackle harder content.

Now let‘s preview the four Bel Air side quests and how they connect:

Quest	Level	Rewards	Unlocks After
The Death of The Party	6	1000 XP, Golf Club	Initial Bel Air Access
#Clickbait	12	1500 XP	The Death of The Party
It‘s Not Your Fault	15	3500 XP, Big Shot	#Clickbait
Creature Comforts	18	3000 XP, Peggy	It‘s Not Your Fault

As highlighted in this progression path, completing earlier side quests unlocks additional ones at higher difficulties, creating a risk-reward upward climb.

Now let‘s get into how to knock out each one efficiently as a professional gamer!

Speedrunning The Death of The Party

Like its name implies, this quest lets you set up an insane zombie house party for wheelchair-bound billionaire Curtis Sinclair.

As the first available side job in Bel Air, it offers a perfect chance to score some easy XP and a solid melee weapon.

Here is the optimal route through:

Activating the Quest

• Fast travel to the Bel Air safe zone
• Head south down Alpine Drive towards house #782
• Interact with the intercom at the driveway gate to meet Curtis

![Talk to Curtis via the intercom to start the first side quest][intercom]

No fights yet, so take this chance to prep your gear if needed.

Powering Up the Mansion

Curtis first asks you to restore electricity to his luxury home so he can get the party started.

• Enter the mansion and eliminate any roaming zombies
• Circle right towards the back side
• Head downstairs to the basement electrical room
• Grab the water container out front
• Toss water on the sparking power box to reactivate

With Curtis‘ home powered up, it‘s time to do some exterminating.

Clearing Out Undead Party Crashers

Now you need to sweep the mansion interior and take out the zombie squatters so guests can party safely.

• Attempt to enter any front door and find them locked
• Go left around the back side of house exterior
• Enter through the unlocked rear entrance
• Eliminate attacking backdoor zombie

Next comes one of the toughest fights if you are under-leveled.

• Push forward to meet Curtis on upper balcony
• Endure waves of zombies flooding from front entry hall below

I suggest utilizing flame weapons to quickly ignite clusters or high damage firearms to rapidly drop tougher enemies.

The narrow balcony approach limits maneuverability, so use Curtiss as a barrier to prevent getting swarmed.

After cleaning house, speak to Curtis once more next to complete the speedrun!

Completion Rewards

• 1000 XP to pump up player level
• Golf Club melee weapon adding to arsenal

Then – LET THE CRAZY PARTY BEGIN!

With the first Bel Air quest conquered, you have a solid XP boost and weapon to tackle the next, more difficult mission.

#Clickbait: Viral Zombie Destruction

Wannabe social media star Amanda Styles puts you on zombie demolition duty, recording clickable carnage stunts for her channel.

Time to make some undead content!

Activating the Quest

You can find Amanda atop a hillside villa southwest from The Death Mansion site.

• Fast travel to Bel Air afterwards
• Enter through Amanda‘s house front doors
• Ascend staircases up to access rooftop terrace
• Have a drink at water cooler before chatting with Amanda

After the long intro scene, prep for a stream of zombies arriving shortly.

Kicking Off the Clickbait

For her first idea, Amanda wants you to simply boot zombies off the roof to their demise.

My suggested strategy:

• Activate nearby speaker to trigger zombie spawns
• Allow zombies to approach before kicking
• Face rooftop edge before attacking to immediately punt them
• Use running kicks for most efficient launches

With base melee strikes, it takes multiple hits to dislodge them. So utilize sprinting or jumping kicks to expedite the process and conserve strength.

After enough punter practice, Amanda shifts to straight murder for part two.

Slaying Up Close

The social media maven now desires rapid zombie kills above all else while she records.

My preferred approach:

• Equip highest DPS primary weapon
• Let zombies cluster around you intentionally
• Spin in place while firing to damage all targets
• Use wide horizontal swing or spinning melee attacks

Flamethrowers, shotguns and fast swinging blades excel here. Strike a balance minimizing reloads while continuously dealing AoE harm.

Soon Amanda amps it up further seeking roasted zombies.

Fire Kills

For her big finale, knocking zombies into fires around the stage offers maximum views.

How I‘d handle it:

• Notice multiple fires placed along roof edges
• Allow zombies to pursue closely before kicking into flames
• Utilize any nearby gas canisters or fuel too
• Let fire DoT finish them off afterwards

This technique allows focusing attacks on singling out individuals to punt while the flames steadily whittle down health.

Survive until Amanda‘s directs you to wrap filming. Talk to her again to complete this ludicrous mission!

Completion Rewards

The fruits of your violently viral labor:

• 1500 XP for player level progression

Now back to working on your actual combat skills when not performing for clicks!

Seismometer Search Party

Distraught scientist Luciana tasks you with finding four lost interns tracking seismic activity under Bel Air.

