Once Human: All Shiny Deviation Variations and Farming Locations

Once Human: All Shiny Deviation Variations and Farming Locations

Key Takeaways

  • Shiny Deviations have sought-after traits & bonuses to spice up late-game content.
  • Focus on collecting Shiny variants over base versions for enhanced stats and benefits.
  • New Shiny Deviations offer unique perks and traits, improving gameplay experiences.

As a seasoned player hailing from the far-off lands of the gaming universe, I can confidently say that the world of Deviation management has never ceased to amaze me. The intricate details and strategies involved in nurturing these unique creatures have become akin to a second nature to me.


Deviations manifest in various forms, dimensions, and hues. They play a crucial role in the game mechanics of “Once Human“. Capable of performing numerous tasks, they could be busy vanquishing unsightly creatures known as Deviants or tending to mushroom cultivation at your base. Essentially, these Deviations cater to all your necessities.

It’s now the right moment to embark on a quest to discover the scarcely found species of these Deviations, each boasting extraordinary and distinct characteristics, as their eye-catching new versions make an appearance.

Apart from boasting exceptional fundamental qualities, they offer additional attractive features, enhancing their basic versions even further. This compensates for the less content available for players in the final phases of the gaming season.

Let’s review all the new Shiny Deviations you can get on Normal and Hard Manibus scenario servers.

14 Festering Gel – Spring Rose

More Healing

How To GetRandomly drops along with the dungeon reward
LocationGaia Cliff Monolith boss – Ravenous hunter ( Any mode )
Unique Ability20% more healing during the day and 10% by the night

The Spring Rose version excels in scenarios featuring numerous foes, particularly in settings that rapidly deplete your mental stability; it truly shines during the intense Nightmare Prime battles.

Just like the Marine Star Festering Gel, the bonuses from my favorite gear, the Deviation, alter based on whether it’s day or night. During the day, I get a 20% boost in healing – perfect for taking down swarms of enemies in a Pro Silo or LEA lab. At night, though, I still benefit, with a 10% increase in healing. It’s an incredible advantage that truly makes this gear stand out!

We’re using the Mapgenie Interactive Map for Deviations’ locations

13 Festering Gel – Marine Star

A Combo Package

How To GetRandomly drops along with the dungeon reward
LocationGaia Cliff Monolith Boss drop – Ravenous Hunter ( Any mode )
Unique AbilityEach reload gives 5% Weapon or Status damage at random; lasts until next reload

As a fan, if asked to single out my top pick, it would undoubtedly be the Marine Star Festering Gel. This fantastic item boosts your weapon or status damage by an impressive 5%, and this bonus persists until you need to reload. To make things even better, it also provides healing for nearby characters.

I used this Festering Gel during my progress through the second phase of the LEA Lab Challenge against Dr. Mannheim. The gel is also effective when tackling the Forsaken Giant challenge alone, as it can expose you to its powerful sweeping attacks.

Note: In the Dig To Hell event, you can summon the Festering Gel to heal other NPCs.

12 Fetch-A-Lot Bunny – Alice

A Unique Design

How To GetUse Pickaxes to cut Bald Cypress or Dracaena trees
LocationDracaena or Bald Cypress trees in the world ( Biggest trees )
Unique AbilityWhen exploring, it has a 10% chance to bring Acid

The Design of Deviations draws inspiration from a standard deck of playing cards. Surprisingly, it brought to mind the Alice in Borderland series on Netflix for me.

In the Fetch-A-Lot Bunny’s Alice version, when the Woodland Spirit trait is activated, it has a 10% chance to gather Acid. However, through testing, it was found that instead, it collects Deviated shrubs or flowers. This deviation could be beneficial if you’re trying to prepare a Legendary dish quickly.

There might be an error in the translation or coding by the developers that could be rectified. At the moment this guide was written, the Fetch-A-Lot Bunny named Alice may not have sufficient capabilities to meet your daily Acid requirements.

