Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex Build (Way of Winter)

The Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex Build in Once Human is one of the best builds in the game, updated for the Way of Winter scenario! See the Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex build, the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle override for the Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex Build in this comprehensive guide!

Best Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex Build in Once Human

Silent Anabasis Frost Vortex Build Basic Info

Slot	Item	Mod
Primary Weapon	M416 - Silent Anabasis	Vortex Multiplier
Secondary Weapon	AWS.338 - Bullseye	Vulnerability Amplifier
Melee	Frozen Northern Pike or Torch	Frosty Blessing
Helmet	Shelterer Hood	Deviation Expert
Face	Shelterer Mask	Lingering Frost
Gloves	Snow Camo Gloves	Elemental Overload or Status Enhancement
Shoes	Shelterer Shoes	Covered Advance
Top	Savior Jacket	Flame Resonance
Bottoms	Savior Pants	Bullet Siphon
Notes	・Use the Snowsprite Deviation to spawn more ice crystals! ・For Cradle Overrides, equip Status Enhancement, Deviation Master, Sustained Suppression and Bounty Hunter. If they're available in your scenario, also equip Frost Sense, Automatic Weapon Enhancement, and Deviant Energy Defense. ・For food, consume Honey-Glazed Meat to increase Crit DMG affected by Frost Vortex and Mixed Fried Hotdog for your boost secondary's Bull's Eye effect.

This Way of Winter Frost Vortex Build featuring the M416 - Silent Anabasis is like turning every battlefield into your own personal snow globe of destruction. With each hit, you’ve got a 10% chance to trigger Frost Vortex, and spawn glistening Ice Crystals that hover menacingly around your enemies when you hit them. These frosty gems don't just sit around looking pretty—they either explode on their own or, for maximum fun, you can manually shatter them, unleashing a bone-chilling 300% Psi Intensity DMG. Summon Snowsprite as a deviation, and you'll be generating these icy shards faster than a snowstorm, making sure every fight feels like a winter wonderland (for you) and a nightmare (for them).

But the real fun kicks in with the Snow Camo Gloves, which send out extra ice missiles every time a crystal bursts. It's like throwing a surprise snowball fight that your enemies definitely didn’t sign up for. The combination of M416 - Silent Anabasis, Snowsprite, and the Snow Camo Gloves keeps the crystals coming and the damage stacking, making this build a frosty force to be reckoned with. Let it go, let it go, just bury them in the snow!

Best Weapons for Silent Anabasis Build in Once Human

Best Weapons for Silent Anabasis Build
Primary	Secondary	Melee

Primary Weapon: M416 - Silent Anabasis

Weapon Features
1	10% chance to trigger Frost Vortex on hit.
2	Hitting a target with Frost Vortex generates an Ice Crystal. Cooldown: 1.5 seconds.
3	Ice Crystals automatically shatter after 15 seconds, dealing Frost Elemental Status DMG equal to 100% Psi Intensity to nearby targets (Frost Vortex DMG bonus applies). Ice Crystals can also be shattered by shooting them, which increases the DMG they deal to 300% Psi Intensity (deal 60% DMG instead to players)
4	Increases Frost Elemental DMG by 60%. Increases it by an additional +20% for every Ice Crystal shattered for 10 seconds, stacking up to 15 times.

The M416 - Silent Anabasis is the beating heart of this Way of Winter Frost Vortex Build, and it’s all about those Ice Crystals! With a 10% chance to trigger Frost Vortex on hit, each successful shot doesn't just deal damage—it spawns a shimmering Ice Crystal every time it hits a target in the effect.

But here’s the real fun: you don’t just let these frosty gems sit there—shattering them manually unleashes a chilling 300% Psi Intensity DMG, maximizing your damage output and turning the battlefield into a dazzling winter wonderland of destruction. Plus, each crystal you break increases your Frost Elemental DMG by 60%, stacking up to 15 times.

The blueprint can be acquired via the Wish Machine by playing the mini-games or buying it with 8,000 Starchrom from the Blueprint Shop. Craft the Tier V version as soon as you can. Use the Heavy Style Calibration.

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Secondary Weapon: AWS.338 - Bullseye

Weapon Features
1	70% chance to trigger The Bull's Eye with a weakspot hit.
2	After switching weapon, the first hit will trigger The Bull's Eye.
3	With a hit, Weakspot DMG +15% for 10s. Effect can st ack up to 3 times.
4	After defeating an enemy with a weakspot hit, Attack +15% for 20s.

The AWS.338 - Bullseye is the perfect secondary weapon for this Frost Vortex Build, offering the essential long-range support to complement your ice-infused firepower. With a 70% chance to trigger The Bull's Eye on weakspot hits, this sniper rifle not only allows you to engage enemies from a distance but also marks them for greater damage, making them vulnerable to your follow-up attacks.

