Dead Rising 2 Prima Official Game Guide

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Template:Navbar Dead Rising 2 | Table of Contents Getting Started  •  Controls  •  Skills (Moves)  •  Map Overview  •  Survivors  •  Psychopaths  •  Stores Weapons    • Combo Weapons Food   •  Blender recipes  •  Magazines Clothing Walkthrough • Overtime Mode   72 Hour Mode     • Missions     • Introduction Zombrex 1 Zombrex 2 Zombrex 3 Zombrex 4 Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5 Case 6 Case 7 The Facts Endings Achievements ATMs Bugs Cheats Controls Criticism Endings Gifts for Katey Maintenance Rooms Minigames Prestige Points     • PP Bonuses Slot Machines Vehicles     • Bike Modifications Vomit Zombie animals Zombrex

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The Dead Rising 2 Prima Official Game Guide is the official guide of Dead Rising 2, released in North America the same day in which Dead Rising 2 was released, September 28, 2010. It is written by Stephen Stratton.

Damage

Template:Centurion Bust which lists: The official guide damage/strength (3) The actual weapons strength found in items.txt (75) and The thrown damage. (100) The official guide has a scale of 0 to 5 for weapon's damage/strength. This scale is less precise than the actual damage of a Dead Rising 2 weapon, which is found in the data/datafile.big/items.txt file. This guide lists both the official guide and the actual damage/strength of weapons in its templates/tables, for example, Template:Centurion Bust. Items.txt also lists "MaxProjectileDamage" which is the damage inflicted when an item is thrown, this is indicated as "thrown damage" in the weapon's template/table.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Description Page Section Introduction 2 Introduction How To Use This Book 2 Introduction Skills 2 Introduction Introduction Weapons 2 Introduction Introduction Combos 2 Introduction Introduction Unearthing Fortune City 3 Introduction Introduction Walkthrough 3 Introduction Introduction "Terror Is Reality" 4 Introduction Introduction Appendix 4 Introduction Time (Time To Kill) 5 Introduction Vehicles (Time-Savers) 6 Introduction Weapons Pushable Objects 6 Introduction Weapons Skateboards 6 Introduction Weapons Vehicles 6 Introduction Shortcuts 7 Introduction Blenders Juices Mixed Drinks 6 Introduction Zombrex 7 Introduction Gifts For Katey 8 Introduction Pawnshops 8 Introduction Money (Making Money) 9 Introduction Survivors 9 Survivors Survivors Giving Orders 10 Survivors Survivors Carrying The Wounded 10 Survivors Survivors Trading Items 10 Survivors Survivors Keep It Tight 10 Survivors Survivors Defection 10 Survivors Combat 11-12 Combat Zombies 11 Combat Looters 12 Combat Mercenaries 12 Combat Psychopaths 12 Combat Health And Damage 13 Combat Weapons 13 Combat Combo Weapons 14 Combat Food And Drink 15 Food And Drink Vomiting 15 Food And Drink Sick, Getting 15 Food And Drink Blenders Juices Mixed Drinks 15 Food And Drink Magazines 15 Introduction Inventory Management 16 Introduction Restarting 16 Introduction Saving (Saving Your Progress) 16 Introduction Co-Op (Co-Op Action) 17 Introduction Connecting (Co-Op) 17 Introduction Co-Op Advantages 17 Introduction Menus And Interface 18 Menus And Interface Case File 18 Menus And Interface Combo Cards 18 Menus And Interface Notebook 18 Menus And Interface Status 18 Menus And Interface Leveling Up 18 Introduction Prestige Points 18 Introduction Map 20 Introduction Tutorials 20 Introduction Options 20 Introduction Friends List 20 Introduction Quit 20 Introduction Skills, Weapons, And Combos 21 Skills Skill Moves 21 Skills Skills (Chuck's Skills) 22 Skills Weapons 22 Weapons Combo Weapons And Cards 29 Combo Weapons Guide (Unearthing Fortune City) 33 Guide To All Stores Points Of Interest 34 Points Of Interest Maintenance Rooms 34 Points Of Interest Restrooms (Save Points) 