Best Once Human Shrapnel Build for PvE and PvP

The Shrapnel is one of the highest DPS-dealing builds in Once Human. It can easily shred through bosses. This build deals tons of damage by allowing follow-up hits that can deal additional DPS to the same target. This set is perfect for both single-target and mobs since it can quickly clear through anything. While it received some adjustments after the beta, it remains one of the game's top builds if you use the right weapons.

Best Shrapnel Primary and Secondary Weapons

We can choose from two versions of our weapon sets: Valor + Recurve Crossbow or Valor + DE.50 Wildfire. The SOCR – The Last Valor is the most important one here because it's the one we need to activate Shrapnel. Here are the best calibration mods for this weapon:

• Precision Style: +25% Attack, +40% Range, and –10% Fire Rate
• Crit Rate (at least +5.5%)
• Crit Rate (at least +8.5%)

The secondary choice is between Recurve Crossbow and DE.50 Wildfire. Both are good options because they apply Bull's Eye, increasing the overall damage by making enemies vulnerable. Recurve Crossbow has a 100% chance of using this mark when hitting weak points, while DE.50 Wildfire has a 60% chance of using this regardless of what part it hits. 

Best Shrapnel Armor

The most crucial piece of armor is the Beret, which increases the parts hit by Shrapnel by +1. Considering that Valor can proc this effect up to three times, Beret can increase the frequency to four, increasing the damage to a higher capacity.

We want to activate the 4-Set Lone Wolf effect, so the mask, gloves, boots, and pants are ideal. The Lone Shadow effect significantly ramps up damage by potentially boosting Crit Damage to +48% while also ramping up the Crit Rate. For the top, the Bastille Top should be the best option to activate the Tier 1 Set Effect, which increases your Weapon DMG by +10% while above 70% HP. 

Best Shrapnel Mods

Players will want to focus on ramping up Shrapnel's damage and frequency to make this build even more devastating. You can use tons of modules that can work well with Shrapnel. However, these are the best ones we have found so far:

• Obliterate – Violent (Weapon): Increase damage by +15% per part hit by Shrapnel.
• Momentum Up (Helmet): Increases Fire Rate by 8% for the first 50% of the magazine and Weapon Damage by 25% for the latter half
• Targeted Strike (Mask): Increase Crit Rate by +10% and Crit Dmg by +25% when hitting marked enemies
• Crit Amplifier (Gloves): Gain +10% Crit Rate and +15% Crit Damage
• Covered Advance (Shoes): Gain +16% Melee, Weapon, and Status DMG for 30 seconds when not taking hits for six seconds
• Crit DMG Enhancement (Top): Gain +2.0 Crit Rate and +12% Crit DMG
• Deadshot-Talents (Bottom): Gain +4% Crit Dmg (can stack up to 36%) for every non-melee Crit Shot. (Effect is cleansed when reloading)

Best Shrapnel Deviant

Our best Deviants would be either the Butterfly or the Wolf. However, the latter is the better fit for the Shrapnel build. 

Best Shrapnel Cradle

Our Cradle choices focus mainly on ramping up our Crit Rate, Crit DMG, or Shrapnel Effect. Other picks are for utilities like healing and Deviant efficiency. Here are the best Cradle picks for this build:

• Automatic Weapon Enhancement: Increase DMG by +20% when holding SMGs, rifles, and LMGs, and gain 10% ammo to your reserve upon defeating enemies
• Master Tactician: Increase DMG against bosses by +25% for 15 seconds after using a tactical item
• Deviation Master: Gain +50% DMG against Deviants when you have your own out
• Rapid Aid: Reduce the cooldown of healing items by 30% and increase their effect by 15%
• Tactical Combo: Gain +25% Weapon DMG after switching weapons or reloading
• Deadly Combo: Bullet Effect DMG increases by 25% for three seconds when hitting weak spots with Bullet Effects
• Bullet Hunt: Increase Shrapnel DMG by +35% for 15 seconds after killing targets with ranged weapons

Best Shrapnel Consumables

While there are a lot of food choices that are certainly viable, we have two consumables that are the best ones for this build. Here is the best food for the Shrapnel:

• Canned Meat: Increases Shrapnel DMG by 20%

Stardust Pumpkin Salad: Increase your Crit DMG by 15%