tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post9206089793204072723..comments2024-01-17T07:03:57.842+00:00Comments on The Mad Ranter: BioShock 2 tonic loadoutFlipChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449939046593105926noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-84977613806703312982020-03-19T17:27:46.753+00:002020-03-19T17:27:46.753+00:00Hey Ben i have a tip for you when you use the dril...Hey Ben i have a tip for you when you use the drill most next time head hunter also works with the drill it does lots of dmg and if you are using elemental vamp and drill power it pretty much makes you unstoppable (for me at least)TheLancerSeriesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-42987094876970235302015-02-22T08:48:58.714+00:002015-02-22T08:48:58.714+00:00This was very helpful toward strategizing the Gene...This was very helpful toward strategizing the Gene Tonics and/or Plasmids - aka: being smart with the ADAM. Thanks to all of you! I'm a late bloomer obviously with respect to experiencing this fine franchise. As far as any input I have, I'm still in the early stages of BioShock 2 (Pauper's Drop), but I must emphasize my pleasant surprise with the use of Head Hunter. I was stuck with a Big Sister in a really inopportune time, so - lucky for my safe spot - I was able to experiment with some things, and Head Hunter was the only reason I got out of that battle without a serious depletion of resources. I'm too early in the game to utilize the various drill strategies, and the freezing Plasmids weren't an option either. So, I went with an Electro Bolt / Heavy Rivets to the head strategy via Head Hunter, and it was a noticeable advantage/difference. I really didn't want to spend ADAM, but it was the only option that got me out of the early Big Sister fight without unloading everything I had. The open area she spawned in made a gun and run strategy laughable. No matter how I rescued the 1st Little Sister in Pauper's Drop, a Big Sister came out Downtown where you have the low ground and no shelter; it was almost very bad...haha... SUCH a good game! Thanks again! \m/\m/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291313217945775104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-5673026896610723492014-04-13T07:47:25.084+01:002014-04-13T07:47:25.084+01:00It does depend on your play style and I wouldn'...It does depend on your play style and I wouldn't expect anyone not to experiment, but I've run through like this at the highest difficulty setting with chambers off with very little difficultyFlipChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449939046593105926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-83645194330376468782014-04-12T23:03:28.212+01:002014-04-12T23:03:28.212+01:00Really nice guide but I would say this is very bui...Really nice guide but I would say this is very build dependant. <br /><br />For example, on this last playthrough I used the drill the most. Vampire Drill was awesome against Big Sisters and Big Daddies. I dare you find a better weapon. I rush em, shock em, then drill into them. I can take out an Alpha Big Daddy on a 1/4 tank of fuel and about 20 seconds of fighting. When they hit me, shock em, drill into em more and watch my health meter get back to full. <br /><br />A fully upgraded drill, with drill damage 1 and 2, vampire drill, and drill specialist made me almost invulnerable. Combined with the Eve reducers and I spent all of the last stages at full health, 5 eve hypos, 5 health kits. Bennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-17930974869140055952012-12-02T01:38:19.085+00:002012-12-02T01:38:19.085+00:00Thanks for the response. Since, I have been late t...Thanks for the response. Since, I have been late to the game your list has really helped me get a feel for the different tonics. Like you said the beauty is how its often up to play style. Thanks for the sharing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-34155889736661427522012-11-26T09:05:48.489+00:002012-11-26T09:05:48.489+00:00Thanks for the Walking Inferno tip; I've updat...Thanks for the Walking Inferno tip; I've updated the entry to reflect that. Combined with Headhunter I suppose it'll take down enemies that much quicker, but then again Cure-all with Fountain of Youth is a killer combination negating the absolute need for a quick kill.<br /><br />Still that's the beauty of the tonics you can mix and match to suit your own style of playFlipChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449939046593105926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-43415898169747536992012-11-25T19:51:11.667+00:002012-11-25T19:51:11.667+00:00I have to disagree on Walking Inferno. If I am cor...I have to disagree on Walking Inferno. If I am correct this will boost the power of your Incinerate, Rivet Gun and maybe the Phosphorus Buck ammo for the Shotgun. (Not sure about that one)At the same time it decreases the damage you take from fire which I found to be the most common element used by foes. So, for one slot you can both boost your Rivet and Incinerate Damage and at the same time decrease damage vs a common element. It also makes it safer to use Incinerate around oil and such. If you don't use Incinerate or upgraded Rivet Gun then I see your point but if you do it seems like it would be worth a slot. <br /><br /><br />Since, I don't use Drill that often I think I will subtract those tonics and add in Headhunter and Walking Inferno. I also have to say I found "Cure All" to be an amazing tonic. With the other Eve upgrades all of a sudden your a walking Plasma Machine of Death.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-32056600374103709812010-07-16T08:10:18.888+01:002010-07-16T08:10:18.888+01:00Nice guide, thanks. Just a couple of opinions to ...Nice guide, thanks. Just a couple of opinions to add:<br /><br />* I agree with the other poster about Head Hunter. I prefer the rivet and spear guns, and it really makes a difference.<br /><br />* I would move Drill Power 1 & 2 to the Specialised list. Personally, I virtually never use the drill and have no problems with low ammo.<br /><br />* Elemental Storm is the worst of the Storm tonics IMHO. The element that triggers is random. I'd rather choose 1. Electric Storm is nice with Fountain of Youth and Electric Flesh while standing in water. This combo makes ADAM collection very easy. I'd put Elemental Storm on the Don't Bother list.<br /><br />* As mentioned, I like Electric Flesh. Its a non-movable for me. Nice to charge up Electro Bolt and zap your enemies while taking no damage.<br /><br />* Eve Link and Cure All aren't really that important unless you're low on Eve. I used them for a while and found removing them made little difference, so optional for me.<br /><br />* I consider all the money saving tonics to be optional. Also, Thrifty hacker gives the same discount as Vending Expert, which doesn't have the requirement that the machine must be hacked to work, so the latter is slightly better.<br /><br />Note that my opinion is based on the Single Player game. I haven't played the Multi Player.Robert Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-79392365574581993262010-06-09T08:59:31.386+01:002010-06-09T08:59:31.386+01:00On normal enemies a spear headshot is likely to ki...On normal enemies a spear headshot is likely to kill them anyway.<br /><br />With a caveat that I created this load with the PS3 in mind and that therefore lacked the fine control for true distance shooting.<br /><br />I agree with tougher enemies it could be useful, but I had no difficulty without it and the fact it would cost ADAM was a discouragement.<br /><br />I'd rather load in something else, but your point is a fair one.FlipChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449939046593105926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36939759.post-45321978538702088912010-06-09T04:05:25.230+01:002010-06-09T04:05:25.230+01:00Pretty much agree on everything, except for headhu...Pretty much agree on everything, except for headhunter. You missed the point there. This is for spears and rivets, pretty helpful for extra damage from the distance.<br />Also works a threat against tougher enemies if you freeze them, then discharge hell on their heads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com