The Power Surge build in Once Human specializes in dealing massive damage to enemies through quick flurries of lightning strikes. This has quickly become one of the best builds in the game, rivaling the Frost Vortex and Unstable Bomber builds. It can not only decimate bosses within seconds in PvE but also dominate in PvP, excelling in both aspects of gameplay.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the Power Surge 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 Power Surge build: Weapons, armor sets, Deviant, and Cradle Override nodes
Best weapon for Once Human Power Surge build
These are the best weapons, mods, Calibration Blueprint, and accessories for the Power Surge build in Once Human:
Primary Weapon:
- MPS7 - Outer Space: This Legendary SMG can be acquired from the Wish Machine in Once Human.
Primary Weapon Mod:
- Static Shock: You can farm this mod in Normal Monolith of Thirst, Hard and Pro Gaia Cliff Monolith, or Pro LEA Research Lab.
Calibration Blueprint:
- Assault Style with two Crit Rate affixes: To get this Calibration Blueprint, disassemble weapons with the same Calibration Attributes or trade with another player.
Accessories:
- Muzzle: Small Compensator (acquired as a reward from one of the Explosion Barrier puzzles in the Chalk Peak region)
- Optic: Compact Reflex Sight (purchased from the Settlement vendor, Severin VII-S2041)
- Tactical: Tactical Laser Sight (acquired as a reward from one of the Vine Cage puzzles in the Red Sands region)
- Magazine: Weighted SMG Mag (acquired as a reward from one of the Jump Pads puzzles in the Blackheart region)
- Ammo: Blasting SMG AP Ammo (crafted in Advanced Supplies Bench).
Secondary Weapon:
- Recursive Crossbow: The blueprint for this Epic Crossbow can be obtained from a Mystical Crate in the Evergreen Stronghold in the Red Sands region.
Secondary Weapon Mod:
- Vulnerability Amplifier: This gold mod in Once Human can be farmed in Normal Monolith of Thirst, Hard and Pro Mirage Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab.
Craft the Tier 5 version of your weapons and calibrate them to +10 after you unlock the Advanced Gear Workbench. This will cost a lot of rare resources, but it will increase your damage output and stats significantly.
Additionally, you can also change their Calibration Attribute using the Calibration Blueprint. Doing this won't reset their calibration level, so prioritize calibrating your weapons even if you don't have the optimal Calibration Blueprint.
The Epic Crossbow is used to apply the Bull's Eye debuff, which increases your Crit Rate by 30 percent for ten seconds and applies Vulnerability. Start the battle with your Crossbow, then switch to the Legendary SMG to decimate your foes in combat.
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Best armor sets for Once Human Power Surge build
Here are the best armor sets and mods for the Power Surge build in Once Human:
Key Armor:
- Gas Mask Hood: The blueprint of this Legendary Key Armor can be acquired from the Wish Machine.
Armor Set (Four pieces):
- Shelterer Set: The blueprints for this Legendary set can be acquired from the Wish Machine.
Last Armor Piece:
- Bastille Set: The blueprint for this piece can be acquired from the Wish Machine.
Armor Mods:
- Helmet: Deviation Expert (acquired from Normal, Hard, and Pro Silo ALPHA, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
- Face: Thunderclap (acquired from Normal, Hard, and Pro Silo EX1, Pro Forsaken Monolith, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
- Top: Flame Resonance (acquired from Normal Monolith of Thirst, Hard and Pro Monolith of Greed, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
- Bottoms: Deadshot (acquired from Normal, Hard, and Pro Silo PSI, Pro Forsaken Giant, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
- Gloves: Status Enhancement (acquired from Hard and Pro Silo SIGMA, Pro Forsaken Monolith, Pro LEA Research Lab)
- Shoes: Covered Advance (acquired from Hard and Pro Silo PHI, Pro Forsaken Giant, and Pro LEA Research Lab)
Similar to weapons, you can craft Tier 5 versions of your armor at the Advanced Gear Workbench. However, you can only calibrate them up to +6, unlike the +10 for weapons. Additionally, you can upgrade both the weapon and armor mods up to five times. Each upgrade will randomly buff one of the four available affixes for that specific mod.
Best Deviant for Once Human Power Surge build
Lonewolf's Whisper is the optimal Deviant for the Power Surge build in Once Human, as it significantly increases your Weapon DMG. This Deviant has a chance to drop from Monolith of Thirst.
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Best Cradle Override nodes for Once Human Power Surge build
These are the best Cradle Override nodes for the Power Surge build in Once Human:
- Automatic Weapon Enhancement: Increases SMG DMG
- Deviation Master: Increases damage against Deviants when your own Deviant is summoned
- Tactical Combo: Increases Weapon DMG after switching weapons
- Status Enhancement: Increases Status DMG
- First Round Blast: Increases Instant DMG after reloading
- Transient Impact: Increases Power Surge DMG
- Master Tactician: Increases DMG against Great Ones after you use a tactical item
- Rapid Aid: Increases the healing effect of items and reduces their cooldown
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