What truly sets the Bullseye apart is its ability to stack Weakspot DMG by 15% for 10 seconds, up to three times. This means every shot not only chips away at enemy health but also primes them for a devastating follow-up from your M416 - Silent Anabasis.

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Melee: Frozen Northern Pike

Weapon Features
1	Impacts and heavy attacks will freeze the primary target and generate a Frost Vortex. This can be triggered once every 4s.
2	Attacking a target with Frost Vortex will recover 5% loss HP, but consume additional 2 Stamina.

The Frozen Northern Pike is the ultimate melee weapon for any Frost Vortex Build, and honestly, who wouldn’t want to slap enemies with a frozen fish? Every impact and heavy attack has a chance to freeze your primary target and generate a Frost Vortex, turning your brawling skills into a slippery spectacle!

But that’s not all! When you hit an enemy caught in a Frost Vortex, you recover 5% of your lost HP—because what better way to heal than by delivering icy justice with a side of slapstick comedy?

Of course, if you're dying of cold in the Snowy Realm, just stick to wielding a Torch.

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Best Armor for Frost Vortex Build in Once Human

Armor	Set Effects
Snow Camo Gloves	When an Ice Crystal shatters, 4 additional ice missile(s) will launch at nearby enemies, dealing Status DMG equal to 40% Psi Intensity to targets hit (60% DMG to players; Frost Vortex DMG bonus applies).
3 Pieces of Shelterer Set	Status DMG Reduction +15.0%
	Element DMG (Blaze, Frost, Shock, Blast) + 8%
	Each weapon hit grants 1 stack of Deviant Energy. Every stack of Deviant Energy grants 1% Elemental DMG (Blaze, Frost, Shock, Blast). Effect can stack up to 20 times. Reloading removes half of the total stacks
2 Pieces of Savior Set	Medicine Cooldown -20.0%
	When HP is above 70%, Weapon and Status DMG +10%

Best Armor for Frost Vortex Build
Gloves	Helmet, Face, and Shoes	Top

Snow Camo Gloves for Gloves

The Snow Camo Gloves are a non-negotiable piece for your Frost Vortex Build, perfectly complementing the M416 - Silent Anabasis. With these gloves equipped, every time an Ice Crystal shatters, they unleash a flurry of four additional ice missiles at nearby enemies, dealing 40% Psi Intensity Status DMG to targets hit (and 60% DMG to players).

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Shelterer Set for Helmet, Face, and Shoes

The Shelterer Set (with Shelterer Hood, Shelterer Mask, and Shelterer Shoes) is perfect for cranking up the chill. Its 8% boost to Elemental DMG enhances your ice attacks, ensuring every hit from your M416 - Silent Anabasis, Ice Crystals, and Frost Vortex packs even more of a punch.

What really makes this set shine is the Deviant Energy mechanic. Each weapon hit grants a stack, increasing your Elemental DMG by 1% per stack, stacking up to 20 times. This means you can unleash devastating frost-infused damage while freezing enemies in their tracks. Just keep in mind that reloading will halve your stacks, so make every shot count to maximize your icy wrath!

Savior Set for Top and Bottoms

Two pieces of the Savior Set (Savior Jacket and Savior Pants) are a solid choice for your build because they supercharge your combat capabilities. With a 20% reduction in Medicine Cooldown, you’ll be back in the action faster when you need a quick heal. But the real kicker is the 10% boost to Weapon and Status DMG when your HP is above 70%. The increased Status DMG directly enhances the effectiveness of your Frost Vortex.

Best Mods for Silent Anabasis Build in Once Human

Best Mods for Frost Vortex
Best Weapon Mods	Best Armor Mods

Best Weapon Mods

Weapon Mods for Frost Vortex Build
Primary	Secondary	Melee

Vortex Multiplier for Primary

Mod	Effect Description
Vortex Multiplier - Frost Vortex	Increases the maximum number of Frost Vortexes by 1 and boosts Frost Vortex DMG by 10%.

Vortex Muliplier is the cherry on top for your M416 - Silent Anabasis. By increasing the maximum number of Frost Vortexes by one, you can trap even more enemies in your icy grasp, which means more Ice Crystals to shatter for extra damage. Plus, it boosts Frost Vortex damage by 10%, ensuring those frosty traps hit even harder

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Vulnerability Amplifier for Secondary

Mod	Effect Description
Vulnerability Amplifier - Bull's Eye	Enhances the vulnerability effect of Bull's Eye by +8% on marked targets.

