Sam B/Dead Island skill trees

Skill Trees for Sam B.

Main article: Skill trees

Fury Tree

Sam B Fury Tree
Haymaker (1 rank) This skill allows Sam to unleash devastating blows, taking enemies out with a single hit.
Feel No Pain (3 ranks) Grim Inspiration (3 ranks) Sticks and Stones (3 ranks) This upgrade makes you more resistant to damage while on Fury. Kills with blunt weapons gain more rage. Increases your chance of gaining rage when damaged. Rank 1 = -10% damage Rank 2 = -20% damage Rank 3 = -30% damage Rank 1 = +6% rage Rank 2 = +12% rage Rank 3 = +18% rage Rank 1 = +5% chance Rank 2 = +10% chance Rank 3 = +15% chance
Greater Haymaker (1 rank) Fury lasts longer and each punch will launch enemies into the air with spectacular results.
Volatile (3 ranks) Smash Hit (3 ranks) Pain Killer (3 ranks) This upgrade decreases the amount of rage needed to activate Fury. This upgrade increases the amount of rage gained when hitting enemies in the head with blunt weapons. Each kill while on Fury regens health when using this upgrade. Rank 1 = -5% rage Rank 2 = -10% rage Rank 3 = -15% rage Rank 1 = +20% rage Rank 2 = +40% rage Rank 3 = +60% rage Rank 1 = +3% regen Rank 2 = +6% regen Rank 3 = +9% regen
Incredible Haymaker (1 rank) Fury lasts even longer and unleash a punch that will literally send your enemies sky high beyond belief.

Combat Tree

Sam B Combat Tree
Heavy Hitter (1 rank) Blunt weapons are more efficient and effective, and you can trigger a special attack. +5% blunt damage -10% blunt stamina cost +1% blunt critical chance +5% blunt head damage
Devastation (3 ranks) Effortless (3 ranks) Maintenance (3 ranks) This upgrade increases damage and force when using blunt weapons. This skill gives you a decreased stamina cost when using blunt weapons. This upgrade increases blunt weapon durability. Rank 1 = +3% damage / +10% force Rank 2 = +6% damage / +20% force Rank 3 = +9% damage / +30% force Rank 1 = -10% stamina Rank 2 = -20% stamina Rank 3 = -30% stamina Rank 1 = +10% durability Rank 2 = +20% durability Rank 3 = +30% durability
Lights Out (3 ranks) Tackle (3 ranks) Exploit Weakness (3 ranks) This upgrade increases the time your enemies are KO (knocked out for). This upgrade works in three segments. This upgrade increases chance to score a critical hit when your enemies' stamina is below 50%. Rank 1 = +2 seconds Rank 2 = +4 seconds Rank 3 = +6 seconds Rank 1 = push enemies away Rank 2 = knock enemies down Rank 3 = -50% tackle stamina, ramming through locked doors Rank 1 = +2% chance Rank 2 = +4% chance Rank 3 = +6% chance
Blunt Expert (1 rank) Blunt weapons are more efficient and effective, and you can trigger a special attack and stomp heads. +5% blunt damage -10% blunt stamina cost +2% blunt crit. hit chance +10% damage for head attacks
Hammer Blows (3 ranks) Big Stick (3 ranks) Powerful Impact (3 ranks) This upgrade increases your chance of performing an instant KO (knockout) with blunt weapons. This upgrade increases overall damage with two-handed weapons. This upgrade increases overall damage with modified blunt weapons. Rank 1 = +10% chance Rank 2 = +20% chance Rank 3 = +30% chance Rank 1 = +2% damage Rank 2 = +4% damage Rank 3 = +6% damage Rank 1 = +2% damage Rank 2 = +4% damage Rank 3 = +6% damage
Critical Impact (3 ranks) Aimed Shots (3 ranks) Telling Blows (3 ranks) Increases your chance of a critical hit with a modified blunt weapon. Increase overall firearms damage. This upgrade increases critical hit chance with blunt weapons. Rank 1 = +3% chance Rank 2 = +6% chance Rank 3 = +9% chance Rank 1 = +5% damage Rank 2 = +10% damage Rank 3 = +15% damage Rank 1 = +1% chance Rank 2 = +2% chance Rank 3 = +3% chance
Earthshaker (1 rank) This upgrade allows you to literally shake the enemies world with your strikes. You can trigger a special attack and jump-stomp heads. +5% blunt damage -10% blunt stamina cost +3% blunt crit. hit chance

Survival Tree

Sam B Survival Tree
Recuperation (1 rank) This handy skill regenerates 10% of your health per minute.
Money Magnet (3 ranks) Motivation (3 ranks) Decoy (3 ranks) This upgrade increases the amount of money found amongst loot. This upgrade increases your chances of turning received damage into a stamina boost. This upgrade increases your chances of attracting enemy attention. Rank 1 = +10% money Rank 2 = +20% money Rank 3 = +30% money Rank 1 = +10% chance Rank 2 = +20% chance Rank 3 = +30% chance Rank 1 = +10% threat Rank 2 = +20% threat Rank 3 = +30% threat
Hardened (3 ranks) Picklock (3 ranks) Deeper Pockets (3 ranks) This upgrade decreases the amount of melee damage received. Allows you to pick locks of the corresponding level. This handy upgrade increases the number of backpack slots. Rank 1 = -5% damage Rank 2 = -10% damage Rank 3 = -15% damage Rank 1 = Level 1 locks Rank 2 = Level 2 locks Rank 3 = Level 3 locks Rank 1 = +2 slots Rank 2 = +4 slots Rank 3 = +6 slots
Regeneration (1 rank) This handy skill regenerates 15% of your health per minute.
Bone Breaker (3 ranks) Bulletproof (3 ranks) Backfire (3 ranks) Amount of XP gained for breaking enemies' bones increased. Reduces bullet damage received. Enemies receive damage when knocking you down. Rank 1 = ×2 XP Rank 2 = ×3 XP Rank 3 = ×4 XP Rank 1 = -6% damage Rank 2 = -12% damage Rank 3 = -18% damage Rank 1 = ×1 damage Rank 2 = ×2 damage Rank 3 = ×3 damage
Last Stand (3 ranks) Fence (3 ranks) Custom Maintenance (3 ranks) Decreases damage received when health is below critical level. This increases the price of items you sell. This increases durability of your modified weapons. Rank 1 = -20% damage Rank 2 = -40% damage Rank 3 = -60% damage Rank 1 = +10% increase Rank 2 = +20% increase Rank 3 = +30% increase Rank 1 = +10% durability Rank 2 = +20% durability Rank 3 = +30% durability
Rebirth (1 rank) This skill allows you to repair vital organs and regenerate 20% of your health every minute.