Dying Light Power Skill Guide

Power Skill Guide











*Level requirements listed in parentheses





Tier 1

• Stun: Learn how to attack with great precision. Each strike with a blunt weapon to an enemy's head has a chance to stun. (Lvl 2)
• Kick Stun: Your kick has a 10% chance to stun the enemy. Stunning enemies are much easier to kill. (Lvl 3)
• Multi-Throw: Lock onto up to 3 enemies with throwing weapons. Hold L2 to mark your targets, release it to throw. (Lvl 3)
• Blast: Doubles damage dealt by throwing weapons. (Lvl 9)
• Stun Kill: Instantly kill stunned enemies. Press square when standing in front of a stunned enemy to execute. (Lvl 12)

• Sturdiness: As your body gets more athletic, you're able to absorb more damage. (Lvl 4)
• Melee Throw: Throw any melee weapon at enemies, dealing massive damage. Double tap R3 to aim, then press R2 to throw. (Lvl 4)

• Combat Adept: You get better at fighting. Gain more stamina and receive access to a new set of combat abilities. (Lvl 5)
• Conserve Weapons: Learn how to use your weapons more efficiently. Melee weapons lose durability much more slowly. (Lvl 6)
• Power Attack: Powerful blow that deals massive damage, but uses more of your stamina. Hold and release R2 to execute. Requires one-handed weapon. (Lvl 6)
• Windmill: Strike multiple enemies with a devastating 360-degree attack. Hold and release R2 to execute. Requires two-handed weapons. (Lvl 8)
• Focus: Striking the same enemy consecutively gives you a damage boost with each hit. Helpful when fighting Goons, Demolishers and other special enemies. (Lvl 8)
• Kill Frenzy: Gain Power points faster for 10 seconds after killing an enemy. The more kills, the bigger the boost. (Lvl 11)
• Whirlwind: Stamina cost of the Windmill attack is reduced by half. (Lvl 11)

• Sturdiness II: As your body gets more athletic, you're able to absorb even more damage. (Lvl 7)
• Ground Pound: Strike the ground with a powerful blow that toppled enemies. Hold circle while in mid-air to execute. Requires two-handed weapon. (Lvl 7)
• Stomp: Finish enemies on the ground with a head stop. You can also use it on Viral climbing a platform you're standing on. (Lvl 9)
• Drop Attack: Finish enemies with a deadly aerial jumping attack. Press and hold R2 while in mid-air to execute. Requires one-handed weapon. (Lvl 10)
• Slam: Increases the range and the force of the Ground Pound attack. (Lvl 12)

• Combat Expert: Become an expert fighter. Gain even more stamina and receive access to a set of finishing attacks. (Lvl 12)
• Sturdiness III: As your body gets more athletic, you're able to absorb even more damage. (Lvl 13)
• Takedown: Sneak behind your enemies and silently kill them. Press square when behind an enemy to execute. (Lvl 13)

• Ultimate Combatant: You become the best fighter in the Quarantine. You can fight without getting tired. (Lvl 24)