In the immersive world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build emerges as a powerhouse, capable of delivering widespread devastation through its unique shrapnel effects. This guide dives deep into the art of crafting the perfect Shrapnel build, outlining the top weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to ensure you dominate the battlefield.
What is the Shrapnel Build?
At its core, the Shrapnel build is all about leveraging weapons and gear that unleash shrapnel effects, causing extra damage to parts of enemies not directly hit. It's like setting off a chain reaction of damage, akin to a fireworks display where each explosion triggers more. By boosting critical hit rates, expanding magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, this build turns every engagement into a relentless onslaught. Here's a detailed breakdown of the components that make up this explosive strategy:
| Slot | Item | Mod |
| Primary Weapon | SOCR – The Last Valor | Shatter Them All, Shrapnel Smash, or Shrapnel Souvenir |
| Secondary Weapon | DE.50 Wildfire | Vulnerability Amplifier |
| Melee | Long Axe | Portable Territory |
| Helmet | Beret or Gas-Tight Helmet | Momentum Up or Fateful Strike |
| Face | Lonewolf Mask | Targeted Strike or Shrapnel Carnage |
| Gloves | Lonewolf Gloves | Crit Amplifier or Crit Booster |
| Shoes | Bastille Shoes | Covered Advance or Slow and Steady |
| Top | Lonewolf Jacket | Healing Fortification |
| Bottoms | Lonewolf Pants | Bullet Siphon or Deadshot |
Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor
The cornerstone of the Shrapnel build, the SOCR – The Last Valor, is an assault rifle designed for relentless firepower. With a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, it inflicts additional damage to random unhit parts of enemies. Critical hits amplify this effect, doubling the shrapnel chance and adding a 30% critical damage boost. To get your hands on this weapon, you can either play mini-games at the Wish Machine or purchase its blueprint from the Blueprint Shop for 8,000 Starchrom. For the best performance, aim 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," enhancing their vulnerability and maximizing the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, offering a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds. This setup primes your primary weapon for devastating follow-ups.
Melee Weapon – Long Axe
The Long Axe isn't just for close encounters; its "Fortress Warfare" ability creates a protective zone with heavy attacks, granting Heavy Armor to allies. This feature bolsters team resilience, making it an essential part of the Shrapnel build's supportive arsenal.
Armor Items
For armor, the Lonewolf set is your go-to choice for the Shrapnel build. It increases magazine capacity and boosts critical rates. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect stacks critical damage with each critical hit, up to 10 times. You can acquire each piece's blueprint from 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: 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 weapon damage by 30% for the second half.
Recommended Mods for Armor
- Targeted Strike (Face): Amplifies damage against marked targets.
- Crit Booster (Gloves): Further increases critical hit rate.
- Covered Advance (Shoes): Enhances movement speed while aiming.
- Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Improves ammo efficiency or critical damage.
To experience the full power of the Shrapnel build in *Once Human*, consider playing on a larger screen using BlueStacks on your PC or laptop, with the precision and control of a keyboard and mouse. This setup can truly elevate your gameplay, turning you into a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
