Welcome back, everyone! In this comprehensive Dying Light guide, we’re going over 50 tips and tricks that will help both new and experienced players optimize their gameplay. These range from general survival strategies to blueprint locations and combat techniques. Let’s dive in!

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General Gameplay Tips

1. Stay Off the Ground

• The floor is lava! Zombies swarm streets, making rooftops a safer and more efficient way to travel. Staying elevated will also boost your agility XP.

2. Use Firecrackers and Molotovs Wisely

• Firecrackers are overpowered for luring zombies away from objectives.
• Molotovs are effective against both zombies and human enemies.

3. Use Firecrackers to Kill Exploders

• Throwing a firecracker near an exploder will cause it to detonate safely from a distance.

4. Always Visit the Quartermaster

• Quartermasters offer free supplies daily, including medkits and crafting materials.
• Reset their inventory by progressing the story or sleeping overnight.

5. Vendors and Weapon Upgrades

• There are three vendors at the Tower:
  • Quartermaster (Ground Floor)
  • Cash Trader (Ground Floor)
  • Cash Trader (Floor 19)
• Vendors restock daily, so check back often for weapon blueprints and upgrades.

6. Capture Safe Houses Early

• Safe houses prevent long respawn distances and protect XP from loss.

7. Accept Every Side Quest

• Accepting all quests ensures you progress efficiently through both story and side missions.

8. Check the Time Before Exploring

• Day lasts 64 minutes; Night lasts 7 minutes.
• You can check the time on your arm or in the inventory.

9. Play at Night for Double XP

• Night gameplay grants double Agility and Power XP but is far more dangerous.

10. Loud Noises Attract Fast Zombies

• Explosions, gunfire, and alarms summon viral zombies instantly.

11. Unlock the Grappling Hook ASAP

• Once unlocked, the Grappling Hook completely changes movement, making traversal much easier.

12. Use Grappling Hook to Avoid Fall Damage

• The hook cancels falling momentum, saving you from deadly drops.

13. Use Grappling Hook to Detonate Bombers

• Hook a Bomber and pull it toward zombies for a free explosion.

14. Loot Everything and Scrap Excess Gear

• Scrap old weapons for crafting materials instead of selling them.

15. Guns Spawn in Specific Locations

• Get a free pistol from the Fisherman’s Hut in the southeast Slums.

16. Save an Extra Pistol for the Gunslinger Quest

• This side quest requires a pistol, so keep a spare in your stash.

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Blueprint Locations and Weapon Mods

Below are 16 must-have blueprints you can collect as soon as you leave the Tower:

17. EXPcalibur (Legendary Sword)

• Location: Far southeast on a small rock in the ocean.
• Effect: A powerful sword that burns out quickly.

18. Short Circuit (Electric Mod)

• Location: Southern facility, climb the pole and jump over the fence.

19. Filthy Blade (Bleeding & Toxic Mod)

• Location: Warehouse in southwest Slums.

20. Poison Pen (Toxic Mod for Police Baton)

• Location: Inside school tents in the Slums.

21. Correct Machete (Machete Blueprint)

• Location: Kick a blue supply box until it opens on a rooftop.

22. Glowing Stick (Electric + Fire Mod)

• Location: Inside a bus on the railway bridge.

23. The Barbershop (Bleeding Mod)

• Location: Under a bridge near the center of the Slums.

24. Surprise MFS (Electric + Toxic Mod)

• Location: At the very top of the first bridge tower.

25. Puke ‘n’ Nuke (Toxic + Fire Mod)

• Location: On a hill north of Lavender Farm.

26. Stay Down (Impact Mod)

• Location: Inside construction barracks under a bridge.

27. Heavy Welder (Fire Mod for Two-Handed Weapons)

• Location: Northmost lake at the top of the map.

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Miscellaneous Tricks

28. Airdrops Won’t Last Forever

• If you see a plane dropping a supply crate, get there fast before bandits steal it.

29. Community Events Can Be Disabled

• You can disable Techland’s live events via Options > Online > Community Event Participation.

30. Sleep to Restore Health

• If low on medkits, sleep at a safe house to regenerate HP.

31. Camouflage is Overpowered

• Smearing zombie guts on yourself renders you invisible.

32. Zombies Can’t Swim

• Deep water is completely safe from zombies.

33. Airdrop Turn-In Strategy

• Only turn in airdrops when you’re close to leveling up, preventing XP loss from death.

34. Manage Quest Difficulties

• Avoid starting Hard/Very Hard quests if you’re about to level up.

35. Medical Supplies on the East Bridge

• Climb the east bridge’s towers to find medkits and gauze.

36. Land on Zombies to Reduce Fall Damage

• Aim for zombies when falling to mitigate damage.

37. Online Dockets Give Free Loot

• Sign up for Techland’s Docket System to claim free weapons and skins.

38. Use the Dying Light Companion App

• The mobile app allows you to send AI runners to gather extra loot.

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Final Thoughts

This guide covers essential tips to enhance your survival in Dying Light. Whether you’re looking for better combat strategies, faster movement, or exclusive blueprints, these tips will help you dominate the game. Stay tuned for future updates, and good luck out there!

Thanks for reading, and see you in the next one!