Dead Island 2: All Workbenches Dead Island 2 guide, tips

Workbenches are very important in Dead Island 2. This page of the guide shows all the workbenches in the 10 districts of Los Angeles - they will allow you to upgrade, modify and repair weapons, as well as craft consumables.

Last update: 20 April 2023

One category of map markers in Dead Island 2 are workbenches, used to upgrade and repair weapons, as well as to craft consumables. Our guide lists the locations of all workbenches. This should make them easier to revisit them and allow you to get free blueprints while you're at it.

Bel-Air #1 - Swanson Estate
Bel-Air #2 - Emma's Estate
Bel-Air #3 - Curtis' Estate
Bel-Air #4 - Patton's Sewer Hideout
Halperin Hotel #1 - Lacuna Av
Halperin Hotel #2 - Second Floor
Halperin Hotel #3 - Room 307
Beverly Hills #1 - Garage in Francesca's Estate
Beverly Hills #2 - Garage in Jessie's House
Beverly Hills #3 - Construction Site
Beverly Hills #4 - Hydroelectric Power Plant
Monarch Studios #1 - Makeup Trailer
Monarch Studios #2 - Stage 7
Monarch Studios #3 - Sound Stage 3
Monarch Studios #4 - Trailer Next to Stage 3
Monarch Studios #5 - Outdoor Stage
Brentwood Sewers #1 - Eastern Sewers
Brentwood Sewers #2 - Middle Sewers
Brentwood Sewers #3 - Western Sewers
Venice Beach #1 - Blue Crab
Venice Beach #2 - Lifeguard Hut
Venice Beach #3 - Lifeguard Tower
Ocean Avenue #1 - Serling Hotel
Ocean Avenue #2 - Southern District Entrance
Ocean Avenue #3 - Venture Walk Underground Parking
Ocean Avenue #4 - Thalia Residences
The Pier #1 - CDC HQ
The Pier #2 - Main Dome
The Pier #3 - Lifeguard HQ
The Pier #4 - Boardwalk
Metro #1 - Subway Entrance
Metro #2 - Central Tunnels
Hollywood Boulevard #1 - Subway Station
Hollywood Boulevard #2 - Re-Aging Clinic
Main uses for workbenches

Bel-Air #1 - Swanson Estate

You'll find this workbench in the Panic Room, where zombified Colt Swanson was.

It's unavailable at the beginning of the game, that is, after reaching Bel-Air and starting the Desperately Seeking Emma main quest. You will only learn how to use the workbenches when you reach Emma's estate. You can revisit the workbench room later in the game.

Bel-Air #2 - Emma's Estate

The workbench is in one of the rooms on the first floor - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The workbench is in one of the rooms on the first floor. This is the first workbench you will use in the game. During the Call the Cavalry main quest you'll acquire your first blueprints and learn what you can do at workbenches.

More blueprints can start appearing next to the workbench as you progress through the game.

Bel-Air #3 - Curtis' Estate

The estate is in the central part of the district, with the workbench located in a large garage next to it. That's also where you'll find a blueprint.

Bel-Air #4 - Patton's Sewer Hideout

The hideout is underneath Emma's estate, while the sewer entrance is to the estate's south-east - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The hideout is underneath Emma's estate, while the sewer entrance is to the estate's south-east. You'll first visit this place when trying to reach Brentwood Sewers, but you won't be able to explore it thoroughly right away.

You must return to Patton's hideout later. Only then can you look around it freely and use the workbench.

Halperin Hotel #1 - Lacuna Av

The workbench is in a container at the north end of Lacuna Av. You'll find it soon after reaching this district from Bel-Air.

Halperin Hotel #2 - Second Floor

The workbench is located on the second floor of the hotel, next to the elevators, through which you'll need to reach the third floor during the main story. You should also find a blueprint here.

Halperin Hotel #3 - Room 307

The workbench is on the hotel's third floor, inside Room 307 that you'll visit during the main storyline.

Beverly Hills #1 - Garage in Francesca's Estate

Francesca's Estate is the northernmost one - jump over the gate to reach the garage with the workbench.

Beverly Hills #2 - Garage in Jessie's House

You'll visit Jessie's house during the O Michael, Where Art Thou - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

You'll visit Jessie's house during the O Michael, Where Art Thou? main quest. It is in the central part of the district. You have to talk to Rikki. The garage will open, with monsters flooding out. Defeat them to find the workbench and a new blueprint.

Beverly Hills #3 - Construction Site

The workbench is inside a house under construction, in the southern part of the district. You'll have to explore this place during the main story to find Jessie. You'll also find a blueprint here.

Beverly Hills #4 - Hydroelectric Power Plant

The power plant is inaccessible during your first visit to Beverly Hills - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The power plant is inaccessible during your first visit to Beverly Hills. You'll reach it later, from Monarch Studios. Complete all the activities in the power plant to find zombified Phil and get the key to the Gate Control Room. Inside you'll find a switch to open the main gate, a workbench and a blueprint.

Monarch Studios #1 - Makeup Trailer

The trailer is in the western parking lot, which you'll reach early while exploring the district, before unlocking Stage 7.

Monarch Studios #2 - Stage 7

You must solve a puzzle and open the huge door inside Stage 7 (connect a power source) - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

You must solve a puzzle and open the huge door inside Stage 7 (connect a power source). Only then will you gain access to the north-western part of the building where you'll find the workbench.

