Once Human Memetics

In the expansive universe of Once Human, Memetics plays a pivotal role in shaping your character’s capabilities. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Memetics, from earning Meme Points to optimizing your specialization choices.

All Once Human Memetics Guide

Building

Image	Name	Category	Effect	Details	Possible Levels
	Battle-Hardened	Basic Defense: Battle-Hardened	Facility Boost: Basic Defense	Enhances Sandbags, Shelters, and Fortifications with +100% Durability. Durability fully recovers after combat ends.	5/10/15
	A Place to Call Home	Bed: A Place to Call Home	Facility Boost: Bed	Resting for over 10 seconds cures all diseases and reduces Stamina depletion for 10 minutes.	5/10/15
	Ample Munition	Biomass Missile: Ample Munition	Improved Formula: Biomass Missile	Plasma Missiles weigh 80% less, and yield +2 Crafting.	20/25/30/35
	Deluxe Storage Crate	Deluxe Storage Crate	Unlock New Facility: Deluxe Storage Crate	Expands storage with 64 item slots.	5/10/15
	Scorching Blast	Flamethrower Trap: Scorching Blast	Facility Boost: Flamethrower Trap	Increases Flamethrower Trap DMG by 30%, triggers explosion on enemy kill (1s cooldown).	5/10/15
	Sintering	Furnace: Sintering	Facility Boost: Furnace	Reduces Crafting Time by 50%, doubles Yield for Sintered Brick and Glass.	20/25/30/35
	Bonds of Guidance	Gravitational Grip: Bonds of Guidance	Facility Boost: Gravitational Grip	20% chance to inflict “The Bull’s Eye” when triggered by an enemy.	20/25/30/35
	Two Birds One Stone	Rifle Turret: Two Birds One Stone	Facility Boost: Rifle Turret	Rifle Turret DMG +30%, Durability +30%, with a Bounce effect on target.	40/45/50
	Skilled Mechanician	Robotics Facility: Skilled Mechanician	Facility Boost: Robotics Facility	Increases Durability of Traps and Rifle Turrets by 50%.	5/10/15
	Volley Fire	Shotgun Turret: Volley Fire	Facility Boost: Shotgun Turret	Shotgun Turret DMG +30%, Power Consumption -30%, with 30% chance for shrapnel effect.	20/25/30/35
	Gravity Lite	Updraft Device: Gravity Lite	Facility Boost: Updraft Device	Reduces gravity and increases Movement Speed near the Updraft Cannon for 5s.	20/25/30/35
	Tough Plant	Wood Structures: Tough Plant	Facility Boost: Wood Structures	Structures built from wood gain the Tough Plant effect, and Durability +150%.	5/10/15

