Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human

In *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capacity to deliver widespread damage by initiating shrapnel effects that harm multiple enemy parts. This guide offers an in-depth look at creating an effective Shrapnel build, including the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your performance on the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To grasp the Shrapnel build, it's essential to understand its core mechanics. This build revolves around using weapons and equipment that trigger shrapnel effects, which inflict extra damage on parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build ensures a relentless stream of devastating attacks. Think of it as firing fireworks, where the extra damage comes from multiple collateral hits. Here's a detailed breakdown of the build components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the cornerstone of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle features a high rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, causing additional damage to random unhit parts. Critical hits double this effect and provide a 30% critical damage boost, making it ideal for prolonged combat. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by playing mini-games or purchasing it with 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. For the best results, it's advisable to craft the Tier V version.

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," increasing their vulnerability and enhancing the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, 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 up the primary weapon for maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe serves as a supportive melee weapon. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability activates with heavy attacks, creating a protective area that grants Heavy Armor to allies, enhancing team durability and survivability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build, as it increases magazine capacity and critical rate. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect provides additional 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 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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