Monarch Studios #3 - Sound Stage 3

Sound Stage 3 is located in the eastern part of Monarch Studios. You'll find a blueprint near the workbench.

Monarch Studios #4 - Trailer Next to Stage 3

You'll find this workbench after leaving Sound Stage 3. There's a trailer south of the building - you'll find the workbench inside it.

Monarch Studios #5 - Outdoor Stage

This workbench is at the eastern edge of the map. You'll reach it after the boss fight against Alesis Hernandez by the gas station.

Brentwood Sewers #1 - Eastern Sewers

You'll find the first workbench after entering the sewers from Bel-Air. This is their eastern part. You should also find a blueprint next to the workbench.

Brentwood Sewers #2 - Middle Sewers

The second workbench is in the central part of the sewers, where you'll end up after escaping a horde from the Main Septic Tank - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The second workbench is in the central part of the sewers, where you'll end up after escaping a horde from the Main Septic Tank. You'll also find a blueprint here.

Brentwood Sewers #3 - Western Sewers

The third and last workbench is at the end of the sewers, near the ladder to Venice Beach. This is their western part. There should also be a blueprint nearby.

Venice Beach #1 - Blue Crab

During the main storyline you'll reach the Blue Crab, where, aside from friendly NPCs, you'll find a workbench. There's a blueprint in here too.

Venice Beach #2 - Lifeguard Hut

The hut is on the beach south of the fort - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The hut is on the beach south of the fort. Make sure you get rid of the nearby zombies; otherwise the game may not allow you to use the workbench.

Venice Beach #3 - Lifeguard Tower

The tower is located in the northwest corner of the map. Reach the top of the tower while avoiding traps. You'll meet Rodriguez, find a workbench and a blueprint.

Ocean Avenue #1 - Serling Hotel

During the main storyline you'll end up at the Serling Hotel hideout where you'll find Doctor Reed. There's also a workbench here, too.

Ocean Avenue #2 - Southern District Entrance

You'll find this workbench right after reaching Ocean Avenue from Venice Beach - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

You'll find this workbench right after reaching Ocean Avenue from Venice Beach. Enter the adjacent container to find the workbench and a blueprint.

Ocean Avenue #3 - Venture Walk Underground Parking

The workbench is in the northeastern part of the district but not on the surface, so the icon can be misleading.

You need to reach the room adjacent to the underground parking lotwhich you can do e.g. during the side quest Missing: Greg. You will also have to restore power in that room, too.

Ocean Avenue #4 - Thalia Residences

Thalia Residences are in the northern part of the building - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

Thalia Residences are in the northern part of the building. Enter the apartment building and reach apartment 2C. The workbench is in the kitchen.

The Pier #1 - CDC HQ

You'll find the workbench in one of the CDC tents. There's also a blueprint here.

The Pier #2 - Main Dome

This is yet another CDC HQ workbench, though this time you must enter the large dome. You'll first visit it during the main storyline. There's a blueprint next to the workbench.

The Pier #3 - Lifeguard HQ

This is the most easily accessible workshop in the district - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

This is the most easily accessible workshop in the district. The lifeguard HQ is in the center of the map, accessible by climbing up at its back. Inside the building you'll find the workbench and a blueprint.

The Pier #4 - Boardwalk

The last workbench in this district is at the end of the boardwalk. You must get near the shops and the ferris wheel.

Metro #1 - Subway Entrance

The first workshop is at the western end of the tunnels - near the place where you started exploring this location. Look inside the small side room and grab the blueprint.

Metro #2 - Central Tunnels

The second workbench is inside one of the central rooms - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

The second workbench is inside one of the central rooms. There's also a locker and a fast travel map here.

Hollywood Boulevard #1 - Subway Station

You'll find this workbench at the subway station underneath the main part of the district. You'll explore this area for the first time after reaching Hollywood Boulevard via the subway.

Hollywood Boulevard #2 - Re-Aging Clinic

You'll find the second workbench while exploring the Re-Aging Clinic - Dead Island 2: All Workbenches - Secrets and Collectibles - Dead Island 2 Guide

You'll find the second workbench while exploring the Re-Aging Clinic. After getting the access card, enter the back room. You'll also find a blueprint here.

This is the last accessible workbench before the final battle. Upgrade and repair your weapons to prepare for the final boss.

Main uses for workbenches

Workbenches are first unlocked during the Call the Cavalry main quest, which starts in Emma's Estate in Bel-Air. All found workbenches will be inactive until you complete the mission.
Each workbench does the same thing, so you don't ever need to visit a specific one. It's still worthwhile to visit each one at least once though, as there are free blueprints near some workbenches, which can be added to your collectibles collection. Blueprints can also be acquired and purchased - the more you have, the more options will be available at workbenches.
The main use for workbenches is to upgrade and modify weapons. To do so, you need a blueprint and specific crafting ingredients. You can also repair weapons and level them up, though it requires a lot of cash.
You can also craft consumables, such as ammo and med kits. To do so, you still need blueprints and crafting ingredients.
The game can temporarily block your access to the workbenches if there are any zombies nearby. Get rid of them to unlock the workbench again.

You'll find more information about upgrading equipment on the Upgrading and modifying weapons page.

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