11 Fetch-A-Lot Bunny – Dark Rebel

A Cutie

How To GetUse Pickaxes to cut Bald Cypress or Dracaena trees ( Biggest trees )
LocationDracaena or Bald Cypress trees in the world ( Biggest trees )
Unique AbilityWhen exploring, it has a chance to bring back Acid

As a devoted admirer of the Fetch-A-Lot Bunny, I can’t help but notice the enigma surrounding its Dark Rebel variant. The Toxicologist – Dark Rebel trait implies it has the ability to retrieve Acid from expeditions, yet the probability or likelihood of this occurrence remains unspecified, leaving me yearning for more clarity.

Without knowing the odds, I can’t guarantee you’ll consistently farm Acid. At best, you might encounter it sporadically, but a continuous supply isn’t likely.

10 Growshroom – Extra Large

Same Size, But Different

How To GetChance of dropping after picking mushrooms
LocationMushroom caves or in the wild
Unique AbilityMax mood +40%

In the larger version of the Growshroom, it naturally boosts mood by 40%. This means if your Growshroom’s default mood without any additional traits is 100, with the Optimism – Extra Large trait, its mood will increase to 140. This is quite advantageous when considering Territory Deviations.

As a dedicated enthusiast, I can tell you that the Deviation thrives when it’s in the right spirit, making it excel at helping you cultivate and harvest your crops more swiftly than usual Growshrooms. However, be cautious about recharging its Deviant power. It’s wiser to strike a balance between managing the Deviant Power and maintaining the mood of your Territory Deviations for optimal results.

9 Growshroom – Green Touch

Even Looks Green

How To GetChance of dropping after picking mushrooms
LocationMushroom caves or in the wild
Unique AbilityWhen exploring, it has a chance to bring back Acid

The Growshroom – Green Touch version possesses the Toxicologist – Green Touch Deviation feature, which might allow the Deviation to recapture Acid. Yet, similar to the Fetch-A-Lot Bunny Dark Rebel variant, the description does not specify the exact probability of this occurrence.

I tend to go for the Growshroom – Extra Large version because having a consistent effect is more desirable compared to a trait that relies on random chance.

You can also obtain Growshrooms in your own personal territory’s farm

8 The Digby Boy – Prism

A Beautiful Deviation

How To GetMine Silver or Tin ores using Pickaxes
LocationChance of dropping after mining Silver ores ( The best drop rate )
Unique AbilityWhen activated and working, it has a 15% chance to not consume mood.

In simple terms, the Voluntary Overtime trait of the Prism variant for Digby Boy allows him to work without consuming mood. Approximately 15% of the time, this character will not need mood when performing overtime.

Investing in a premium version of Digby Boy – Prism is beneficial. An improved mood tends to enhance its functionality, leading to better results.

7 The Digby Boy – Pure Gold

Not That Impressive

How To GetMine Silver or Tin ores using Pickaxes
LocationChance of dropping after mining Silver ores ( The best drop rate )
Unique AbilityWhen exploring, it has a chance to bring back additional ores.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: When I’m out exploring with my Pure Gold Digby Boy – The Gilded Oracle variant, it has a unique ability to gather extra gold nuggets instead of just the usual ores. This clarifies that my Digby Boy is specifically designed to find and farm gold, not silver or any other type of ore.

In this exploration, you might find some Aluminum or Tungsten minerals, not much else though. It makes for an interesting collection item, but I wouldn’t suggest it as your primary choice compared to the Prism variant.

6 Butterfly’s Emissary – Starry Night

Magnificent Look

How To GetGo and capture it
LocationRicci Securement Point
73 Source Extraction Point
Gaia Research Center Ruins
Alpha Institute
Unique Ability+6% Weapon and Status damage at night, 3% during the day

The design of The Deviation is influenced by Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night artwork. The characteristic, “Praise the Moon – Starry Night,” enhances both weapon and status damage by 6% at night, but this effect decreases to 3% during the day.

It’s still better than the vanilla Butterfly’s Emissary.

Change the world and revisit the location if the Deviation isn’t present

5 Butterfly’s Emissary – Glistening Blue

The Best Butterfly

How To GetGo and capture it
LocationRicci Securement Point
73 Source Extraction Point
Gaia Research Center Ruins
Alpha Institute
Unique AbilityWhen synced, hitting a Weakspot increased Secured by 1 additional point. Cooldown 3s.

