In Dead Island 2, as you’re exploring the zombie-infested streets of Los Angeles, you’ll come across various quests that not only add to the storyline but also reward you with useful items and experience points. One such quest is The Ballad of Rikky Rex, where you’ll help Rikky retrieve his beloved guitar, The Chopper. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to complete this quest, making it easy for you to follow while playing the game.
Step 1: Unlocking the Quest
Unlocking the Quest Before you can embark on this mission, you’ll need to ensure you’ve already completed the “Resurrect the Rex” quest. Once that’s done, find Rikky at his house in Beverly Hills to get the “Ballad of Rikky Rex” quest.
Step 2: Goto Ricky’s House
Locate Rikky’s House Head to Beverly Hills and find Rikky’s house, which is situated in the southern part of the area, near Jessie’s house. You can use the fast-travel option to make your journey more efficient. Look for the marker on your map to pinpoint Rikky’s house.
Step 3: Obtain the Kitchen Key From Misha
Obtain the Kitchen Key Upon reaching Rikky’s house, you’ll notice that access to The Chopper is locked in an upstairs room. The key you need to unlock this room is held by Misha, one of Rikky’s bandmates who has turned into a zombie.
Step 4: Dj Booth
Lure Out Misha To retrieve the kitchen key held by Misha, you’ll need to lure her out. Head to the pool area of Rikky’s house where you’ll discover a stage with a DJ booth. Interact with the DJ booth to start the music, and prepare to face a horde of zombies, including Misha.
Step 5: Fight The Zombies
Defeat the Band Members The mission gets intense as you’ll need to face Rikky’s zombified band members. The band members will appear in waves, and each of them has their own group of zombies. The band members include a guitar player, bass player, drummer (Crusher), and Misha (Screamer).
Some players have encountered a frustrating glitch during this quest, if you do too, read Dead Island 2 The Ballad of Rikky Rex Glitch
This is a challenging part of the quest, as you must remain in the designated area to prevent the quest from restarting. The zombies won’t stop spawning, so be prepared for a lengthy battle. Using fire-based weapons and taking advantage of environmental hazards can help you manage the hordes effectively.
Step 6: Retrieve the Keys
Retrieve the Kitchen Key After defeating Misha, she will drop the kitchen key. Make sure to pick it up as it’s essential to proceed with the quest.
Step 7: Get Chopper From Upstairs
Unlock the Upstairs Room Return to the main part of the house and use the kitchen key to unlock the door leading to the upstairs section. Find Chopper As you move upstairs, you’ll notice that the door to Rikky’s room is locked. Instead of trying to enter his room directly, explore the hallway to the left, and you’ll come across a mixing studio. Inside the studio, you can pick up an audio journal. This room also has a glass door leading to a balcony.
Step 8:
Reach Chopper Once you’re on the balcony, continue to the second bedroom and then access another balcony. This balcony will lead you to Rikky’s room where you’ll find Chopper in the closet. This guitar is what Rikky has been seeking, return it back to him for the quest to complete.
Step 9:
Return to Rikky Now that you have Chopper in your possession, it’s time to head back to Rikky’s house. As you approach the house, be prepared to face some tough zombies, including a Crusher and a Slobberer. Take them down, then present Chopper to Rikky.
Completing “The Ballad of Rikky Rex” quest in Dead Island 2 can be challenging, but with this step-by-step guide, you should find it much easier to follow and complete. Remember to stay vigilant, manage your resources wisely, and make the most of your weapons to overcome the hordes of zombies and reunite Rikky with his beloved Chopper. Good luck, and enjoy your hard-earned rewards! We suggest you to also read Dead Island 2 Mutator how to get mutated hearts!
Dead Island 2 The Ballad of Rikky Rex Glitch
Some players have encountered a frustrating glitch during this quest where the special band member zombies fail to appear promptly after the music starts. Instead, they may face an endless onslaught of regular zombies. If you experience this glitch, here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Restart the Mission: Leaving the quest area and then returning might help reset the quest and spawn the special zombies you need to defeat. Sometimes, the glitch can resolve itself during a mission reset.
- Fighting the zombies doesn’t take more than 5-10minutes if it does restart the game if you have to.
- Stock Up on Supplies: Since you might have to battle zombies again, ensure you have enough health kits, weapons, and ammunition to withstand the waves of undead.