34 Points Of Interest Elevators 34 Points Of Interest Doors 34 Points Of Interest Underground Access 35 Points Of Interest Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest 4x4 Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Cars Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Choppers Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Bikes Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Motorbikes Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Combo Bay Vehicles 35 Points Of Interest Safe House 37 Guide To All Stores Safe House Security Room 38 Guide To All Stores Safe House Restroom 38 Guide To All Stores Safe House Cafeteria 38 Guide To All Stores Safe House Clinic 38 Guide To All Stores Americana Casino 39 Guide To All Stores Americana Casino Points Of Interest 40 Guide To All Stores Atlantica Casino 43 Guide To All Stores Atlantica Casino Points Of Interest 44 Guide To All Stores Food Court 46 Guide To All Stores Food Court Points Of Interest 47 Guide To All Stores Fortune City Arena 51 Guide To All Stores Fortune City Arena Points Of Interest 51 Guide To All Stores Fortune City Hotel 52 Guide To All Stores Fortune City Hotel Points Of Interest 52 Guide To All Stores Fortune Park 53 Guide To All Stores Fortune Park Points Of Interest 54 Guide To All Stores Palisades Mall 56 Guide To All Stores Palisades Mall Points Of Interest—First Floor 59 Guide To All Stores Palisades Mall Points Of Interest—Second Floor 61 Guide To All Stores Platinum Strip 64 Guide To All Stores Platinum Strip Points Of Interest 65 Guide To All Stores Royal Flush Plaza 68 Guide To All Stores Royal Flush Plaza Points Of Interest—First Floor 72 Guide To All Stores Royal Flush Plaza Points Of Interest—Second Floor 74 Guide To All Stores Silver Strip 76 Guide To All Stores Silver Strip Points Of Interest 76 Guide To All Stores Slot Ranch Casino 82 Guide To All Stores Slot Ranch Casino Points Of Interest 82 Guide To All Stores South Plaza 84 Guide To All Stores South Plaza Points Of Interest 84 Guide To All Stores Yucatan Casino 86 Guide To All Stores Yucatan Casino Points Of Interest 87 Guide To All Stores Underground 90 Guide To All Stores Underground Points Of Interest 92 Guide To All Stores Walkthrough 93-158 Walkthrough Terror Is Reality 93 Terror Is Reality Finding Katey 94 Terror Is Reality Great Escape 95 Terror Is Reality Find Katey Zombrex 96 Find Katey Zombrex Leaving The Safe House 97 Find Katey Zombrex Royal Flush Plaza 97 Find Katey Zombrex Great Explorations 99 Find Katey Zombrex Give Katey Zombrex 101 Find Katey Zombrex Case 1-1: Big News 101 Case 1-1: Big News Case 1-1: Big News More Messages 102 Case 1-1: Big News Case 1-1: Big News High Maintenance 102 Case 1-1: Big News Case 1-1: Big News Batter Up 102 Case 1-1: Big News Happily Ever After Sort Of 103 Side Mission Super Juice 103 Case 1-1: Big News One Man's Trash 105 Side Mission Case 1-2: Alive On Location 105 Case 1-2: Alive On Location Case 1-3: Insecurity 106 Case 1-3: Insecurity Case 1-3: Insecurity Gearing Up 106 Case 1-3: Insecurity Case 1-4: Alliance 108 Case 1-4: Alliance Killing Time 108 Killing Time Laser Sword 108 Combo Card Holy Arms 109 Combo Card Snowball Cannon 109 Combo Card Welcome To The Family 109 Side Mission Ted And Snowflake 109 Side Mission Freedom Bear 111 Combo Card Blambow 111 Combo Card Short Sighted 111 Side Mission Case 2-1: Sign Of Life 112 Case 2-1: Sign Of Life Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride 116 Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Mercenary Mash-Up 116 Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride High-Speed Pursuit 116 Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Tickets, Please 117 Case 2-2: Ticket To Ride Find Katey Zombrex: Day 2 118 Find Katey Zombrex: Day 2 Killing Time, Part 2 118 Killing Time, Part 2 Code Blue 118 Side Mission Once Bitten 119 Side Mission