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Below you will findall information about conducting researchinBioShock 2.
A special camera is used to examine and study opponents.
From our guide you will learn how to start recording andhow to record the best videos.
How and why to use the camera in BioShock 2?
You will obtain the Research Camera during your stay at thePauper’s Droplocation.
The amount of point you gain fills up the research progress bar of each enemy.
it’s possible for you to check you progress by accessing one of the cards on the map screen.
The possibilities are large, so use your imagination and invention.
Unfortunately, inBioShock 2you can’t go back to previous locations and your enemies can’t respawn that easily.
Recording battles is especially relevant in case of less common enemies (for example, like big sisters).
Research: Thuggish Splicer
Research bonuses / benefits:
1.
Increased damage +
2.
Increases your wallet capacity from 600 to 800 dollars
3.
Increased damage ++
4.Tonic [Scrounger]
The most common enemy in the game.
Uses only melee weapons, which makes his attacks predictable and easy to avoid.
How to speed up the research:
Electrocute him before hitting with the Drill.
Use Telekinesis to throw exploding barrels at them.
Set fire onto the poor guy and electrocute him once he jumps into a pool of water.
Freeze and hit with the Drill.
Hack the Health Stations.
If the enemy will want to patch up, he’ll get damaged.
Reseach: Leadhead Splicer
2.
Use Incinerate on alcohol bottles to create Molotov cocktails.
Use Telekinesis to throw the cocktails at them to set them on fire.
- Lure an enemy to a friendly camera/turret.
Reseach: Houdini Splicer
2.
He shoots some projectiles in your direction and then disappears.
You should then look for red mist, which indicates where he’s going to appear next.
Completing the second stage of research makes the fight easier.
Freeze him before he manages to escape and shatter him.
Draw his attention my creating a Decoy and then attack.
Charge with the Drill to quickly approach him and deal damage.
Reseach: Brute Splicer
1.
New Ability: Drill Dash
2.
Increases melee damage
3.
Increased damage +
4.Tonic [Armored Shell 2]
A big, agile and unpleasant enemy.
On bigger distances he’ll give a shot to toss the nearest object at you.
Dodge or use Telekinesis to grab and throw them back.
Throw back the items he’s tossing at you.
Stop his charged attacked by using a Plasmid.
Kill him before he gets to a Health Station.
In a multiple enemy fight - use Hypnosis on him.
Reseach: Spider Splicer
1.
Increased movement speed +
2.
Spider Splicer Organs can be used like first aid kits.
Increased movement speed ++
4.Tonic [Fountain of Youth]
Spider Splicers love to move along ceilings and walls.
Their fast, agile and throws hooks at you.
Use the Machine Gun with anti-personal ammo and at closer distances - the Shotgun.
attempt to hit him while he’s in the air.
Send an Insect Swarm on him.
Shoot traps at an exploding barrel and then throw it with Telekinesis.
Freeze or electrocute him while he’s in the air, which will interrupt his jump.
Reseach: Alpha Series
2.
Increased ammo carry capacity.
He attacks you on sight and doesn’t search or care for Little Sisters.
Additionally his suit emits waves of electricity, fire or ice from time to time.
Use Hypnosis to make two Alphas fight (you’ll often meet them in pairs).
Catch the grenades he’s throwing at you with Telekinesis and throw them back at him.
Place mines on an exploding barrel and throw it at him with Telekinesis.
Reseach: Big Daddy
2.
Permanent 50% increase to drill damage.
Here I’ve only listed the bonuses and tips on how to speed up the research.
Remember that Daddies respawn after some time, which will make your research easier.
If a Drill-equipped Daddy readies to charge, interrupt it with Drill Dash.
If a Rumbler sets a mini-turret, hack it and turn it to your side.
Catch the mines thrown at you with Telekinesis and return them.
Lure the enemies with Decoy to traps or hacked devices.
Reseach: Big Sister
1.
Increaed Max Eve +
2.
Your Little Sister restores your health after Gathering ADAM.
Here I’ve only listed the bonuses and tips on how to speed up the research.
Use Telekinesis to throw back everything the Sister tries to hit you with.
Once she’s in the air - electrocute her.
Interrupt her charge with the Drill Dash.
Fight alongside friendly turrets and hypnotized Splicer.
Use the surroundings - set fire to oil, detonate barrels etc.
Reseach: Security
1.
Increased Damage +
2.
You find double ammo on destroyed machines.
If a camera notices you, it will turn on an alarm and two Bots will appear.
Hacking a machine will end the recording and give you a small bonus.
Freeze the machine to make things easier and then hack it.
Stun bots and turrets with Electro Bolt and then turn them to your side.
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