Welcome to our in-depth guide on the Cradle system in Once Human. This feature is crucial for enhancing your gameplay, allowing you to equip powerful passive buffs and improve your character’s abilities. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about using the Cradle effectively, unlocking its slots, and optimizing your gameplay experience.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Cradle Override Slots | Equip powerful passive buffs by clearing monoliths and silos |
| Passive Buffs | Enhance weapon types, character stats, and weapon effects |
| Slot Unlocks | Achieved by progressing through main storyline and defeating specific bosses |
| Main Story Progression | Essential for unlocking new Cradle features and gaining access to additional slots |
| Customization | Adjust buffs to suit your playstyle and objectives |
| Seasonal Phases | New features and buffs unlock every ten levels or with the start of a new seasonal phase |
How to Use the Cradle in Once Human
Unlocking and Equipping Features
Step-by-Step Guide
- Unlock Slots: Clear specific monoliths and silos to unlock up to eight Cradle Override slots.
- Equip Buffs: Once slots are unlocked, hover over available features to see their details. Press ‘F’ to equip or drag and drop into a slot.
- Replace Features: Swap out buffs by dragging a new feature over an existing one.
Leveling Up
Complete Tasks: Engage in various activities such as tasks, commissions, and defeating enemies to gain EXP and level up.
Follow the Main Story: The ‘Follow The Stardust’ tab in the Tasks menu helps you progress through the main storyline and unlock new features.
Cradle Override Slots
To unlock the Cradle Override slots, you need to defeat the following bosses and clear the corresponding silos:
Monoliths
- Ravenous Hunter: Monolith of Greed, northwest of Dayton Wetlands.
- Treant: Gaia Cliff Monolith, center of Broken Delta.
- Arachsiam: Mirage Monolith, northeast of Iron River.
- Shadow Hound: Monolith of Thirst, center of Chalk Peak.
Silos
- Securement Silo Sigma: North of Broken Delta.
- Securement Silo Phi: Northwest of Iron River.
- Securement Silo Alpha: Northwest of Chalk Peak.
- Securement Silo Theta: Northeast of Red Sands.
Passive Buffs of Cradle in Once Human
Passive buffs enhance various aspects of your character and weapons. They are categorized into different rows based on their effects:
Buffs for Weapon Types
Weapon Type Buffs
- Handgun Enhancement: +20% DMG with pistols/shotguns. Reload 1 ammo upon defeating an enemy.
- Automatic Weapon Enhancement: +20% DMG with SMGs, rifles, or LMGs. Reload 10% of magazine upon defeating an enemy.
- Long-Range Enhancement: +20% DMG with sniper rifles or crossbows. 30% chance to reload one bullet from the backpack upon defeat.
- Melee Enhancement: +20% DMG with melee weapons. Recover 20% of expended Stamina upon defeating an enemy.
Situational Passive Buffs
Situational Buffs
- Master Tactician: +25% DMG against bosses after using a tactical item for 15s.
- Deviation Master: +50% DMG against Deviants when having a Deviation fight alongside.
- Agility: +15% DMG Reduction for 4s after rolling.
- Rapid Aid: -30% cooldown and +15% effect of healing items.
Buffs for Character Stats
Character Stat Buffs
- Brawl Boost: -20% DMG from humans, effect halved after defeating a human player.
- Tactical Combo: +25% Weapon DMG for 4s after switching weapon or reloading.
- Status Enhancement: +25% Status DMG for 3s after hitting a weak spot.
- Sprint: +5% Movement Speed, -15% Running Stamina Cost.
Buffs for Weapon Effects
These buffs are divided into elemental and general effects, each enhancing different weapon attributes.
Elemental Weapon Effects
Elemental Effects
- Burn: Deal Status DMG of 10% Psi Intensity every 0.5s for 6s.
- Frost Vortex: Trap enemies within a 4.5m radius and inflict 30% Psi Intensity Status DMG per second for 4s.
- Power Surge: Deal Status DMG of 50% Psi Intensity once and inflict Power Surge status for 6s.
- Unstable Bomber: Trigger a Status DMG blast of 100% Psi Intensity after 0.1s with a 1.5m blast radius.
General Weapon Effects
General Effects
- Shrapnel: Upon hitting an enemy, deal Weapon DMG of 50% Attack to a random unhit part.
- Bounce: Upon hitting an enemy, bounce to hit a random enemy within a 10m radius, dealing Weapon DMG of 60% Attack.
- Fast Gunner: Each stack grants +1% Fire Rate and +1% Attack for 2s, stackable up to 5 times.
Optimizing Your Cradle Usage
Customizing Buffs
Match Buffs to Playstyle: Choose buffs that complement your preferred weapon types and combat strategies.
Adapt to Situations: Swap buffs based on the challenges you face, such as boss fights or exploration.
Progression Tips
Focus on Main Story: Prioritize main quests to unlock essential features and slots quickly.
Complete Daily Tasks: Regularly engage in tasks and commissions for steady EXP gain and progression.
Mastering the Cradle system in Once Human is key to enhancing your gameplay and achieving success in the game. By understanding how to unlock and equip passive buffs, and by optimizing your Cradle setup, you can tailor your character’s abilities to suit your playstyle and objectives. Keep exploring, leveling up, and experimenting with different buffs to maximize your potential in the game.