An Industrial Fashion 119 Side Mission Give Katey Zombrex, Day 2 119 Give Katey Zombrex, Day 2 Killing Time, Part 3 119 Killing Time, Part 3 Queen Control 119 Killing Time, Part 3 Tastes Like Chicken 120 Side Mission Tastes Like Chicken Antoine's Captive 120 Side Mission Case 3-1 121 Case 3-1 Case 3-2: Run For The Money 121 Case 3-2: Run For The Money Case 3-2: Run For The Money Back To Business 124 Case 3-2: Run For The Money Case 3-2: Run For The Money Van Damage 124 Case 3-2: Run For The Money Killing Time, Part 3 124 Killing Time, Part 3 Everyone Knows Slappy 124 Side Mission Case 4-1: The Source 126 Case 4-1: The Source Source Of Evil 127 Case 4-1: The Source Find Katey Zombrex, Day 3 127 Find Katey Zombrex, Day 3 Psychos 127 Magazine Here Comes The Groom 128 Side Mission Janus Survivor 128 Side Mission Mail Order Zombrex 129 Side Mission The Secret of Charlie's Gold 129 Side Mission Fetching Females 130 Side Mission Give Katey Zombrex, Day 3 130 Give Katey Zombrex, Day 3 Hunger Pains 130 Side Mission Tape it or Die 1 130 Side Mission Art Appreciation 131 Side Mission High Rollers 131 Side Mission Bank Run 133 Side Mission Chemical Dependency 133 Side Mission Slave to Fashion 134 Side Mission WWJWD? 134 Side Mission Know When to Fold 'Em 135 Side Mission Bent Wood 135 Side Mission Case 5-1: Stake Out 136 Case 5-1: Stake Out Case 5-2: The Getaway 139 Case 5-2: The Getaway Man Versus Machine 139 Case 5-2: The Getaway Find Katey Zombrex, Day 4 140 Find Katey Zombrex, Day 4 Stranded Siren 140 Side Mission World's Most Dangerous Trick 140 Side Mission Dead or Alive? 141 Side Mission Two's Company 141 Side Mission One Hit Wonder 141 Side Mission Fortune City Botany Club 143 Side Mission Ante Up 143 Side Mission Give Katey Zombrex, Day 4 144 Give Katey Zombrex, Day 4 Killing Time, Part 5 144 Killing Time, Part 5 Family Feud 144 Side Missions Tape it or Die 2 144 Side Missions Case 6-1: Help Arrives 145 Case 6-1: Help Arrives Case 6-2: Last Stand 146 Case 6-2: Last Stand Go Your Own Way 146 Case 6-2: Last Stand Tunnel Of Terror 146 Case 6-2: Last Stand Sergeant Psycho 147 Case 6-2: Last Stand Case 6-3: Lean On Me 147 Case 6-3: Lean On Me Revolting Revelation 148 Case 6-3: Lean On Me Case 6-4: Breach 148 Case 6-4: Breach Unusual Absence 149 Case 6-4: Breach Case 7-1: Bad To Worse 149 Case 7-1: Bad To Worse Case 7-2: The Only Lead 150 Case 7-2: The Only Lead Mindless Control 151 Case 7-2: The Only Lead Frantic Firefight 151 Case 7-2: The Only Lead Lab Rats 152 Case 7-2: The Only Lead Case 7-3: What Lies Beneath 152 Case 7-3: What Lies Beneath Long Arm Of The Pharm 152 Case 7-3: What Lies Beneath The Facts 153 The Facts To Kill A Cretin 154 The Facts Gearing Up 154 Case The Facts Slaying Sullivan 155 Case The Facts Game Over, Ray 155 Case The Facts Overtime 156 Case Overtime Overtime Workin'overtime 156 Case Overtime Overtime Fear Of Heights 157 Case Overtime Overtime Showstopper 157 Case Overtime Overtime Fortunate Ending 158 Case Overtime Terror Is Reality 159 Terror Is Reality General Strategies 159 Terror Is Reality Tir Events 160 Terror Is Reality Ballbuster 160 Terror Is Reality Bountyhunter 161 Terror Is Reality Headache 161 Terror Is Reality Master Sharer 162 Terror Is Reality Pounds Of Flesh 163 Terror Is Reality Ramsterball 163 Terror Is Reality Stand Up Zomedy 164 Terror Is Reality Grand Finale: Slicecycles 165 Terror Is Reality Appendix 167 Appendix Case Files 167 Appendix Side Missions 169 Appendix Achievements And Trophies 173 Appendix Stick'emup 176 Appendix Zombrex Poster Locations 177 Appendix Gifts For Katey 177 Appendix Bike Modifications 178 Appendix Combo Cards 178 Appendix Item Locations 179 Appendix Weapon Locations 179 Appendix Food Locations 185 Appendix Clothing Locations 186 Appendix Magazine Locations 188 Appendix Zombrex Locations 189 Appendix Blender Locations 189 Appendix Juice Drinks 190 Appendix

