In Once Human, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its ability to unleash widespread damage through shrapnel effects that target multiple parts of enemies. This guide provides a detailed roadmap for crafting an optimal Shrapnel build, covering the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to enhance your battlefield prowess.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

Understanding the core concept of the Shrapnel build is essential. This build leverages weapons and equipment designed to 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 build ensures a relentless stream of devastating attacks. It's akin to launching fireworks, where the extra damage comes from multiple collateral shots hitting enemies. Below is a comprehensive breakdown 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 features a high rate of fire with a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel per hit, inflicting extra damage on random unhit parts. Critical hits not only double this effect but also add a 30% critical damage boost, making it ideal for sustained combat. 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 the best results, 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 applying "The Bull’s Eye" to targets, increasing their vulnerability and enhancing the shrapnel effect. Another viable option is the Recurve Crossbow, which activates "The Bull’s Eye" on weakspot hits, boosting the critical rate by 15% against marked targets for 10 seconds. This sets up your primary weapon to deliver maximum damage.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe is an effective melee weapon for support within the Shrapnel build. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability triggers with heavy attacks, creating a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, thereby improving team survivability and durability.

Armor Items

For armor, the Lonewolf set is highly recommended as it increases magazine capacity and critical hit rates. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect adds critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Blueprints for each piece 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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