Plasmids

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[edit] BioShock

Plasmids are special serums made from processed ADAM that introduce special stem cells into your system, allowing for genetic modification and real time mutation, giving you what some might call "super powers". Plasmids are powerful, but excessive use of them helped to bring about the downfall of Rapture. Jack has a limited number of slots for actively equipped Plasmids. The player can change his currently equipped Plasmids at a Gene Bank. The player may purchase additional slots (up to maximum of 6) and select Plasmids at a Gatherer's Garden.

• Cyclone Trap - Creates a spinning vortex that will send enemies flying into the air.

• Electro Bolt - Fires bolts of electricity stunning both man and machine.

• Enrage - Causes the target to attack the closest being.

• Hypnotize Big Daddy - Makes a Big Daddy defend you temporarily.

• Incinerate! - Releases a torrent of fire at the target, setting them ablaze.

• Insect Swarm - Unleashes hordes of hornets that attack nearby enemies.

• Security Bullseye - Target is more likely to incur the wrath of Turrets and Security Bots.

• Sonic Boom - Gives a sonic blast to everything standing right in front of you.

• Target Dummy - Summons an illusory target dummy to distract foes.

• Telekinesis - Move and throw objects with your mind.

• Winter Blast - Freeze an enemy in a solid block of ice for a period of time.

Another Plasmid, Teleport, was ultimately removed from the game. The player also receives a Plasmid from Tenenbaum which allows them to rescue the Little Sisters. Some Plasmids are found in bottles lying around Rapture. They are visually distinguishable from Gene Tonics because of their bright, saturated red glow.

A file containing names of possibly-removed Plasmids named Predefined_Plasmids.txt can be found in the BioShock directory.

[edit] BioShock 2

As the First Big Daddy, the player will be able to use Plasmids and weapons simultaneously. Upgrading a Plasmid also unlocks an alternate use: For example, upgrading the Incinerate! Plasmid gives the player the ability to produce fireballs, and can ultimately use his hand as a flamethrower. A larger suite of Plasmids will be available, as well as more upgrade levels.

It will also be possible for Plasmids to be mixed together. At a certain level, for example, Cyclone Trap can be infused with another Plasmid, such as Incinerate!, creating fire traps.

New Plasmids confirmed thus far are Aero Dash and Geyser Trap. Plasmids from BioShock will return.