Preparing well is vital to survive the extensive sewer exploration required.

Initiating the Mission

• Fast travel to Luciana‘s two-story home
• Head downstairs to her lounge area
• Listen to Luciana‘s briefing on the missing interns

With the goal set, gear up with equipment benefiting confined mobility.

Optimizing Your Loadout

When spelunking through sewer tunnels, ideal weapon traits include:

• High maneuverability in tight spaces
• Capable of hitting targets at short range
• Handles groups clustered together well
• Can ignite oil slicks or gas pockets

I would recommend a rapid firing SMG or shotgun combined with a short-range melee tool like a hatchet or machete.

Also prepare medkits and throwables to help control masses of zombies rushing you.

Finding All Four Sensors

Now prepared, embark below Bel Air utilizing Luciana‘s map to locate all four seismometers. I suggest this order:

1. First Seismometer

• Enter neighboring tunnel
• Carefully pass trap and turret hazards
• Access the first sensor down side passage

2. Second Seismometer

• Backtrack to central hub
• Fetch key from Venice Storm Drain
• Unlock prison gate to collect data

3. Third Seismometer

• Climb stairs by Drain entrance for Intel
• Seek activation key in adjacent fiery room
• Power and download third sensor data

4. Fourth Seismometer

• Rappel down ledges safely to ground floor
• Survive thick zombie defense forces
• Eliminate disguised one to snag final key
• Download last metrics and quickly escape!

With practice navigating the labyrinth and combat tactics for enclosed subway areas, grabbing all readings becomes very manageable.

Completing the Search

• Fast travel back to safety immediately
• Report findings to Luciana in her lounge

Successfully inform Luciana to wrap up this expansive side job under the city!

Completion Rewards

Your sewer spelunking pays off with:

• 3500 XP to fuel further progression
• Big Shot heavy weapon bolstering your arsenal

Hopefully the interns can eventually escape using the same path you blazed!

Creature Comfort Courier

In this final Bel Air side venture, pampered billionaire Curtis Sinclair dispatches you as courier to retrieve some rare creature comforts he demands.

Get ready to battle possessive undead for luxury contraband!

Initiation

• Return via fast travel to Curtis‘ hilltop estate
• Head downstairs and chat with the privileged outlier

Curtis specifies fine liquors and cigars to pilfer from a neighboring mansion.

Acquiring the Whiskey

You first destination sits a couple blocks west. Infiltrate intelligently by:

• Utilizing backdoor pathway past dumptruck
• Grabbing upstairs clues to unlock wall safe
• Descending to basement afterwards
• Defeating zombies guarding whiskey stash below

Fending off the basement horde grants you access to Curtis‘ prized spirits.

Grab the Last Call from the freshly opened safe. Now for an aged wine…

Liberating Luxe Wines

A compound northeast provides bottles boasting the complexity Curtis craves.

The savvy approach:

• Follow signs downward to cellar entry
• Find initially locked route blocked
• Seek alternate path via side stair descent
• Vanquish room packed with aggressive infected
• Finally access coveted vino reserves!

Quickly collect Curtis favorite: the Maison Sang-Vivant before the path seals.

Seizing Sophisticated Smokes

Last stop is due north at hilltop villa for a signature stogie.

Optimal cigarettes capture:

• Ascend from cellar towards guest bedroom
• Eliminate room zombies and grab Cuban treasure
• Backtrack safely out of the structure

With all comfort items acquired, don‘t get complacent on departure!

Returning In One Piece

The home stretch often sees mistakes, so remain vigilant:

• Utilize safe room or pylons if available
• Stick to high ground with wide fields of view
• Keep medkit applied for health regeneration
• Avoid unnecessary fights with powered-up foes

Only engage when required to reach the exit zone!

Mission Completion

• Fast travel straight back to Curtis
• Present acquired whiskey, wine and cigar
• Curtis rants a bit then rewards your efforts!

Time to relax yourself after this riotous fetch quest.

Completion Rewards

You‘ve earned these creature comforts:

• 3000 XP added
• New Peggy handgun obtained!

Perhaps Curtis will share some of his new reserves with you for a job well done…

Now try this exclusive pro gamer cocktail recipe with the spirits you secured:

The Zombie Apocalypse Cocktail

• 2 oz Last Call Whiskey
• 1 oz Maison Sang Vivant Wine
• 3 dashes Grenadine

Fill tumbler with ice then ingredients. Garnish with cherry and enjoy after surviving the creature comfort chaos!

I hope these authoritative walkthroughs help you extract every ounce of XP and rewards from Bel Air‘s sensational side missions! Please let me know if you have any other professional tips to share in conquering this content.

Now get out there and start checking off all four of these electrifying adventures along your Dead Island journey. Just beware of zombies bursting out for surprise parties or social media fame along the way!