Once Human Shrapnel Build and Guide

In *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capacity to unleash devastating, widespread damage through shrapnel effects that hit multiple parts of enemies. This guide offers a thorough walkthrough on creating the ultimate Shrapnel build, highlighting the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

Understanding the Shrapnel build is essential. It revolves around utilizing weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, causing additional damage to parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, this build unleashes a relentless barrage of attacks. Think of it as setting off fireworks, where the collateral damage spreads to multiple enemy parts. Below is a detailed breakdown of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the heart of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle excels with a rapid rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, inflicting extra damage to random unhit parts. Critical hits not only double this effect but also enhance it with a 30% boost in critical damage, making it ideal for sustained combat. You can acquire the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by participating in mini-games or buying it for 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. For the best results, craft the Tier V version.

Recommended Attachments:

• Large Brake: +4 Range, +20 Accuracy, -8 Stability
• Reflex Sight: Zoom Level 2.0x, Aiming Speed +5.0%, Stability +5
• Tactical Laser Sight: +19 Accuracy, +12% Aiming Speed
• Extended Rifle Mag: Magazine Capacity +8, -13% Reload Speed

Secondary Weapon – DE.50 – Wildfire

The DE.50 – Wildfire complements the Shrapnel build by marking targets with “The Bull’s Eye,” which increases their vulnerability and synergizes with the shrapnel effect. Another option is the Recurve Crossbow, which applies “The Bull’s Eye” on weakspot hits, boosting the critical hit rate by 15% against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up the primary weapon for maximum impact.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon. Its “Fortress Warfare” ability, activated by heavy attacks, creates a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, enhancing team survivability and durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build, offering increased magazine capacity and critical rate boosts. The set’s “Lone Shadow” effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Blueprints for each piece are available at the Blueprints Shop via the Wish Machine for 3,000 Starchrom each.

Recommended Mods for Weapons

• Shrapnel Souvenir: Automatically reloads the magazine upon triggering shrapnel, ensuring continuous fire.
• Shrapnel Smash: Increases critical hit rate by 1% after each shrapnel trigger, stacking up to 20 times.
• Crit Amplifier: Boosts critical hit rate by 10% and critical damage by 15%.
• Momentum Up: Increases fire rate by 10% for the first half of the magazine and weapon damage by 30% for the second half.

Recommended Mods for Armor

• Targeted Strike (Face): Enhances damage against marked targets.
• Crit Booster (Gloves): Further increases critical hit rate.
• Covered Advance (Shoes): Improves movement speed while aiming.
• Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Enhances ammo efficiency or critical damage.

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