Crafting

Image	Name	Category	Effect	Details	Possible Levels
	Warrior’s Resolve	Claymore Mine: Warrior’s Resolve	Improved Formula: Claymore Mine	Deals additional 4000 +400% Psi Intensity damage and increases Max HP by 400% Psi Intensity.	20/25/30/35
	Phoenix	Adrenaline Shot: Phoenix	Improved Formula: Adrenaline Shot	Take less DMG for the first 10s after respawning and slowly recover HP.	20/25/30/35
	Backpack Expansion	Backpack Expansion	Unlock New Formula: Backpack Expansion	Increases Max Load by 40-80 when in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Electronic Recycling	Disassembly Bench: Electronic Recycling	Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench	Yield +50% for Metal Scraps and Electronic Parts.	5/10/15
	Electronics Grabber	Electronics Grabber	Unlock New Formula: Electronics Grabber	Chance to receive additional electronic modules when opening a Storage Crate. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Explosive On-the-Go	Explosive On-the-Go	Unlock New Formula: Explosive On-the-Go	Reduces weight of grenades and other explosives by 30%-60%. Increases Sprint Speed by 20% for 2s after use. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Explosive Sack	Explosive Sack	Unlock New Formula: Explosive Sack	30%-60% chance to salvage Explosive Compound or Sulfur after using certain explosives. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Echo Blast	Explosive Throwables: Echo Blast	Improved Formula: Explosive Throwables	Increases DMG of grenades by 30%. First target killed triggers extra explosion.	20/25/30/35
	Customization	Gear Workbench: Customization	Facility Boost: Gear Workbench	Weapons and Armor crafted using the Gear Workbench enjoy +30% Max Durability.	5/10/15
	Jump Booster	Jump Booster	Unlock New Formula: Jump Booster	Use to gain the double jump ability for 30 seconds. Can be used up to 5 times.	???
	Barrage of Bullets	Portable MG Turret: Barrage of Bullets	Improved Formula: Portable MG Turret	Firing the MG Turret can trigger the Bounce effect, increasing HP and DMG by 30%. MG Turret is now reusable with up to 5 uses.	20/25/30/35
	Portable Updraft Device	Portable Updraft Device	Unlock New Formula: Portable Updraft Device	Temporarily summon an updraft at the location for 30s, increasing jump height. Can use up to 10 times.	20/25/30/35
	Ammo Factory	Supplies Workbench: Ammo Factory	Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench	Crafting Output +50% when crafting regular Ammunition.	5/10/15
	Healing Boost	Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost	Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench	HP Recovery +10% when crafting Activators, and Output +1.	20/25/30/35
	Recycle & Reuse	Synthesis Bench: Recycle & Reuse	Facility Boost: Synthesis Bench	When crafting Drones, Turrets, Stardust Shields, Spectrum Generators, and Projection Generators, increase their use count by 1.	20/25/30/35
	Bullseye	Throwing Dagger: Bullseye	Improved Formula: Throwing Dagger	Throwing Dagger +30% DMG. After killing an enemy with a Throwing Dagger, the next throw +100% DMG.	5/10/15
	Ultra Grenade	Ultra Grenade	Unlock New Formula: Ultra Grenade	Higher Blast DMG, and additional bonus DMG against buildings and vehicles.	40/45/50

Gathering

Image	Name	Category	Effect	Details	Possible Levels
	Art of Stardust Decay	Art of Stardust Decay: Smelter	Unlock New Formula: Art of Stardust Decay	Consume Stardust Source to craft Acid using the Electric Furnace. (4 Source = 1 Acid)	40/45/50
	Chainsaw Horror Show	Chainsaw: Chainsaw Horror Show	Improved Formula: Chainsaw	Chainsaw Durability cap +50%, Chainsaw Attack Speed +30%, and Chainsaw Melee DMG +100%.	20/25/30/35
	Careful Disassembly	Disassembly Bench: Careful Disassembly	Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench	Yield +30% when disassembling Parts, Fabrics, and Plastic.	5/10/15
	Treasure Hunter	Electric Drill: Treasure Hunter	Improved Formula: Electric Drill	Enjoy +100% yield when mining for Gold Ore, Silver Ore, and Stardust Ore with an Electric Drill.	20/25/30/35
	Efficiency Lover	Electric Furnace: Efficiency Lover	Facility Boost: Electric Furnace	Power Consumption -50%, and Crafting Time -60%.	20/25/30/35
	Precision Refining	Furnace: Precision Refining	Facility Boost: Furnace	Resource Consumption -30%, and Smelting Time -30% when smelting Copper, Bronze, Steel, Aluminum, and Tungsten Ingots using a Furnace or Electric Furnace.	5/10/15
	Gravel and Log On-the-Go	Gravel and Log On-the-Go: Prospector	Unlock New Formula: Gravel and Log On-the-Go	Reduces the weight of Logs, Gravels, and Ores by 40%-80% when carried in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Forest Foe	Pickaxe: Forest Foe	Improved Formula: Pickaxe	Pickaxe Durability is doubled. Enjoy +30% yield when logging, and gain 150% of resources when you completely destroy a tree.	5/10/15
	Moonlight Mining	Pickaxe: Moonlight Mining	Improved Formula: Pickaxe	Increases yield of Copper Ore, Tin Ore, Iron Ore, Aluminum Ore, and Tungsten by 25%. Effect doubles at night (21:00-06:00).	5/10/15
	Precious Metal Refining	Precious Metal Refining: Smelter	Unlock New Formula: Precious Metal Refining	Smelt Gold and Silver Ores into Ingots using the Electric Furnace. Ingots can be sold for a large number of Energy Links.	20/25/30/35
	Solar Drill	Solar Drill: Prospector	Unlock New Formula: Solar Drill	Charges itself on sunny days. Enjoy +15%-40% yields of Copper Ore, Tin Ore, Iron Ore, Aluminum Ore, and Tungsten Ore.	20/25/30/35
	Super Refinery	Super Refinery: Smelter	Unlock New Facility: Super Refinery	Transform Acid into Portable Mixed Fuel more efficiently.	5/10/15

