Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human

In the dynamic world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build emerges as a powerhouse, designed to unleash widespread damage through its shrapnel effects, which strike multiple parts of enemies simultaneously. This guide dives deep into crafting the perfect Shrapnel build, outlining the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to elevate your performance in battle.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

At the heart of the Shrapnel build lies a focus on weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, leading to additional damage on unhit enemy parts. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, this build ensures a relentless onslaught of devastating attacks. Think of it as launching fireworks; the extra damage comes from the multiple collateral shots that hit enemies. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The cornerstone of the Shrapnel build, the SOCR – The Last Valor, is an assault rifle renowned for its high rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel with each hit, causing extra damage to random unhit parts. Critical hits not only double this effect but also add a 30% boost to critical damage, making it an exceptional choice for prolonged battles. The blueprint for this weapon is obtainable through the Wish Machine by engaging in mini-games or purchasing it for 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 complements the Shrapnel build by marking targets with "The Bull’s Eye," thereby increasing their vulnerability and enhancing 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 deliver maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe plays a supportive role as a melee weapon. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, triggered by heavy attacks, creates a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, significantly boosting team survivability and durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is ideal for the Shrapnel build, offering enhanced 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 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: 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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