Once Human is a PvP shooter and survival game with a total of 62 weapons. Choosing the best one is crucial for surviving the open-world map and defeating some of the greatest bosses. Additionally, choosing the right combination of weapons to carry is also important because every player requires a reliable, versatile weapon for exploring the vast open-world map. However, it depends on the player’s playstyle to determine which weapon combination will suit them best. Most of the weapons can be found in crates around the world or as blueprints that can be obtained from the Wish Machine.
This guide highlights the 10 best weapons to help you survive at all stages and defeat the greatest bosses. These weapons will also allow you to easily capture some of the best deviants and recruit them as companions, enriching your game experience as they help the players in various aspects of the game.
Types of Weapons
In Once Human, there are nine types of weapons in total which include:
Weapons in Once Human
- Pistols: If you need a reliable sidearm to quickly take out enemies when your primary weapon runs out of ammo, a Pistol is an excellent choice. With practice, you can also utilize a pistol as your main weapon.
- Shotguns: They work really great in close combat situations as they are powerful short-range weapons. However, due to the limited range, they can’t be used as primary weapons.
- Sub-Machine Guns: These guns lack both range and damage but still a good SMG works great in close-in combat.
- Assault Rifles: In most survival shooter games, Assault Rifles are a key feature. They offer both good damage and a decent range.
- Sniper Rifles: In Once Human, playing as a sniper can be challenging as many of the boss fights take place indoors. But still, snipers are great in long-range combat.
- LMGs: Light Machine Guns deal great damage but have terrible recoil and take a long time to reload. However, with the right build and combination of weapons, LMGs can be quite effective.
- Crossbows: In long-range, Crossbows work really great and deal a lot of damage. Additionally, you can retrieve most of your arrows from killed enemies.
- Heavy Artillery: These weapons deal massive damage to a group of enemies if you are in a tough spot.
- Melee: Not all Melee weapons are useful but some are worth carrying in the melee slot in your inventory.
Top 10 Best Weapons in Once Human
Here are the 10 best weapons in Once Human listed below:
Stun Baton
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stun Baton | 182 | Middle | Middle | Epic |
Stun Baton
In Once Human, every player needs to carry a melee weapon as it is required in close combat. Melee weapons can be used to kill low-level enemies which can save ammunition, as it is expensive to craft.
The stun baton is a limited-range weapon that deals a lot of damage to a group of enemies because of its special ability Power Surge proc, which can produce damage to multiple targets within the area. With the Stun baton, you can also activate all five Power Equipment Modules; you just have to hit the power equipment modules which will surge an electric current and instantly turn them on.
R500 Memento
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R500 – Memento | 170 | 145 | 5 | Legendary |
R500 – Memento
The best pistol in Once Human is undoubtedly the R500 Memento, which deals massive damage and reloads a bullet every time the player hits a weak spot on an enemy. It’s worth unlocking a pistol like an R500 Memento and having it in your loadout. Overall, this pistol is a great sidearm or a great backup weapon; rather than waiting for the primary weapon to reload, you can use it and finish the enemy.
KV-SBR – Little Jaws
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV-SBR – Little Jaws | 29 | 1000 | 39 | Legendary |
KV-SBR – Little Jaws
Among all the SMGs, the KV-SBR – Little Jaws stands out as the best. Although it has lower damage, it compensates with a much higher fire rate and a decent magazine size. Its high Crit Rate and Crit Damage make it especially effective for targeting weak spots.
The main advantage of this SMG is the Unstable Bomber effect that Little Jaws provides that is it delivers Instant Damage and AoE Attacks. To activate Unstable Bomber, you just need to hit enemies 15 times, which is easy with an SMG. Additionally, you’ll receive a 10% damage boost against enemies vulnerable to Unstable Bomber, and this boost doubles when hitting weak spots. Even a 0.3-second delay with Unstable Bomber becomes beneficial, as each 0.1-second delay increases damage by 20%.
DB12 – Raining Cash
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB12 – Raining Cash | 55×5 | 105 | 12 | Legendary |
DB12 – Raining Cash
This shotgun is rapid and can deliver a powerful blow at the same time if the enemy is close enough. Furthermore, its Fortress Warfare special ability can significantly increase damage output. It enhances DPS by decreasing reload time and boosting the higher crit rate. Additionally, it provides the advantage of reducing the player’s incoming damage to some extent.
