Once Human blew up quickly ever since its release, and now it’s considered an excellent survival MMO to sink your teeth in for hours. Gunplay and weapon crafting are huge parts of the game. Choosing the right weapon makes all the difference here, and frankly, there is a wide variety of options.
Now, the thing about the best weapons is that they can be pretty subjective. Some may prefer a shotgun, while others might prefer an assault rifle. But most people agree that some weapons in the game are simply made a cut above the rest. And we’re here today to talk about these weapons.
In this guide, we’ll highlight the best weapons in Once Human and give you tips on where to find them. Let’s get started.
Stun Baton
Stun Button is a powerful melee weapon that people can get randomly by opening crates found in the open world. It has two excellent effects:
Light attacks and charges using Stun Baton have a 33% chance of applying Power Surge to the target.
Hitting a target that’s in Shock with a heavy attack inflicts 50% extra Power Surge damage to any target in the vicinity.
Combining the two effects, you’ll be able to mow down hordes of enemies in the game without trouble. Besides, the biggest advantage of using this weapon is you won’t have to worry about crafting ammo for it. Use Melee Amplifier, Static Shock, Surge Amplifier, and Shock Rampage mods with the weapon to ramp up its damage output.
The only downside with the weapon is its limited range. But if you can get up close and personal, the weapon can cause devastating damage to groups because of the Power Surge Aoe. While finding it is difficult if the RNG is not on your side, it’s worth scouring the map until you get it.
R500 – Memento
The R500 Memento is a devastating pistol that tests your sharpshooting skills. You can find its Blueprint by playing the Wish Machine. To get the most damage output from this weapon, you’ll need to hit the enemy’s weak points frequently. With more weak point hits, the damage of this weapon increases, and you’ll also automatically recover bullets.
The weapon becomes extremely powerful with the Shooting Blitz weapon’s mod.
Although you’ll likely use the R500 as a sidearm rather than a primary, this weapon is great for those who want to finish off the fight quickly. Because of its special effect that automatically refills ammo, you won’t have to waste precious moments reloading your weapon.
Besides, the built-in damage-boosting special of the weapon is extremely handy when you’re fighting bosses. Since bosses require weak spot hits, you’ll be able to ramp up the damage quickly and take it down before things get too dicey. Even when you’re not a fan of Pistols in Once Human, it’s worth trying out the R500 – Memento.
DB12 – Raining Cash
Raining Cash is a pretty cool name for a Shotgun, but the DB12 offers a lot more than just its name. Like the R500 – Memento, you need to find the Blueprint from the Wish Machine. Like the R500, the specials of this high-damage shotgun will leave you in awe because of its excellent firepower.
First off, reloading the DB12 – Raining Cash triggers the Fortress Warfare effect. During this time, the Crit Rate and Damage Reduction of your character is increased by 25%. On top of that, whenever you defeat an enemy, your reload speed also increases by 10%. With weapon mods like Vortex Multiplier and Frosty Blessings, you’ll be mowing down mobs like no tomorrow.
Shotguns have always been popular in Once Human. Getting up close and personal and emptying the pellets in your enemy’s face is extremely satisfying. But the DB12 is not just good for killing trash mobs; it’s also great at taking down bosses.
The Fortress Warfare ability can stack up, giving you insane levels of extra damage. The increased reload speed and higher crit also ensure your damage per second gets boosted. When built right, this is the only weapon you’ll ever need in Once Human.
KAM – Abyss Glance
When talking about Assault Rifles in Once Human, one can’t just overlook the infamous KAM – Abyss Glance. If it weren’t apparent from the model, this gun is designed after the AK-47. You can get the blueprint for this weapon by using the Wish Machine.
This is an essential weapon for the Frost Vortex build in Once Human. Every 20 shots you make with the weapon triggers the Frost Vortex effect with 20% damage. On top of that, if you manage to land a Crit, that counts as two hits. The damage of the Frost Vortex increases the closer you are to its center, up to 200%.
The best weapon mods for this weapon are Frosty Blessing, Vortex Multiplier, Frostwave, and Vortex Overcharge.
If you’re not a fan of the DB 12 Raining Cash we mentioned earlier, then the KAM – Abyss Glance is a good alternative to go with. This weapon goes with practically any build, whether farming mobs, clearing events, or defeating bosses. Of course, finding the weapon is the hardest part since you’ll have to rely on RNG from the Wish Machine. But if you’ve got 8,000 Starchroms saved up, you can simply buy it from the Blueprint Shop.
AWS.338 – Bingo
Sniper Rifles in video games are always hard to use because of the level of skill they require. And yes – the AWS .338 Bingo will require some shooting skills on the player’s end. But if you manage to land your hits on the weak spot, it won’t take you long to take down any of the enemies the game throws at you.
This weapon is all about landing weak spot hits. Whenever you land a weak spot hit with the weapon, there’s a 70% chance to trigger the Bull’s Eye effect, which increases your damage by 15% for 10 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times. The effect can also trigger when you are on the first hit you make after switching to this weapon. If you defeat an enemy with a weak spot hit, the damage increases by an additional 20% for 20 seconds.
The best weapon mods for the AWS .338 Bingo are Vulnerability Amplifier, Fatal Flaw, Hunter’s Perk, and Targeted Takedown. For players who like to stay at a distance and take down enemies with one hit, this is the perfect weapon. It’s build-in special effects are also excellent for boss encounters.
However, if you plan on running this weapon in your build, we recommend having a secondary weapon in your inventory, just in case. That way, when things get tricky, you’ll be able to whip out your secondary and get out of the danger quickly. You’ll also be able to trigger the special effect for switching weapons if you’ve got a secondary weapon equipped.
Similar to the other weapons in the game, you can get the AWS .338 Bingo using the Wish Machine.
Compound Bow
Want to cosplay as Lara Croft? The Compound Bow is your best friend! But it’s not just a gimmick weapon; it’s a powerful monster that can bring death to your enemies from the other side of the map. Similar to the Stun Baton, you can find it in random crates out in the open world.
Now, you’d think that in a game where you’re constantly fighting in tight corners, Bow type weapons would be at a disadvantage. But with Compound Bow’s special that boosts reload speed and crit rate when you hit a target, you’ll be able to reload your weapon and keep firing as if you’re using an Assault Rifle. When the stack is filled, you’ll also trigger the Unstable Bomber effect.
The best mods for this weapon are Decisive Blow, Eruptive Bomber, Pinpoint Strike, and Super Charged. When you’re entering a location with enemy activity, you can use the Compound Bow to snipe down some of the enemies and thin out the crowd. Since it’s silent, you can be stealthy and decisive with how you approach a hostile region.
Besides, because of the powerful buffs, the weapon can also serve well in the thick of the fight. Its improved reload speed and damage boost make it a great choice as your primary weapon at all stages of the game.
Once Human offers plenty of freedom to the players regarding how they want to build their characters. The abundance of weapons spread out in the open world and that can be obtained from the Wish Machine makes it easy for people to try out any build they want. Hopefully, our guide can help you plan out which weapon you want to pick up for your next character build in the game. Good luck!
