Unlock and upgrade all Neon powers in inFAMOUS: Second Son, including Drain Neon, Light Speed, Neon Beam, Phosphor Beam, Laser Insight, and Stasis Bubble. Learn requirements and strategies.
This guide details the Neon powers available in inFAMOUS: Second Son, covering their descriptions, requirements for unlocking and upgrading, and their uses.
Drain Neon
Refill your Neon energy by draining signs, lights, or other Neon Sources. Upgrades increase Neon Energy capacity and drain speed.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Drain Neon | Press and hold the Touch Pad Button to drain neon signs, lights, or any other Neon Source | Story |
| Drain Neon 1 | Increase Neon Energy capacity by 20%. | 1 Shard |
| Drain Neon 2 | Increase Neon Energy capacity by 40%. | Lv. 2 Karma, 1 Shard |
| Drain Neon 3 | Increase Neon Energy capacity by 60%. | Lv. 3 Karma, 1 Shard |
| Drain Neon 4 | Increase Neon Energy capacity by 80%. | Lv. 4 Karma, 1 Shard |
| Drain Neon 5 | Double Neon Energy capacity. | Lv. 5 Karma, 2 Shards |
| Quick Drain | Drain from Neon Sources in half the time. | 2 Shards |
Light Speed
Transform into a streak of Neon light to traverse the city quickly, escape combat, or run up walls. Upgrades enhance speed and duration.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Light Speed | Hold O to transform into a blazing streak of Neon light. Useful for crossing the city or escaping combat to recover. Runs over obstacles and directly up walls. | Story |
| Photon Jump | Press X during a Light Speed run to jump high into the air. | 2 Shards |
| Endless Speed | Hold Circle for a continuous Light Speed run. | Lv. 4 Karma, 5 Shards |
Neon Beam
Fire a long-range Neon attack. Upgrades reduce energy cost and increase firing rate.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Neon Beam | Press R2 to fire a long range neon attack. | Story |
| Neon Beam 1 | Uses 25% less Neon Energy. | 1 Shard |
| Neon Beam 2 | Uses 50% less Neon Energy. | Lv. 3 Karma, 1 Shard |
| Rapid Refire | Fire Neon Beams at a faster rate. | Lv. 3 Evil Karma, 5 Shards |
Phosphor Beam
Charge and fire an intense beam of searing light, useful for destroying enemy equipment and vehicles. Upgrades increase ammo capacity.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Phosphor Beam | Press and Hold R1 to charge and fire an intense beam of searing light. Useful for destroying enemy equipment and vehicles, but requires Heavy Ammo. | Story |
| Phosphor Beam 1 | Increase Phosphor Beam ammo capacity to 4 | 4 Shards |
| Phosphor Beam 2 | Increase Phosphor Beam ammo capacity to 6 | Lv. 3 Karma, 6 Shards |
| Phosphor Beam 3 | Increase Phosphor Beam ammo capacity to 8 | Lv. 4 Karma, 8 Shards |
Laser Insight
Zoom in to spot enemy weak points. Shooting weak points grants Karma. Upgrades improve targeting and recharge speed.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Laser Insight | Zoom (L2) to spot weak points on enemies. Shoot blue weak points to Subdue them for Good Karma, or red weak points to Execute them for Evil Karma. | Story |
| Laser Focus | Briefly slows down times while Zooming. Useful for targeting enemy weak spots for Good Karma, or just shooting them in the head for Evil Karma. | 5 Shards |
| Speed Loader | Light Speed instantly recharges Laser Focus. | Lv. 3 Good Karma, 5 Shards, Laser Focus |
| Extended Focus | Slows down time for longer while Zooming. | Lv. 4 Good Karma, 5 Shards, Laser Focus |
Stasis Bubble
Throw an expanding bubble of Neon energy that freezes enemies in time. Upgrades reduce energy cost, increase duration, and enhance combat effectiveness.
| Name | Description | Requirements |
| Stasis Bubble | Press L1 to throw an expanding bubble of Neon energy. Enemies caught in this stasis field will be frozen in time, unable to move or fight. This makes it easier to target their weakspots to earn Good Karma, or just shoot them in the head to earn Evil Karma. | Story |
| Stasis Bubble 1 | Uses 25% less Neon Energy. | 1 Shard |
| Stasis Bubble 2 | Uses 50% less Neon Energy. | 2 Shards |
| Extended Bubble | Increase the duration of Stasis Bubbles. | 4 Shards |
| Enhanced Stasis | Enemies trapped in a Stasis Bubble can be Subdued with a single Neon Beam. | Lv. 3 Good Karma, 6 Shards |
| Deadly Stasis | Enemies killed while trapped in a Stasis Bubble will be obliterated, earning Evil Karma. | Lv. 3 Evil Karma, 8 Shards |
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