Lunar Oracle is a new event in Once Human that activates during specific times in Scenarios with the Visional tags, introduced in Version 1.4. Learn about the Lunar Oracle, mechanics and effects of Lunacy, and tips and tricks on how to survive the Lunar Oracle in this guide.

What is the Lunar Oracle?

A Time-Limited Event in Scenarios with Visional Tag

The Lunar Oracle is a time-limited event in Once Human, active from 21:00 to 03:00 in-game time (about 15 minutes in real life) during Scenarios with the Visional: Lunacy tag.

During this event, a red moon rises over Nalcott, transforming the world with heightened dangers and unique opportunities for brave Metas. The lower your HP, the greater the resources you'll collect—proving that high risk comes with high rewards during the Lunar Oracle.

Lunacy Mechanics

Lunacy Effects

During a Lunar Oracle, all players are infected with Lunacy, a condition that causes your eyes to glow red and plunges you into a frenzy of desire. While under its influence, your Sanity steadily decreases down to a minimum of 20% when outside your territory, and your Sanity recovery rate is significantly reduced. To recover Sanity, you must defeat enemies.

However, Lunacy isn’t just a curse—it’s also a boon. The condition grants a resource acquisition buff that becomes stronger as your HP decreases, allowing you to gather more rewards at greater risks. Lunacy also reveals the world’s true form, enabling you to discover hidden Oracle Crates in settlements and deviated plants in the wilderness. But beware: gathering resources in the wild carries the risk of triggering Deviant attacks.

If you die during a Lunar Oracle, the red moon will grant you a blessing that protects you from Lunacy for the duration of the event. However, you will lose a portion of your Lunar Whispers based on your current Sanity level. The lower your Sanity, the more Lunar Whispers you will lose, so it’s crucial to stay alive and manage your health effectively.

Changes During Lunar Oracle

Wilderness Changes
Berserk Deviants and Elite Enemies Oracle Crates Appear Game Modes Affected by Lunacy New Gear and Items to Counter the Lunar Oracle

Berserk Deviants and Elite Enemies

When the red moon rises, Deviants in the wilderness become more aggressive, shrouded in a crimson mist, and deal increased damage. Unique Elite enemies will also appear, often targeting settlements and creating significant challenges for Metas who are unprepared.

Oracle Crates Appear

Oracle Crates appear in settlements during the Lunar Oracle, requiring Lunar Whispers to unlock. These are usually guarded by an Elite. These crates come in various grades, with higher-tier crates demanding more Moon Whispers but offering more valuable rewards. Inside Oracle Crates, you’ll find:

• Exclusive formulas to boost your abilities.
• Mods with the ‘Lunar’ suffix.
• Lunar animal skins and unique animals.
• Rare Lunar Oracle Morphed Deviations for significant power-ups.

Game Modes Affected by Lunacy

Major game modes such as The Prime War and Stronghold Conquest will also be influenced by the Lunar Oracle, adding layers of complexity. If a Chaosweaver descends during this time, the affected region will endure both Lunacy and the effects of the blizzard or volcanic storm, making survival even tougher.

New Gear and Items to Counter the Lunar Oracle

The Lunar Oracle provides opportunities to mix and match gear, mods, deviations, dishes, and medicine of different Lunar Oracle genres to counter the new challenges. Experiment with combinations to gain buffs tailored to specific threats posed by Deviants and Elite enemies.

How to Survive the Lunar Oracle

Lunar Oracle Tips and Tricks: How to Survive
1. Grab the Treacherous Tides Set 2. Defeat Enemies to Regain Sanity 3. Be Aware of Your Surroundings 4. Stock Up on Adrenaline Shots and Sanity Gummies 5. Equip Mods with Lunar Suffix 6. Use Mods and Weapons that Heal HP 7. Consume Foods Introduced in Lunar Oracle Update

1. Grab the Treacherous Tides Set

Spend Starchrom at the Wish Machine or focus on looting Oracle Chests to obtain the new Treacherous Tides set. The 3rd and 4th set effects are especially valuable during a Lunar Oracle.

The 3rd set effect reduces HP loss from low Sanity by 40%, letting you safely take advantage of Lunacy’s buffs without the usual drawbacks, while the 4th set effect provides a lifesaving shield equal to 20% of your Max HP when your HP drops below 40%.

2. Defeat Enemies to Regain Sanity

Take down enemies swiftly in quick succession during Lunar Oracle to regain Sanity with each kill, especially before facing Elite enemies. Focus on boosting your Sanity through kills to give yourself an edge in tougher battles.

3. Be Aware of Your Surroundings

As you will be low on health, be extra cautious—enemies can sneak up on you and take you down in just a few shots. Additionally, some ranged enemies are capable of eliminating you from a distance with a single hit, so always stay alert and keep an eye on your surroundings.

4. Stock Up on Adrenaline Shots and Sanity Gummies

Bring plenty of Adrenaline Shots, Sanity Gummies, and other foods that help restore your Sanity. Since you'll be dealing with low Sanity for most of the event, having these items on hand is crucial to keeping yourself in the fight. Expect to die more often than usual, so having these recovery items ready will give you a better chance of bouncing back quickly.

How to Restore Sanity

5. Equip Mods with Lunar Suffix

Mods with the Lunar suffix found in Oracle Crates can provide significant buffs tailored to the Lunar Oracle's mechanics, such as increased damage at lower HP and other useful bonuses. A top choice for enhancing your survivability and strength during the event is the Enduring Shield with the Lunar suffix, which provides extra protection when you need it most.

6. Use Mods and Weapons That Heal HP

Equip mods and weapons that help you recover health during the event to counteract the damage you’ll take while dealing with Lunacy. Examples include the Blaze Blessing and Frost Blessing mod, which offer health recovery, or the Recover Mark mods, which can help you regain health with each kill. Additionally, the new MPS5 - Primal Rage weapon is a great choice for its ability to heal you as you fight, ensuring you stay in the fight longer even when your health is low.

7. Consume Foods Introduced in Lunar Oracle Update

Make sure to stock up on the new food items introduced in Version 1.4, as many offer valuable bonuses to help you survive the chaos of the Lunar Oracle. Food items like Roulette Dumplings, Surprise Spring Rolls, and Unusual Braised Meat provide various buffs that help during the Lunar Oracle.

8. Collect Lunar Whispers

Defeating enemies during the Lunar Oracle grants you Lunar Whispers, with Elite enemies providing more. Use them to unlock greater rewards from Oracle Crates. Do note that Lunar Whispers expire after two hours.

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