"Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human"

In the immersive world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capacity to unleash widespread damage through shrapnel effects, impacting multiple enemy parts simultaneously. This guide aims to offer a detailed walkthrough on crafting the ultimate Shrapnel build, encompassing the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to elevate your combat prowess on the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To fully grasp the Shrapnel build, it's essential to understand its core mechanics. This build is engineered around weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, which inflict additional damage on parts of the enemy that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build guarantees a relentless storm of destructive attacks. Envision it as launching fireworks; the extra damage is akin to enemies being struck by numerous collateral shots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the cornerstone of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle is celebrated for its rapid-fire capability and a 4% chance to activate shrapnel on each hit, inflicting supplementary damage on random parts of the enemy that weren't initially struck. Critical hits not only double this effect but also enhance critical damage by 30%, making it an ideal choice for prolonged battles. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by engaging in mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. For peak performance, crafting the Tier V version is highly recommended.

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 plays a crucial role in enhancing the Shrapnel build by marking targets with "The Bull’s Eye," thereby increasing their vulnerability and amplifying the shrapnel effect. As an alternative, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, boosting the critical rate by 15% against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting the stage for the primary weapon to deal maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe serves as a supportive melee weapon in the Shrapnel build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated by heavy attacks, establishes a protective zone that bestows Heavy Armor on allies, significantly improving team survivability and overall durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is the top choice for the Shrapnel build, offering increased magazine capacity and critical rate enhancements. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Blueprints for each piece of the set are available 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): Amplifies damage against marked targets.
Crit Booster (Gloves): Further boosts critical hit rate.
Covered Advance (Shoes): Enhances movement speed while aiming.
Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Improves ammo efficiency or critical damage.

For an enhanced gaming experience, consider playing *Once Human* on your PC or laptop using BlueStacks. Enjoy the game on a larger screen with the precision of a keyboard and mouse, making your Shrapnel build even more effective.