Weapon Guide

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Weapon	Durability/Ammo	Damage	Category	Description
2x4	15	2	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Acetylene Tank	30	2	Explosive	Explosive weapon with propulsion.
Acoustic Guitar	10	2	Melee	3 swing attacks, can also be slammed onto zombies, blinding them.
Ad Board	15	1	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Amplifier	20	1	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, push attack.
Assault Rifle	60	3	Firearm	Accurate rifle that can shoot in 3-round bursts.
Bag of Marbles	1	0	Novelty	Causes zombies that step on the marbles to slip.
Barstool	5	2	Melee	Push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Baseball Bat	30	3	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, swing attack.
Basketball	15	2	Ranged	Thrown weapon that bounces at other nearby zombies.
Bass Guitar	30	3	Melee	3 swing attacks and a heavy, ground attack.
Battery	25	2	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, push attack.
Battleaxe	40	4	Melee	Slicing weapon with 3 swing attacks, a heavy, spinning attack and a jump attack.
Beach Ball	30	0	Novelty	Thrown weapon that bounces at other nearby zombies.
Bench	20	3	Melee	Has a big push attack that can clear out a large group of zombies in front of you. When it breaks it spawns a 2x4.
Bingo Ball Cage	10	2	Melee	Has a swing attack and a heavy, throw attack.
Blast Frequency Gun	50	0	Firearm	Special weapon engineered to be very effective versus gas zombies.
Bow and Arrow	30	2	Ranged	Projectile weapon; the arrows will stick into zombies.
Bowie Knife	35	2	Melee	Fast, slashing weapon with a brutal heavy attack.
Bowling Ball	15	3	Melee	Swing attack that can cause a zombie’s head to explode when hit just right. In ranged mode you can charge up a unique bowling attack. The longer you charge, the more power in the throw.
Box of Nails	20	1	Ranged	It’s possible for the nails to impale a zombie for a moment, causing it to suffer more damage.
Boxing Gloves	25	1	Melee	4 swing attacks and 2 heavy, swing attacks. Blocks attacks in ranged mode.
Brick	10	3	Melee	Swing attack and a heavy, throw attack.
Broadsword	40	4	Melee	Slicing weapon with 3 swings a heavy, overhead attack and a jump attack.
Broom Handle	20	3	Melee	Thrust weapon with 2 thrust attacks and a heavy, push attack.
Bucket	20	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
Bull Skull	40	3	Melee	Worn on Chuck’s head. Has a headbutt attack and a heavy, charging attack.
Cactus Plant	8	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Cardboard Box	5	1	Melee	2 swing attacks; break it open to try to find something useful.
Cardboard Cutout	10	1	Novelty	Basic swing attack.
Cash Register	10	3	Melee	3 swing attacks; break it open for some cash.
Casino Chips	30	1	Novelty	Tosses a handful of chips per throw.
Cement Saw	40	4	Melee	Mechanical weapon with 2 thrust attacks.
Centurion Bust	20	3	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Chain Saw	30	4	Melee	Slicing weapon with 2 swing attacks and a heavy, spin attack.
Chef Knife	40	2	Melee	Fast, slashing weapon with a unique and brutal heavy attack.
Coffee Pot	1	2	Melee	Impact swing attack; causes coffee to splash on environment.
Comedy Trophy	20	2	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Computer Case	15	2	Melee	3 attacks: 2 swings then a push attack.
Construction Hat	7	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Cooking Oil	6	1	Melee	Impact swing attack. When it’s broken, the oil on the floor will cause zombies to slip.
Cooking Pot	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Croupier Stick	5	1	Melee	Impact swing attack and a unique and brutal heavy attack.
Crowbar	30	3	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Cushioned Tall Chair	5	3	Melee	Melee weapon with a push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Dolly	30	2	Melee	Pushable weapon that has a swing attack if picked up.
Donkey Lamp	10	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Drill Motor	40	3	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, push attack.
Drink Cart	40	2	Melee	Pushable weapon that can be found with wine and beer on it. It has a swing attack if picked up.
Drum	10	1	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy attack that slams the drum onto a zombie’s head, blinding it.
Dumbbell	20	3	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Dynamite	10	5	Explosive	Explosive weapon that can be stuck in a zombie’s mouth.
Electric Guitar	30	3	Melee	3 swing attacks and a heavy, spin attack.
Fancy Bench	20	2	Melee	Has a big push attack that can clear out a large group of zombies in front of you.
Fancy Painting	2	0	Novelty	Slam this over a zombie to pin its hands at its side, preventing it from attacking you.
