As an avid gamer with over 200 hours logged in zombie and survival games, I was intrigued when I first heard about the "My Mailman Was a Zombie" side quest in Dead Island 2. Having played through DI2‘s entire main story and completed all side activities, I can confidently provide expert advice for surviving this unusual encounter.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll outline efficient strategies to track down, fight, and ultimately triumph over the zombified mailman Wayne. You‘ll also discover how to claim the exclusive weapon reward he guards!
How to Initiate the Mailman Quest
Before this side quest becomes available, you must first unlock fast travel points by progressing through Dead Island 2‘s main story missions.
Specifically, fast travel unlocks after completing the 14th primary campaign quest named "The Red Mist". With fast travel activated, dangerous new Slobber zombies will begin emerging throughout the world. And that allows for this special Wayne encounter to trigger.
With fast travel unlocked, head to Alpine Drive just south of the Glitterati corner. Look for a delivery truck parked along the curving neighborhood road. On the ground beside it lies a journal titled "Signature Required".
Interact with the journal to add the "My Mailman Was a Zombie" quest to your logs. Should be easy enough to spot – I‘ve pinned the exact location below!
With the writings of a now zombified mailman in hand, you‘re set to conduct some detective work and locate this undead postal worker!
Tracking Down The Zombie Mailman Wayne
Finding Wayne requires investigating two packages he delivered just before his demise. You can tackle these box inspections in whichever order you prefer – the quest progression remains the same.
I‘ll outline both package locations below, along with tips to streamline navigation.
Investigating The Goat Pen Mansion Package
Your first stop is the grand Goat Pen mansion situated north on Alpine Drive. This massive home is clearly visible on the map, so just set a waypoint and head north up the road.
Approach the front double doors on the north face of the mansion. To their right sits the first package wrapped in bloody postal paper. Interact with it to update your objective.
With the papers‘ delivery confirmation, Wayne clearly paid a visit here during his final route. Now to check the second drop point!
Searching The Glitterati Corner House
Fast travel or drive back southwest following Alpine Drive until you reach the Glitterati corner again. The delivery truck marking the start of this mission will come back into view.
Just across from the truck is a modern home with two vehicles parked out front. Behind the parked van and adjacent car lies the second bloodstained package next to the closed front gate.
Analyze this parcel as well to pinpoint the exact spot Wayne met his undead demise!
With both packages inspected, the quest log provides coordinates leading northwest. Time to confront the zombie mailman himself!
Battle Strategies for the Zombified Mailman
Your showdown with undead Wayne takes place in the driveway of a home belonging to Colt Swanson. When you arrive, you‘ll spot the deranged zombie mailman flanked by several standard walkers.
This gruesome gang wastes no time charging your position. I strongly advise keeping a respectable distance and eliminating Wayne and his cohorts with mid to long-range weaponry.
Below I break down effective tactics tailored to each unique survivor class available in Dead Island 2:
Tank Character Approach
Tanks thrive in close quarters with high defense and devastating melee attacks. However, sprinting straight into the zombie mob here is ill-advised.
Wayne chucks pools of poison whenever possible. Letting him surround you with acid significantly dampens a Tank‘s key strength – resilient frontline clashing.
I recommend utilizing the Tank‘s Throwing skill to lob objects like propane tanks or gas cans. Detonating these from afar softens up targets before you start bashing. Bring an upgraded slam sledgehammer to mercilessly crush anybody left standing.
Dualist Approach
Dualists deal rapid successive attacks using a mix of firearms and melee weapons. Maintain distance while strafing to avoid incoming projectiles.
Aim for Wayne‘s head whenever he stops to gather poison – a few well-placed headshots should interrupt the casting. Switch to swords once zombie forces draw nearer for shredder-combobulations!
I recommend packing a high fire rate SMG with an electrified katana or two. Zapping zeds while dicing creates an excellent crowd control combination. Don‘t be afraid to activate Fury Mode for damage overdrive!
Brawler Approach
Brawlers gain rage by taking damage, then chain stunning strikes into deadly grapples. Allow the walker swarm to injure you from a distance before closing in.
Activating your rage state provides healing and increased resistance to Wayne‘s venom attacks. Charge power attacks to stun the gloomy mailman, then grab and bombard him with a bone-breaking slam!
I used Knuckle Dusters with rage and stamina mods for endless fury pummeling. The key is building rage on weak foes so you can wreck Wayne with impunity!
As you can see, every survivor type can take down zombified Wayne with the right strategy. Now let‘s inspect what tasty loot defeating this gruesome mailman earns!
Mailman Wayne Loot and Rewards
Vanquishing the putrid postal worker leaves behind 2 key pickups:
- Mailman‘s Keys – Used to unlock a special weapon crate after the fight
- First Aid Kit – Heals injuries sustained during the brawl
I‘ve compiled a quick visual reference below:
| Loot | Description |
|---|---|
| Mailman‘s Keys | Opens hidden weapon crate after battle |
| First Aid Kit | Restores lost health post-boss fight |
Wayne himself has a chance to drop crafting resources like chemicals, weapon parts, or blood samples. I dismantled those for crafting, but feel free to sell for cash if inventory space is tight!
With Wayne‘s key in hand, there‘s just one objective left – claiming your Special Delivery.
Acquiring Your Mailman Quest Reward
The final step is returning to the same delivery truck along Alpine Drive where you originally discovered Wayne‘s quest-kickstarting journal notes.
Approach the locked rear cargo boxes and use the Mailman‘s Keys retrieved from his corpse. The doors will swing open, unveiling your prize – the exceptional Raven assault rifle!
This rare weapon fires 5.56mm rounds with a 20 round magazine size. Check out some key Raven rifle specs below:
| Weapon Stats | Rating |
|---|---|
| Damage | 110 |
| Fire Rate | 600 RPM |
| Range | 55m |
| Magazine Size | 20 rounds |
| Noise | Alarming |
| Handling | Standard |
With such generous stopping power and range, the Raven fills both short and mid-distance engagement niches exceptionally well. I now keep my trusty looted rifle holstered when roaming zones dense with enemy mobs.
And with the signature service blaster secured safely in your backpack, congratulations – you‘ve completed the "My Mailman Was a Zombie" side job!
Hopefully you‘ve found my walkthrough guide handy for discovering and taking out this undead postal pest in Dead Island 2. Once you unlock fast traveling about Los Perdidos, be on the lookout for other interesting side activities beyond just devouring hordes!
Let me know if this helped plot your course through this gruesome mail mainia mission!
