"Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human"

In Once Human, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capability to deliver widespread damage through triggering shrapnel effects that damage multiple parts of enemies. This guide offers a thorough breakdown of creating the most effective Shrapnel build, covering the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to optimize your performance in combat.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To grasp the Shrapnel build, it's essential to understand its core principle. This build capitalizes on weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, inflicting extra damage on parts of enemies that weren't initially hit. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build ensures a relentless barrage of devastating attacks. Picture it as setting off fireworks, where the additional damage results from enemies being struck by multiple collateral shots. Below is a comprehensive overview 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 is known for its rapid fire rate and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel upon 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 a powerful choice for prolonged engagements. You can acquire the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by participating in mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. For the best results, it's advised 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. Another option, the Recurve Crossbow, applies "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, providing a 15% critical rate increase against marked targets for 10 seconds, perfectly 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 zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, increasing survivability and bolstering team durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build due to its 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. You can purchase blueprints for each piece 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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