Frosty Splicer

"Nobody gets even a sip unless I say so! You got it? Anyone comes near that bottle without permission is a DEAD MAN!!!"

- Frosty Splicer

Frosty Splicers are special Splicers encountered in the BioShock Infinite DLC Burial at Sea - Episode 1. These enemies have consumed a massive amount of the Plasmid Old Man Winter.

Burial at Sea - Episode 1
Frank Fontaine developed the Old Man Winter Plasmid, but it never went into commercial release. When Rapture Security started to come down on him, he distributed the Plasmid out to his cohorts. The Plasmid has caused more severe mutations in its users than one would expect from ordinary Plasmid abuse.

Their most notable characteristic is their frigid appearance: they have pale, discolored blue skin, glowing eyes, and large crystalline icicles sprouting from their arms, backs, knees, and heads. In addition, they possess a long, tousled "Santa Claus" style beard.

Frosty Splicers can make ice bridges from water rushing out of the burst pipes across an area. They are also seen battling with other Splicers with the ice balls they throw.

Strategy
First encountered in Rapture on Ice, Frosty Splicers employ a hit-and-run method of attack. If they spot the player, they will hurl five ice balls in multiple directions and later will dash to the nearest hiding spot. They are very aggressive and won't back down easily.

Recommended Weapons and Ammunition
Weapons with a large amount of stopping power, such as the Shotgun, are best for taking down Frosties. Any upgrades for these weapons are also recommended. The Radar Range is also highly effective, as it will heat up and detonate them.

Recommended Plasmids

 * Devil's Kiss is the best Plasmid against Frosty Splicers, due to the fact that fire and ice don't mix too well.
 * Bucking Bronco has its uses against Frosty Splicers, as it prevents them from dodging or even attacking while the effect lasts.

Behind the Scenes

 * The Frosty Splicer in Burial at Sea is a repurposed Vigor Junkie, a cut concept from BioShock Infinite.
 * The model used in-game is named Winterblast, a reference to the original ice-based Plasmid Winter Blast from BioShock and BioShock 2.
 * During the battle in the Rapture on Ice, normal Splicers can't walk or run easily on the ice rink and keep slipping. But, Frosty Splicer doesn't slip on ice at all, but rather moves smoothly.