Once Human: Memetic Specializations Tier List [August Update]

Last Update: December 20, 2024

Once Human Team Editor

Once Human: Memetic Specializations Tier List [August Update]

Being a Meta-Human has its perks in Once Human. For instance, you can consume the power of Stardust to unlock special abilities called Memetic Specializations. You can use these abilities to gain extra strength, boost your stats, eradicate thirst, and even convert common resources into special crafting materials. However, there’s always a catch with such amazing perks, and Once Human is no different.

Currently, there are over 80 Memetic Specializations in the game, but you can only choose a handful of them. Basically, you get to unlock a new specialization after every 5 character levels, i.e., 5, 10, 15, and so on. So, from our calculations, you can only pick 10 of these special abilities at the current max character level 50. Sounds overwhelming, right? Worry not, in this article, we have covered the entire Once Human Memetic Specialization tier list to help you make an informed decision, let’s get started:

Blogs Table Contents

What are Memetic Specializations?
- Memetic Specialization Fragments
Once Human: Memetic Specialization Tier List
Conclusion

Blogs What are Memetic Specializations?

Before we start throwing all the amazing perks that you can unlock in Once Human, it would be best to give you a short introduction first. Memetic Specializations are basically special perks that you can get by upgrading your character level. After every 5 levels, you will get a prompt to choose your new Specialization from a prize pool of 4 options.

So, you are pretty much at the mercy of RNG in that department. Fortunately, you get to reset your options up to 5 times during one season. In total, if you do everything right, you will end up with 10 out of the world specializations by the time you reach character level 50. Lastly, once you choose a power, there is no coming back, and you will be stuck with it for the rest of the game. Therefore, it would be wise to plan your character build beforehand, as these perks can drastically change your playstyle.

Blogs Memetic Specialization Fragments

We have just received the Once Human 1st August 2024 update patch notes, and they are huge in terms of Memetic Specializations. According to the latest updates, players can obtain up to 3 Memetic Fragments that grant you the corresponding skills for the rest of the season. You can acquire random Fragments by using the in-game controllers, but again, through an RNG component. Furthermore, players can also trade their Memetic Specialization Fragments for Energy Links, goods, or other Fragments. Lastly, the powers acquired through these fragments won’t be carried over to the eternal depot, so they will reset after the current season.

Blogs Once Human: Memetic Specialization Tier List

Now that you know what you are dealing with, it is time to get started with our Memetic Specialization tier list. Oh, and we also found a pattern on which the specializations you get on each character level. So, it may help you plan your build just by reading this tier list. Lastly, we have categorized all options from tier S to D: S, being the top-notch, best Memetics with few to no drawbacks. Without further delay, let’s dive in:

Blogs S Tier

Starting off with the ultimate best Memetic Specializations in Once Human. However, most of them only appear during the late game stages at around levels 40-50. Still, if you get them anytime sooner, don’t hesitate to unlock them right away:

Memetic Specialization	Category	Unlocks	Lvl
Electric Furnace: Electrolysis	Smelter	Facility Boost: Electric Furnace	50
Hydraulic Generator: One with the tides	Sparksmith	Facility Boost: Hydraulic Generator	40
Sulphur Chemist	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Sulphur	25
Kitchen Set: Gourmand	Star Chef	Facility Boost: Kitchen Set	45
Stardust Delicacy	Star Chef	Improved Formula: Stardust Delicacy	45
Gatling Cannon: Power Blast	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Gatling Cannon	40
Rifle Turrent: Two Birds One Stone	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Rifle Turret	40
Stardust Byproducts	Smelter	New Formula: Acid	40
Spectral Cloak	Machinist	New Formula: Spectral Cloak	50
Rare Crystal Set	Master Craftsman	New Formula: Rare Crystal Set	45
Stardust Barrier: Hold the Line	Machinist	Improved Formula: Stardust Barrier	40
Deviation Energy Generator	Sparksmith	Facility Boost: Deviation Energy Generator	40
High Power Warhead	Demolition Expert	New Formula: High Power Warhead	40
Stardust Regulator	Master Craftsman	New Formula: Stardust Regulator	40
Portable Fridge	Star Chef	New Formula: Portable Fridge	15
Solar Generator: Photon Power	Sparksmith	Facility Boost: Solar Generator	30
Stardust Mine	Prospector	New Facility: Stardust Mine	40
Portable Rainwater Collector	Hydro Engineer	New Formula: Portable Rainwater Collector	15
Gold Knife	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Golden Dagger	40
Biomass Missile: Ample Munition	Artillery Marshal	Improved Formula: Biomass Missile	35
Gold Pickaxe, Silver Pickaxe	Prospector	New Formula: Gold Pickaxe, Silver	40
Reinforced Structures: Healing Défense	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Reinforced Structures	40

