How to get the Landscaper's key in Dead Island 2

How to get the Landscaper's key in Dead Island 2
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Written by 

Tarran Stockton

Published 

21st Apr 2023 14:50

You will want to know the Dead Island 2 Landscaper's key location, so you can open Eddie's Toolbox, as it's the first locked container you will come across in the game, shortly after leaving Emma's house in Bel-Air. 

Dead Island 2 is action role-playing game that's full of loot for players to collect. There are numerous ways to collect weapons, resources, and upgrades, but locked containers are consistently one of the best methods. However, they often require specific keys that can be hard to track down, and in the case of Eddie's Toolbox, you'll have to wait a long time to open it.

So, if you need to know the Dead Island 2 Landscaper's key location, so you can open Eddie's Toolbox, we've got you covered. 

Where is the Landscaper's Key?

an image of the Dead Island 2 map showing the locations of Landscaper's key and Eddie's Toolbox
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Finding the location of the Landscaper's key in Dead Island 2 so you can open Eddie's Toolbox, requires you to first encounter the Butcher zombie variant and then travel back to a house in Bel-Air (marked on the map above).

Well before you can even grab the relevant key, you will come likely come across Eddie's Toolbox early in Dead Island 2, as it can be found on a truck behind Emma Jaunt's safehouse.

If you need to know the full process for getting the Landscaper's key, read on.

How to find the Landscaper's key

  • Once you've found Eddie's Toolbox, you will need to continue the main story well into the game until you reach Santa Monica Pier.
  • Here, you will take part in a main story quest called 'Boardwalking Dead', where you will meet the first Butcher special infected for a boss fight. 
  • Once you have defeated them, fast travel back to Bel-Air

an image of Dead Island 2 gameplay showing the Green Thumb Eddie zombie
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  • From Emma's house, head toward the first house you explored in Bel-Air and locate the outdoor pool. 
  • At the pool you should find a Butcher special infected called Green Thumb Eddie.
  • Defeating him will cause him to drop the Dead Island 2 Landscaper's key.

With the Landscaper's keys now in hand, you can head back to Emma's house and open Eddie's Toolbox for a brand-new weapon.

That's our full walkthrough of how to open Eddie's Toolbox in Dead Island 2 with the Landscaper's keys, and now you know where to find them.

If you want to find more keys in Bel-Air, check out the Dead Island 2 Curtis's Valuable Safe key location

For more Dead Island 2 guides, keep reading GGRecon.

Tarran Stockton
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Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
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