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Nikki's Prize Key
Dead Island 2

Nikki's Prize Key

Learn how to get Nikki's Prize Key in Dead Island 2! This guide covers defeating Target Practice and unlocking the safe for a powerful weapon.

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Learn how to get Nikki's Prize Key in Dead Island 2! This guide covers defeating Target Practice and unlocking the safe for a powerful weapon.

Alright, so you're looking to snag that Nikki's Prize Key in Dead Island 2? It's a bit of a side quest that pops up after you've done some main story stuff, specifically after you've finished the Santa Monica Pier and reported back to Dr. Reed. Once that's done, you can head back to Beverly Hills to track it down. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, after you've completed the initial main story beats and returned to Dr. Reed, you'll be able to head back to Beverly Hills. Your goal is to find Nikki's House. You'll want to make your way to the west side of the map, where you'll eventually encounter a Burster. Keep an eye out for a lockbox in Nikki's House, and then look towards the northwest. You should see a fuse icon on your map in that general direction, indicating a grassy area to explore.
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    As you head into this grassy area, be prepared! A special Butcher, named 'Target Practice', is likely to ambush you. This is the same type of tough zombie you fought during the clown boss battle at the end of the Santa Monica Pier. He's got some nasty flurry attacks, so your main priority is dodging. Don't even bother attacking when his bladed arms are raised – your hits will just get blocked.
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    Your best bet is to try and get behind him and land some back attacks when he's not expecting it. Weapons with good reach, like a Polearm or a Bo Staff, are super useful here because these Butchers aren't the most agile when it comes to dodging head-on. Also, don't underestimate using electricity! Zapping him can stun him, giving you a window to land some heavy hits and drain his stamina.
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    Once you've finally taken down Target Practice, you'll get Nikki's Prize Keys. Now, head back to the mansion. This place is a Screamer Hotspot and is the same mansion you visited during the 'Justifiable Zombiecide' mission where you got ranged weapons with Sam B. Go upstairs, locate Nikki's Prize Safe, and use your newly acquired key to open it. You'll usually get a pretty decent weapon out of it, especially since you had to go through a Butcher to get the key!
Tips
  • Keep moving! The Butcher is fast and hits hard, so staying still is a death sentence.
  • Focus on dodging his big attacks and only go for damage when you see an opening, especially after he finishes a combo.
  • Long-reach weapons are your friend here. They let you stay a bit safer while still getting hits in.
  • Don't forget about environmental hazards or using electricity to your advantage if you have the skills or weapons for it.

Opening Nikki's Prize Safe with the key usually rewards you with a good-quality weapon, fitting for the challenge of defeating a named Butcher.

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