Blogs A Tier

If for some reason, you didn’t get any of the S tier Memetics in the prize pool, these are the ones that you should consider. These perks are the second-best in every category but they don’t really affect the playstyle as much. Still, you must stick to these to give a slight boost to your character build.

Memetic Specialization	Category	Unlocks	Lvl
Precious Metal Refining	Smelter	New Formula: Gold Ingot, Silver Ingot	35
Jump Booster	Machinist	Unlock Formula: Jump Booster	25
Scout Drone: Invisible Hunter	Machinist	Improved Formula: Scout Drone	40
Synthesis Bench: Recycle & Reuse	Master Craftsman	Facility Boost: Synthesis Bench	35
Biomass Generator: Sustained Output	Sparksmith	Facility Boost: Biomass Generator	35
Claymore Mine: Warrior’s Resolve	Demolition Expert	Improved Formula: Claymore Mine	30
Supplies Workbench: Anti-Armor	Master Craftsman	Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench	40
Portable MG Turret: Barrage of Bullets	Machinist	Improved Formula: Portable MG Turret	30
Solar Drill	Prospector	New Formula: Solar Drill	30
Furnace: Sintering	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Furnace	25
Lightning Impulse Regulator	Sparksmith	New Formula: Lightning Impulse Regulator	40
Stardust Water Pumps	Hydro Engineer	New Facility: Stardust Water Pump	35
Shotgun Turret: Volley Fire	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Shotgun Turret	30
Combo Chipset	Machinist	New Formula: Combo Chipset	20
Disassembly Bench: Careful Disassembly	Smelter	Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench	15
Explosive Throwables: Echo Blast	Demolition Expert	Improved Formula: Explosive Throwable	30

Blogs B Tier

Next up, we have the B tier Memetics that still add some value to your overall build. However, you must only consider these when you are constantly running out of common resources and power. Apart from that, you must always aim for better tier perks if you have the option.

Memetic Specialization	Category	Unlocks	Lvl
Chainsaw: Chainsaw Horror Show	Prospector	Improved Formula: Chainsaw	25
Ice Shake: Brain Freeze	Star Chef	Improved Formula: Iced Treat	25
Generator: Electrical Expert	Sparksmith	Facility Boost: Generator	20
Updraft Device: Gravity Lite	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Updraft Device	30
Electric Drill: Treasure Hunt	Prospector	Improved Formula: Electric Drill	30
Improved Compound Fertilizer	Child of the Earth	New Formula: Improved Compound Fertilizer	25
Electric Furnace: Efficiency Lover	Smelter	Facility Boost: Electric Furnace	20
Gravitational Grip: Bonds of Guidance	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Gravitational Grip	20
Furnace: Precision Refining	Smelter	Facility Boost: Furnace	10
Stove: Long-Term Storage	Star Chef	Facility Boost: Stove	10
Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost	Master Craftsman	Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench	20
Adrenaline Shot: Phoenix	Master Craftsman	Improved Formula: Adrenaline Shot	20
Chef’s Knife	Star Chef	New Formula: Chef’s Knife	15

Blogs C Tier

Notice how these Memetic Specializations appear between level 5 to 15. That’s usually around the early game phase when you are still exploring the Once Human world. At this point, players are usually tempted to unlock the common Memetics just because they consider them useful for the time being. However, if you want to play it safe, you should always aim for better perks and only consider these if you are really out of luck.

