Houdini (Plasmid)



The Houdini Plasmid is a BioShock 2 Multiplayer-exclusive Plasmid which will allow the user to turn invisible. When using this plasmid, disappearing and reappearing creates the same "cloud" effect as Houdini Splicers. When invisible, the user cannot attack or perform any sort of action, but can still take damage. The plasmid continuously drains EVE while it is activated. This plasmid is unlocked at Rank 16.

Combat Strategy

 * The Houdini Plasmid is best used in stealth and ambush-based tactics, and possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities in equal measure.


 * The simplest use one can find for the Houdini Plasmid is when making an escape, as it enables the user to disappear. However, reappearing attracts a lot of attention, so try to steer clear of enemy territory. When used in conjunction with Aero Dash it will be much easier to escape from enemies.


 * Likewise, a Houdini Plasmid-Aero Dash combo is perfect when capturing the Little Sister: one can infiltrate the enemy base using the former, and make a quick exit using the latter.


 * The Houdini Plasmid is also a useful tool in the Turf War and ADAM Grab game modes, as it enables the user to reach hotspots without alerting the enemy.


 * This plasmid possesses the potential to seriously harm enemy morale: one can deliberately stalk enemies and repeatedly reappear directly behind them, disappearing and repeating the process. Not only does this give the Houdini Plasmid user several opportunities to deal serious damage, but it will also scramble enemy tactics, or even scatter them completely.


 * A Houdini Plasmid user can also use their power to distract the enemy: by striking an enemy and quickly disappearing, or simply using the Plasmid near a group of enemies, one can lead them to waste precious time trying to locate the player.


 * It must be noted that an invisible Houdini Plasmid user is still vulnerable to enemy attack, so disappearing in a small space will do nothing to save the player. Likewise, plasmids such as Incinerate! and Insect Swarm will make the user visible even when using the plasmid.


 * Using this plasmid when carrying the Little Sister is ineffective, as the Little Sister Marker will still display where the player is (since the player holds her), never mind that the Little Sister doesn't turn invisible with the player.


 * Another technique is using the Houdini Plasmid with the tonic Backstabber. Use the Houdini Plasmid and follow a player from behind. The Backstabber tonic gives a lot more damage using melee from behind, so this is a easy technique. Appear from your Plasmid and attack the target from behind.

Trivia

 * This Plasmid is named after the Splicers who have generally used it, Houdini Splicers. As such, it is also named after Harry Houdini.