The best feature of this gun is that reloading activates Fortress Warfare, which boosts your damage by up to 40% for as long as you can maintain the effect. Additionally, you’ll gain a 30% increase in Crit Rate and a 30% reduction in damage taken. To unlock this shotgun, you need to obtain blueprints from Wish Machine.
HAMR – Brahminy
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMR – Brahminy | 218 | 85 | 8 | Legendary |
HAMR – Brahminy
HAMR – Brahminy offers a big magazine and a higher fire rate with a decent amount of damage. It is a fun sniper rifle to use against a group of enemies as the bounce mechanics in this sniper results in bullets bouncing and hitting multiple targets. This sniper is good to use as its one-shot can damage one full group of enemies, and if a player focuses on the secondary weapon and armor, this sniper can be deadly.
SOCR – Outsider
| Weapon | DMG | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCR – Outsider | 41 | 515 | 30 | Epic |
SOCR – Outsider
The SOCR-Outsider excels in delivering high damage to enemies with a decent fire rate and magazine size. It outperforms most other assault rifles in terms of damage, making it a standout choice.
The reason we’ve included it despite its apparent weaknesses is because of its 60% Weakspot Damage, 27% Crit Damage, and Power Surge ability. It has a 35% chance to activate Power Surge, with critical hits boosting this chance by 30% for 3 seconds. Additionally, the +30% chance to trigger Power Surge is influenced by the weapon’s Trigger Chance. Overall, it provides a good range, allowing you to hit enemies from a distance, and has decent reload speed and accuracy. While its stability is somewhat low, it can be enhanced with accessories and modifications.
AWS.338 – Bingo
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS.338 – Bingo | 316 | 40 | 5 | Legendary |
AWS.388 – Bingo
The AWS.338 – Bingo is the most powerful long-range sniper rifle in Once Human. If you’re skilled with sniping, you can even bring down mini-bosses in just two or three shots, as long as you target weak points for maximum damage. Additionally, equipping effective weapon mods can increase the chance of maximum damage and critical hits.
This sniper rifle performs well on its own but paired with a secondary weapon, it becomes a powerful combo capable of taking down the toughest bosses in the game.
KAM – Abyss Glance
| Weapon | DMG | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAM – Abyss Glance | 39 | 600 | 50 | Legendary |
KAM – Abyss Glance
The KAM-Abyss Glance is a legendary assault rifle modeled after the AK-47. It is an excellent everyday primary weapon for fighting enemies. Its standout feature is its versatility, making it effective against both regular enemies and bosses. With strong damage output, a large magazine size, and a solid fire rate, this assault rifle is a top choice for various combat situations.
KVD – Boom! Boom!
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVD – Boom! Boom! | 44 | 500 | 100 | Legendary |
KVD – Boom! Boom!
KVD – Boom! Boom! is a very powerful light machine gun that is an incredible weapon to wield, as this LMG can set enemies on fire with each shot. If an enemy dies while on fire, it triggers AoE which causes an explosion that affects nearby foes. In long fights with many enemies, this can cause a lot of damage.
The main drawback of the KVD – Boom! Boom! is its slow reloading speed and recoil. To compensate, consider carrying a secondary weapon so you can switch and finish off enemies when your LMG runs out of ammo.
Compound Bow
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | MAG | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compound Bow | 310 | 125 | 1 | Legendary |
Compound Bow
Crossbows are among the stealthiest weapons in Once Human. If you prefer stealthy gameplay, the compound bow is an excellent choice. It allows you to silently take out enemies from a distance, and you can often retrieve your arrows from dead enemies. While exploring the open-world map, you might encounter areas that are stuffed full of enemies, so using a compound bow to eliminate a few enemies from afar before moving in for close combat is a smart strategy.
The Compound Bow is especially effective because eliminating an enemy activates a self-buff, boosting both reloading speed and damage output. It surpasses other bows in terms of damage and its unique ability. Additionally, the Compound Bow can serve as a viable alternative to sniper rifles, offering excellent long-range accuracy and power. To unlock this powerful bow, you must open weapon crates located throughout the world.
