With the variety of weapons, gear and deviants that the game makes available, Once Human opens up various build possibilities to perfect a certain aesthetic and a playstyle that suits you, is fun and also super effective. One such build worth trying out is the Burn Build, and in this guide, we tell you exactly how to go about creating one for yourself – including getting the best weapons, mods and Deviants for the build.
Once Human Burn Build: Weapons & Mods
Let’s take a deep dive into the best Primary and Secondary weapons for the Burn Build in Once Human. Alongside that we will also see the best mods to equip on these weapons and weapon stats
Primary Weapon: KVD Boom Boom
The best weapon for a Burn Build is the KVD Boom Boom LMG. The reason for this weapon being the first pick is solely for its passives. The KVD Boom Boom has a chance to inflict burn damage and also create explosions if the criteria are met. This weapon has a high fire rate and magazine capacity, which lets you burn targets for days. This makes the KVD a great weapon against mobs. What’s more, you can equip it with a mod that gives health back on damaging enemies inflicted with Burn (which are all your enemies, all the time)!
KVD Boom Boom Stats
- DMG: 44
- Fire Rate: 500
- MAG: 100
- Crit Rate: 10%
- Weakspot DMG: 40%
- Crit DMG: 30%
- DMG Bonus: Deals more DMG against Deviants
- Stability: 43
- Accuracy: 43
- Range: 59
- Reload Speed: 24
- Blueprint Fragment Type: Juggernaut
- Rarity: Legendary
- KVD Boom Boom Weapon Mod: Blaze Blessing
- Defeating enemies affected by Burn damage will restore 5% HP
Secondary Weapon: KAM Crank
The KAM Crank Assault Rifle is another great weapon to inflict burn damage. The passives for this gun can increase the reload speed and burn damage after killing enemies inflicted with Burn. The KAM is a preferred method to deal with the various bosses in the game for its consistent Burn damage and because it can also stack Burn. It has an even better Fire Rate than the KVD but is not so effective as that weapon against mobs.
KAM Crank Stats
- DMG: 35
- Fire Rate: 600
- MAG: 40
- Crit Rate: 6%
- Weakspot DMG: 55%
- Crit DMG: 30%
- DMG Bonus: Deals more DMG against Deviants
- Stability: 35
- Accuracy: 67
- Range: 59
- Reload Speed: 38
- Blueprint Fragment Type: Juggernaut
- Rarity: Epic
- KAM Crank Weapon Mod: Ember
- When Burn is removed, stacks get only -50%
Once Human Burn Build: Gear
The following Gear parts are fitted with the right mods to enhance it and provide the best stats for a Burn Build.
- Helmet
- Deviation Expert – Status DMG +20%, Fire Rate +10, Range -25%
- Mask
- Blaze Amplifier – For every Burn stack, gain +3% Psi intensity
- Gloves
- Elemental Overload – Elemental DMG +18%
- Pants
- Status Amplification – Gain +10% status damage for 12 seconds when the magazine is empty. Stacks 3x
- Boots
- Secluded Strike – Gain +15% status and weapon DMG when enemies aren’t around within 7 meters
Once Human Burn Build: Armor
- Grill Gloves
- Depending on your Burn stacks, increases the Burn DMG frequency by 100%
- Heavy Duty (3PC)
- Max HP +10%
- Elemental DMG +8%
- Increases Movement Speed by 20% lasting 2s and increases Elemental DMG by 40% after killing an enemy
- Scout (2PC)
- Max HP +10%
- Weapon DMG +8%
Alternative Swaps: The Shelter Set is great for boosting Elemental damage and Deviant Energy, which helps stack Burn damage on enemies. You can use the entire set and switch out the Grill Gloves for Hardy Gloves or BBQ Gloves.
Once Human Burn Build: Deviants
The Pyro Dino or the Lonewolf’s Whisper are the best choices for the Burn Build. The Pyro Dino can boost Burn DMG and increase the Burn status effect on targets. The only drawback to this deviant is that it is extremely rare to find it. If you don’t have any luck getting the Pyro Dino, you can use the Lonewolf’s Whisper as well. This Deviant helps draw enemies away from the player, which is great in situations where you are overwhelmed. Other great alternatives to the above two deviants are Zeno-Purifier and Psychic Kid
Once Human Burn Build Best Cradle Override Nodes
- Automatic Weapon Enhancement: Increases LMG damage
- Master Tactician: Increases damage against The Great Ones after using a Tactical Item
- Deviation Master: Increases damage against Deviants only when your own Deviant is summoned
- Tactical Combo: Reloading or switching weapons increases Weapon DMG
- Status Enhancement: Hitting a weak spot increases Status DMG
- Sustained Suppression: Killing an enemy increases Blaze DMG
- Steady Hand: Increases Weak spot damage to Bull’s Eye debuff
- Prairie Fire Inferno: Increases Blaze DMG depending on the total number of enemies affected by Burn
Most of the above Cradle perks help enhance your overall weapon damage and also increase Burn damage. You get a few damage increases against certain enemy types and you can also focus more on hitting weakspots to increase weapon damage. These perks are great for Status and Damage output
And with that, you are all set to destroy your enemies in the blink of an eye with this best Once Human Burn Build. Meanwhile, you can also take a look at our Once Human Frost Vortex build – another one that is just as lethal and entertaining to play as the Burn Build.