Once Human

Cradle Override Guide

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Cradle Overrides in Once Human let you deck out your character with powerful passive buffs that elevate their abilities to new heights. See how to unlock the cradle, how to unlock cradle nodes, the different cradle overrides, and what cradle overrides are in this guide.

How to Unlock the Cradle

Follow the Main Quest

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Unlocking the Cradle is straightforward if you stick to the main questline. Progress through the story until you reach Meyer's Market in Broken Delta during Murmurs in the Forest task. There, you will have a chat with Maxie. After your conversation, the Cradle feature will be unlocked, opening up a world of powerful passive buffs and character enhancements.

How to Unlock Cradle Nodes

Defeat Bosses in Monoliths

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Boss Location
Ravenous Hunter Monolith of Greed in Dayton Wetlands
Treant Gaia Cliff Monolith in Broken Delta
Arachsiam Mirage Monolith in Iron River
Shadow Hound Monolith of Thirst in Chalk Peak

To equip Cradle Overrides, you need to unlock Cradle Nodes. These nodes are your special slots for placing Overrides, with a total of 8 nodes to fill with powerful passives.

You start with just one node when you first unlock the Cradle, but you can gain more by defeating Bosses (or Great Ones) in Monoliths. Keep pushing through the main quests, and you will find yourself taking on these formidable foes to expand your Cradle's potential. Each boss you defeat will unlock you a single node in your cradle.

Clear Securement Silos

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Silo Name Location Recommended Level
Securement Silo - Sigma South of Eastern Railway Junction in Broken Delta 15
Securement Silo - Phi East of Greywater Industrial Zone in Iron River 25
Securement Silo - Alpha Within Alpha Institute in Chalk Peak 35
Securement Silo - Theta North of Blackfell Oil Fields within Iron Sands 45

You can also unlock Cradle Nodes by clearing Securement Silos. These silos are essentially dungeons brimming with challenges—and danger. Packed with formidable Rosetta units, these areas require strategy and skill to navigate. Conquer the silos, and you will unlock Cradle Nodes to boost your Meta's burgeoning power.

Cradle Overrides

Choose Your Overrides
Season Start Overrides Level 10 or Phase 2
Level 20 or Phase 2 Level 30 or Phase 3 Level 40 or Phase 4

Season Start Overrides

Once Human - Cradle Overrides

Override Effects
Handgun Enhancement DMG +20% when holding pistols or shotguns. Reload 1 ammo from reserve upon defeating an enemy.
Automatic Weapon Enhancement DMG +20% when holding SMGs, rifles, or LMGs. Reload 10% of magazine capacity from reserve upon defeating an enemy.
Long-Range Enhancement DMG +20% when holding sniper rifles or crossbows. 30% chance to automatically reload one bullet from the backpack upon defeating a target.
Melee Enhancement DMG +20% when holding melee weapons. Recover 20% of expended Stamina upon defeating a target with a melee weapon. Can trigger once every 3s.

These overrides make their debut at the start of each season, offering a range of initial buffs tailored to the weapon you choose. They are the perfect way to give your gear a fresh boost and start the season with a bang!

Level 10 or Phase 2 Overrides

Override Effects
Master Tactician +25% DMG against bosses after using a tactical item for 15s.
Deviation Master +50% DMG against Deviants when having a Deviation fight alongside.
Agility +15% DMG Reduction for 4s after rolling.
Rapid Aid -30% cooldown and +15% effect of healing items.

These overrides add a splash of tactical flair to your gameplay, giving you buffs tailored for specific situations. From extra damage against bosses to quicker healing, these perks let you adapt and conquer with style!

Level 20 or Phase 2 Overrides

Override Effects
Brawl Boost Damage from humans -20%, effect halved after defeating a human player.
Tactical Combo Weapon DMG +25% for 4s after switching weapon or reloading.
Status Enhancement After hitting a weakspot, Status DMG +25% for 3s.
Sprint Movement Speed +5%, Running Stamina Cost -15%.

These overrides pack a punch with perks like reduced damage from human attacks, bonus weapon damage after a quick swap, enhanced status effects, and a speed boost when you sprint.

Level 30 or Phase 3 Overrides

Override Effects
First Round Blast After reloading, Instant DMG (Power Surge and Unstable Bomber) +25% for 4s.
Sustained Suppression Killing an enemy with Continuous DMG (such as Burn or Frost Vortex) increases Continuous DMG by +20% for 10s, stackable up to 3 times.
Deadly Combo After hitting a weakspot with bullet effects (Bounce and Shrapnel), bullet effect DMG +25% for 3s.
Steady Hand While in Fortress Warfare or Fast Gunner status, Weakspot DMG +40%, Weakspot DMG to the Bull's Eye +20%.

These overrides add a tactical edge to your weapon effects, boosting your damage and making every shot count. Equip them to enhance your firepower and keep your enemies on their toes!

Level 40 or Phase 4 Overrides

Override Effects
Transient Impact After triggering a Power Surge, Power Surge DMG +25% for 3s.
Prairie Fire Inferno Based on the number of nearby units affected by Burn, increases Blaze DMG by +15% per unit, up to a maximum of +60%.
Bullet Hunt After killing a target with ranged weapons, Shrapnel DMG +35% for 15s.
Bounty Hunter After defeating a unit you marked, Weapon DMG +25%, Weakspot DMG +35%, lasting for 15s.

These overrides pack the same punch as the previous ones, amping up your weapon effects with boosts to damage and performance.

What Are Cradle Overrides?

Passive Buffs

Once Human - What Are Cradle Overrides
Cradle Overrides are powerful passive buffs that amplify your Meta's abilities and weapon effects in Once Human. These buffs can significantly boost damage, improve status effects, and enhance your overall performance in combat.

To equip these overrides, you need to unlock nodes, which act as slots for your buffs. Each Cradle Node you unlock allows you to slot in a different override, enabling you to customize your character's strengths and adapt to various challenges.

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