Fancy Small Chair	5	3	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Fancy Tall Chair	5	3	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Fire Axe	35	3	Melee	Limb-slicing weapon with 2 swings and a heavy, overhead-chop attack.
Fire Extinguisher	20	0	N/A	Spray zombies long enough to freeze them. You’ll gain some PP when they’re shattered.
Firecrackers	20	0	N/A	Stackable weapon that acts as a lure. Can be thrown to areas where you want zombies to gather.
Flashlight	15	2	Melee	Impact swing attack. The flashlight turns on while it’s being held
Flower Pot	1	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Foam Hand	10	0	Melee	Swing attack.
Folding Chair	5	2	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Football	10	1	Ranged	Thrown weapon that bounces at other nearby zombies.
Fountain Firework	10	0	N/A	Slam into a zombie’s mouth; the glowing light and sparks lure nearby zombies.
Funny Painting	5	0	Novelty	Slam over a zombie to pin its hands at its side, preventing it from attacking you.
Garbage Bag	10	1	Melee	2 swing attacks. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Garbage Can	20	3	Melee	3 swing attacks. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Gas Barrel	20	3	N/A	2 swing attacks. Mission-specific weapon.
Gas Can	30	2	N/A	Single swing attack. Mission-specific weapon. Can be shot to release green gas.
Gasoline Canister	10	4	Explosive	Impact swing attack and a heavy attack that slams the gas can into a zombie’s mouth. Try shooting it afterward.
Gems	20	1	Ranged	Tosses a handful of gems per throw.
Generator	30	3	N/A	2 swing attacks. Mission-specific weapon.
Giant Die	40	2	Novelty	Swing attack and a heavy, throw attack.
Giant Pink Chain Saw	80	4	Melee	2 swing attacks followed by a pelvic thrust attack and a heavy, spinning attack.
Giant Stuffed Bull	12	0	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, slam attack. The slam attack puts the stuffed animal over the top of the targeted zombie, blinding it.
Giant Stuffed Donkey	12	0	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, slam attack. The slam attack puts the stuffed animal over the top of the targeted zombie, blinding it.
Giant Stuffed Elephant	12	0	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, slam attack. The slam attack puts the stuffed animal over the top of the targeted zombie, blinding it.
Giant Stuffed Rabbit	12	0	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, slam attack. The slam attack puts the stuffed animal over the top of the targeted zombie, blinding it.
Gift Shop Lamp	10	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Goblin Mask	20	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
Golf Club	20	3	Ranged	Projectile launching weapon. Unique charging attack when in ranged mode, increasing the damage and throw force.
Grenade	10	5	Explosive	Thrown explosive.
Gumball Machine	15	2	Melee	3 swing attacks. When it breaks, the gumballs will cause zombies to slip if they step on them.
Handbag	7	1	Melee	Simple swing attack.
Handgun	30	2	Firearm	Basic hand gun.
Hanger	5	1	Melee	Slam into a zombie’s mouth.
Highback Oak Chair	5	3	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Hockey Stick	30	2	Melee	2 swing attacks with a heavy, cross-check attack.
Hunk of Meat	10	0	Novelty	A lure weapon that can be slammed in a zombie’s mouth.
Indoor Garbage Can	20	2	Melee	3 swing attacks. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Katana Sword	40	4	Melee	4 slicing swing attacks and a jump attack.
Keg	20	2	Melee	Simple swing attack. If shot it will spin around spewing beer, which zombies can slip on.
Ketchup	3	0	N/A	Spray a zombie to color it red.
Keyboard	10	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Lamp	3	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Lance	30	3	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy impact that tosses zombies over Chuck’s shoulder.
Large Barrel	10	2	Melee	Swing attack and a heavy attack that slams the barrel over the top of a zombie, incapacitating it.
Large Fern Tree	6	1	Melee	Swing attack.
Large Planter	6	2	Melee	Swing attack.
Large Potted Plant	6	1	Melee	Swing attack.
Large Vase	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Large Wrench	25	4	Melee	Impact attack animation with a unique heavy attack.
Lawn Dart	10	2	Ranged	Thrown weapon that aims for a zombie’s head.
Lawn Mower	80	2	Melee	Pushable weapon that knocks zombies over and grinds them up.
LCD Monitor	10	1	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Lead Pipe	20	3	Melee	Impact swing attack and a heavy, impact swing attack.
Leaf Blower		0	N/A	Blows a zombie back lightly, keeping it at bay. It’s inevitable; they will get you.