Management

Image	Name	Category	Effect	Details	Possible Levels
	Chef’s Knife	Star Chef: Chef’s Knife	New Formula: Chef’s Knife	Gain +1 meat when butchering animals, with a 30%-60% chance of getting additional by-products when in Backpack.	5/10/15
	Sustained Output	Biomass Generator: Sustained Output	Facility Boost: Biomass Generator	Biomass Generator Power Output +5w, and Fuel Burn Duration +150%.	20/25/30/35
	Activated Carbon Filter	Activated Carbon Filter: Hydro Engineer	Unlock New Formula: Activated Carbon Purifier	When in Backpack, there’s a 30% chance to receive Boiled Water or Pure Water when gathering water with a flask. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Mini Canner	Canned Goods: Mini Canner	Improved Formula: Canned Goods	+1 Yield when crafting Canned Goods.	20/25/30/35
	Compost Bin	Compost Bin: Child of the Earth	Unlock New Formula: Compost Bin	Consumes 1-3 Spoiled Foods every 10-5 minutes, turning them into Mushrooms or random Fertilizer when in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Gardening Gloves	Gardening Gloves: Child of the Earth	Unlock New Formula: Gardening Gloves	6%-12% chance to double the seeds when acquiring plant seeds when in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Electrical Expert	Generator: Electrical Expert	Facility Boost: Generator	Maximum Number of Generators +1, and +2w Power Output.	20/25/30/35
	Harvesting Sickle	Harvesting Sickle: Child of the Earth	Unlock New Formula: Harvesting Sickle	20%-40% chance to double the yield when gathering in the wilderness when in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	20/25/30/35
	One with the Tides	Hydraulic Generator: One with the Tides	Facility Boost: Hydraulic Generator	Maximum Number of Generators +1. Power Output +0-7w, depending on the speed of water flow.	40/45/50
	Brain Freeze	Iced Treat: Brain Freeze	Improved Formula: Iced Treat	Iced Treat Effect Duration +200%, and Potency +30%.	20/25/30/35
	Portable Diving Gear	Portable Diving Gear: Hydro Engineer	Unlock New Formula: Portable Diving Gear	Increases Oxygen by 40%-100% and Swimming Speed by 20%-40% when diving with gear in Backpack. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Portable Fridge	Portable Fridge: Star Chef	Unlock New Formula: Portable Fridge	Reduces spoilage speed of Food in Backpack by 70%-90%. Effect cannot stack.	20/25/30/35
	Portable Rainwater Collection System	Portable Rainwater Collection System: Hydro Engineer	Unlock New Formula: Portable Rainwater Collection System	Slowly recover Hydration, and a 30%-60% chance to receive 1 Dirty Water, Pure Water, or Acid every minute when it rains. Effect cannot stack.	5/10/15
	Low and Slow	Roasted & Dried: Low and Slow	Improved Formula: Roasted & Dried	Roasted and Dried Dishes provide +15 Energy and +10% Sanity.	5/10/15
	Photon Power	Solar Generator: Photon Power	Facility Boost: Solar Generator	Solar Generator Power Output +10w.	20/25/30/35
	Stardust Water Pump	Stardust Water Pump: Hydro Engineer	Unlock New Facility: Stardust Water Pump	Extracts Stardust Source from polluted soil when supplied with enough power.	20/25/30/35
	Long-Term Storage	Stove: Long-Term Storage	Facility Boost: Stove	Doubles the shelf life of Dishes you cook yourself.	5/10/15

Understanding Memetics

Memetics in Once Human encompasses a set of skills and abilities that you can unlock and enhance to tailor your character’s strengths. These abilities are crucial for surviving and thriving in the post-apocalyptic world.

