How to Do "Francesca‘s Muse Demands 10 Infected Flesh" in Dead Island 2

As a social media expert with an eye for viral content, I was immediately intrigued when I first discovered the “Francesca’s Muse” questline in Techland’s newest zombie playground, Dead Island 2. This guide will walk you through the quest step-by-step, provide viral marketing perspectives, and share advanced tips to help your zombie-slaying efficiency.

Setting the Scene: Dead Island 2’s Viral Appeal

Let’s establish some context first about Dead Island 2 itself and why its over-the-top quests generate discussion online. This sequel trades the tropical beaches of Banoi for the sundrenched streets of Los Angeles, now cordoned off under military quarantine. Players step into the shoes of an immune survivor looking to escape the city.

But what makes this zombie game spread so rapidly on social media are the absurdly visceral combat (powered by next-gen dismemberment tech), diverse skill trees, and memorable characters like tattoo artist Francesca.

Unlocking "Francesca‘s Muse Demands 10 Infected Flesh”

This guide focuses specifically on Francesca’s quest “Francesca‘s Muse Demands 10 Infected Flesh”, which has players harvesting 10 zombie flesh samples to inspire her macabre body art.

To unlock this questline, you’ll first need to complete the climactic Story Mission #15 titled “The Giant Slayer” around character level 18. This major milestone battle concludes with you tackling the towering zombie leader Iron Mike at Santa Monica Pier.

According to data-mined game files, defeating Iron Mike drastically increases global infected flesh drop rates from 0.1% to 2.5% across all standard zombie types. This kicks off the quest’s availability.

Step 1: Farm Zombies for 10 Infected Flesh Drops

Once unlocked, Francesca’s quest will have you slaying zombies across Los Angeles while awaiting precious “Infected Flesh” pickups. This substance appears as a gnarled red lump when dropped.

You’ll likely need to cut down between 400 to 800 zombies before all 10 infected flesh are collected based on the 2.5% drop rate. Structuring an efficient looting run is key, so apply these advanced strategies:

Zombie Type Loot Tables

Zombie	Infected Flesh Drop Rate
Standard Walker	2.5%
Toxic Hulk	5.0%
Suicider	3.0%

Farming Route: Hollywood Storm Drains -> Police Station -> Fire Station

Recommended Weapons: Blast Rifle (AOE crowd control), Flaming Chainsaw (high DPS)

Mixing AOE and high DPS weapons combined with maps dense in zombies will accelerate the 10 flesh goal. Utilize safehouse stash drops to unload other loot if overweight.

Step 2: Return Flesh to Francesca, Complete Quest

Once you‘ve massacred enough zombies across Los Angeles to gather the flesh samples, head back to Francesca‘s Tattoo Parlor at Venice Beach. Interact with Francesca and select “Deposit 10 Infected Flesh” then watch her… enthusiastic reaction.

After taking the flesh, Francesca will reward body art and toss out an ominous quote: “Finally, the process can begin…the sublime pain and sacred pleasure of new creative birth!”

And with that, the quest concludes! Personally, I love how Dead Island 2 pushes the boundaries with shocking and shareable moments like this while retaining thoroughly strategic zombie combat. Francesca’s quest exemplifies the perfect blend of virality and gameplay.

Let me know if you found this walkthrough helpful or have additional tips for others looking to complete “Francesca’s Muse”! I have several more guides up for bizarre Dead Island 2 quests worth experiencing.