Leaf Rake	25	1	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Liberty Torch	25	2	Novelty	2 swing attacks.
Lizard Mask	20	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
LMG	200	4	Firearm	Heavy machine gun.
Long Stick	5	2	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy, throw attack.
Machete	35	2	Melee	Fast, limb-slicing swing attacks.
Magician Sword	35	3	Melee	Fast, limb-slicing swing attacks.
Mailbox	30	3	Melee	3 swing attacks.
Mannequin Female	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks. Breaks apart into multiple parts that are also weapons.
Mannequin Male	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks. Breaks apart into multiple parts that are also weapons.
Massager	15	1	Novelty	Impact swing attack.
Mayonnaise	3	0	N/A	Spray a zombie to color it white.
Meat Cleaver	30	2	Melee	Fast, slashing swing attacks.
Medicine Ball	25	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Merc Assault Rifle	30	4	Firearm	High rate of fire with powerful shots.
Metal Barricade	40	3	Melee	2 swing attacks with a heavy, charging push attack.
Metal Baseball Bat	40	3	Ranged	Projectile weapon that hits baseballs.
Metal Garbage Can	20	2	Melee	3 swing attacks. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Mic Stand	20	2	Melee	Thrust attack and a heavy, push attack.
Military Case	20	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Mining Pick	30	3	Melee	2 swing attacks.
MMA Gloves	20	1	Melee	4 swing attacks and 2 heavy, swing attacks. Blocks attacks in ranged mode.
Money Case	15	2	N/A	2 swing attacks. Breaks apart and rewards money. Mission-only weapon.
Moosehead	40	4	Melee	2 head-swinging attacks with a heavy, charging attack.
Motor Oil	15	1	Melee	Impact swing attack. Breaking the bottle will cause an oil slick on the ground that can cause zombies to slip.
Music Discs	10	1	Ranged	Tosses 1 disc per attack.
Mustard	3	0	N/A	Spray a zombie to color it yellow.
Newspaper Box	25	3	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, ground attack.
Nightstick	20	3	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Novelty Beer Mug	20	2	Novelty	Push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Novelty Cell Phone	10	2	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, spin attack.
Novelty Liquor Bottle	10	2	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, ground attack. When the item breaks it creates liquid on the ground that can cause zombies to slip.
Novelty Perfume Bottle	10	2	Novelty	Swing attack.
Novelty Poker Chip		2	Novelty	2 swing attacks.
Padded Blue Chair	5	2	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Paddle	25	1	Melee	2 swing attacks with a heavy, cross-check attack.
Paint Can	5	2	Melee	Impact swing attack; when it breaks it splashes green on zombies and the environment.
Painting	5	0	Novelty	Slam over a zombie to pin its hands at its side, preventing it from attacking you.
Pallet	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks. When it breaks apart it spawns a 2x4.
Pan	15	2	Melee	Impact swing attack. Can be heated up on a stove to add a heavy, burning-face attack.
Parasol	30	2	Melee	Thrust attack with a heavy, running-charge attack.
Patio Chair	5	2	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Patio Table	30	2	Melee	2 swing attacks with a heavy, charge push attack.
Peace Art	6	1	N/A	Impact swing attack.
Pitchfork	30	2	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy impact attack that tosses zombies over Chuck’s shoulder.
Plastic Bin	15	2	Melee	Swing attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Plastic Garbage Can	15	2	Melee	Swing attack. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Plates	20	1	Ranged	Tosses 1 plate per attack.
Playing Cards	30	0	Novelty	Tosses a handful of cards per throw.
Plywood	15	3	Melee	4 swing attacks.
Power Drill	50	2	Melee	4 stabbing attacks.
Propane Tank	25	5	Explosive	Explosive weapon that has 2 swing attacks.
Protestor Sign	15	1	Melee	Thrust attack with a heavy, impale attack. The weapon can be impaled into a zombie’s front or back.
Push Broom	15	1	Melee	Thrust attack with a heavy, cross-check attack. When it breaks it spawns the broom handle.
Pylon	30	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
Queen	10	5	N/A	Smash to instantly kill all nearby zombies.
Robot Bear	18	0	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy slam onto zombie attack. The slam attack puts the stuffed animal over the top of the targeted zombie, blinding it.
Rocket Fireworks	5	0	Explosive	Slam-in-mouth attack and a heavy, lob throw attack in which Chuck tosses the firework rockets out in front of himself.
Rocket Launcher	50	4	N/A	Mechanical explosive projectile-launching weapon. The rockets will also stick into zombies if they hit. Boss reward version (Reed).
