In the thrilling world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is a game-changer, renowned for its ability to unleash devastating widespread damage through shrapnel effects that strike multiple enemy parts. This detailed guide will walk you through the essentials of creating the most effective Shrapnel build, covering the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to dominate the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

To grasp the Shrapnel build's essence, you need to understand its core concept. This build is all about leveraging weapons and equipment that trigger shrapnel effects, thereby inflicting additional damage on parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. By boosting critical hit rates, increasing magazine capacity, and amplifying shrapnel damage, this build ensures you unleash a relentless barrage of destructive attacks. Think of it as firing a cluster of fireworks, where the extra damage is caused by the collateral impact on your foes. Below is a comprehensive rundown of the build and its components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The SOCR – The Last Valor is the heart of the Shrapnel build. This powerful assault rifle boasts a rapid rate of fire and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel on each hit, which deals additional damage to random unhit enemy parts. Critical hits not only double this effect but also provide a 30% boost to critical damage, making it ideal for prolonged combat scenarios. You can obtain the blueprint for this weapon through the Wish Machine by engaging 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 marking enemies with "The Bull’s Eye," increasing their vulnerability and enhancing the shrapnel effect. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow can apply "The Bull’s Eye" upon hitting weak spots, offering a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up your primary weapon for maximum destruction.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe acts as a supportive melee weapon. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated by heavy attacks, creates a protective zone that grants Heavy Armor to allies, enhancing overall team durability and survivability.

Armor Items

The Lonewolf set is highly recommended for the Shrapnel build, as it boosts magazine capacity and critical hit rates. The set’s "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. You can acquire blueprints for each piece through 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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