In the world of *Once Human*, the Shrapnel build is renowned for its devastating area-of-effect damage, achieved through triggering shrapnel effects that damage multiple enemy parts simultaneously. This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating an optimal Shrapnel build, highlighting the best choices for weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle overrides to maximize your impact on the battlefield.

What is the Shrapnel Build?

Understanding the Shrapnel build's core concept is crucial. It revolves around utilizing weapons and equipment that initiate shrapnel effects, causing additional damage to parts of enemies that weren't directly hit. This build enhances critical hit rates, magazine capacity, and shrapnel damage to ensure a relentless barrage of attacks, akin to setting off fireworks where the collateral damage from multiple shots impacts enemies. Below is a detailed breakdown of the build's components:

Primary Weapon – SOCR – The Last Valor

The cornerstone of the Shrapnel build, the SOCR – The Last Valor, is an assault rifle known for its rapid fire rate and a 4% chance to trigger shrapnel with each hit, inflicting additional damage on random parts of enemies. Critical hits not only double this effect but also boost critical damage by 30%, making it perfect for sustained combat. To acquire the blueprint, engage in mini-games at the Wish Machine or purchase it for 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. For the best results, craft the Tier V version.

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's impact. Alternatively, the Recurve Crossbow marks targets upon hitting weak spots, providing a 15% critical rate boost against marked targets for 10 seconds, setting up your primary weapon for devastating follow-ups.

Melee Weapon – Long Axe

The Long Axe supports the build as a melee option. Its "Fortress Warfare" ability, activated with heavy attacks, creates 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, offering boosts in magazine capacity and critical hit rates. The set's "Lone Shadow" effect increases critical damage with each critical hit, stacking up to 10 times. Each piece's blueprint can be acquired at the Blueprints Shop through the Wish Machine for 3,000 Starchrom.

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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