Rotating Display	30	2	Melee	3 swing attacks.
Roulette Wheel	20	3	Melee	Slam attack.
Round Potted Plant	10	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Sandwich Board	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Saw Blade	10	4	Ranged	Thrown, slicing weapon that can go through multiple zombies as Chuck improves his Throw stat.
Scissors	3	1	Melee	Slam into a zombie’s eyes to blind it.
Servbot Mask	20	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
Serving Tray	30	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Shampoo	1	1	N/A	Thrown weapon attack. When it breaks it leaves shampoo on the ground that causes zombies to slip.
Shopping Boxes	10	1	Melee	2 swing attacks. Break it open to try to find something useful.
Shopping Valuables	30	1	N/A	2 swing attacks. Mission-specific weapon.
Shotgun	20		Firearm	Powerful, close-range gun.
Shower Head	8	2	Melee	Slam into a zombie’s head to cause it to bleed to death.
Six Shooter	60	4	Firearm	Powerful handgun with a special heavy, hip-shooting attack. Boss weapon (Seymour).
Skateboard	4	1	N/A	Get on it to take a ride. Get the Skateboarding magazine to ollie.
Sledge Hammer	35	4	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Small Fern Tree	10	1	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Small Painting	5	0	Novelty	Slam over a zombie’s head.
Small Potted Plant	2	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Small Suitcase	10	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Small Vase	1	3	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Sniper Rifle	20	5	Firearm	Extremely powerful gun that can pierce multiple targets with each shot. In ranged mode, the scope can zoom in and out.
Soccer Ball	20	1	Ranged	Kick at nearby zombies. Bounces at other nearby zombies.
Speaker	15	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Spear	35	3	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy, throw attack.
Spool of Wire	40	2	N/A	2 swing attacks. Mission-specific weapon.
Spot Light	10	2	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Spray Paint	10	0	N/A	Spray attack that colors zombies the color of the spray paint.
Square Sign	15	2	Melee	4 swing attacks.
Stand	30	3	Melee	3 swing attacks and a heavy, ground attack.
Steel Shelving	30	2	Melee	2 swing attacks and a heavy, charging push attack.
Step Ladder	20	2	Melee	3 swing attacks and a heavy, ground attack.
Stick Pony	10	1	Novelty	Thrust attack with a heavy, impale attack. The weapon can be impaled into a zombie’s front or back.
Stone Statue	30	2	Melee	3 swing attacks.
Stool	5	2	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Suitcase	10	2	Melee	2 swing attacks.
Swordfish	25	3	Melee	2 thrust attacks with a heavy, impale attack.
Table Lamp	5	1	Melee	Impact swing attack.
Tennis Racquet	40	1	Ranged	Projectile weapon that hits tennis balls at zombies. The balls will bounce toward other nearby zombies as well.
Tiki Mask	15	2	Novelty	2 swing attacks.
Tiki Torch	15	2	Melee	Thrust attack weapon with a heavy, swiping attack that lights zombies on fire.
Tire	20	0	Novelty	Put on a zombie’s head to blind it.
Tomahawk	35	2	Melee	Fast, limb-slicing swing attacks.
Toy Helicopter	25	2	Novelty	2 swing attacks and a heavy, launch attack that causes the helicopter to hover in place, luring nearby zombies.
Toy Spitball Gun	20	0	Novelty	Toy gun that shoots harmless plastic balls.
Training Sword	20	2	Melee	4 swing attacks. Blocks attacks in ranged mode.
Treasure Chest	10	3	Novelty	2 swing attacks.
Utility Cart	60	2	Melee	Pushable weapon that has no swing attack if picked up, as it’s too awkward to swing. A push broom may be attached.
Vacuum Cleaner	20	2	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy, cross-check attack.
Velvet Bar	15	2	Melee	2 thrust attacks and a heavy, cross-check attack.
Vinyl Records	10	0	Ranged	Tosses 1 vinyl record per attack.
Wacky Hammer	20	0	Novelty	Impact swing attack.
Water Bottle	15	1	N/A	Impact swing attack. Spawned by water coolers when they break.
Water Cooler	15	2	Melee	3 swing attacks. The water bottle breaks off after a few attacks, becoming a weapon.
Water Gun	30	0	Novelty	Novelty gun that shoots harmless water.
Wheelchair	40	2	Melee	Pushable weapon that has a swing attack if picked up. Zombies can be knocked into the chair if you hit them from behind. Dump them out afterward by pressing the Jump button.
Whipped Cream	30	0	Novelty	Spray weapon that colors zombies white. The weapon can be sprayed on the ground to create a splotch that causes zombies to slip.
Yellow Tall Chair	5	2	Melee	Melee weapon with 1 push attack and a heavy, ground-slam attack.
Zombie Mask	20	0	Novelty	Put it on a zombie’s head to blind it.