The Weakspot Master – Glistening Blue trait increases the duration of the Butterfly Emissary’s buff by one second. The overall effect has a cooldown of 3 seconds. In short, the term “Secured” directly refers to the duration of the Deviation bonus.

In other words, the Deviation version runs for longer periods compared to its standard counterpart. It’s advisable to utilize this Deviation in conjunction with Weakspot-focused builds, as it offers increased benefits for Weakspot damage.

4 Extradimensional Cat – Moonlit Jewels

A New Cat!

How To GetChance of dropping by opening securement units in Strongholds or spawns near the teleporter in the Strongholds
LocationIn Securement units in Strongholds or near Stronghold teleporters
Unique AbilityWhen recovering Energy while Dormant, it has a 20% chance to restore 15 Deviant power to other territory deviations.

The ability “Daydreaming- Moonlit Jewels” bestows upon the cat a special benefit: it can return up to 15 Deviant powers to other Territory deviations. Each time the cat regenerates energy while resting, there’s a 20% chance that one of these Deviant powers will be restored.

The cat pairs well with Rebecca, who can help other Deviations recover their energy efficiently.

Some gamers are experiencing an issue with the Moonlit Jewels, as they seem to be causing a decrease in the mood of other territories within the game.

3 Extradimensional Cat – Heavy Ginger

Add It To Your Collection

How To GetChance of dropping by opening securement units in Strongholds or spawns near the teleporter in the Strongholds
LocationIn Securement units in Strongholds or near Stronghold teleporters
Unique AbilityMood recovery speed +35%

The characteristic “Water Dormancy” found in Heavy Ginger doesn’t revolutionize things on its own. Instead, it speeds up the rate of mood recovery by approximately 35% when the entity associated with it is resting near or in a body of water.

If you’re lucky enough to live close to a water source and are considering getting a pet, then the affectionate Heavy Ginger could be just the companion you’ve been dreaming of!

2 Extradimensional Cat – Good Fortune

The Most Beautiful

How To GetChance of dropping by opening securement units in Strongholds or spawns near the teleporter in the Strongholds
LocationIn Securement units in Strongholds or near Stronghold teleporters
Unique AbilityMax mood +40%

The Optimism trait associated with Good Fortune in our context is equivalent to the Optimism – Extra Large trait of the Growshroom, which significantly raises a Deviation’s maximum mood by 40%. This means that if the base mood is 100 and there are no additional Deviation traits, this attribute would grant the Deviation a total of 140 mood points.

1 Nutcracker

Comes In All Shapes And Sizes

How To GetNurture them in the H37 Unstable S-Vessel Event
Workaholic – Lights and ShadowsWhen working, it gains Energy and Mood consumption interval +20%
Reserved Energy – Twisted Fairy TaleMaximum energy +40%
Feisty Vitality – Deep PurpleMood recovery speed +30%
Stable Vitality – Golden EraMax mood +35
Imperfect Endless Motion – Elegant PurpleWhen activated and working, it has a 2-% chance of not consuming power
Stardust Affinity – Ocean BlueWhen working in a Pollution zone, it has a 30% chance of not consuming Mood
Power Rewind – PurpleEnergy recovery speed +15%
Sweet Talk – Silver GentlemanWhen recovering Mood while dormant, it has a 25% chance to restore 10 mood to other territory Deviations
Stable Energy – Tin SoldierMax energy +35

I’ve listed their unique traits, so make sure to look at them and choose the one you want.

In simpler terms, “Deviations” are distinct creatures that function as protectors for your domain. These can be animals, Chaos players, or Deviants, and they will aggressively attack any threatening presence. Some players in Player versus Player (PvP) opt to amass a large number of Nutcrackers to safeguard their territory against intrusive beings.

Due to the latest occurrence of the H37 Unstable S-Vessel incident, you now have the chance to cultivate as many as nine distinctive Nutcrackers, each with special Deviation characteristics. Nonetheless, luck of the draw (RNG) determines whether you’ll receive all the different versions or not.

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2024-10-01 16:09