Introduction

Dying Light: The Beast takes the beloved parkour-survival formula of the original Dying Light to a new level of intensity and darkness. Set in a post-apocalyptic city overrun by infected, this game challenges you to use agility, combat skill, and survival instincts to endure the nightmare. The world of The Beast is more dynamic, brutal, and morally complex than ever before. In this comprehensive “How to” guide, you’ll learn every essential step to dominate the streets, evolve your skills, craft deadly weapons, and uncover the mysteries of this haunting new chapter in the Dying Light universe.

1. How to Begin Your Journey in The Beast

Your story begins in the decaying ruins of a once-thriving metropolis, now crawling with feral infected. You wake up as a lone survivor, haunted by the past and surrounded by chaos. The first hours are about understanding your environment and mastering basic mechanics — movement, scavenging, and stealth.

Start by exploring rooftops and alleys. Parkour remains your lifeline. Learn how to climb, jump, and swing efficiently. Collect every resource — from duct tape to metal parts — because everything matters in this world.

Quick Tips for Beginners:

• Avoid combat early; stealth and evasion are safer.
• Focus on upgrading stamina and agility.
• Use rooftops and elevated paths to avoid being cornered.

2. How to Master Parkour and Movement

Parkour defines your survival. The Beast refines the free-running system, making every move smoother and more responsive. You’ll need to chain jumps, wall runs, and grapples seamlessly to escape hordes or chase targets.

Practice in safe zones or empty streets. Learn how to combine momentum and timing — jumping just before the edge gives more distance, while sliding lets you maintain speed under obstacles.

Advanced Parkour Tips:

• Always keep your stamina above half before engaging in parkour chases.
• Unlock wall-jump and air-roll early — they save your life in escapes.
• Use the grappling hook creatively to swing between buildings or pull enemies.

3. How to Survive Day and Night

The day-night cycle is the soul of Dying Light: The Beast. By day, the infected are slower and weaker; by night, they become faster, smarter, and far deadlier.

During the day, focus on exploring, scavenging, and completing side quests. Once the sun sets, the city transforms — Volatiles roam freely, and even experienced players can be overwhelmed. But nighttime also brings better rewards and XP.

Night Survival Tips:

• Carry UV flares and stay near safe zones after dark.
• Move silently — crouch and avoid unnecessary combat.
• Night runs give double experience, so take the risk wisely.

4. How to Craft Weapons and Upgrades

Crafting is at the heart of The Beast. Every weapon can be customized with blueprints found across the city. From electric machetes to flaming axes, your creativity defines your power.

Gather materials constantly — metal parts, batteries, chemicals, and wires. Upgrade weapons using crafting stations in safe zones. Keep an eye on weapon durability; repair wisely or risk being left defenseless mid-fight.

Essential Crafting Tips:

• Always carry medkits, Molotovs, and throwing knives.
• Use elemental mods — fire and electricity are highly effective against stronger infected.
• Combine rare parts for experimental weapon mods found in secret labs.

5. How to Fight the Infected and Human Foes

Combat in The Beast is brutal and fast-paced. You’ll face both infected and hostile survivors. Mastering dodge timing, headshots, and weapon switching is essential.

Melee combat dominates early on. Later, ranged and elemental weapons become vital. Learn enemy patterns — some infected leap, others explode, and a few can even paralyze you with toxic gas.

Combat Strategies:

• Always aim for the head or legs to disable enemies quickly.
• Use environmental traps like explosive barrels and UV lights.
• Parry or dodge human enemies — they use advanced attack patterns.

6. How to Manage Health, Stamina, and Resources

Survival depends on your ability to manage limited resources. Food, medicine, and stamina boosters are your lifelines. Each encounter drains energy and supplies, so you must plan every mission carefully.

Health can be restored with medkits or crafted syringes. Stamina affects both movement and combat, so balance your upgrades — don’t overspend on power if you can’t run away.

Survival Management Tips:

• Always keep backup supplies before heading into new zones.
• Loot medical stations and pharmacies for first-aid materials.
• Use UV light to slow viral infection during prolonged fights.

7. How to Upgrade Skills and Abilities

Progression in The Beast follows a deep skill tree divided into categories like Agility, Combat, Crafting, and Survivor Sense. Each area opens new techniques — from silent takedowns to advanced parkour moves.

Complete challenges, missions, and night hunts to earn XP faster. Focus first on agility and crafting, since mobility and gear creation offer the best survival balance early on.

Skill Path Suggestions:

• Agility Path: Wall-run, double jump, grapple swing.
• Combat Path: Counterattack, Power Swing, Dropkick.
• Crafting Path: Reduced material costs, faster blueprint upgrades.

8. How to Explore and Discover Secrets

The world of Dying Light: The Beast is massive, filled with hidden laboratories, survivor stories, and secret dungeons. Exploration is not just rewarding — it’s essential for crafting blueprints and uncovering the truth behind the outbreak.

Search old government facilities, abandoned skyscrapers, and underground metro tunnels. Use your Survivor Sense to detect hidden caches, documents, and rare crafting materials.

Exploration Tips:

• Mark key locations like military supply drops and quarantine zones.
• Investigate night-only areas for rare loot.
• Collect journal entries to unlock lore and secret side missions.

9. How to Cooperate and Compete in Multiplayer

Multiplayer enhances the experience, allowing you to team up or challenge other survivors. In Co-op mode, players can help each other in missions, trade items, or defend safe zones. In PvP mode, one player can become The Beast — a powerful infected hunting humans.

Working together increases survival chances, especially during night raids or boss battles. Communication is key, whether using emotes, voice, or quick signals.

Multiplayer Tips:

• Coordinate attacks and item sharing before entering high-risk zones.
• Revive fallen teammates quickly to avoid losing progress.
• Experiment with PvP mode to unlock exclusive mutations and rewards.

10. How to Conquer the Endgame and Become the Ultimate Survivor

Once you master basic survival, the endgame begins. Mutated beasts, large-scale events, and infected zones test every skill you’ve learned. Completing endgame missions unlocks elite gear and powerful mutations.

Daily and weekly challenges reward unique outfits, weapon skins, and rare crafting materials. Participate in community events and leaderboard races to prove your dominance.

Endgame Goals:

• Unlock “The Beast” mutation for special abilities like enhanced strength and night vision.
• Complete nightmare difficulty missions for top-tier rewards.
• Build legendary weapons through rare blueprints collected from endgame bosses.

Conclusion

Dying Light: The Beast is more than just a fight for survival — it’s a test of adaptability, courage, and instinct. Every rooftop jump, every crafted weapon, and every midnight run shapes your story. The city breathes and bleeds with your actions. To master it, you must become one with it — swift, smart, and fearless. Survive the night, embrace the hunt, and evolve into the ultimate predator of the apocalypse.