Short Circuit

Short Circuit is a Gene Tonic in BioShock 2 which causes Security Devices hit with electricity to shut down for longer. Although both versions can be used at the same time, there is no added effect relative to the bonus provided by Short Circuit 2.

Short Circuit “ Tired of shocking turrets and bots again and again? Equip Short Circuit, and your electric shocks will keep machines down much longer! ” Effect: Security Devices hit by electricity shut down for longer. Location: First available for purchase at a Gatherer's Garden in Pauper's Drop. Cost: 35 ADAM

Short Circuit 2 “ Keep machines down for the count when you shock them. Equip Short Circuit 2, and your electric shocks will put machines offline permanently! ” Effect: Security Devices hit by electricity shut down permanently or until hacked. Location: First available for purchase at a Gatherer's Garden in Fontaine Futuristics. Cost: 65 ADAM