Using the Research Camera in BioShock and BioShock 2, research can be done on the various types of enemies to yield rewards for the player. In the sequel, Little Sisters can no longer be researched for rewards. Furthermore, all Big Daddy types (save for the Alpha Series) in BioShock 2 share the same research path, as do all Security Devices.
BioShock Research Rewards[]
Houdini Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Natural Camouflage
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Easier to see where Houdini Splicers will re-appear.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Leadhead Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Scrounger
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Static Discharge 2
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Nitro Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Permanent 15% chance that any enemy grenade will be a dud.
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Permanent 35% chance that any enemy grenade will be a dud.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Spider Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Spider Splicer organs are turned into First Aid Kits.
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Extra Nutrition 3
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Thuggish Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: SportBoost
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: SportBoost 2
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Security Bot[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Security Expert 2
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Hacking Security Bots is instant and automatic.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Security Camera[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Twice as much Film found on destroyed Cameras.
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Flow speed reduced when hacking any Camera.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Turret[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Twice as many standard Auto Rounds found on destroyed Turrets.
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Hacking Turrets is instant and automatic.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Bouncer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Wrench Jockey 2
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Permanent 50% increase only to base Wrench damage.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Rosie[]
- Research Level 1: Increased Damage (+) (10%)
- Research Level 2: Photographer's Eye 2
- Research Level 3: Increased Damage (++) (25%)
- Research Level 4: Rosie corpses almost always contain rare invention parts.
- Research Level 5: Increased Damage (+++) (45%)
Little Sister[]
- Research Level 1: Small increase to the player's maximum health (8) and EVE (12).
- Research Level 2: Small increase to the player's maximum health (8) and EVE (12).
- Research Level 3: Small increase to the player's maximum health (8) and EVE (12).
- Research Level 4: Small increase to the player's maximum health (8) and EVE (12).
- Research Level 5: Small increase to the player's maximum health (8) and EVE (12).
BioShock 2 Research Rewards[]
Brute Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: New Drill Dash ability
- Research Level 2: 50% increased melee damage towards all enemies
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Brute Splicers
- Research Level 4: Armored Shell 2 Gene Tonic
Houdini Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against Houdini Splicers
- Research Level 2: Easier to spot Houdini Splicers when teleporting
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Houdini Splicers
- Research Level 4: Natural Camouflage Gene Tonic
Leadhead Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against Leadhead Splicers
- Research Level 2: Slowed security response
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Leadhead Splicers
- Research Level 4: Thrifty Hacker Gene Tonic
Spider Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Faster movement speed
- Research Level 2: Spider Splicer organs act as First Aid Kits
- Research Level 3: Even faster movement speed
- Research Level 4: Fountain of Youth Gene Tonic
Thuggish Splicer[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against Thuggish Splicers
- Research Level 2: Increased wallet cap from 600 dollars to 800
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Thuggish Splicers
- Research Level 4: Scrounger Gene Tonic
Alpha Series[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against the Alpha Series
- Research Level 2: Increased ammo carrying capacity
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against the Alpha Series
- Research Level 4: Elemental Storm Gene Tonic
Big Daddy[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against Big Daddies
- Research Level 2: Increased Drill damage
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Big Daddies
- Research Level 4: Arms Race Gene Tonic
Big Sister[]
- Research Level 1: Increased maximum EVE capacity
- Research Level 2: Free health restoration after gathering ADAM
- Research Level 3: Increased maximum EVE capacity
- Research Level 4: Drill Vampire Gene Tonic
Security Devices[]
- Research Level 1: Increased damage against Security
- Research Level 2: Double ammo on destroyed Security
- Research Level 3: Increased damage against Security
- Research Level 4: Deadly Machines Gene Tonic