Lancer



The Lancer is a new Big Daddy type introduced in the Minerva's Den Single-Player DLC for BioShock 2. Its main weapon is the Ion Laser, which it can use to both damage and blind its enemies. According to the Thinker, the Lancer is the most technologically advanced Big Daddy in Rapture.

Trivia

 * Judging from the striking similarities between the models, it would appear that the Lancer Big Daddy is the finished version of the "Deco-Rosie." Its name derived from the model name of a statue version of it used on Outer Persephone level, it was also seen in concept art from Deco Devolution.
 * In the artbook, the developers mention the early design of this Big Daddy to be reminiscent of a Knight. This could explain the name "Lancer," can be considered a Knights weapon and the user of such.