This chapter contains all you need to know about the gene-altering effects of plasmids and tonics. The power of Adam has been used to create numerous upgrades to the human body—splice any of these plasmids or tonics into your system for an immediate improvement over your normal self.
Gatherer’s Garden vending machines are where you need to go once you get your hands on Adam. These machines carry all sorts of plasmids, tonics, health and EVE upgrades, and even extra plasmid and tonic slots. These machines are scattered throughout all of Rapture and are easily identified by the plastic statues of the Little Sisters (aka Gatherers) next to them. Speaking of Little Sisters, the only way you’re going to gain any Adam to spend at the Gatherer’s Garden machine is by seeking out the Little Sisters, killing the Big Daddy assigned to protect them, and either harvesting or rescuing them. Little Sisters control the flow of Adam in today’s Rapture and they are the only link to its power.
The following table contains all of the items you can purchase at a Gatherer’s Garden machine (in the order they become available) during your trip through Rapture. It is important to note that there are many more plasmids and tonics that can be obtained through other means.
Gatherer’s Garden Master Item List
| Plasmid/Tonic | Cost (Adam) | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrage! | 60 | Plasmid | Enrages target, causing it to attack someone other than you. |
| Armored Shell | 20 | Combat Tonic | Reduces all physical damage. |
| EVE Link | 20 | Physical Tonic | First Aid Kits also give you EVE. |
| Health Upgrade | 80 | Upgrade | Increase your maximum health. |
| EVE Upgrade | 80 | Upgrade | Increase your maximum EVE. |
| Sonic Boom | 60 | Plasmid | Hurls creatures and objects back with a blast of force. |
| Plasmid Slot | 100 | Slot | Unlock a plasmid slot. |
| Target Dummy | 60 | Plasmid | Creates a decoy that draws attacks away from you. |
| Winter Blast | 60 | Plasmid | Freeze your foes in place. Shatter them into a thousand pieces! What’s not to like? |
| Extra Nutrition | 20 | Physical Tonic | You gain a little extra health from snacks and bandages. |
| Machine Buster | 20 | Combat Tonic | Increases damage you deal to Cameras, Bots, and Turrets. |
| Speedy Hacker | 20 | Engineering Tonic | Reduces flow speed when hacking. |
| Physical Tonic Slot | 80 | Slot | Unlock a Physical Tonic slot. |
| Engineering Tonic Slot | 80 | Slot | Unlock an Engineering Tonic slot. |
| Combat Tonic Slot | 80 | Slot | Unlock a Combat Tonic slot. |
| Electro Bolt 2 | 120 | Plasmid | Electrical Bolt that stuns for longer. |
| Cyclone Trap | 60 | Plasmid | Launches Splicers into the air-and hurts them badly on the way down. |
| Human Inferno | 20 | Combat Tonic | You take less damage from fire and inflict more damage when you use fire. |
| EVE Saver | 20 | Physical Tonic | Plasmids use less EVE. |
| Vending Expert | 20 | Engineering Tonic | Reduces prices in vending machines. |
| Shorten Alarms | 20 | Engineering Tonic | Reduces duration of camera alarms. |
| Insect Swarm | 60 | Plasmid | Releases a swarm of stinging insects that attack multiple enemies. |
| Insect Swarm 2 | 80 | Plasmid | A more dangerous insect swarm. |
| Winter Blast 2 | 100 | Plasmid | Freezes for longer. Gives more time to shatter the frozen enemy. |
| Incinerate! 2 | 80 | Plasmid | Sets objects and creatures on fire. Repeated use increases heat. Extra hot! |
| Hacking Expert 2 | 50 | Engineering Tonic | 2 fewer alarm tiles and 2 fewer overload tiles when hacking. |
| Cyclone Trap 2 | 80 | Plasmid | Launches Splicers higher into the air when they walk over the swirling vortex. |
| Sonic Boom 2 | 80 | Plasmid | Hurls creatures and objects back with a powerful blast of force. |
| Electro Bolt 3 | 150 | Plasmid | The ultimate in electrical attacks. Stuns longer than any other. |
| Vending Expert 2 | 50 | Engineering Tonic | Greatly reduces prices in vending machines. |
| Frozen Field | 20 | Combat Tonic | You take less damage from cold and can freeze enemies when you hit them with the wrench. |
| Wrench Lurker 2 | 50 | Combat Tonic | Quiets your footsteps, and greatly increases damage from melee attacks on unaware opponents. |
| Machine Buster 2 | 50 | Combat Tonic | Significantly increases damage you deal to Cameras, Bots, and Turrets. |
| Winter Blast 3 | 150 | Plasmid | The ultimate freezing attacks. Lasts longer than any other. |
| Insect Swarm 3 | 120 | Plasmid | The most dangerous insect swarm of all. |
| Incinerate! 3 | 150 | Plasmid | The hottest incinerate of all. Repeated use increases heat. |
| Speedy Hacker 2 | 50 | Engineering Tonic | Greatly reduces flow speed when hacking. |
| Human Inferno 2 | 50 | Combat Tonic | Take much less damage from fire and inflict a lot more damage when using fire. |