Gearing Up: A Beginner‘s Guide to Dying Light Blueprints
Dying Light‘s dense city of Harran offers hundreds of weapon blueprints for players to discover. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which blueprints are worth hunting for? As a seasoned Harran traveler, let me offer some guidance on equipping yourself with the best zombie-slaying weapons that blueprints have to offer.
Understanding Blueprints
Before we dive into specific blueprints, it‘s important to understand what blueprints are and how they work in Dying Light. Blueprints are weapon schematics that allow you to craft specific weapons at any time by combining common base weapons with other components.
These blueprints are color-coded by rarity:
- Grey = Common
- Green = Uncommon
- Blue = Rare
- Purple = Very rare
- Gold = Legendary
The rarer the blueprint, the better potential stats it will yield. However, higher rarity blueprints are harder to find as quest rewards, in quarantine zones, or inside locked chests scattered throughout Harran.
Hunting for Rare Blueprints
While common blueprints can still be handy, you‘ll want to collect as many rare and epic schematics as possible. Here are some of my favorite locations to find special blueprints:
- Stuffed Turtle Quarantine Zone – Yielded my first legendary blueprint!
- The Dockyards – Lots of underwater caches with rare looted blueprints. Just watch out for zombies under the surface!
- The Countryside – Barns and farmhouses can contain special rural blueprints like the Pool Digger and Shield of Versatility.
Make completing side quests a priority as well, as many offer rare weapon rewards for your trouble. The more of Harran you uncover, the more blueprint bounties you may uncover.
Crafting Effective Weapons
As you gather weapon blueprints, you‘ll want to pay attention to damage, handling, and durability stats. Here are some tips for selecting base weapons and upgrades:
- Khopesh Machete – All-around balanced melee weapon that performs well with most mods. My personal go-to!
- Toxic + Electricity – Crowd control effects that complement high damage blueprints.
- King Mods – Legendary weapon mods that provide a whopping +200% damage but reduce handling. Feel that weight!
Take time to experiment with blueprint effects to find your ultimate zombie-slaying combination. The deep crafting system means endless possibilities.
Build a Balanced Arsenal
While melee blueprints may be tempting to focus on, building a balanced arsenal across multiple damage types is key to adaptation. When a Volatile is chasing you onto a rooftop, a shotgun blueprint can be lifesaving.
Analyze your blueprint inventory across factors like:
- Melee vs. ranged
- Slow/heavy vs. fast/light
- Elemental effects
- Resource costs
No single blueprint can handle every situation. Preparing for combat flexibility is key to long term survival.
Remember: Safety First
While we all enjoy growing our arsenals, please game responsibly. No weapon or combat strategy should promote endangering yourself or others. Prioritize fun and safety in all gaming pursuits.
Now get out there and start hunting blueprints, survivors! Harran awaits your forging mastery. Stay safe, stick to the rooftops when possible, and happy looting!
