Once Human: All New Weapons and How to Get Them? — Way of the Winter

Last Update: November 3, 2024

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Once Human: All New Weapons and How to Get Them? — Way of the Winter

Once Human is so much more than your conventional Action-Horror-Survival games. Even though the main goal is to craft your own gear and survive the harsh wilderness, the basic instincts quickly transfer to the back of your mind as you unlock new activities. In this regard, playing Once Human with the best possible weapons can double or even triple your chances to thrive, especially in the Way of the Winter Scenario.

Fortunately for us, Starry Studio has introduced a set of environment-friendly weapons and armor in update 1.3 that will help you survive longer on the battlefield. You can use these gear items to gain an upper hand over your opponents and even exploit the Temperature Mechanics to turn the tide of any conflict. In this article, we will guide you about all new weapons in Once Human Way of Winter and how to get them, let's get started:

Blogs Once Human: Way of Winter Weapons

It was quite clear from the previous Once Human season that this game will gradually shift from its simple survival mechanics. Now that we finally have the Way of the Winter Scenario, this shift is even clearer than ever before. According to various forums, players have stopped thinking about survival altogether as they are now more focused on conquering new territories and clearing Monoliths. In this regard, the new Scenario now comes with a set of 5 new weapons, including 3 M416 variants, an ACS12, and the almighty MG4.

All of these weapons are focused on exploiting the environmental mechanics to quickly down bosses and even other players. So, naturally, everyone wants to get their hands on the most powerful weapons in the game. Also, the M416 is probably the best Assault Rifle, with the fastest firing rate, better accuracy, and a whole arsenal of attachments. Here are all the new weapons in Once Human Way of Winter, their stats, and how to get them:

Blogs M416 - Scorched Earth (Fine)

12% Chance to trigger Burn DMG
+10% Burn DMG Output

The Burn DMG will stack up to 5 times and last for around 6 seconds each. You can further increase your odds by throwing a Molotov Cocktail or some other Blaze element.

Stats:

Stability	36
Accuracy	45
Range	40
Reload Speed	55
Blueprint Type	Juggernaut

Damage Output:

Base DMG	26
Fire Rate	750
Mag Size	36
Crit Rate (%)	6
Weak Spot DMG (%)	60
Crit DMG (%)	27

How to Get M416 - Scorched Earth?

M416 Scorched Earth is perhaps the best starter weapon in Once Human Way of the Winter until you can get your hands on a better alternative. This weapon will serve its purpose as the primary weapon for your Burn Build if your main goal is either the KAM Crank or the new ACS12 Pyroclasm Starter.

In any case, you can find the Blueprint Fragment for the M416 Scorched Earth on the very top of the Obsidian Camp (5574, 3287). This Vulture Stronghold in the southeast of Onyx Tundra and you can access it via the Cave System. Once you enter the base of the mountain, either use the railing or the makeshift platforms to make it to the very top of the base. Finally, exit through the window and loot the Mystical Crate to get your M416 Scorched Earth Blueprint Fragments.

Most of the enemies in this camp are level 15 and carry ranged weapons, so you can swarm this camp as soon as you enter the Scenario. Just don't forget to bring a Torch or else you might freeze to death.

Blogs M416 - Autumn Equinox (Epic)

Create a Fortress Warfare Zone around the player after 7 hits, Cooldown after 15 seconds.
Players will recover 4% of max HP per second within the Fortress Warfare Zone.
Players will deal +25% base DMG in the Fortress Zone when the HP is 75% or above.

Fortress Warfare Zone: A super armor zone around the player that grants +20% weapon DMG within a 2m radius for the next 5 seconds.

Stats:

Stability	36
Accuracy	45
Range	40
Reload Speed	55
Blueprint Type	Beyonder

Damage Output:

Base DMG	30
Fire Rate	750
Mag Size	36
Crit Rate (%)	6
Weak Spot DMG (%)	60
Crit DMG (%)	27

How to Get M416 - Autumn Equinox?

The M416 Autumn Equinox opens up the world of Fortress Warfare for a new type of Once Human playstyle. This build will make your character self-sufficient as long as you carry enough ammo for the quest. Moreover, you can get it just a few hours after the M416 Scorched Earthed variant if you stick to the main quests.

You can acquire the M416 Autumn Equinox from the Tundra Monolith in Onyx Tundra (2479, 4346). It is a level 19 area, and it can get pretty cold very fast, so make sure to bring supportive gear meals, and don't forget the Torch. Not too shabby, but it won't hurt to bring at least one Combat Deviant from the Way of the Winter list. Once you reach the Monolith, follow the road up the mountain and you will eventually find the Mystical Crate secured behind a bunch of metal boxes.

Blogs M416 - Silent Anabasis (Legendary)

10% Chance to trigger Frost Vortex on every hit.
Frost Vortex generates Ice Crystals that shatter automatically after 15 seconds to deal 100% Frost DMG. You can also manually shoot these Ice Crystals to deal 300% Frost DMG to NPCs and 60% to other players.
Increases Frost DMG by 60% and further enhances it by +20% for every shattered Ice Crystal, stacking up to 15 times.

Frost Vortex: Traps enemies within a 4.5m radius for 4 seconds and deals 30% status DMG per second. Only 2x Frost Vortex may exist simultaneously at any time.

