Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

As a seasoned veteran of the vibrant world of “Once Human”, I’ve seen my fair share of cosmic chaos and interdimensional intrigue. But nothing quite compares to the electrifying thrill of wielding Power Surge, a force that can make even the most formidable foes quiver in their boots!


In the game ‘Once Human’, Power Surge could be the exceptional weapon effect for high DPS (Damage Per Second). Essentially, it’s an additional damage burst that accumulates on top of your usual weapon damage, greatly increasing your total DPS without many or perhaps no disadvantages in return.

Crafting a build that maximizes Power Surge can be somewhat challenging due to the multitude of modifications and bonuses in the game. Yet, if you aspire to conquer the toughest bosses in “Once Human“, it’s essential to have an effective build. Here’s a setup designed to optimize the Power Surge ability.

Once Human Power Surge Build

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

Slot Item Mod
Primary Weapon MPS7 Outer Space Static Shock
Secondary Weapon Recurve Crossbow Targeted Takedown
Helmet Mayfly Goggles Deviation Expert
Mask Heavy Duty Thunderclap
Chest Heavy Duty Any
Gloves Heavy Duty Elemental Overload
Pants Scout Status Amplification
Boots Scout Secluded Strike
Note Prioritize building Status DMG

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that this build for Power Surge is quite intriguing. I’ve encountered many builds over the years, but few have managed to balance damage output and utility quite like this one. The setup maximizes the proc rate and damage of Power Surge while slightly sacrificing power and range on your actual bullets.

In the heart of this construction lies the MPS7 Outer Space Submachine Gun, obtainable from Wish Machines or as a chance reward in dungeons and boss chests. This weapon boasts an impressive rate of fire right out of the box, complemented by features that significantly increase its Power Surge activation probability. When combined with the Deviation Expert mod, it pushes the gun’s firing speed to extraordinary levels, turning it into a bullet-spewing powerhouse.

Alternate Weapon Choice

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

As a gamer, if I don’t have the blueprint for the Outer Space weapon, I can opt for the SOCR Outsider assault rifle from Once Human instead. It may not fire as rapidly, but each bullet packs a punch. More crucially, every critical hit you land triggers a Power Surge in the SOCR Outsider, boosting both Crit Rate and Critical Damage stats. This makes it an excellent choice when you want to ensure your Crit stats aren’t going to waste. To enhance its rate of fire, I suggest using Deviation Expert and a Rapid-Fire calibration blueprint. You can acquire these by dismantling looted assault rifles.

Secondary Weapon

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

The Recurve Crossbow is one of the best secondary weapons in the game for PvE thanks to its ability to inflict the Bull’s Eye status when hitting enemy weakspots. This makes targets more vulnerable to damage while also increasing your Crit Rate against them. If you don’t like the Recurve Crossbow’s playstyle, you can instead use the D.E. 50 Wildfire, another Wish Machine weapon that has a 60% chance to inflict The Bull’s Eye with every hit anywhere in the target’s body.

Armor

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

The armor setup above will grant the following bonuses:

Armor Piece(s) Effects
Mayfly Goggles Power Surge Trigger Count +1; Power Surge Damage -30%
Heavy Duty set (3pc)
  • Max HP +10%
  • Element DMG (Blaze, Shock, Frost, Blast) +8%
  • After killing an enemy, increase Movement Speed by 20% for 2s and Elemental DMG by 40% (decays over 8s)
Scout set (2pc)
  • Max HP +10%
  • Weapon DMG +8%

As a fan, I can’t help but rave about the Mayfly Goggles! This bad boy reduces Power Surge’s harm by an impressive 30%. However, here’s the twist: every time it activates, it sets off not one, but two instances of Shock Damage. Now, if you manage to pile on enough damage enhancements, the downside on this nifty headpiece fades into insignificance, and you’ll be dishing out over twice as much damage with Power Surge!

For beginners, the armor sets provided are excellent choices. As you accumulate Starchrom in the game ‘Once Human’, think about purchasing four items from the Shelterer set to boost your Elemental Damage. If you’re using the SOCR Outsider, don’t forget to get the Gas Mask Hood for an extra Critical Hit Rate bonus.

Mods

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide
Mod Name Mod Slot Effect Location
Static Shock Weapon Reduce Power Surge duration by 50%. Increase Power Surge DMG by 20%. Treant (Hard mode)
Targeted Takedown Weapon Increases Crit Rate against enemies marked by Bull’s Eye by 20% Arachsiam (Hard mode)
Deviation Expert Helmet Range -25% Fire Rate +10% Status DMG +20% Silo Alpha
Thunderclap Mask Triggering Power Surge 20 times causes the next hit to summon Celestial Thunder, dealing Shock DMG at 200% Psi Intensity. Silo EX1
Elemental Overload Gloves Elemental DMG +18% Silo Sigma
Status Amplification Boots When magazine is empty, gain +10 Status DMG for 12s (stacks up to three times). Silo Psi
Secluded Strike Pants When there are no enemies within 7m, gain +15% Weapon DMG and Status DMG Silo Phi

A significant part of the later stages requires frequent runs through dungeons such as Securement Silo Alpha from the game ‘Once Human‘, in hope of acquiring mods. Be prepared to invest considerable time and effort, including using Controllers, while repeatedly running these dungeons.

Combat Deviant

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide

In Season 1, there are no Deviants in the game that enhance Status or Shock damage. This gives players the freedom to pick any Combat Deviant they prefer when constructing a Power Surge build. For offensively-minded players, Lonewolf’s Whisper is strongly suggested, particularly for solo gamers as the wolves can attract enemy attention. On the defensive side, Festering Gel offers a good fit, offering protection and health restoration.

Cradle (Season 1)

Once Human: Power Surge Build Guide
  • Automatic Weapon Enhancement
  • Deviation Master
  • Status Enhancement
  • First Round Blast
  • Transient Impact

As someone who has spent countless hours honing my skills in this game, I can confidently say that for a Power Surge build in Season 1, the Cradle perks are indispensable. Among them, Deviation Master stands out as an absolute game-changer. This perk provides a whopping 50% damage buff just by having your Combat Deviant out. When combined with the bonuses from other perks, it creates a build that truly packs a punch.

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2024-08-02 06:03