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Dead Island 2’s Bel-Air is the first area you’ll visit in Hell-A, but it’s more than just a passing area. It contains Emma Gaunt’s Mansion, and you’ll return to Bel-Air many times throughout the campaign, watching Bel-Air grow more dangerous as Apex Zombies are introduced to Hell-A.
inRelated:Dead Island 2: Bel-Air Walkthrough
The survivors of Bel-Air are a mix of retired and current Hollywood stars and social media influencers. As a result, you’ll be exploring expensive mansions, but it’s not all sunshine and super cars. Your journey will lead you to the dark and dank Bel-Air sewers.
Bel-Air Fuse Box Locations
Throughout Hell-A are survivor caches filled with crafting materials andZomproof Slayer Hoard caseswith high-quality weapons you’ll rarely find anywhere else.
To open these areas, you mustinstall a fuse into an open fuse box,but that’s not all. As you progress through Hell-A, the Fuse Box areas will becomeincreasingly more difficult to access due to traps. As a starting area, the Fuse Box areas in Bel-Air are the easiest to access.
The Bel-Air Trader Carlos will stock Fuses once youcomplete the Room Service for Major Booker Main Quest.
Colt Swanson’s Mansion Fuse Box
The first Fuse Box in Bel-Air is located inColt Swanson’s Mansion. To find it, travel tothe gate that requires the security pinopposite Emma Gaunt’s Mansion and walk up the path alongside Colt’s Mansion.
Alpine Drive Garage Fuse Box
The second Fuse Box location is at the top of Alpine Drive. Walk down Alpine Drive fromEmma Gaunt’s Mansionand turn right to enter the back of a garage.
You’ll seethe Fuse Box next to a zombie eating trash. The first time you enter the garage, zombies will spawn.
Be careful using fire weapons asfuel jerrycans and spilled oil are on the floor.
The third Fuse Box location is on theroad between Alpine Drive and the sewer entrance. The Fuse Box is found on the left-hand side wall and opens up an area used for trash.
You must put out the fire using a nearby water jerrycan or aChembomb Curveballbefore you can access the Zomproof Slayer Hoard container.
Glitterati Corner Fuse Box
This Fuse Box can be found outside the garage north ofCurtis Sinclair’s Mansion on the Glitterati Corner road, and next to the stack of mail used in the My Mailman was a Zombie! Lost & Found Quest.
Sewers Fuse Box
This Fuse Box isfound within the Bel-Air sewers and spawns a Slobber once opened. This Fuse Box location can be confusing as the Bel-Air map does not show the underground sewer area.
As a result, theicon looks like it’s highlighting Emma Gaunt’s Mansionwhen it is underneath in the sewers.
Bel-Air Locked Safe Locations
There are many locked containers to unlock in Dead Island 2; Bel-Air featuresfive lockboxes,but although Bel-Air is the first area you visit in the game, you will have to progress through the story enough to unlock each of the Apex Zombies and corresponding namedzombies that carry the keys for the locked containers.
Coach’s Car Trunk
The Coach’s Car Trunk is the black SUV found parked next to the exit of Emma Gaunt’s Mansion, which leads toAccess Road 781.
To unlock the car trunk, you must acquire theCoach’s Car Keys by killing the Coach Acerunner zombie atColt Swanson’s tennis court.
Although a runner zombie, the Coach Ace zombie won’t spawn until you’ve completed theMichael, Where Art Thou?Main story quest.
Unlocking the Coach’s Car Trunk will drop anAgile Golf Club, a great weapon with a high critical hit chance.
Cable Van Trunk
The Cable Van Trunk is found at theblack truck parked next to the Goat Pen Mansionentrance on Alpine Drive.
To unlock the Cable Van Trunk, you must acquire theCable Guy’s Van Keyby killing theCable Guy, a Shocking Walker zombiefound roamingAlpine Drive. Shocking Zombies are immune to electric attacks and emit an electrical blast that electrifies nearby water and zombies.
Opening the Cable Van Trunk will drop the Electrocutor Tire Iron, an above-average weapon that can be scrapped for valuable crafting materials.
The Safe Of Broseidon
The Safe of Broseidon is found in the gaming room in theGOAT Pen Mansion on Alpine Drive.
