Killing Floor 2: How to Use Emotes

Emotes have always been a very important feature for communication in multiplayer games. Killing Floor 2 provides a number of emotes, allowing you to interact with other players via these special animations. Whether you want to celebrate after a wave, taunt a boss, or just mess around with your squad, emotes are the way to go.

How to Use Emotes in Killing Floor 2

To use emotes in Killing Floor 2, you will need to equip them in the Gear menu first. After that, you’ll be able to play the selected animation in your matches. Here’s how:

Open the Gear menu — Navigate to the main menu and find the Gear section.
Equip the emote you want to use. You’ll be able to see what the animation looks like before equipping it.
Start a match — Join a game or start your own.
Open voice comms by pressing the corresponding button. For example, on PC, it’s usually Z.
Use the emote you selected in the Gear menu.

That’s it! Your character will perform the animation, and other players will see it. Perfect for those moments when words just aren’t enough.

How to Get New Emotes in Killing Floor 2

Killing Floor 2 provides you with special Crates that contain different Gear. There are three Crates specifically for emotes:

Emote Crate Series #1
Emote Crate Series #2
Emote Crate Series #3

Each of these crates contains a variety of emotes that you can unlock. You can get these crates through:

Daily drops — Play medium or long matches and you might receive a crate as a reward.
Steam Marketplace — You can purchase crate keys on the Steam Marketplace if you don’t want to wait for drops.
Direct purchase — Buy the crates you’re interested in from the Marketplace if you want specific emotes.

Pro tip: If you’re patient, you can get most emotes for free just by playing regularly. But if you’re looking for something specific, the Marketplace is your friend.

All Emotes in Killing Floor 2

Here’s a complete list of all emotes available in Killing Floor 2 and which crate series they come from:

Emote Crate Series #1

The Booty — A classic dance move that never gets old.
Let’s Get Crazy — Perfect for celebrating after surviving a tough wave.
It’s Raining Dosh — Show off your wealth (or lack thereof).
Wacky Wavy — Get your wave on, zombie-killing style.
Lion Uppercut — Show your fighting spirit.
Uncle Charlie — A classic reference that old-school players will appreciate.
Mating Ritual — Because why not?
Fire Ball — Channel your inner fire.
Kickin It — Just kickin’ back and relaxing.
Make It Rain — Another way to show off that Dosh.

Emote Crate Series #2

The Cossack — A traditional dance that’s surprisingly fitting for a zombie apocalypse.
Breakin’ — Breakdance your way through the apocalypse.
The Wave — A simple but effective way to say hello.
The Sprinkler — Water your enemies… with bullets, of course.
Heel Click — A classic move that never goes out of style.
No Hands — Show off your balance (or lack thereof).
Maniac — Go completely crazy.
The Robot — Get your robot on.
The Running Man — Perfect for when you need to escape.
Air Metal — Rock out while killing Zeds.

Emote Crate Series #3

Crane Fist — Channel your inner martial artist.
Need Your Energy — Recharge your batteries (metaphorically).
Fastest Gun in the West — Show off your quick-draw skills.
Final Form — Transform into your ultimate self.
Universal Mastery — Show that you’ve mastered everything.
Zed Time — Perfect for when Zed Time activates.
Spirit Fingers — Get your spirit fingers ready.
Home Run — Swing for the fences.
Magic Fist — Unleash your magical powers.
Coin Trick — Impress your teammates with a coin trick.

Tips for Using Emotes

Timing is everything — Use emotes after completing a wave or defeating a boss for maximum impact.
Don’t overdo it — While emotes are fun, spamming them can be annoying to other players.
Use them strategically — Some emotes can be used to communicate with teammates (like “The Wave” to say hello).
Have fun — At the end of the day, emotes are about having fun and expressing yourself.