Base Building Guide

Set an area as your territory and place facilities to build a base in Once Human. Find out how to build a base, some building tips, and a list of facilities you can make in your base!

List of Base Facilities

Production Processing Facilities

Crafting

Facility	Memetic	Description
Advanced Gear Workbench	Advanced Gear Workbench	A scavenger's ability to find weapons in the ruins might just determine their fate.
Advanced Supplies Workbench	Advanced Tools	It's easy to take things apart, but most of the time, it's impossible to put them back together again.
Advanced Synthesis Bench	Advanced Synthesis Bench	Can be used to craft medicines, gunpowder, and other high-level items, and analyze Stardust drops to obtain Stardust extracts.
Brewing Barrel	Brewing Barrels	Oak-made fermentation barrel, commonly used in home brewing. It seals the deal while letting things breathe, making sure your food ferments and ages just right.
Compact Water Filter	Water Filters	Master the methods of preparing Pure Water, a precious resource in this world
Compost Bin	Compost Bins	A bin that turns kitchen scraps and other organic leftovers into top-notch compost. Microbes are the unsung heroes making it happen.
Designer's Workstation	Designer's Workstation	Obtain the abilities to Disassemble Formula Blueprints and Synthesize Blueprints
Disassembly Bench	Disassembly Techniques	A facility that can break down junk into useful materials.
Electric Furnace	Electro-Refining	Wouldn't it be great if you could get Gold Ingots from Iron Ore?
Electric Stove	Electric Stoves	Home cooking can make your house feel more like a home. Wouldn't it be nice to have a nice hot meal after a long hard day of battling Deviants?
Furnace	Smelting Essentials	Wouldn't it be great if you could get Gold Ingots from Iron Ore?
Gear Workbench	Gear Workbench	A scavenger's ability to find weapons in the ruins might just determine their fate.
Intermediate Gear Workbench	Intermediate Gear Workbench	A scavenger's ability to find weapons in the ruins might just determine their fate.
Intermediate Supplies Workbench	Intermediate Tools	It's easy to take things apart, but most of the time, it's impossible to put them back together again.
Kitchen Set	Integrated Kitchen	Learn complex culinary methands and become a Master Chef in the wilderness
Meat Drier	Air-Drying	A tall metal frame divided into several sections, ideal for hanging meat to air dry
Osmosis Water Purifier	Reverse Osmosis Purifiers	Besides purifying water, could this device hanve another potential use?
Refining Facility	Fuel Refinery	A facility that slowly convert Portable Mixed Fuel into Barreled Premium Fuel.
Stove	Stoves	Home cooking can make your house feel more like a home. Wouldn't it be nice to have a nice hot meal after a long hard day of battling Deviants?
Supplies Workbench	Essential Tools	It's easy to take things apart, but most of the time, it's impossible to put them back together again.
Synthesis Bench	Synthesis Bench	Can be used to craft medicines, gunpowder, and other high-level items, and analyze Stardust drops to obtain Stardust extracts.

Gathering & Production

Facility	Memetic	Description
Loamy Soil	Planting	Properly conditioned soil can provide a suitable environment for crops to grow.
Logging Operation Platform	Logging Operation Platform	The facility where drones are dispatched for wood harvesting. It requires someone to operate.
Mining Operation Platform	Mining Operation Platform	A facility used to mine minerals in the region. It requires someone to operate.
Planter Box	Planter Boxes	Real civilization is what happens when everyone plants the seeds of happiness.
Rainwater Collection System	Rainwater Collection System	Just a basic rig with canvas and metal frames, but it's got all the essentials to scoop up rainwater on those wet days.
Water Pumps	Water Pumps	Adapt to the environment, and master high-efficiency water extraction techniques.

Garage

Facility	Memetic	Description
Large Garage	Large Garage	Facility for crafting, maintaining and modifying the plate trailer.
Medium Garage	Medium Garage	Facility for building, repairing and modifying medium-sized vehicles.
Small Garage	Garage	Facility for crafting, maintaining, and modifying vehicles.

