"Ultimate Guide to Shrapnel Build in Once Human"

In Once Human, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its capability to unleash widespread damage by triggering shrapnel effects that impact multiple parts of enemies. This detailed guide will walk you through the steps to create an optimal Shrapnel build, focusing on the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

At the heart of the Shrapnel build lies a strategy centered around weapons and equipment designed to trigger shrapnel effects, thereby inflicting additional damage on parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, this build delivers a relentless barrage of devastating attacks. Imagine it as setting off fireworks, where the extra damage is akin to enemies being struck by multiple collateral shots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the build's components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the cornerstone of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle is celebrated for its high rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, causing additional damage to random, unhit parts of the enemy. Critical hits not only double this effect but also enhance critical damage by 30%, making it an excellent choice for prolonged battles. The blueprint for this weapon is obtainable 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,” increasing their vulnerability and synergizing with the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow can apply “The Bull’s Eye” upon hitting weak spots, 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 acts as a supportive melee weapon within the Shrapnel build. Its “Fortress Warfare” ability, activated through heavy attacks, establishes a protective area that bestows Heavy Armor upon allies, enhancing team survivability and durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build due to its ability to increase magazine capacity and boost critical hit rates. The set’s “Lone Shadow” effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Blueprints for each piece of the set can be acquired 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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