The Vulnerability Amplifier is a must-have for the AWS.338 - Bullseye! It cranks up the vulnerability effect by an extra +8% on marked targets, making your enemies even softer for your devastating follow-up ice-infused shots.

Frosty Blessing for Melee

Mod	Effect Description
Frosty Blessing	When using a melee weapon, if Frost Vortex disappears, restore 10% HP.

The Frosty Blessing mod is a natural pick for the Frozen Northern Pike. When your icy vortex clears while wielding this frosty fish, you’re rewarded with a 10% HP recovery.

Best Armor Mods

Armor Mods for Frost Vortex Build
Helmet	Face	Gloves
Shoes	Top	Bottoms

Deviation Expert for Helmet

Mod	Effect Description
Deviation Expert - Talents	Reduces range by 25%, increases fire rate by 10%, and boosts status damage by 20%.

Sure, you lose 25% range, but that 10% fire rate boost means you'll trigger Frost Vortex faster. Plus, with a 20% increase in status damage, you’ll freeze enemies in no time! The range drop? Totally worth it for that icy fun!

Lingering Frost for Face

Mod	Effect Description
Lingering Frost - Talents	Increases Frost Vortex Final DMG by up to 60% based on its duration.

The longer the vortex sticks around, the more damage it deals—up to a massive 60% boost! It's like watching your enemies slowly freeze, then shatter in epic fashion.

Elemental Overload or Status Enhancement for Gloves

Mod	Effect Description
Elemental Overload - Talents	Boosts Elemental DMG (Blaze, Frost, Shock, Blast) by +18%.
Status Enhancement - Talents	Increases Status DMG by +20%.

The debate between Elemental Overload and Status Enhancement is real, but honestly, the difference is tiny. Elemental DMG might scale a bit better, but both options are great. Just go with whichever you’ve got—either way, your Frost Vortex will pack a punch!

Covered Advance for Shoes

Mod	Effect Description
Covered Advance - Talents	Taking no DMG within 4s grants +20% Melee, Weapon, and Status DMG for 30s. The effect resets when the duration ends.

Avoid taking damage for 4 seconds, and you’re rewarded with a 20% boost to Melee, Weapon, and Status DMG for 30 seconds—what's not to like?

Flame Resonance (Blue) for Top

Mod	Effect Description
Flame Resonance - Talents	Increases Status DMG by +12%.

Flame Resonance may sound fiery, but it's perfect for boosting Frost Vortex and Ice Crystal damage. That +12% Status DMG makes it better than any gold mod you can find for this build!

Bullet Siphon for Bottoms

Mod	Effect Description
Bullet Siphon	Weapon DMG +5%. Every 5 bullets consumed in the magazine grants +4% Weapon DMG, capped at 20%.

As you burn through your magazine, you stack up more weapon damage, which pairs perfectly with your M416 - Silent Anabasis.

Best Deviant for Silent Anabasis Build in Once Human

Snowsprite

Snowsprite is your frosty sidekick in this Frost Vortex build, and it's all about Ice Crystals, baby! Picture this: it happily drops Ice Crystals around your enemies, just waiting for you to take the shot and unleash a frosty explosion.

While most Frost Vortex builds might go for Polar Jelly, Snowsprite is the real MVP here, cranking up your Ice Crystal game to epic levels. With Snowsprite by your side, you’ll be raining down frozen chaos and leaving enemies in a chilly mess. Ice, ice, baby!

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Best Cradle Overrides for Silent Anabasis Build in Once Human

Cradle Override	Description
Status Enhancement	After hitting a weakspot, Status DMG + 25% for 3s.
Sustained Supression	Defeating an enemy with Continuous DMG (such as Burn or Frost Vortex) increases Continuous DMG+20% for 10s, stackable up to 3 times.
Frost Sense (Way of Winter)	Every time you summon Frost Vortex, Ice Crystal, or Ice Spike, Frost DMG+3% for 8s, stacking up to 12 times.
Tactical Combo	Weapon DMG +25% for 4s after switching weapons or reloading.
Deviant Energy Defense (Way of Winter)	Summoning or handling Deviations grants a shield equal to 30% of max HP. While the shield is active, Weapon DMG Reduction and Status DMG Reduction +10%. Cooldown: 30s.
Deviation Master	While a Deviation is present, DMG against Great Ones (bosses) and elites +25%.
Bounty Hunter	Hitting a marked target grants +5% Weapon DMG for 8s, up to 6 stacks. Switching weapons remove half ot the stacks.
Automatic Weapon Enhancement (Not in Way of Winter)	DMG +20% when holding SMGs, Rifles or LMGs. Reload 10% of the magazine capacity from reserve upon defeating an enemy

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