Stats:

Stability	36
Accuracy	45
Range	40
Reload Speed	55
Blueprint Type	Wanderer

Damage Output:

Base DMG	33
Fire Rate	750
Mag Size	36
Crit Rate (%)	6
Weak Spot DMG (%)	60
Crit DMG (%)	27

How to Get M416 - Silent Anabasis?

The M416 Silent Anabasis has quickly gained popularity in the Way of the Winter Scenario. It is the primary weapon for all Frost Builds as combining it with the Snow Camouflage gloves automatically targets Ice Crystals, dealing massive DMG to all nearby enemies. However, it is a Legendary weapon, so its blueprints can only be unlocked via the Wish Machine Prize Pool.

Head to the Wish Machine and press G while facing it to open the blueprints shop. If you followed our How to Prepare for Season Reset guide, you probably have a huge stash of Starchroms in your inventory. Next, navigate to Weapon Blueprints > Rifle Blueprints, select the M416 Silent Anabasis blueprint fragments, and purchase them for 8,000 Starchroms. The blueprint fragments are only available in the following Prize Pools:

Echoes from the Rift
Tranquil Frost

Blogs ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter (Legendary)

27% Chance to trigger Burn on every hit.
20% Chance to generate a Deviant Particle on each hit. You can pick these particles later to enter the Charge State.
Reloading during the Charge State will convert all ammo in the current Magazine to Dragon's Breath ammo until the next reload. Each hit with the Dragon's Breath ammo deals 85% Blaze DMG on impact.
Reloading in the Charge State increases Blaze DMG by 10% per stack until the next reload; the DMG boost stacks up to 5 times.

Stats:

Stability	42
Accuracy	32
Range	40
Reload Speed	13
Blueprint Type	Juggernaut

Damage Output:

Base DMG	36 x 5 (stacks)
Fire Rate	180
Mag Size	18
Crit Rate (%)	8
Weak Spot DMG (%)	15
Crit DMG (%)	27

How to Get ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter?

The ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter is the primary weapon for most Burn and Fire builds in Once Human Way of the Winter. This weapon, when combined with the new Fire Rune Boots, raises your Deviant Particle drop rate by a whopping 50%. Grab on to these special particles as they will enhance your Burn DMG by up to 30% for the next 15 seconds, Whoa!

However, the ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter is a Legendary weapon, so you can only get fragments from the Wish Machine. Simply open the Wish Machine and head to Weapon Blueprints > Shotgun Blueprints. Finally, select the ACS12 - Pyroclasm Starter and purchase them for 8,000 Starchroms. The blueprint fragments are only available in the following Prize Pools:

Echoes from the Rift
Tranquil Frost

Blogs MG4 - Conflicting Memories (Legendary)

100% Chance to trigger Shrapnel after 12 hits on the same target.
Increases the parts hit by Shrapnel by +1 up to +4 for every 40 Magazine Capacity.
Grants +8% Shrapnel DMG over the 100% base DMG for every 15 Magazine Capacity.
Magazine Capacity +40

Shrapnel DMG: When triggered, deals an extra 50% Weapon DMG to a random unhit part in excess of the base DMG.

Stats:

Stability	34
Accuracy	44
Range	45
Reload Speed	48
Blueprint Type	Beyonder

Damage Output:

Base DMG	32
Fire Rate	700
Mag Size	75
Crit Rate (%)	8
Weak Spot DMG (%)	35
Crit DMG (%)	30

How to Get MG4 - Conflicting Memories?

The MG4 - Conflicting Memories is a special LMG (Light Machine Gun) that utilizes the Shrapnel DMG as its core element. This weapon is a great contender to the SOCR - The Last Valor for our already extremely powerful Shrapnel Build. However, the gun greatly relies on Magazine Capacity, so you must use mods that enhance the Mag size and Obliterate Mod to maximize its efficiency.

Again, the MG4 - Conflicting Memories is a Legendary weapon, so you can only get it from the Wish Machine. Simply open the Wish Machine, choose the Prize Pool, and navigate to Weapon Blueprints > Light Machine Gun Blueprints. You can then purchase the MG4 - Conflicting Memories for 8,000 Starchroms. The blueprint fragments are only available in the following Prize Pools:

Echoes from the Rift

Blogs Conclusion

That sums up our list of all new weapons in the Once Human the Way of the Winter Scenario. You can also get most of these weapons in the Prismverse's Clash PvP servers, except for the ones strictly for PvP users. Honestly, no player can expect to rank in the leaderboard without at least one weapon from this list. Hopefully, you got everything you needed; now go and conquer the harsh lands. Oh, and don't forget to check out the rest of our website; we have a surprise for you. Happy Gaming!

Blogs System Requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Blogs PC System Requirement

Minimum Specifications
OS	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
CPU	Intel Core i5-4460
RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550
DirectX	Version 11
Network	Broadband Internet connection
Storage	55 GB available space
Additional Notes	SSD is highly recommended

Maximum Specifications
OS	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
CPU	Intel Core i7-7700
RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1060 6G / AMD Radeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380
DirectX	Version 11
Network	Broadband Internet connection
Storage	55 GB available space
Additional Notes	SSD is highly recommended