Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human

In the immersive world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is a game-changer, renowned for its capacity to unleash devastating multi-part damage through shrapnel effects. This comprehensive guide delves into creating an optimal Shrapnel build, exploring the best choices in weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To harness the full potential of the Shrapnel build, you need to grasp its fundamental principle. This build revolves around utilizing weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, causing supplementary damage to parts of enemies not directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, expanding magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build ensures a relentless stream of destructive attacks. Imagine it as firing fireworks, where enemies suffer from multiple collateral shots. Below is a detailed 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 offers a high rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel with each hit, inflicting additional damage to random, unhit parts of enemies. Critical hits not only double this effect but also enhance critical damage by 30%, making it an ideal choice for prolonged battles. The blueprint for this weapon can be obtained 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 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 applying "The Bull’s Eye" mark to targets, increasing their vulnerability and synergizing with the shrapnel effect. As an alternative, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" upon hitting weak spots, boosting critical hit rate by 15% against marked targets for 10 seconds, perfectly setting up your primary weapon for maximum impact.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe serves as a crucial melee option within the build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated 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 highly recommended 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 can be purchased at the Blueprints Shop via the Wish Machine for 3,000 Starchrom each.

Recommended Mods for Weapons

• Shrapnel Souvenir: Automatically reloads the magazine upon triggering shrapnel, ensuring uninterrupted firing.
• 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 boosts weapon damage by 30% for the second half.

Recommended Mods for Armor

• Targeted Strike (Face): Increases damage against marked targets.
• Crit Booster (Gloves): Further enhances critical hit rate.
• Covered Advance (Shoes): Improves movement speed while aiming.
• Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Improves ammo efficiency or boosts critical damage.

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