Mistakes

For the Dead Rising Official Guide mistakes, see Dead Rising Bugs.

Missing items

Ye Olde Toybox missing listing for the weapon Lizard Mask and Zombie Mask

Wave of Style lists "Cash Money" as a restorative (food).

Lists the Basketball High Tops incorrectly as Baseball High Tops.

Does not list the ice cream in Baron Von Brathaus.

Does not list the TIR Outfit in the list of clothing.

• There is no item listing section for the Tape It Or Die Set.
• The Fancy Small Chair is listed in the official guide, but is incorrectly not in any of the guide's store listings. In the PC file items.txt under Chair 7 (the Fancy Small Chair) there is the line "DR2 = "true", which means the chair is found in Dead Rising 2. In the datafile.big files, which place all movable items in the game, Chair 7 is found in the Atlantica Casino and the Food Barn (Food Court).
• The guide only lists one location for the lobster, Atlantica Casino Main Floor, and this is listed in the weapons section.

• The newspaper is not listed in the normal weapons table.
• There is no save point on the underground map.

Incorrect statics and times

Listing the Spear Launcher as having 50 shots when it has only 40.

Prima: The mission starts at 9:00 AM.

Actual start time of 7 am

• The Dead Rising 2 Prima Official Game Guide incorrectly states case 1-1: Big News starts at 9 am.

• The Dead Rising 2 Prima Official Game Guide incorrectly states that:

1. the Snowflake Boss Battle starts at 7 am (per missions.txt it begins at 4 am) and
2. Happily Ever After Sort Of starts at 6:45 am (per missions.txt it begins at 5:45 am).
3. Zombrex 1 starts at 7am, it starts as early as 3 am.