The best weapon in Way of Winter in Once Human is the M416 - Silent Anabasis, followed by the ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter, MG4 - Conflicting Memories, M416 - Autumn Equinox, and M416 - Scorched Earth. See the best new weapons in Way of Winter and what makes them stand out!

Best Weapons in Way of Winter

M416 - Silent Anabasis

The M416 - Silent Anabasis is an absolute blizzard of power, making it the best weapon for anyone looking to bury their enemies under layers of frost. With a 10% chance to trigger Frost Vortex on hit, each shot opens the door to chilling possibilities, but it’s the Ice Crystals where the real cool factor lies.

Every hit on an enemy affected by Frost Vortex spawns these frosty shards, and while they’ll eventually explode on their own, the real magic happens when you shatter them manually—unleashing a devastating 300% Psi Intensity of damage. This frosty burst will stack your Frost Elemental DMG even higher, letting you snowball your damage potential to staggering levels, stacking up to 15 times.

Now, things get even colder when you add the Snow Camo Gloves to the mix. Every time an Ice Crystal shatters, the gloves launch extra ice missiles. And if you want to truly freeze the competition in place, combo Silent Anabasis with the Snowsprite deviation to generate Ice Crystals faster than a snowstorm, turning every encounter into a deadly winter wonderland.

Move over, SOCR - Last Valor—there’s a cooler Assault Rifle in town, and it’s packing serious frostbite. The cold never bothered you anyway... right?

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ACS12 Pyroclasm Starter

The ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter is the second most powerful weapon in Way of Winter, and it brings the heat—literally. With a 27% chance to trigger Burn on hit, you’re setting enemies ablaze in no time. Add the 20% chance to generate Deviant Particles, those little fiery orbs that pop up on hit, and things get even hotter.

Picking up these particles kicks off your Charge state, letting you load up with Dragon’s Breath ammo on reload, which deals 85% Blaze Elemental DMG. And when you reload again, your Charge stacks turn into a massive 40% Blaze DMG boost.

Want even more firepower? Pair it with Fire Rune Boots, also introduced in Way of Winter, which have a 50% chance to generate extra Deviant Particles every time you burn an enemy. Pick them up, and your Blaze DMG skyrockets by 30% for 15 seconds. This combo turns you into a walking firestorm, constantly stacking Burn, buffing damage, and leaving scorched earth behind you.

It will be your best friend in the colder areas of the Snowy Realm.

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MG4 - Conflicting Memories

The MG4 - Conflicting Memories makes a strong case for the title of the third best weapon in the Way of Winter, and it's another Assault Rifle ready to go toe-to-toe with the SOCR - Last Valor as one of the best assault rifles With a +40 magazine capacity, this beast lets you unleash a storm of bullets, triggering Shrapnel after just 12 shots. Each hit can deal 50% Weapon DMG to random unhit parts, spreading chaos like confetti!

It’s a dream for sustained damage, especially with the right mods. Plus, for every 15 magazine capacity over 100, your Shrapnel DMG gets an 8% boost—more rounds mean more damage! Pair it with a Beret to maximize those extra shrapnel hits, and you’ll be raining destruction on your foes.

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M416 - Autumn Equinox

The M416 - Autumn Equinox claims its spot as the fourth-best weapon in the Way of Winter, and it's a total game-changer for Fortress Warfare builds! With the power to trigger Fortress Warfare after 7 hits, you create a protective zone that not only grants your allies Heavy Armor but also lets you recover 4% of max HP per second—talk about staying power!

When your health is above 75%, you unlock a fantastic 25% boost to Weapon DMG. So not only are you fortifying your team with Heavy Armor for a full 5 seconds, but you're also ramping up your own damage output by 20%.

Combine this beauty with the Bastille Set and the right mods for a dynamic synergy that elevates your support role to legendary status. You’ll be healing yourself while dishing out damage, ensuring your allies are well-protected and ready to unleash their own fury.

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M416 - Scorched Earth

The M416 - Scorched Earth is a straightforward weapon that won’t set the world on fire. With a 12% chance to trigger Burn on hit and a 10% boost to Burn DMG, it gets the job done for early game play in Way of Winter.

While it may lack any standout features or excitement, it's a reliable option to have in your arsenal when you’re just starting out. Nothing to write home about, but it can help you warm up to tougher challenges ahead. It is somewhat boring, though.

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