Once Human Frost Vortex build guide: BiS gear, armor, and more

The Frost Vortex build in Once Human specializes in inflicting Area-of-Effect (AoE) debuffs on a target, dealing Frost damage over time. This is not only one of the best builds for PvE boss battles, but it also shines in PvP, as the Frost damage steadily depletes your enemy's health, even when they attempt to hide behind structures to break line of sight.

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Frost Vortex build in Once Human, including the best weapons, armor sets, Deviant, and Cradle Override nodes.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

Best Once Human Frost Vortex build: Weapons, armor sets, Deviant, and Cradle Override nodes

Best weapon for Once Human Frost Vortex build

KAM - Abyss Glance is the best weapon for Frost Vortex builds in Once Human. (Image via Starry Studio)

These are the best weapons, mods, Calibration Blueprint, and accessories for the Frost Vortex build in Once Human:

Primary Weapon:

KAM - Abyss Glance: You can acquire the blueprint for this Legendary AR from the Wish Machine in Once Human.
KV-SBR - Icy Rain: You can obtain the blueprint for this Epic SMG from the Mystical Crate in the Rotten Saddle Stronghold in the Chalk Peak region. This is an early-game alternative to the KAM - Abyss Glance.

Primary Weapon Mod:

Vortex Multiplier: You can get this mod from Normal Monolith of Thirst, Hard and Pro Monolith of Greed, and Pro LEA Research Lab. It can be enhanced up to five times.

Calibration Blueprint:

Precision Style with two Elemental DMG affixes: You can get this Calibration Blueprint by disassembling weapons acquired as drops or through trading with another player.

Accessories:

Muzzle: Hammer Compensator (acquired from Balloon puzzle in Red Sands)
Optic: Tactical Holographic Sight (acquired from Billboard Match puzzle in Blackheart)
Tactical: Compact Infrared Indicator (acquired from Balloon puzzle in Blackheart)
Magazine: Extended Rifle Mag (acquired from Jump Pads puzzle in Red Sands)
Ammo: Disintegrating Rifle AP Ammo (crafted in Advanced Supplies Bench)

Secondary Weapon:

Recursive Crossbow: You can acquire the blueprint for this Epic Crossbow from the Mystical Crate in the Evergreen Stronghold in the Red Sands region.

Secondary Weapon Mod:

Vulnerability Amplifier: You can get this gold mod in Once Human from Normal Monolith of Thirst, Hard and Pro Mirage Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab.

Craft the Tier 5 version of your weapon and calibrate it to +10 in Advanced Gear Workbench for maximum damage output and stats. You can also change its calibration there using the Calibration Blueprint.

The secondary weapon is used to apply the Bull's Eye debuff, which increases the Crit Rate on all weapons by 30 percent for 10 seconds. After applying this debuff, switch to your primary weapon to inflict massive damage on enemies.

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Best armor sets for Once Human Frost Vortex build

The Shelterer set significantly boosts your Frost DMG. (Image via Starry Studio)

These are the best armor sets and mods for the Frost Vortex build in Once Human:

Key Armor:

Frost Tactical Vest: You can get the blueprints for this Key Armor from the Mystical Crate in the 73 Source Extraction Point Stronghold in the Red Sands region.

Armor Set (Four pieces):

Shelterer Set: You can get the blueprints for this set from the Wish Machine.

Last Armor piece:

Bastille Set: You can get the blueprint for this piece from the Wish Machine.

Armor Mods:

Helmet: Deviation Expert (Normal, Hard and Pro Silo ALPHA, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
Face: Lingering Frost (Normal, Hard, and Pro Silo EX1, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
Top: Top: Crit DMG Enhancement (looted from Gear Crates and Normal Silo SIGMA)
Bottoms: Precision Charge (Normal, Hard, and Pro Solo PSI, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
Gloves: Elemental Overload (Hard and Pro Silo SIGMA, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
Shoes: Covered Advance (Hard and Pro Silo PHI, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)

Similar to the weapon, craft Tier 5 versions of your armor, and calibrate them to +6 in the Advanced Gear Workbench for maximum stats. Additionally, you can enhance the mods up to five times to upgrade their affixes randomly.

Best Deviant for Once Human Frost Vortex build

Polar Jelly is a Combat Deviant. (Image via Starry Studio || YouTube/Haaaterade)

Polar Jelly is the best Deviant for the Frost Vortex build in Once Human, as it significantly increases the damage received by enemies from the Frost Vortex AoEs. You can acquire this Deviant from the Cargo Scramble event.

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