The Critical Pulse Power Surge Build in Once Human is one of the best builds in the game, updated for the Way of Winter scenario! See the Critical Pulse Power Surge build, the best weapons, armor, mods, deviants, and cradle override for the Critical Pulse Power Surge Build in this comprehensive guide!

Best Critical Pulse Power Surge Build in Once Human

Critical Pulse Power Surge Build Basic Info

This Critical Pulse Power Surge Build is all about turning every shot into a storm of electrified mayhem, with the Critical Pulse crossbow at the heart of it. Landing hits triggers Power Surge, stacking up for faster zaps and nonstop Shock damage. Stay charged, and your attacks start spawning lightning orbs, frying anything nearby in a constant AoE electric storm. No need for crits or weak spots - just pure, relentless shock-and-awe that keeps enemies twitching until they drop! Zap zap zap!

Best Weapons for Critical Pulse Build in Once Human

Primary Weapon: Critical Pulse

The Critical Pulse crossbow is the electrified engine driving this build, turning every shot into a cascade of Shock damage. Each hit triggers Continuous Power Surge, with a 70% chance to spawn deviated particles—grab these to enter a charged state and supercharge your attacks. Power Surge can retrigger every 0.5s, stacking up to 5 times for even faster procs.

Once charged, every hit spawns lightning orbs, zapping enemies within 5m every 0.5s, with Shock DMG scaling off Psi intensity and benefiting from Power Surge bonuses. To top it off, a +30% Shock DMG boost ensures your foes stay permanently fried.

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Secondary Weapon: DE.50 Wildfire

The DE.50 Wildfire is the perfect setup weapon for the Critical Pulse Power Surge Build, priming enemies for maximum Shock devastation. Every hit has a 60% chance to trigger The Bull’s Eye, and an 80% chance to spread it to another enemy within 15m, creating an AoE mark zone. Marked enemies take +25% Weapon DMG for 10s, softening them up before unleashing the Critical Pulse crossbow.

Landing Weakpoint shots on marked enemies also boosts Attack by 3% per hit, stacking up to 3 times for even more damage. It's all about buttering up your targets—spreading marks, ramping up damage, and setting the stage for an electrified execution.

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Melee: Long Axe

The Long Axe brings a melee edge to the build, letting you stack crit buffs before switching to Critical Pulse. Get in, smash some targets, rack up buffs, then swap to the crossbow for an electrified finisher.

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Best Armor for Power Surge Build in Once Human

Overloaded Pants for Key Item

Overloaded Pants, the build's key gear, keep the shocks coming—after 20 Power Surge triggers, your next 6 shots will consume reserve ammo and hit 20% harder.With this build constantly proccing Power Surge, you’ll hit the threshold fast, letting you unleash six charged shots without worrying about reserves. Less reloading, more frying. Perfect.

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4 Pieces Shelterer Set

4 Pieces of the Shelterer Set (like the Hood, Mask, Gloves, Top) amp up the build’s Shock damage while keeping you alive. You get +15% Status DMG reduction, +8% Elemental DMG, and stacking Deviant Energy for up to 20% more Shock DMG—or even 30% with max stacks. Weakspot hits build stacks faster, but reloading cuts them in half, so keep the pressure on. More zaps, less pain.

1 Piece Renegade Set

A Renegade Set piece speeds things up with +15% Reload Speed—a lifesaver since the Critical Pulse crossbow reloads after every shot. Less downtime, more zapping. Simple and effective.

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Best Mods for Critical Pulse Build in Once Human

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Static Shock for Primary

The Static Shock mod supercharges the Critical Pulse crossbow, boosting Power Surge DMG by 20% for harder-hitting zaps.

Vulnerability Amplifier for Secondary

The Vulnerability Amplifier mod makes the DE.50 Wildfire even deadlier by boosting Bull’s Eye’s Vulnerability effect by +8% on marked targets. That means enemies take even more damage, making it the perfect setup for the Critical Pulse crossbow to finish them off with electrified fury.

Final Territory for Melee

Final Territory boosts Weapon DMG and Movement after Fortress Warfare ends, letting you hit harder, move faster, and set up big zaps with Critical Pulse.

Best Armor Mods

Work Of Proficiency for Helmet

Work of Proficiency speeds up reloads and boosts Elemental DMG by 20% for 5 seconds after reloading an empty mag. Since the Critical Pulse crossbow reloads every shot, you’ll have this buff active constantly, making your Shock damage hit even harder.

Thunderclap for Face

Thunderclap adds a massive Shock burst to the build — after 20 Power Surge triggers, your next hit calls down Celestial Thunder, dealing 200% Psi Intensity damage. With Critical Pulse constantly proccing Power Surge, expect frequent, screen-shaking lightning strikes.

Elemental Overload or Status Enhancement for Gloves

The Elemental Overload vs. Status Enhancement debate is real, but the difference is minor. Elemental Overload might scale better overall, but both boost your Power Surge damage. Just use whichever you have — either way, enemies are getting fried!

Covered Advance for Shoes

Covered Advance rewards smart play - avoid damage for 4 seconds, and you get +20% Melee, Weapon, and Status DMG for 30 seconds.

Flame Resonance (Blue) for Top

Flame Resonance gives a solid Status DMG boost, making Power Surge zap harder!

Abnormal Increase for Bottoms

Abnormal Increase stacks up to +30% Status DMG by emptying your mag, which happens every shot with the Critical Pulse crossbow. More reloads, more Shock damage—perfect for nonstop electrification!

Best Deviant for Critical Pulse Build in Once Human

Festering Gel - Marine Star

Festering Gel - Marine Star might be a squishy little slime, but it’s the perfect sidekick for this build! Every reload gives a 5% boost to either Weapon or Status DMG, and since the Critical Pulse crossbow reloads constantly, you're always getting a buff. Cute, bouncy, and shockingly effective!

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