Random Encounters (Dying Light 2 Stay Human)

Random Encounters are minor events which can occur during the events of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Random encounters which provide a reward can be identified by a blue objective marker. Most random encounters revolve around some form of combat. Some random encounters can only be encountered during the night.

Unmarked Encounters

Town Herald

Regus, the Herald of Villedor, may be encountered speaking about various topics, such as the Peacekeepers trying to clear a way to Elyseum, expecting it to take months.

Instrument maker

A survivor may be found on the rooftops creating what appears to be a flute.

Foragers

A couple of survivors may be found on the rooftops foraging for supplies with baskets.

Stew cook

Atop a rooftop a survivor may be found cooking a stew.

Insect sting

Two survivors may be found walking around when one of the two gets stung by an insect.

Bandits looting

Two bandits can be found looting a roof grove, they will attack on sight.

Battle site

Two Peacekeepers can be found investigating the aftermath of a battle site between Renegades and Peacekeepers.

Peacekeeper Aid

Two Peacekeepers can be found helping a wounded survivor on the streets.

Peacekeeper biomarker

A Peacekeeper can be found placing a survivor under arrest for wearing a faulty biomarker.

Peacekeeper arrest

A Peacekeeper may be found standing next to an arrested bandit and talking to him.

Peacekeeper provisions

In The Wharf, near the PK Floating Fortress, a small line of survivors can be found at a Peacekeeper supply station, waiting for the supplies to come in.

Peacekeepers against infected

A group of Peacekeepers can be found fighting against the infected on the streets.

Infected roof grove

Two infected can be found at a Roof Grove, having killed the survivors located there.

Marked Encounters

Looter

A bandit may be found hunched over a dead survivor. Kill the looter to obtain some valuables.

Renegades looting

A group of three Renegades may be found trying to break into a medium-locked chest.

Renegades loitering

Three Renegades can be found loitering around on the street.

Renegade trap

Three Renegades hide in a truck with a medium-locked chest in front of it. Upon approaching the chest, they will jump out.

Renegade trap 2

Three Renegades hide in small garbage stalls while a medium-locked chest is located nearby. Upon approaching the chest, they will attack.

Hanging Peacekeeper

A Peacekeeper can be found hanging from a lamp post, with a limited time being in place to save him. Three Renegades are located on the ground beneath the lamp post. After defeating the Renegades and saving the Peacekeeper, the Peacekeeper will offer a reward.

Burning Peacekeeper

A Peacekeeper can be found burning on a stake, with a limited time being in place to save him. Three Renegades are located nearby. After defeating the Renegades and saving the Peacekeeper, the Peacekeeper will offer a reward.

Night encounters

Viral attack

Three virals can be found on a rooftop after having slain a group of survivors. A medium-locked chest nearby contains some loot.

Survivor immunity

A survivor may be found next to a dead infected. They need an item to boost their immunity within a certain time period of they will die. The most common items to give are Immunity Boosters or UV Shroomz. After giving the item, the survivor will offer a reward.

Bolter Hunt

A Bolter may be marked on the map, slaying it provides an XP-based reward.

Volatile Tyrant

At night, Volatile Tyrants can be found marked on the map. They are able to draw virals towards through loud noise. Slaying it provides an XP-based reward.