A new season has arrived, and with it we’ve seen new challenges and harder bosses. The old “use what you have” strategy might not work quite as well this time around. So, to help you along — whether you’re a new player or a seasoned veteran — here’s an insane Power Surge build I’ve been using that makes the game almost too easy — even on Hard mode.
Enjoy.
Power Surge guide index
- What does the Power Surge build excel at
- Gear set with mods
- Which is the best Weapon Calibration for the Outer Space?
- Where to find all the Legendary Power Surge build mods
- Which cradle overrides to use with Power Surge
- Which weapon accessories to use with Power Surge
- Which Deviation is best for Power Surge
- How strong is the early game Power Surge build
- How Strong is the Power Surge build in the late game
- How to set up your Power Surge build in the early game
- The Power Surge PvP build
- When to use the Outer Space Power Surge build
What is the Power Surge Build good at in Once Human?
The first thing to note is that tests on the dummy can be deceptive regarding builds in Once Human. I have a Burn build using the KVD Boom Boom, and it gets over 50k in Damage per second (DPS) against the dummy.
This Power Surge build only gets about 35k in sustained damage, peaking at 40-60k. Yet it takes me around ten minutes to clear Securement Silo Alpha on Hard with the Burn build, and it only takes me five minutes with the Power Surge build.
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That’s because the Power Surge Build excels at taking down enemies very quickly with wild burst damage, and the Burn build is better over time. In fact, this Power Surge build even outperforms my Shrapnel build, so it means business.
You won’t regret giving it a try.
The Power Surge Build guide for crazy burst damage
I’ll start you out with a full breakdown of the build, showing you which gear and mods I’m using in the late game, as well as the cradle. After these tables, I’ll show you what this build is capable of before I break it down further and teach you how to use the build and which mod variations you can use.
You’ll want to prioritize Elemental and Status DMG sub stats for all your mods. Mag capacity, weapon DMG, and damage against enemies are secondary. Crit and defensive stats are least important.
If you can find mods with the Power Surge suffix, they’re worth testing, but you’ll almost certainly have to upgrade them to make them useful.
Gear Set with mods Gear PieceItemModCalibrationPrimary WeaponMPS7 — Outer SpaceStatic ShockHeavy SMG with double Elemental DMGSecondary WeaponAWS.338 — BingoVulnerability AmplifierRapid shot styleMelee WeaponStun BatonStatic ShockLight-striker style with double Elemental DMGHelmetMayfly GogglesDeviation ExpertN/AMaskShelterer MaskThunderclapN/ATopShelterer JacketRejuvenatingN/ABottomsShelterer PantsPrecision ChargeN/AGlovesShelterer GlovesStatus EnhancementN/AShoesBastille or Lonewolf ShoesCovered Advance or Slow and SteadyN/A Which Weapon Calibration is best for the Outer Space? » …