Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human

In the dynamic world of Once Human, the Shrapnel build emerges as a powerhouse, renowned for its capacity to unleash widespread damage through shrapnel effects that target multiple enemy parts simultaneously. This comprehensive guide delves into crafting an optimal Shrapnel build, offering insights into the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to amplify your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

Understanding the Shrapnel build's core concept is crucial. This build harnesses weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, inflicting additional damage on parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, the build ensures a relentless onslaught of devastating attacks. It's akin to setting off fireworks, where the collateral damage rains down on foes from multiple angles. Below is a detailed breakdown of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The cornerstone of the Shrapnel build is the SOCR – The Last Valor. This assault rifle is prized for its rapid firing rate and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, causing extra damage to random unhit parts of the enemy. Critical hits not only double this effect but also boost critical damage by 30%, making it a potent choice for sustained combat. The blueprint for this weapon can be obtained through the Wish Machine by engaging in mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. For the best performance, crafting the Tier V version is advised.

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," thereby increasing their vulnerability and synergizing with the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, offering a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting the stage for the primary weapon to deal maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, triggered by heavy attacks, creates a protective area that bestows Heavy Armor on allies, enhancing survivability and bolstering the team's overall durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is ideal for the Shrapnel build, offering boosts in magazine capacity and critical hit rates. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Each piece's blueprint can be acquired at the Blueprints Shop through 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: Boosts critical hit rate by 1% after each shrapnel trigger, stacking up to 20 times.
• Crit Amplifier: Enhances 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.

To optimize your gaming experience, consider playing Once Human on a larger screen using BlueStacks on your PC or laptop, coupled with the precision of a keyboard and mouse.