
While other zombies will constantly roam or guard an area, Floaters will sit at the bottom of ponds or water and wait for prey to pass by. In Dead Island: Epidemic, they seem to have a more ocean like appearance with two versions present - Elite and Hoarder.įloaters are very much ambush predators. One eye is missing, either having dropped out from putrefaction or eaten by another zombie before the Floater turned. However, this is notably absent in the Definitive Editions of both games. When the Floater is killed, it is common for its body to rupture open and leak. The Floater's main ability is vomiting on the player, which causes damage and impairs their vision. The skin of a Floater is either pale blue, putrid brown or grey, with what seem to be roots growing out of it. This zombie has spent so much time submerged underwater that it has become swollen, with skin stretched so thin the player can see his organs inside. Floaters are difficult to kill, as their body is able to absorb a lot of punishment.įloaters have red eyes and an incredibly bloated body that is completely covered in a shiny mucus-like membrane. The Floater commonly lobs its corrosive projectile at a distance, but it can also spray the putrid liquid in a lateral sweeping pattern if the Hero gets too close.

Floaters are bloated, partially decomposed zombies that produce a corrosive slime that is capable of hurting, blinding or disorienting enemies from a distance.