To unlock the safe, you must acquireBrock’s Safe Keyby killingGoat Pen Brock, a Crusher zombie who spawns in the gym area of the mansion located by the pool.
GOAT Pen Brock will spawn at the gym once you’ve returned to Bel-Air after completing theRoom Service for Major Booker quest. Therefore, you can unlock The Safe of Broseidon during The Chosen One main quest and #Clickbait side quest.
Unlocking the Safe of Broseidon will drop theGuarding Mace, a blunt maiming weapon great for early-game dismemberment.
Curtis' Valuables Safe
Curtis' Valuables Safe is found in thewine cellar of Curtis Sinclair’s Mansion, which is easily accessed from the side door close to Curtis Sinclair’s garage.
To unlock the safe, you must killCrystal the Lawyer, a unique Screamer zombie that spawns near theGuest Roomsat the back of the mansion.
You must complete theJustifiable Zombicide main story quest, where Screamers are first introduced to the game, and completeThe Death of The PartySide Quest to gain access to Curtis Sinclair’s mansion.
Unlocking Curtis' Valuable Safe will drop theTactical Heavy Revolver, a powerful handgun that can two-shot regular zombies.
Eddie’s Toolbox
Eddie’s Toolbox is found in theback entrance of Emma Gaunt’s Mansionthat can be accessed by either jumping over the gate on the top of Alpine Drive or from the bottom floor lounge area where Curtis Sinclair can be found.
To unlock Eddie’s Toolbox, you mustcomplete the Boardwalking Deadmain mission andkill Butcho, the Clown Butcher zombiein the Santa Monica area.
Completing the mission will introduce Butcher Apex Zombies into the world along withGreen Thumb Eddie, who carries theLandscaper’s Keyand can be found nearColt Swanson’s pool.
Unlocking Eddie’s Toolbox will drop theVampiric Machine Pistol, one of the best guns in the game, as it restores your Slayers' health every time you kill a zombie.
The Death Of The Party Side Quest
The Death of The Party is the first Side Quest that you may complete in Dead Island 2. You can pick this quest up straight after reaching Emma Gaunt’s Mansion and during theCall the Cavalry MainQuest.
Walking by Curtis Sinclair’s Mansionwill prompt Curtis to talk to you through the intercom, explaining that he needs your help finding a missing girl.
Search the Grounds For Any Other Survivors
As you walk down the steps to Curtis Sinclair’s Mansion, you’ll see the girl getting bit by a zombie.
Stop off at Curtis' garage before you walk to the back of his mansion to report the terrible news. You can open the garage doors without needing the key to the side door. Inside the main garage, you will find breakable boxes obstructing a route to a workbench and Rake weapon.
Following the"Guests This Way"sign to the garden, you’ll be tasked with killing the remaining zombified party guests.
There are a lot of zombies in this area. However, you’re able to use your environment to your advantage by blowing up theheaters scattered around the garden. Curtis will also shoot straggling zombies with his trusty rifle Peggy.
Is That The Living Legend Curtis Sinclair?
Once you’ve defeated the zombie horde, report to Curtis, who can be found on the balcony. Curtis reveals that his body isn’t what it used to be and needs your help topower the mansion and his chair liftso that he may join the other survivors at Emma Jaunt’s Mansion.
Before heading to the breaker room, don’t forget to loot theGuest Room, as you’ll find crafting materials, collectibles, and aSurvivor Skill Card. The breaker room can be found by walking down the steps that lead toAlpine Drive and GOAT Pen’s Mansion.
Opening the room will trigger a zombie to spring at you, so prepare to block or dodge backward. Using a nearbywater jerrycan, throw or pour water on the floor to link the cut wire and power the mansion.
Your next objective will be toenter Curtis' mansion via the front door, power up the chair lift, and defend the areafrom zombies as Curtis descends on the chair lift.
Stand in the middle doorto group the first wave of zombies to easily dispatch them.
Another wave of zombies, including Tony Sinclar Curtis' spoiled nephew, will breach the right door. We recommend that youtake out Tony Sinclair first, as he poses the most threat of being a runner zombie.
