"Shrapnel Build Guide for Once Human"

In *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is a game-changer, renowned for its ability to inflict widespread damage by triggering shrapnel effects that harm multiple enemy parts. This guide offers an in-depth look at crafting the ultimate Shrapnel build, detailing the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to maximize your impact on the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To grasp the essence of the Shrapnel build, it's crucial to understand its core principle. This build revolves around weapons and equipment that trigger shrapnel effects, causing additional damage to parts of enemies not initially hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, this setup ensures a relentless barrage of devastating attacks. Imagine it as firing fireworks, where the additional damage comes 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 prized for its rapid rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, which inflicts extra damage on random unhit parts of enemies. Critical hits amplify this effect, doubling the shrapnel chance and adding a 30% boost to critical damage, making it an ideal choice for sustained combat. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by engaging in mini-games or by purchasing it for 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. Crafting the Tier V version is recommended for peak performance.

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 increases their vulnerability and synergizes with the shrapnel effect. For an alternative, the Recurve Crossbow applies "The Bull’s Eye" upon hitting weak spots, providing a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, effectively setting up the primary weapon for maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe serves as a vital melee weapon in this setup. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated by heavy attacks, creates a protective zone that bestows Heavy Armor on allies, enhancing team survivability and overall durability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is ideal for the Shrapnel build, offering boosts to magazine capacity and critical rates. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Blueprints for each piece are available 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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