"Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human"

In Once Human, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capability to unleash widespread damage by triggering shrapnel effects that impact multiple enemy parts simultaneously. This guide offers a comprehensive breakdown on how to craft the ultimate Shrapnel build, covering the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to ensure you dominate the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To truly grasp the essence of the Shrapnel build, it's crucial to understand its foundational mechanics. This build is designed around weapons and gear that activate shrapnel effects, which cause additional damage to parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, expanding magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build delivers a relentless stream of destructive attacks. Think of it as shooting fireworks, where the extra damage comes from the shrapnel hitting other parts of the enemy. Below is a detailed overview of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The heart 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 trigger shrapnel with each hit, inflicting extra damage on random unhit parts. Critical hits amplify this effect, doubling the shrapnel chance and adding a 30% critical damage boost, making it a powerhouse for sustained combat. To obtain the blueprint for this weapon, engage with the Wish Machine by playing mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. For peak performance, crafting the Tier V version is advisable.

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 heightens their vulnerability and works in tandem with the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, 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 the stage for devastating follow-ups with the primary weapon.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon within the build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, triggered by heavy attacks, establishes a protective zone that bestows Heavy Armor on allies, enhancing team survivability and durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build, as it offers increased magazine capacity and critical rate enhancements. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect boosts critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. You can acquire blueprints for each piece through 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: Boosts critical hit rate by 1% after each shrapnel trigger, stackable up to 20 times.
• Crit Amplifier: Increases critical hit rate by 10% and critical damage by 15%.
• Momentum Up: Enhances 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): Increases damage against marked targets.
• Crit Booster (Gloves): Further boosts 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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