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ACT 3, CHAPTER 12 - The Scientific Method
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ACT 3, CHAPTER 12 - The Scientific Method

Complete walkthrough for Dead Island's Act 3, Chapter 12: The Scientific Method. Includes objectives, collectibles, and tips for Mowen's quest and the lab.

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Complete walkthrough for Dead Island's Act 3, Chapter 12: The Scientific Method. Includes objectives, collectibles, and tips for Mowen's quest and the lab.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Talk to Mowen.
  2. 2
    Get on the boat and sail to the Laboratory.
  3. 3
    Investigate the Laboratory area:
  4. 4
    Check the open area to the right for a [WEAPON CHEST].
  5. 5
    Enter the Warehouse near the boat dock.
  6. 6
    Head upstairs to find [ID CARD #082] and a [WEAPON CHEST] near the door.
  7. 7
    Find a Jeep and follow the road.
  8. 8
    Locate a broken-down truck with [ID CARD #085] on the seats (clear undead first).
  9. 9
    Upon reaching the Lab, you'll be attacked by Infected and a Butcher.
  10. 10
    Near a corpse on white tiles, find [ID CARD #084].
  11. 11
    Enter the lab and kill the Walkers in the lobby.
  12. 12
    Find [BANOI HERALD EXCERPT #40] on a coffee table.
  13. 13
    Talk to Willy and enter the bathroom next to him to find [BANOI HERALD EXCERPT #37] in the left stall.
  14. 14
    Proceed through the locker rooms to reach the Lab.
  15. 15
    In the room before Dr. West, search Bob's desk for [TAPE #09 THE LAB].
  16. 16
    Talk to Dr. West to complete the main quest and receive your reward.
  17. 17
    Complete the sub-quests within the Lab:
  18. 18
    Rats in the Lab:
  19. 19
    Talk to Bob to accept the quest.
  20. 20
    Enter the hallway to his right.
  21. 21
    Kill the Infected in the sealed room.
  22. 22
    Find [BANOI HERALD EXCERPT #36] on a desk in the first room on the right.
  23. 23
    Kill any remaining undead and wait for Frank's address.
  24. 24
    Return to Bob for your reward (6000 Experience, Cash).
  25. 25
    Power Slaves:
  26. 26
    Talk to Will to accept the quest.
  27. 27
    Leave the Lab and circle around to the back.
  28. 28
    Find a [WEAPON CHEST] to the left.
  29. 29
    Approach the gate; Will will open it. Be cautious of a potential Butcher.
  30. 30
    As you approach the Warehouse, another Butcher may attack.
  31. 31
    Enter the Warehouse and take out the Ram.
  32. 32
    Find [TAPE #08 SOMETHING BIG COMING] on a desk and a [SAFE] underneath.
  33. 33
    Enter the back room and grab the [FUSE] off the table.
  34. 34
    Move to the generator, place the fuse, and turn on the power.
  35. 35
    On your way out, grab the [TESLA MOD] from the console top and open the [WEAPON CHEST] on the ground.
  36. 36
    Return to the Lab and talk to Will to receive the [SHOCK RIFLE MOD].
  37. 37
    Talk to Dr. West again to finish the quest and start [MAN OF FAITH].

Collectibles:

  • Banoi Herald Excerpt #40
  • ID Card #082
  • ID Card #084
  • ID Card #085
  • Banoi Herald Excerpt #36
  • Tape #09 The Lab
  • Banoi Herald Excerpt #37
  • Tape #08 Something Big Coming
  • Tesla Mod
  • 3000 Experience (from Banoi Herald Excerpt #40)
  • Cash (from ID Card #082)
  • 6000 Experience + Cash (from Rats in the Lab)
  • 6500 Experience + Shock Rifle Mod (from Power Slaves)

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