In the immersive world of Once Human, mastering the Shrapnel build can turn you into a battlefield juggernaut, capable of unleashing devastating, widespread damage. This guide offers a detailed walkthrough on creating the ultimate Shrapnel build, covering everything from the best weapons and armor to mods, deviants, and cradle overrides that will amplify your combat prowess.
What is the Shrapnel Build?
To fully grasp the Shrapnel build, it's crucial to understand its core mechanics. This build revolves around weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, causing additional damage to parts of enemies that weren't initially hit. By boosting critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build ensures you're constantly raining down devastating attacks. It's akin to setting off fireworks, where enemies suffer from multiple collateral shots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the build components:
| 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 SOCR – The Last Valor is the heart of the Shrapnel build. This assault rifle offers a high rate of fire, with a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, dealing extra damage to random, unhit parts of enemies. Critical hits not only double this effect but also boost critical damage by 30%, making it a powerhouse in sustained combat. To get the blueprint for this weapon, you can use the Wish Machine by playing mini-games or buy it directly for 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. Crafting its Tier V version will unlock its full potential.
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 enemies with "The Bull’s Eye," increasing their vulnerability and synergizing with shrapnel effects. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, giving a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up your primary weapon for maximum impact.
Melee Weapon – Long Axe
The Long Axe adds a supportive element to your arsenal. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability triggers with heavy attacks, creating a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, enhancing team survivability and durability.
Armor Items
The Lonewolf set is ideal for the Shrapnel build, boosting magazine capacity and 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 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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