Reviving the Generator

Learn how to revive the generator in BioShock 2 using the Electro Bolt Plasmid. This guide covers using Plasmids, EVE, and combat tactics against Splicers.

Once you regain control of the Daddy, loot the rooms to either side of the Gatherer's Garden. Next, start walking back to Adonis Baths.

On your way back, you'll see that the path is blocked by a closed door with a sparking Door Control panel next to it. Face the Door Control panel and then press the “L2” button. This will cause the Daddy to fire a bolt of electricity from his left hand, hitting the Door Control panel and opening the door. This is the power of the “Electro Bolt” Plasmid.

The “Electro Bolt” Plasmid is the game's first Plasmid. Plasmids give you superpowers that can be used as both puzzle-solving tools and as means of offense against enemies. In this guide, each Plasmid will have its own individual bio.

“Electro Bolt” Plasmid

• Location: For free at the Gatherer's Garden in Adonis Luxury Resort
• EVE Cost: Low
• Effect: Deals slight electrical damage and stuns enemies for a short duration. Can also open sparking Door Control panels.

You might have noticed that using your new Plasmid depleted the blue bar at the top-left of the screen a tiny bit. This is your EVE bar. Every time you use a Plasmid, you deplete a bit of your EVE bar. If your EVE bar empties, the Daddy will automatically use up an EVE Hypo to refill the EVE bar. You can store up to five EVE Hypos in your inventory. The top-left corner of the screen displays your Health bar and how many First Aid Kits you have, your EVE bar and how many EVE Hypos you have, and your currently-selected Plasmid. The bottom-left corner of the screen shows information concerning your currently-selected weapon. Since you only have your Drill, the bottom-left corner of the screen shows the amount of Drill Fuel you have. If the needle reaches the bottom of the fuel gauge, then you won't be able to rev the Drill.

Pick up the EVE Hypo that is sitting near the Door Control panel, and then start heading back to Adonis Baths.

As you round the corner to face the Adonis Baths, you'll see a Thuggish Splicer standing on the diving board and looking over the pool. Use your “Electro Bolt” Plasmid to stun the Splicer. Just after the bolt hits the Splicer, run up to him and then press the “Circle” button. The Daddy will swing the Drill at the stunned Splicer, instantly killing him. Stunned or otherwise unaware enemies take double damage from melee attacks. To do a melee attack, press the “Circle” button.

A second Thuggish Splicer will run up to attack you. Shock it with your “Electro Bolt” Plasmid, and then melee it to kill it. Once this Splicer is dead, loot both bodies. Get into the habit of looting the bodies of every enemy that you kill.

Now, turn right and approach the glowing panel on the dead generator. Fire your “Electro Bolt” Plasmid at the glowing panel to energize the dead generator. The generator takes twenty-five seconds to start.

Once the generator whirs to life, you'll be contacted by the female voice from earlier. The female voice introduces herself as “Tenenbaum” and says that she knows who the Daddy is. Tenenbaum then says that she needs your help and to meet her in the Atlantic Express train station. Tenenbaum then disconnects.