Storage Facilities

Crafting

Facility	Memetic	Description
Crate	Basic Storage	It's human nature to hoard things. Even these crates are difficult to part with!
Fridge	Refrigeration	Fridges can extend the shelf life of food but cannot help scavengers live longer.
Gear Storage Crate	Gear Storage	A crate for storing armor. Ever since the Starfall, people have become a lot less careless about throwing things away.
Large Crate	Basic Storage	Give this a try and you'll keep accumulating more and more items and never have enough crates.
Private Storage Crate	Basic Storage	Everyone needs a little privacy.
Water Tank	Water Storage	A large outdoor water storage tank, made of sturdy white plastic. It's durable, airtight, and perfect for storing a significant amount of water.
Weapon Rack	Display Facilities	A House Blueprint. Press "Use" to learn a new formula, then open the Build Menu - Furniture to Construct
Weapon Storage Crate	Gear Storage	A crate for storing weapons. The perfect place to put your favorite weapons until you need them next.

Defense Facilities

Combat

Facility	Memetic	Description
Alarm	Electrical Kit	A horn that emits an ear-piercing beeping sound when powered. Must be used with a Sensor.
Dynamic Sensor	Electrical Kit	Place on walls. The system will be activated as soon as a target comes within a certain range.
Fire Trap 1	Defense Trap I	A trap set on the ground that can deal continuous blaze damage to enemies within 2 meters.
Fire Trap 2	Defense Trap II	A trap set on the ground that can deal continuous blaze damage to enemies within 2 meters.
Fire Trap 3	Defense Trap III	A trap set on the ground that can deal continuous blaze damage to enemies within 2 meters.
Flamethrower Trap	Electrical Kit	Place on the ground. Can shoot flames in a fixed direction, inflicting damage on all targets directly in front of it.
Gatling Cannons 1	Close Defense Turret I	A hand-operated turret that can unleash tremendous force and cause lethal damage to the target.
Gatling Cannons 2	Close Defense Turret II	A hand-operated turret that can unleash tremendous force and cause lethal damage to the target.
Gravitational Grip 1	Defense Trap I	A trap set on the ground that can slow down enemies within 6 meters and mark targets.
Gravitational Grip 2	Defense Trap II	A trap set on the ground that can slow down enemies within 6 meters and mark targets.
Gravitational Grip 3	Defense Trap III	A trap set on the ground that can slow down enemies within 6 meters and mark targets.
Pressure Sensor	Electrical Kit	A sensor that converts pressure into an analog electrical signal and can serve as an early warning system.
Rifle Turret Level 2	Auto Turrets I	An auto-targeting rifle. The best weapon to protect your territory.
Rifle Turret Level 3	Auto Turrets II	An auto-targeting rifle. The best weapon to protect your territory.
Shotgun Turret Level 2	Auto Turrets I	An auto-targeting shotgun. Fierce offense is the best defense.
Shotgun Turret Level 3	Auto Turrets II	An auto-targeting shotgun. Fierce offense is the best defense.
Spike Trap 1	Defense Trap I	Sets of spikes that can be placed on the ground and deals damage to enemies that cross over it.
Spike Trap 2	Defense Trap II	Sets of spikes that can be placed on the ground and deals damage to enemies that cross over it.
Spike Trap 3	Defense Trap III	Sets of spikes that can be placed on the ground and deals damage to enemies that cross over it.
Updraft Cannon	Updraft Device	It shoots out powerful updrafts that can boost jumping.

Defensive Installation

Facility	Memetic	Description
Dark Wood Gate	Enhanced Stairs	Solid wood defensive outdoor fencing, with a few decorative touches. Sure to brighten up any Meta's front lawn.
Fortification	Basic Defense	A Facility that protects allies while firing on the enemy.
High Fortification	Basic Defense	A Facility that protects allies while firing on the enemy, and also provides some additional height.
Reinforced Gate	Stone Stairs	Defensive outdoor fencing. Sure to brighten up any Meta's front lawn.
Sandbag	Basic Defense	This sandbag is cheap and easy to obtain. Can hold off enemy attacks for a while, but it's not a permanent solution.
Stone Fence	Stone Stairs	Defensive outdoor fencing. Sure to brighten up any Meta's front lawn.
Wood Fence	Wooden Stairs	A defensive outdoor fencing
Wood Gate	Wooden Stairs	A defensive outdoor fencing
Wood Thick-Core Fence	Enhanced Stairs	Solid wood defensive outdoor fencing, that has been fabricated for additional strength.

