You're wandering through Bel-Air, probably covered in more blood than actual clothes, and you stumble upon a delivery truck. It's parked right there on Alpine Drive. Inside, there’s a clipboard. This is how the Dead Island 2 My Mailman Was a Zombie quest kicks off, and honestly, if you aren't looking for it, you might walk right past it. It’s one of those "Lost & Found" missions that doesn't hold your hand. No waypoint. No glowing trail. Just a list of addresses and a vague sense of dread.
Getting the Mailman’s Keys is the goal. Why? Because Wayne (our titular undead postal worker) has a stash in that truck that contains the Raven, a unique sharpshooter rifle that makes popping heads from across a swimming pool much easier.
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But here is the thing: Wayne isn't just standing there waiting for you.
Where the Hell is the Mailman?
Most people think you just find the truck and the quest ends. Nope. You have to track Wayne’s actual delivery route. The clipboard in the truck—officially called "Signature Required"—lists three specific houses in Bel-Air. You don't have to visit them in a specific order, but you do have to interact with the mail piles at these locations to trigger the final encounter.
The first stop is usually The Goat Pen. If you’ve spent any time in Dead Island 2, you know this place. It's the obnoxious influencer mansion with the bowling alley and the streamers who probably deserved the apocalypse. Head to the front door. You’ll see a stack of mail. Interact with it. Your character will comment on it, and that’s one checkmark down.
Next, swing by Colt Swanson’s house. This is the very first mansion you entered at the start of the game. Look near the gate or the front entrance area for another pile of packages. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s also totally infested with walkers if you aren't careful.
The third spot is 70 Alpine Drive. This is the house with the massive driveway and the fancy cars. Again, look for the mail. Once you’ve hit all three, the game finally decides you’ve done enough detective work.
Finding Wayne (and Killing Him Again)
Now, head back toward the original delivery truck. You’ll find a special Slobber variant named Wayne the Mailman.
He’s gross. He pukes caustic bile. He has a lot of health.
Since he’s a Slobber, don't try to get into a spitting contest with him. Use the environment. There are usually jerry cans or elemental hazards nearby. If you have a weapon with electricity, use it to stun him while he’s mid-puke. If you’re playing as a character like Dani or Jacob, get in close, dodge the slow-telegraphed swings, and whale on his legs.
Once Wayne drops, he’ll leave behind the Mailman’s Keys.
Go back to the "Fast Food" delivery truck where you found the note. Unlock the chest in the back. Congratulations, you are now the proud owner of The Raven. It’s a blue-tier (Rare) rifle that comes with the "Precision Shots" perk. It’s basically built for players who prefer methodical headshots over mindless button-mashing.
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Why This Quest Actually Matters for Your Build
It’s easy to ignore Lost & Found quests in HELL-A. You’re busy. There are flaming zombies trying to eat your shins. But Dead Island 2 My Mailman Was a Zombie is worth the ten minutes of sprinting around Bel-Air.
Early to mid-game, good ranged weapons are surprisingly scarce. You find plenty of lead pipes and dull kitchen knives, but a reliable semi-auto rifle is a game-changer. The Raven scales to your level when you claim it. If you wait until level 20 to finish this, the gun will be level 20.
A lot of players make the mistake of finishing this quest too early. If you do it at level 10, the gun becomes obsolete by level 15 unless you spend a fortune at the workbench to "Match Level." My advice? Wait until you’re at least midway through the Beverly Hills section of the story so the weapon has some actual longevity.
Things That Might Break (and How to Fix Them)
Sometimes Wayne doesn't spawn. It’s frustrating.
If you’ve checked all three mail piles and the quest marker (or your map) isn't updating, try fast-traveling out of Bel-Air and coming back. The game sometimes struggles to register the "interaction" with the mail stacks if you’re currently in combat. Clear the area of generic zombies before you touch the quest items.
Another tip: Wayne is specifically a "Slobber." If you haven't progressed far enough in the main story to have encountered Slobbers as a standard enemy type, he might not show up. You usually need to have completed the "Room Service for Major Booker" quest at the Halperin Hotel first. If he’s not appearing, go play the main story for an hour and come back.
Tactical Insights for Bel-Air Survival
Bel-Air is a circular map, basically. When doing this quest, don't take the main roads. Cut through the houses. Use the backyards. You can bypass about 70% of the random street mobs by hopping fences.
Also, keep an eye on the "Special" zombies in the area. While hunting for Wayne, you might run into "Curtis’s Valet" or other named zombies. They all drop keys. If you’re already running around for the mailman, you might as well grab the other loot crates scattered in these mansions.
Actionable Next Steps
- Check your inventory: Ensure you have enough space for a new weapon before killing Wayne. There’s nothing worse than a rare drop clipping through the floor because your inventory was full.
- Verify the story progress: If Wayne isn't at the truck, ensure you’ve met the first Slobber at the Halperin Hotel.
- Address sequence: Start at the delivery truck on Alpine Drive, hit the Goat Pen front door, then Swanson’s, then the final driveway on Alpine.
- The Loot: Head back to the truck, kill Wayne, take the keys, and grab The Raven rifle from the back of the van.
- Upgrade: Immediately take The Raven to a workbench. Add a "Damaging" or "Maiming" mod to maximize the rifle's inherent critical hit bonus.