While there are a range of different items in each weapon category, Dying Light The Beast only gives you two grip mods for your weapons. Grip mods are passive and can be used on different melee weapons to increase damage, and add durability.
However, not every weapon in the game has a Grip Slot but most melee weapon do. Swords and machetes benefit from grip mods the most in Dying Light The Beast. Also keep in mind that named legendaries don’t support Grip Mods but regular melee weapons at any rarity do.
Grip Mods are passive, they work exceptionally well when combined with more situational mods. A weapon with Reinforcement can be paired with elemental Tip mods to create a long-lasting crowd-control tool, while Empowerment pairs well with high-impact builds focused on eliminating enemies as quickly as possible.
| Mod | Effect | Trigger | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinforcement | Permanent durability increase | Passive | Taurus Gas Station Dark Zone in Industrial Zone West |
| Empowerment | Passive damage increase | Passive | Taurus Gas Station Dark Zone in region label varies (Villa Area East / The Vale) |
Empowerment Grip Mod Location in Dying Light The Beast
Go to the marked location on the map to reach the Taurus Gas Station. Enter the building by crawling through the barricaded door.
Turn left and go through the door of the Gas Station. To your right is the bathroom where you can climb through an opening in the wall above the sink.
In the next room the Empowerment grip mod blueprint is sitting to your right on a table.
Empowerment Grip Mod Crafting Recipe and Effect
After getting the Empowerment Grip Mod blueprint you’ll need the following resources to craft it:
Crafting Requirements (all quality tiers):
- 10 × Blades
- 10 × Leather
- 2 × Oxidizers
- 2 × Cleaning Supplies
To craft higher quality versions, you’ll also need Manual Pages:
- Rare: 1 × Beginner Manual Page
- Epic: 1 × Intermediate Manual Page
- Legendary: 1 × Expert Manual Page
Effect by Tier:
- Common: +10 base weapon damage
- Rare: +15 base weapon damage
- Epic: +20 base weapon damage
- Legendary: +25 base weapon damage (plus more durability and affixes)
Grip Mod Effect: Passive Damage Increase
Grip Mods are passive, they work exceptionally well when combined with more situational mods. A weapon with Reinforcement can be paired with elemental Tip mods to create a long-lasting crowd-control tool, while Empowerment pairs well with high-impact builds focused on eliminating enemies as quickly as possible.
Reinforcement Grip Mod Location in Dying Light The Beast
Reinforcement grip mod blueprint is also inside the Taurus Gas Station. However, this time you need to enter through the other side of the building. Crawl under the barricaded door and to your left should be a door that is blocked from the inside.
Look to the right, on the wall, where a vent opening takes you directly inside that room.
Reinforcement Grip Mod Blueprint Crafting Recipe and Effect
Common (base version):
- 10 × Weights
- 10 × Leather
- 2 × Oxidizers
- 2 × Cleaning Supplies
Rare (upgraded version):
- 1 × Beginner Manual Page
- 10 × Weights
- 10 × Leather
- 2 × Oxidizers
- 2 × Cleaning Supplies
Epic (higher tier):
- 1 × Intermediate Manual Page
- 10 × Weights
- 10 × Leather
- 2 × Oxidizers
- 2 × Cleaning Supplies
Legendary (top tier):
- 1 × Expert Manual Page
- 10 × Weights
- 10 × Leather
- 2 × Oxidizers
- 2 × Cleaning Supplies
How to Craft Grip Mods
Once you find the Reinforcement Grip Mod blueprint in the world (e.g., inside the Taurus Gas Station Dark Zone – Industrial Zone West), the blueprint allows you to craft it at any weapon modification bench. You must bring the listed materials with you to produce the mod, then install it into a weapon that has a Grip slot.