Memetic Specialization	Category	Unlocks	Lvl
Electronics Grabber	Machinist	New Formula: Electronics Grabber	10
Oil Processing	Smelter	New Formula: Stardust Source	20
Machinery: Skilled Mechanician	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Trap & Sentry Turret	10
Canned Goods: Mini Canner	Star Chef	Improved Formula: Canned Goods	15
Super Refinery	Smelter	New Facility: Super Refinery	10
Pickaxe: Moonlight Mining	Prospector	Improved Formula: Pickaxe Expansion	10
Portable Diving Gear	Hydro Engineer	New Formula: Portable Diving Gear	10
Supplies Workbench: Ammo Factory	Master Craftsman	Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench	15
Electronic Recycling	Machinist	Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench	5
Custom Gear Workbench	Master Craftsman	New Facility: Gear Workbench	5
Custom Storage Crate	Tinkerer	New Facility: Deluxe Storage Crate	10
Gardening Gloves	Child of the Earth	New Formula: Gardening Gloves	5
Stone Structures: Intense Defense	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Stone Structures	10
Portable Updraft Cannon	Machinist	New Formula: Portable Updraft Cannon	10
Activated Carbon Filter	Hydro Engineer	New Formula: Activated Carbon Filter	10
Throwing Dagger: Bullseye	Demolition Expert	Improved Formula: Throwing Dagger	10
Explosive On-the-Go	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Explosive On-the-Go	5
Roasted & Dried: Low and Slow	Star Chef	Improved Formula: Roasted	5

Blogs D Tier

Finally, we have the D tier Memetic Specializations, or better yet the trashy ones in the entire game. Basically, these perks don’t add any more value to your overall build than just adding some basic resources or unlock throwables that you may never use in the real world. Overall, you must avoid these Memetics and consider investing in better options even if you are 100% unlucky in the RNG prize pool. Don’t worry, you will unlock most of these blueprints as you progress through the main story.

Memetic Specialization	Category	Unlocks	Lvl
Sulphur Alchemy	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Sulphur Alchemy	15
Nalcott Easter Egg	Star Chef	New Formula: Nalcott Perk	50
Lucky Logging Site	Prospector	New Facility: Lucky Logging Site	45
Gravel and Log On-the-Go	Prospector	New Formula: Gravel and Log On-the-Go	5
Compost Bin	Child of the Earth	New Formula: Compost Bin	10
Wood Structures: Tough Plant	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Wood Structures	5
Backpack Expansion	Master Craftsman	New Formula: Backpack	10
Ultra Grenade	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Ultra Grenade	40
Pickaxe: Forest Foe	Prospector	Improved Formula: Pickaxe	15
Explosive Sack	Demolition Expert	New Formula: Explosive Sack	10
Harvesting Sickle	Child of the Earth	New Formula: Harvesting Sickle	10
Flamethrower Trap: Scorching Blast	Artillery Marshal	Facility Boost: Flamethrower Trap	15
Bed: A Place to Call Home	Tinkerer	Facility Boost: Bed	10

Blogs Conclusion

So that’s it! Now you know everything about Once Human Memetic Specializations. While the Devs wanted you to uncover the secrets yourself through trial and error, this article might just save your precious gaming time. Just remember, you won’t always get the high-tier perks in every roll, so try to get the ones that offer the most value to your playing style. Hopefully, you have already found your favorite perks in your Memetic Specialization Tier List, don’t hesitate to guide others in your comment section below, Happy Hunting!

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