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Skills are crucial in Dying Light: The Beast. They help you fight better, move more smoothly, and give you more options during gameplay. Like in earlier games of the series, the skill system remains similar, but with some updates that include new features like transforming into the Beast.
In addition to managing your regular skills, you also need to keep up with your new Beast Powers. Earning these powers can be a bit tricky because they are gained through different methods. To survive in Castor Woods, it’s important to understand how the skill system works.
How to Earn Skills
There are two main types of skills in Dying Light: The Beast. One is for your standard skills, which are familiar from previous games, and the other is Beast Skills. Both are obtained differently.
– Normal Skills: These are earned by completing side missions, main quests, and other activities. Actions like parkour moves and fighting also increase your experience points (XP).
– Beast Skills: These are mostly earned through story progress. When you defeat Chrimeras, which are tied to the main story, you gain Beast Skills that help you better control your Beast Powers.
During nighttime in Castor Woods, XP earned doubles, which could make leveling up faster. However, night also makes the game more dangerous because Volatiles hunt for humans, making encounters riskier if you’re not prepared.
It’s important to note that on most difficulty levels, except for Story Mode, you will lose some XP if you die. Dying constantly will slow down your leveling, so having gear suitable for your level to reduce damage can be a big help.
All Skills, Explained
The skill tree — often called the cross — is divided into four branches, each focusing on different gameplay aspects:
1. Agility Skills: Improve your parkour. These skills help you move faster and reduce fall damage.
2. Survival Skills: Focus on crafting tools like flamethrowers and better equipment for fighting large groups of zombies.
3. Power Skills: Enhance combat moves, such as drop-kicks and special attack moves. They expand your fighting capabilities.
4. Beast Skills: Exclusively for Beast Powers, these skills add new moves and utilities, such as healing while in Beast Mode.
It’s worth noting that not all skills cost the same points. Some skills require more XP as you progress, so saving points for desired skills is wise. Also, once you spend a skill point, you can’t respec — so pick your skills carefully before unlocking them.
To make effective choices, you can review each skill and its cost beforehand. This helps you plan your skill development and adapt your play style, especially since Dying Light: The Beast can be quite challenging.
All Agility Skills, Explained
| Name of Skill | Cost | Function |
|——————-|————–|————————————————————————–|
| Active Landing | 1 Skill Point | Reduces fall damage and keeps your momentum going. |
| Dash | 1 Skill Point | Lets you dash while you have stamina. |
| Vault Kick | 1 Skill Point | Jump over staggered enemies and kick them midair into others. |
| Enemy Jump | 2 Skill Points| Jump off enemies while dashing to reach higher spots. |
| Afterboost | 2 Skill Points| Gain a burst of speed after performing parkour moves. |
| Bash | 2 Skill Points| Break through groups of enemies without slowing down or taking damage.|
| Parkour Shot | 3 Skill Points| Slow down time when aiming with ranged weapons. |
All Survival Skills, Explained
| Name of Skill | Cost | Function |
|———————|————–|——————————————————————————–|
| Stealth Expert | 1 Skill Point | Enemies take longer to notice you while crouching. |
| Flamethrower | 1 Skill Point | Allows you to craft and use a flamethrower. |
| Efficient Driving | 1 Skill Point | Uses less fuel when driving vehicles. |
| Advanced Grenades | 2 Skill Points| Can craft flash grenades, pipe bombs, and gas grenades. |
| Grenade Launcher | 2 Skill Points| Lets you craft a grenade launcher. |
| Collision Expert | 2 Skill Points| Vehicles take less damage during collisions. |
| Camouflage | 3 Skill Points| Use dead bodies as disguises to avoid zombies — attacking stops the disguise. |
All Power Skills, Explained
| Name of Skill | Cost | Function |
|——————-|————–|——————————————————————————–|
| Dropkick | 1 Skill Point | Perform midair kicks while jumping. |
| Power Shot | 1 Skill Point | Deal extra damage with perfectly timed shots. |
| Charged Kick | 1 Skill Point | Increase kick damage and push enemies back farther. |
| Advanced Reload | 2 Skill Points| Reload faster and sprint while reloading. |
| Head Stomp | 2 Skill Points| Stomp on any enemy on the ground. |
| Efficient Fighter | 2 Skill Points| Use less stamina and cause less weapon damage during fights. |
| Windmill | 3 Skill Points| Perform a spinning attack hitting all surrounding enemies. |
All Beast Skills, Explained
| Name of Skill | Cost | Function |
|———————–|————–|————————————————————————————————|
| Beast | 1 Beast Point| Enter Beast Mode when your meter is full. |
| Charged Smash | 1 Beast Point| In Beast Mode, perform a ground smash to knock away enemies. |
| Furious Charge | 1 Beast Point| Run faster while in Beast Mode. |
| Heavy Lift | 1 Beast Point| Pick up heavy objects and throw them at enemies in Beast Mode. |
| Beast Controlled | 2 Beast Points| Trigger Beast Mode manually instead of automatically. |
| Battering Ram | 1 Beast Point| Charge into groups of enemies for high damage during Furious Charge. |
| Launch | 1 Beast Point| Jump higher when in Beast Mode. |
| Beast Conquered | 2 Beast Points| Roar to stun enemies upon entering Beast Mode. |
| Aerial Smash | 2 Beast Points| Smash enemies below you while airborne in Beast Mode. |
| Ferocious Swipe | 2 Skill Points| Circular attack during Charged Smash that causes bleeding. |
| Beast Unleashed | 2 Skill Points| Recover a lot of health while attacking in Beast Mode. |
| Hook Thrust | 2 Skill Points| Use grappling hook to change trajectory midair in Beast Mode. |
| Agonizing Roar | 2 Skill Points| Roar with bigger area of effect, stunning enemies around you. |
| Apex Predator | 3 Skill Points| Activate Beast Mode even if the meter isn’t full. |
Planning your skills carefully is essential because respecs aren’t available — once you spend a point, it’s permanent. Studying each skill beforehand helps you decide which ones match your playstyle and how to prepare for tougher parts of the game.
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