Incinerate!



Developed by Ryan Industries in Rapture, the Incinerate (or "Incinerate!", in-game) plasmid is a modification that allows the host to create fire with his hands, ranging from a single lighter-like flicker to a powerful fireball.

The most interesting part about this plasmid is that when you set an object on fire, and a splicer or other flammable object comes in contact with it, the fire will spread. Use this to your advantage when enemies are standing in or around flammable objects, such as gasoline puddles or explosives.

This plasmid can also be used in conjunction with the Electrobolt plasmid. When an enemy is set on fire, they will immediately run for water. When they are immersed in the water, you can deliver a lethal shock with the Electrobolt.

At higher levels, the effects of Incinerate can stack when used multiple times, causing the victim to burn faster.

Strategies
At first glance, there's not a lot of strategy behind lighting your enemies on fire, but you'd be surprised. The first question is one of target--fire spreads, as you've noticed. Aim at the center of an enemy group, so the ensuing burst can ignite several at the cost of only one activation of Incinerate. Once your foes are alight, follow up with normal attacks to conserve EVE (the wrench is best for ammo and EVE conservation, but if you don't want to get too close to flaming enemies, the pistol or machine gun make for excellent follow-up). If there's a puddle of oil on the floor, blast it! The ensuing firestorm creates a barrier between you and your enemies, igniting anyone who dares pass it.

Why You Need This Plasmid: For lighting your enemies aflame, of course! For its damage, it's more EVE-efficient than Electrobolt, and a careful shot can ignite several enemies in a single pull. Don't forget the utility of melting frozen objects.

Why You Don't: When you get the Chemical Thrower in Arcadia, you'll have a normal weapon that can approximate the fiery blast of Incinerate; further, napalm is its default fuel, meaning it's easy to find or purchase. You can safely exchange Incinerate for another plasmid and use the chemical thrower as your primary tool of ignition.



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Location

Found in the crematorium in the Medical Pavilion. It is upstairs in a room you have to crawl into.