Dying Light‘s Basic Infected and Virals
Your first zombie encounters in Dying Light will pit you against the basic level enemies in order to give you a feel of how these sorts of fights go. The most basic type of infected you will be up against are biters and virals. Each one possesses the same amount strength but the way they move affords each a different necessary approach. First, let’s focus on biters.
Biters in Dying Light are your typical, slow, TV zombie. They will notice you if you get to close, but they are easily distracted and not too much of a threat if you keep your wits about you. You can either make your way around them with ease or aim for the head with any melee weapon in order to quickly dispatch them. If you’ve unlocked the stealth takedown skill you can throw a firecracker and quickly break the necks of an entire group without breaking a sweat.
Virals on the other hand are ridiculously fast. Any loud noise, such as those from an explosion or firearm, will attract a number of these nasty critters. What sets them apart from biters is not only their speed, but also their ability to traverse the city of Harran similarly to your own methods. They have a telltale screech that precedes their arrival so once you hear that noise it’s best to get on top of a nearby vehicle or small building. Once up there just wait for the viral to climb and give them a swift kick. They are fast but incredibly weak, so a quick kick will slow them down enough to deliver a finishing blow. As long as you don’t panic, virals can be the easiest enemy to get rid of.
One other basic you will come across is the gas-tank infected who is easily identified by the bright yellow hazmat suit. These guys are just as slow as your typical biters but have the added risk of a combustable gas-tank on their backs. You’ll want to focus on their legs or head, but make sure not to swing in the vicinity of the tank on their back. If you happen to puncture said tank, this particular infected will explode attracting tons of virals and other undesirables.
