Manibus Scenario Guide

Manibus is the PvE Scenario in Once Human where players can team up and tackle challenges together. Learn the differences between Manibus (Novice) and Manibus scenarios, and learn how to sign up for Manibus.

Manibus Scenario Features

Manibus (Novice)

Manibus (Novice) Scenario Features
No Mandatory PVP Low Difficulty The Prime War

In Manibus, Once Human's PVE Scenario, cooperation is the star of the show. The scenario focuses on teaming up with others to tackle the deviant threats, rather than engaging in PvP or competition.

No Mandatory PVP

In Manibus (Novice), you can focus entirely on the PVE experience without worrying about being ambushed by other players. The scenario is designed to emphasize cooperation and strategy, allowing you to team up with others to tackle the deviant threats without the added pressure of player-versus-player combat.

Low Difficulty

Manibus (Novice) is one of the entry-level Scenarios in Once Human, perfect for newcomers or those dipping their toes into the game. With a more forgiving difficulty, it gives you a chance to learn the ropes, sharpen your skills, and get comfortable with the game before tackling tougher challenges and more challenging Scenarios.

The Prime War

Prime War is a public PVE event where players would have to prevent enemies from destroying the Staroid Resonator. Each Prime War would have a gigantic boss to fight, as well as smaller enemies.

To start a Prime War, players must go to the Prime War location and place the required amount of Staroid on the Resonator.

How to Unlock and Win Prime Wars

Manibus

Manibus Scenario Features and Season Tags
Survival Challenges Harder Difficulty Deviation Special Abilities Increased Rewards Super Anomalies New Cradle Overrides More Prize Pool Blueprints at the Wish Machine New Calibration Blueprints

Compared to Manibus (Novice), this Scenario ramps up the difficulty with tougher challenges. Despite the increased difficulty, Manibus still features Prime War and maintains a focus on PVE—there is no mandatory PVP.

Survival Challenges

In Hard mode, Pollution Zones are bigger and nastier, with increased Contamination levels. Your Energy and Hydration will drain twice as fast, and the perks of staying topped up will wear off quicker.

How to Restore Sanity

Harder Difficulty

In Hard mode, enemies come with boosted stats, sharper awareness, faster movement, and more frequent attacks. In the Territory Purification mode, expect a rotating cast of tougher Deviants attacking your territory, cranking up the challenge to keep you on your toes.

Deviation Special Abilities

Certain Deviations can gain special abilities and even change color when acquired.

Deviant	Description
Butterfly's Emissary	Can participate in combat to mark enemy Weakspots, increasing the damage they receive.
Festering Gel	Can participate in combat to transform into Shelter and block enemy attacks.
The Digby Boy	Works in the Territory to gather Ores or work at the Mining Operation Platform.
Nutcracker	Works in the Territory to defend it from invading enemies.
Growshroom	Works inside the Territory. Can proactively plant and harvest.
Fetch-A-Lot Bunny	Works in the Territory to gather all sorts of Plants.
Extradimensional Cat	Enjoys self inside the Territory. Accompanies its owner to sleep to make sure that they're fully energetic the next day.

Increased Rewards

In Hard mode, the rewards just got a boost: Starchrom earned from completing Season Goals is up by 20%, and you will get more Starchrom from purifying Eclipse Cortexes and Chaotic Cortexes.

How to Farm Starchrom

Super Anomalies

Beware of Super Anomalies! Some servers feature Void and Regen Super Anomalies, while others include Phase and Coherence! These anomalies are deviants that come with unique strengths and countermeasures. Make sure to prepare wisely based on which pair is featured in your server, as they always come together!

Super Anomaly	Key Strengths	Recommended Weapons/Keyword Effect	Cradle Overrides
Void Deviants	Immune to most damage effects due to shielding	Shotguns, Rifles, Unstable Bomber DMG, Power Surge DMG	Anti-Void
Regen Deviants	Regenerate HP over time after taking damage	Sniper Rifles, Pistols, Burn DMG, Frost Vortex DMG	Anti-Regen
Phase Deviants	High Damage Reduction	SMGs, Sniper Rifles, Shrapnel DMG, Damage in Fortress Warfare State	Anti-Phase
Coherence Deviants	Invincibility device	Pistols, Crossbows, Bounce DMG, Damage in Fast Gunner State, Bull's Eye DMG	Anti-Coherence

New Cradle Overrides

Explore new Cradle Overrides such as Advantage Barrier, Sky Operation, Series Detonation, Transient Impact, and Bounce Rampage—there's a whole new set of tricks to experiment with and enhance your builds!

Cradle Override Guide

More Prize Pool Blueprints at the Wish Machine

During certain season phases, the Wish Machine will unlock prize pools with the DE.50 - JAWS weapon blueprint and the Shaman Vulture Top armor blueprint.

New Calibration Blueprints

Frugal Style for pistols and sniper rifles, which helps with ammo replenishment and missed shots; Vanguard Style for SMGs, rifles, and LMGs, ensuring consistent keyword effect triggers; and Energy Style for SMGs and rifles, allowing for ammo recovery after taking a hit.

How to Sign Up for Manibus

Sign Up at the End of the Season

#	Step by Step Guide
1	Sign Up at The End of the Season To sign up for a new Scenario for the start of Season 2, players will need to reach the final phase (Settlement Phase) of the scenario in their current server. They will then be able to sign up for a new scenario, or to remain on the current server. Players that choose the former will be able to play on a new server, while those who picked the latter will stay on the current server until up to four weeks. Their characters will then be sent to Eternaland until a new scenario is chosen.
2	Click Sign Up on Main Menu Once you hit the Settlement Phase, head to the Main Menu and click Sign Up to choose your next adventure.
3	Choose Manibus Select the Manibus scenario, which is the harder version of Manibus (Novice). Alternatively, If you are in the mood for some PvP action, you can opt for Evolution's Call, or explore other advanced scenarios when they are available.
4	Choose a Server and Click Sign Up Review the list of available servers to see which ones are open or full. Make sure to note the signup deadline and, once you have chosen your server, click Sign Up. Don’t forget to check the difficulty—servers can either be Normal or Hard mode. Also, remember that some servers have Void/Regen Deviant Invasions, while others have Phase/Coherence. Choose wisely!
5	On the Server Details Page, Click Register After viewing the server details, press F or click Register to reserve and secure your spot. You are now registered for the new season!
6	Once You Are Ready, Click Start New Season Wrap up any unfinished business on your current server. Keep in mind, if you sign up for a new server but do not join within the first 10 days of the season, your sign-up status will be revoked on the 11th day, and you will lose the chance to join that server. When you are ready to move on, head to the server list page and click Start New Season to begin your next adventure. You can also click Unregister if you change your mind and want to join another server.

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