Once Human - Best Power Surge Build

Are you trying to figure out how to create the perfect Power Surge build in Once Human? We've got your back!

Once Human - Best Power Surge Build
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If you want to deal high DPS, Power Surge is the perfect weapon effect for you since it is a secondary damage instance that stacks on top of the regular weapon damage. It boosts the overall DPS a lot, and the best news is that it has no disadvantages at all.

Although creating the best Power Surge build in Once Human is not easy, this guide will help you identify the perfect Modules, Deviants, armor, and additional boosts that can make the Power Surge effect unstoppable.

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Once Human Best Power Surge Build

Once Human - Best Power Surge Build
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This build will mostly focus on maximizing the damage and proc rate of Power Surge while reducing slightly the power and range of your bullets. It is great for Securement Silo and Monolith boss fights. It might not be able to one-shot other players in PvP, but its volume of fire is more than impressive.

Slot Item Module
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

The star of this Power Surge build is the MPS7 Outer Space SMG, and you can obtain it by using the Wish Machine or from random drops in dungeon and boss chests. Moreover, when you use it with the Deviation Expert Module, you can increase the fire rate even further.

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Once Human Best Alternative Weapons

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In case you don't have the Outer Space blueprint, you can always use the SOCR Outsider Assault Rifle. Although it doesn't have the same fire rate, its bullets hit way harder, and the trigger rate increases every time you manage to get a Critical Hit. However, you can still boost the rate of fire by using the Deviation Expert and a Rapid-Fire calibration blueprint.

The perfect choice for a secondary weapon is the Recurve Crossbow since it makes your targets more vulnerable to damage and increases the Critical Hit Rate, but if you don't like this weapon, you can opt for the D.E. 50 Wildfire. It has a 60% chance of inflicting Bull's Eye, and you can get it at the Wish Machine as well.

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Once Human Best Power Surge Build Armor

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If you have already collected enough Starchrom, don't hesitate to spend some of it at the Wish Machine to get the Shelterer set. The Mayfly Goggles reduce Power Surge's damage by 30%, but if you stack more damage buffs, this drawback becomes irrelevant.

Here are the effects of each piece:

Armor Piece Effects
Mayfly Goggles
  • Trigger Count +1%
  • DMG -30%
Heavy Duty
  • Max HP +10%
  • Elemental DMG + 8%
  • Movement Speed +20%
Scout
  • Max HP +10%
  • Weapon DMG +8%

This armor set is used for more Elemental Damage, and if you want to use the SOCR Outsider, make sure to get the Gas Mask Hood for more Critical Hit Damage. It isn't mandatory to collect all fragments but keep in mind that Once Human will grant all the effects simultaneously only if you have the full set.

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Once Human Best Power Surge Build Modules

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With these Modules, you will be able to deal insane amounts of damage, and this is without even adding other bonuses. Here are all the Modules that can turn you into a killing machine.

Module Location Effect
Static Shock Treant Hard Mode
  • +50% Duration
  • +20% DMG
Targeted Takedown Arachsiam Hard Mode

 

  • +20% Crit Hit Rate for Bull's Eye

 

Deviation Expert Silo Alpha
  • -25% Range
  • +10% Fire Rate
  • +20% Status DMG
Thunderclap Silo EX1
  • +200% PSI Intensity after 20 Power Surge uses
Elemental Overload Silo Sigma
  • +18% Elemental DMG
Status Amplification Silo PSI
  • +10% Status DMG for 12s
Secluded Strike Silo PHI
  • +15% Weapon DMG
  • +15% Status DMG

You can use these Modules against single enemies or groups of opponents. However, don't hesitate to experiment with other boosts as well, since the best Modules depend on your strategy and gameplay style.

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Once Human Best Power Surge Build Combat Deviant

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In the case of the Power Surge build, there is no such thing as a best Deviant. However, make sure that you are using a Combat type, especially those that are designed to support offensive strategies. Lonewolf's Whisper is highly recommended since it can bring out multiple wolves when you summon it and increases weapon damage by 21.6%.

The Festering Gel can also be a very good choice if you're looking for a defensive option that provides cover and restores health. It throws gel bubbles that activate Flawless Fortification to knock back enemies. It blocks attacks and recovers 10% HP for your teammates.

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Once Human Best Power Surge Build Cradle Season 1

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It's important to note that Once Human uses a seasonal system. This means that perks might change, and these particular ones may no longer be available after the end of Season 1.

Let's take a look at the current best Cradle benefits for Power Surge builds.

  • Automatic Weapon Enhancement
  • Deviation Master
  • Status Enhancement
  • First Round Blast
  • Transient Impact

Deviation Master is especially helpful since it gives you a 50% damage boost when you have your Deviant on the battlefield with you. If you have any slots left, use them for QoL perks like Sprint and Rapid Aid.

Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Once Human, you can check out this article.

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