"Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human"

In the realm 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 delves into the intricacies of crafting an optimal Shrapnel build, outlining the best selections for weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your combat prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

The essence of the Shrapnel build lies in its ability to utilize weapons and equipment that trigger shrapnel effects, thereby inflicting additional damage on parts of enemies that were not directly hit. By optimizing critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, this build ensures a relentless onslaught of devastating attacks. It's akin to igniting a series of fireworks where additional damage is caused by the collateral effects of your shots. 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 high rate of fire and a 4% chance to activate shrapnel on each hit, which inflicts extra damage on random unhit parts of the enemy. Critical hits amplify this effect, doubling the shrapnel chance and adding a 30% critical damage boost, making it exceptionally effective in 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 the best results, 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," which increases their vulnerability and synergizes effectively with the shrapnel effect. For an alternative, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, providing a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up the primary weapon for maximum damage output.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe functions as a vital melee weapon in this build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, triggered by heavy attacks, generates a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, thereby enhancing team survivability and durability on the battlefield.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is the ideal choice for the Shrapnel build, offering enhancements in magazine capacity and critical rate. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Each piece of the set's blueprint can be acquired from the Blueprints Shop through the Wish Machine for 3,000 Starchrom.

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 increases critical hit rate.
• Covered Advance (Shoes): Boosts movement speed while aiming.
• Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Improves ammo efficiency or critical damage.

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