In the immersive world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is a game-changer, known for its ability to unleash widespread damage through shrapnel effects that target multiple enemy parts. This guide is your ultimate resource for crafting the perfect Shrapnel build, covering the top choices in weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to dominate the battlefield.
What is the Shrapnel Build?
To master the Shrapnel build, it's essential to grasp its core principle. This build revolves around utilizing weapons and gear that trigger shrapnel effects, which inflict additional damage on parts of the enemy that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, expanding magazine capacity, and maximizing shrapnel damage, the Shrapnel build delivers a relentless stream of devastating attacks. Picture it as launching fireworks, where the extra damage comes from enemies being struck by numerous secondary shots. Below is a detailed breakdown of the build and its 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 heart of the Shrapnel build lies with the SOCR – The Last Valor. This assault rifle is renowned for its high rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on every hit, causing extra damage to random unhit parts. Critical hits not only double this effect but also enhance the damage by 30%, making it ideal for prolonged battles. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by participating in mini-games or by spending 8,000 Starchrom at the Blueprint Shop. For peak performance, crafting the Tier V version is highly recommended.
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 enhancing the shrapnel effect. Another viable option, the Recurve Crossbow, applies “The Bull’s Eye” on weakspot hits, boosting the critical rate by 15% against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting the stage for devastating primary weapon attacks.
Melee Weapon – Long Axe
The Long Axe acts as a vital melee component in the Shrapnel build. Its “Fortress Warfare” ability, triggered by heavy attacks, establishes a protective zone that bestows Heavy Armor on allies, significantly boosting team survivability and resilience.
Armor Items
The Lonewolf set is a top choice for the Shrapnel build, enhancing 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 a continuous barrage.
- 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 elevates the critical hit rate.
- Covered Advance (Shoes): Enhances movement speed while aiming.
- Bullet Siphon or Deadshot (Bottoms): Improves ammo efficiency or boosts critical damage.
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