Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human

In Once Human, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its ability to unleash widespread damage through shrapnel effects that target multiple parts of enemies. This guide offers a detailed look at how to create the most effective Shrapnel build, covering the best choices for weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

The Shrapnel build is all about leveraging weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, inflicting additional damage to parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and enhancing shrapnel damage, this build ensures a relentless barrage of devastating attacks. Think of it as setting off fireworks where enemies are hit by multiple collateral shots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the build components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the heart of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle delivers a high rate of fire and has a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel with each hit, causing additional damage to random parts of the enemy. Critical hits not only double this effect but also provide a 30% boost to critical damage, making it exceptionally powerful in sustained combat scenarios. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by playing mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at 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 enemies with "The Bull’s Eye," increasing their vulnerability and enhancing the shrapnel effect. As an alternative, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, granting a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up your primary weapon for maximum impact.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon in this build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability activates with heavy attacks, creating a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, boosting survivability and enhancing team durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is ideal 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 can be acquired through the Blueprints Shop or 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): Boosts 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.

For an enhanced gaming experience, consider playing Once Human on a larger screen using BlueStacks, along with your keyboard and mouse, to maximize your control and enjoyment.