Function Facilities

Special

Facility	Memetic	Description
Isolated Securement Unit	None	Behold mortal, before you is the great will of the Great One, the almighty Wish Machine!
Mail	None	This seems more like a runic portal than a mailbox. It contains gifts that one cannot refuse.
Manikin	Test Dummy	A prop that designed specifically to put your weapon's power to the test.
Stardust Resonant Filter	None	A unique piece of equipment capable of transforming Stardust Energy into other forms of matter. This device samples and transforms the Stardust energy contained in Chaotic and Eclipse Cortexes, and parses the memory fragments contained within. During this process, the device will emit a resonance call directed at all forms of Stardust Energy in the vicinity at a frequency imperceptible by human ears. This will cause all nearby Deviants to flock to the area where the device is located.
Vending Machine	Vending Machine	Trade with other Meta-Humans using a vending machine.
Water Pump	Water Pumps	A nifty little electric water pump with an inlet and outlet only, making it the go-to solution for effortlessly moving water uphill. A must-have for elevated water supply needs.
Wish Machine	Wish Machine	Behold mortal, before you is the great will of the Great One, the almighty Wish Machine!" He enjoys granting the wishes of others and has a keen interest in the ravings of the Ancient One in Chaotic Cortex.

Agriculture

Facility	Memetic	Description
Automatic Irrigation Facility	Automated Irrigation	After powering up, it keeps spraying water all around - ideal for giving your crops a good, automated soaking. Just make sure to hook up that water hose.
Grow Light	Grow Lights	When turned on, this thing can simulate the natural sunlight spectrum and strength, giving plants the boost they need for photosynthesis and healthy growth.

Power Facilities

Generators

Facility	Memetic	Description
Advanced Biomass Generator	Advanced Generators	A more advanced Biomass Generator with improved boiler and power generation components for more efficient energy conversion
Advanced Hydraulic Generator	Advanced Generators	An improved hydraulic generator with an increased contact area with the water, increasing the speed of the rotating part and thus increasing the efficiency of power generation.
Advanced Solar Generator	Advanced Generators	With optimized solar cell and power storage components, for more efficient electricity transformation.
Biomass Generator	Power Upgrade - I	A boiler generator that burns biological tissue to generate electricity.
Deviation Energy Generator	Power Upgrade - II	A power generator that transforms Stardust matter from secured Deviants into electrical energy.
Hydraulic Generator	Hydraulic Generators	Composed of a water turbine, generator, governor, and other components. When the water flows through the turbine, the water energy is converted into mechanical energy that drives the rotation of the machine, and the generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy output.
Solar Generator	Solar Generator	A power generator consisting of a solar panel and a battery. Sunlght shines on the solar panel to generate electricity and charge the battery.

Circuit Module

Facility	Memetic	Description
Ground Terminal	Solar Generator	Place on the floor to connect wires.
Pylon	Solar Generator	Can be placed indoors and outdoors, as long as it's on a foundation, for connecting wires and controlling circuits.
Suspended Terminal	Solar Generator	Place on ceilings to connect wires.
Switch	Electrical Kit	Install on walls to turn circuits on and off.
Switchable Pylon	Electrical Kit	A pylon with a control panel added, allowing you to turn the circuit on and off.
Wall Terminal	Solar Generator	Place on walls to connect wires.

How to Build a Base

1. Designate an Area as Territory
2. Press B to Enter Build Mode
3. Set Up the Base with Floors and Walls
4. Build Helpful Facilities

Designate an Area as Territory

At the start of a new game, you can press B to designate an area as Territory. You can move this Territory and your base later on in the game by entering Build Mode and pressing Z.

