"Once Human: Shrapnel Build Guide Released"

In *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capacity to deliver widespread damage by triggering shrapnel effects that harm multiple enemy parts. This guide offers a detailed look at crafting the ultimate Shrapnel build, covering the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield performance.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To master the Shrapnel build, it's crucial to grasp its core concept. This build is all about using weapons and equipment that trigger shrapnel effects, causing extra damage to parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build unleashes a relentless wave of devastating attacks. Think of it as setting off fireworks, where enemies are pelted by multiple 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 heart of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle boasts a rapid fire rate and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on every hit, dealing additional damage to random unhit parts. Critical hits double this effect and boost critical damage by 30%, making it a top choice for prolonged battles. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by participating in mini-games or buying it with 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. For the best 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," which increases their vulnerability and enhances 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 up the primary weapon for maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated by heavy attacks, creates a protective area that grants Heavy Armor to allies, boosting survivability and enhancing overall team 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 grants additional 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.

For an enhanced gaming experience, consider playing *Once Human* on a larger screen using BlueStacks on your PC or laptop, paired with a keyboard and mouse for better control and precision.