Check In With Curtis
Once Curtis has reached the bottom floor, he will lead you into a study room, explaining that he will join the other survivors at Emma Gaunt’s Mansion.
You will be rewarded with the following items for completing The Death of The Party Side Quest:
#Clickbait Side Quest
After completingRoom Service for Major Booker Main Quest, you can pick up the#Clickbait Side Quest. Explosions will trigger once you approach the GOAT Pen Mansion.
The fiery light show isAmanda Styles, the only GOAT Pen Mansion survivor. You can find her on the roof gathering footage to post on social media to show her fans the state of Hell-A.
Amanda will ask if you canhelp her record footage of zombies by killing them in various ways.
During the #Clickbait Side Quest,you won’t be able to leave the area, and zombies will infinitely spawn until you’ve completed the quest.
Your first objective will be tokick six zombies off the roof. Regular kicks won’t have a strong enough knockback to launch the zombies off the roof, souse the jump-kick ability instead.
Go For The Limbs And Get Your Maim On!
Worried that viewers might think that the footage is fake and there is a crash mat underneath the mansion, Amanda will ask you tosever the limbs of 12 zombies.
Use sharp weapons like swords and axesand aim at arms, legs, and heads to maim zombies. Once you’ve completed that objective, Amanda will ask you toburn six zombies to death in the fire.
you’re able to do this byblowing up the heaters that are scattered on the roofor luring zombies into fires in the area. There are alsofuel jerrycansto ignite zombies.
Crushers and burning zombies will spawnduring this part of the side quest.
Mop ‘Em Up For Some Epic B-Roll
Before claiming your reward for helping Amanda Styles collect footage, you mustkill any remaining zombiesin the area.
Completing the #Clickbait Side Quest will reward you with the following items:
Creature Comforts Side Quest
The Creature Comforts Side Quest can only be acquired after completingHollywood Ending, the final main mission. Curtis Sinclair will need your help again; however, this time, you won’t be saving him from a broken chair lift.
Curtis has grown bored sitting around Emma Gaunt’s Mansion and wants you to gather some creature comforts, i.e.,alcohol and cigars.
Retrieving Colt Swanson’s Whiskey
Your first objective will be to retrieve the18-year-old Ardkillin WhiskeyfromColt Swanson’s Mansion.
First, you will need to enter theWine Cellar and pick up the Last call noterevealing the location of the Whiskey in theguest room. To get to the guest room, follow the path to the right of the red Disaster Relief Crate on the second floor.
Watch out for the manyshotgun traps set up in the guest room.
Colt’s Gal Cindy
Once you’ve found the Ardkillin Whiskey safe, you’ll have to findColt’s Gal Cindy Screamer, who carries the safe key. You’ll find Colt’s Gal Cindy in the display room found on the left of the main hall and front entrance of the mansion.
GOAT Pen’s Vintage Wine
With the Ardkillin Whiskey in hand, you’ll need to travel toGOAT Pen Mansionto retrieve theMaison Sang-Vivant Wine found in the wine cellar room.
The room is locked, but you cansmash the glass windowwith a weapon, make sure to break thealarm in the left-hand cornerof the room to stop attracting zombies to the area.
Once you’ve fought off the Screamers and retrieved the vintage wine, Curtis will contact you, asking for you to make one final stop in the GOAT Pen Mansion.
Swiping the Cuban Cigar Box
Before you leave the GOAT Pen Mansion, Curtis will contact you, asking if you couldpick up some cigars that he gifted to the GOAT Pen streamers.
You’ll need to enter theGOAT Pen Master Room from the roofby jumping onto the balcony since the room is locked inside.
Inside the Master Room, you’ll find theWeighted Weapon Mod Blueprint, collectibles, and audio logs.
ACrusher and a wave of zombieswill siege the room from the balcony and vents.
TheCuban Cigar Box is found inside the dressing room. Swipe the box up and return to Curtis Sinclair at Emma Gaunt’s Mansion.
You will be rewarded with the following items for completing Creature Comforts:
Peggy is a Sharpshooter Superior Hunting Rifle that is easily one of the best guns in the game.
It’s Not Your Fault Side Quest
You mustcomplete the main questbefore you’re able to pick up the It’s Not Your Fault Side Quest in Bel-Air.