How to Move Territory and Base

Press B to Enter Build Mode

After placing down your Territory marker, you can press B to enter Build Mode, and then right-click to bring up the menu of items you can build.

Note that all buildings require resources, so make sure you've gathered enough materials for what you want to construct.

Set Up the Base with Floors and Walls

Foundations are the base of every house build, as they provide a stable surface upon which to place other facilities and furniture you construct down the line.

Once you've set these up, construct some walls and ceilings to provide you with some base defense and in-game privacy.

Use a Building Presets

If you don't want to spend time designing your own house, you can also opt to use a building preset, which you can access under the House Blueprint tab of the build menu.

These presets will let you make a building based on the blueprint's design, and you'll be able to make an entire house if you have all the materials needed for the pieces of the building.

Build Helpful Facilities

Lastly, populate your space with helpful facilities that are necessary to progress through the game. Things like stoves, workbenches, and furnaces are just some examples of integral facilities that will make life better in-game.

Note that certain useful structures and furniture are unlocked via the Memetics tree, and will require you to invest Ciphers and Energy Links to unlock them.

Base Building Tips

Choose an Area With Lots of Resources

Placing down your Territrory in an area with lots of nearby available resources will make it easier to gather materials for your needs.

Remember that you can move your territory, so if you see a good spot to relocate to, do not hesitate to do so!

Set Up Facilities for the Early Game

Certain facilities are good options to prioritize during the early stages of building. Crafting stations like workbenches, material refiners such as furnaces, and places to cook like stoves are all great options to build early.

These facilities will expedite progress in the early game by giving you access to better gear and supplies to help you explore.

Make Multiple of Certain Facilities

You can construct multiple facilities, such as Furnaces, to greatly improve the rate at which you can refine raw materials. If you have extra space in your base, it may be a good idea to double up on these processing facilities.

Use Flight Mode to Build Efficiently

You can press ~ in Build Mode to enter flight. This will allow you to maneuver around your base easily, and makes repositioning to place roofs a simpler task.

Unlock More Build Options in Memetics

The Memetics tree will make more building blueprints available to you once you unlock specific nodes. Make sure to check if there's something that you find useful, so you can set yourself on the path to unlocking it.

Build Power Generating Facilities

Later on in the game, you'll have access to facilities that need power to be used. For these, you need to make power generating facilities like the Solar or Biomass Generators, which generate electricity.

Each of these power facilities generate a set amount of electricity. You'll be able to check if a facility you want to build needs a certain amount of Watts to run in the build menu.

Move Your Base

If you want to relocate to another location which has easier access to more resources, you can move your base via Build Mode.

This can be useful late in the game where you may need to constantly farm better materials, which are located in the further sections of the map.

How to Move Territory

Expand Your Base

Later on in the game, you'll have access to a bunch of facilities that you'd want to put in your base, but it may feel too cramped fitting everything.

You can always expand your Territory by getting the Territory Expansion Memetic under the Building tree in the Memetics menu. Doing so will expand your base from 14.4 square meters to 32.4, which is a lot of space!

Utilize Grid Snap for Precise Construction

Construction mode now includes a grid alignment system to help you build more precisely. This feature displays a grid map on your territory, allowing you to place foundations and facilities neatly. With Grid Snap, the rotation angle is fixed at 45 degrees, and you can adjust the height of your foundations by half a wall's height.

If you prefer a more flexible building style, you can disable Grid Alignment mode and return to the freeform construction approach. This way, you can choose between precision and creativity as you design your base. Press CAPS to disable Grid Snap.

Roof Placement Tips

Use Flight Mode for Better Placement

Instead of jumping on your roof, press the ~ key to enter Flight Mode, then use the Spacebar and C keys to adjust your elevation. This will allow you to angle your placement of roofs better.

Place the Roof From the Side

When placing roofs, try to come at the area you want to roof from the side instead of head on, as this will make placing the roof in the correct spot easier.

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