Earning Meme Points

Method	Description
Leveling Up	Each time your character levels up, you earn Meme Points. Engage in various activities like farming, completing primary and secondary missions, participating in events, and defeating bosses to gain experience points (XP).
Season Goals	Completing seasonal objectives rewards you with Meme Points. These objectives update regularly, offering new challenges and rewards.
Monolithic Missions	These challenging missions offer substantial XP and Meme Points upon completion.
Special Events	Participate in special in-game events that occasionally provide Meme Points as rewards.

Navigating the Memetics Menu

The Memetics menu is divided into four main categories:

• Infrastructure: Focuses on resource gathering and enhancing tools.
• Crafting: Involves improving your crafting abilities and efficiency.
• Logistics: Covers food production, water management, and power generation.
• Building: Enhances your base construction and defenses.

Infrastructure

• Resource Detectors: Skills like ore detectors and resource detectors help identify valuable resources in your vicinity.
• Advanced Tools: Upgrading to tools like the steel pickaxe or electric drill increases your resource yield significantly.
• Electric Furnace: Unlocks advanced smelting capabilities, essential for high-tier materials.

Crafting

• Supplies Bench: Enhances your ability to craft and customize weapons and armor.
• Gear Bench: Focuses on creating and upgrading gear to improve your character’s durability and combat effectiveness.
• Ammunition Line: Improves your ability to craft different levels of ammunition, crucial for sustained combat.

Logistics

• Water Pumps and Storage: Ensures a steady supply of water, vital for survival.
• Solar Generators: Provides sustainable power solutions for your base.
• Food Production: Enhances your ability to grow and process food, boosting your character’s stamina and health.

Building

• Base Defenses: Improves your base’s defensive structures, making it more resilient against attacks.
• Construction Enhancements: Skills that allow for more efficient building and resource management.
• Trap Systems: Develops advanced traps to protect your base from enemies.

Specialization: Making Your Choices Count

Specialization in Once Human is crucial as it significantly impacts your gameplay. Here’s how to make the most out of your specialization choices:

Unlocking Specializations

As you progress, you will reach specialization milestones every five levels. Each milestone presents four specialization options across various categories. Choose wisely, as these specializations enhance specific aspects of your gameplay.

Key Specializations to Consider

Specialization	Benefit
Resource Gathering	Specializations like enhanced pickaxe durability and increased resource yield are essential for efficient farming.
Combat Efficiency	Skills that improve your weapon damage, reduce crafting time for explosives, or increase ammo production can give you an edge in battles.
Base Management	Specializations that focus on water and power management, base defenses, and food production ensure your base remains self-sufficient and secure.
Crafting Mastery	Enhances your ability to craft high-quality weapons and gear, crucial for surviving tougher challenges.

Resetting Specializations

You can reset your specialization choices using a consumable item called a Specialization Cleaner. This allows you to reallocate your points if you feel a different specialization would better suit your current needs.

Strategies for Effective Memetics Management

1. Plan Ahead: Before spending your Meme Points, plan your skill tree progression. Focus on skills that align with your immediate and long-term goals.
2. Collaborate with Teammates: Coordinate with your teammates to ensure a diverse set of specializations within your group. This ensures all critical aspects of the game are covered efficiently.
3. Prioritize Key Skills: Certain skills, like advanced tools and base defenses, can have a significant impact on your gameplay. Prioritize these to enhance your survival and efficiency.
4. Adapt to Challenges: As you encounter different challenges, be ready to adapt your specialization choices. Use the Specialization Cleaner judiciously to optimize your abilities for the tasks at hand.

Mastering Memetics in Once Human is essential for optimizing your character’s potential and ensuring your survival in a harsh world. By earning and wisely spending Meme Points, choosing strategic specializations, and planning your skill tree progression, you can tailor your character to excel in various aspects of the game. Embrace the power of Memetics and become a formidable force in Once Human.