To start the quest, talk toLucianain Emma Gaunt’s Mansion. Luciana introduces herself as a Seismologist who is researching the tremors occurring in Hell-A. Luciana and her colleagues have placed seismometers in theBrentwood Sewersand need you to collect the data.
Search For The Seismologists
In essence, the It’s Not Your Fault Side Quest is a rerun of the Brentwood Sewers area while unlocking Seismometer boxes along the way.
Your first objective is tosearch for the missing seismologists and Seismologist Placement journaloutside of the sewer entrance in Bel-Air. Unwanted Apex Zombies usually guard this area, so come prepared with Med Kits.
Once you’ve picked up the Seismologist Placement journal, you have the location of each Seismometer and can enter the sewers.
Seismometer Alpha
Seismometer Alpha is the first Seismometer you will encounter and is foundimmediately to your left in the dead-end pipenear the start of Brentwood Sewers.
A key is required to open each of the Seismometers, and the keys become progressively harder to obtain as you progress through the Brentwood Sewers.
Seismometer Beta
To find Seismometer Beta, you will need to venture into theVenice Storm Tankpipe. Walking down the pipe until the pipe gets wider and jump to the right side of the pipe to find a dead Seismologist and the Seismometer Key Beta.
Continue down the pipe until you reachwooden boards. Seismometer Beta will be found in asewer pipe behind metal bars. It’s easy to miss due to the caustic fog in the area, so hug the left wall to ensure you don’t miss it.
Seismometer Gamma
Seismometer Gamma will require a bit more work to unlock, found in the room on the second floor of the Caustic-X and Slobber-infested room.
You’ll have to drop down to thefirst floor and venture down the narrow maintenance corridorto the right to retrieve the Seismometer Key Gamma.Turn the gas valve offto stop the flames blocking the corridor.
Turn right in the middle of the corridor to enter a small room. Kill the Screamer zombie in the room before it attracts Crushers and zombies to your location. Now it’s time to search themeat slurryfor the key. You’ll find the SeismometerGamma Key in the back right meat slurry pile.
A Butcher zombiewill spawn in the Seismometer Gamma room once you return.
Seismometer Delta
Now comes the fun bit of the quest, the final Seismometer is found in theseptic tank, an area of the Brentwood Sewers filled with disgusting fleshy growth. At the tank entrance, you’ll be attacked by several zombies, includingHazmat Walkers,Burning Runners, andInferno Crushers.
The zombie onslaught is just getting started as numerousBursters will spawn inside the septic tank along with a Slobber, and a named Butcher called the Maintenance Worker. You’ll find an infectedSeismologistcarrying theSeismometer Delta Keyat the back of the septic tank.
We highly recommend that youkill all zombies in the area before killing the Seismologist worker, as a Voltaic Screamer and Mutator will spawn after killing the Seismologist.
Return To Luciana With The Data
Once you’ve collected all the data, head back to Luciana at Emma Gaunt’s Mansion to claim the following rewards:
The Big Shot is the most powerful and unique handgun in the game. Shooting the Big Shot fires a flare that explodes on impact, allowing you todeal damage to multiple targetsat a time.
My Mailman Was A Zombie!
My Mailman was a Zombie! is the first Lost & Found quest you can complete in Dead Island 2, and we highly recommend completing it as soon as possible as theRaven rifleis extremely powerful.
You must reach Venice Beach and completeThe Red Mist Main Questbefore picking up theSignature Required journalon the ground next to theSpecial Delivery Containerfound on Alpine Drive to prompt the quest to start.
To complete the quest and open the Special Delivery Container, you musthunt down the Mailman by reading the journal and visiting each Bel-Air address highlighted in red.
You’ll need to visit the following areas in no particular order:
You’ll have to travel tothe front entrance of Colt Swanson’s Mansion by the garageto find the mail.
Once you visit the third pile of mail, theMailman Slobber zombiewill spawn along with theMailman’s Keysto open the container.
TheSpecial Delivery Container contains the Raven, a Rare semiautomatic Sharpshooter rifle. The Raven may only be a Rare tier, but it packs a deadly punch and can be leveled and modded to make it a must-own weapon.
