Hey guys, Librarian Husky here! Today we’re going to go over 10 things I wish I knew sooner before jumping into *Once Human*. These are 10 things that would have saved me a lot of time, frustration, and currency. Stick around and find out what those 10 things are.

Discovering Awesome Weapons

First up, you’re going to find some really awesome weapons in this game. Take this one for example: it’s got all kinds of extra perks, including impact dealing more damage against protocell enemies. It even has calibration perks like lightweight style and critical damage, making it a fantastic upgrade.

Crafting vs. Finding Gear

However, here’s a critical tip: I found this weapon; I did not craft it. After using it, I tried to repair the weapon, but it wouldn’t allow me. The game says that since I am not the original owner, I cannot repair it. This means any weapon or armor you find cannot be repaired. Only items you craft yourself can be repaired.

Be Careful When Upgrading Found Gear

The takeaway is that while found weapons and armor can be incredibly powerful, you should be careful when upgrading them. If it’s a great weapon but you can’t repair it, you could lose all the invested resources once it’s worn out.

Investing in Craftable Weapons

When a found weapon breaks, you will lose it. So, the best course of action is to invest in weapons that you craft yourself. Spend your resources calibrating those, so you can repair them whenever needed. For example, with this weapon, we just filled up the durability bar, and it’s ready to go again.

Managing Thirst and Stamina

Next, be aware that if your character is thirsty, they will run much slower. The thirst meter has notches, and if the first one isn’t filled, your character moves slower. If the second one is also empty, you’ll lose a lot of stamina regeneration.

The Importance of Mystical Crates

Another crucial tip is that mystical crates, or red crates, give you blueprints. These are often found in settlements, and while most objectives are easy, finding mystical crates can be tricky. They might be hidden in large, obscure buildings, but they almost always contain valuable blueprints, which are hugely important in the game.

The Importance of Mystical Crates

Mystical crates are essential as they allow you to craft weapons and armor, which is one of the major forms of progression in this game. Never skip them! If you see a large building on the property, it’s likely the crate is there, or on top of it. It’s also often on the opposite side of the settlement from the rift anchor.

Prim Wares and Star Chrom

Prim Wares scattered across the map are key for obtaining Star Chrom, one of the game’s most valuable resources. Star Chrom is used to gamble for the best blueprints at a wish machine. Since there are limited sources of this material, always prioritize completing Prim Wares to get it.

Preparing for Battles at Prim Wares

When tackling Prim Wares, be ready for a tough fight. The enemies are covered in thick armor, and without explosives, you won’t be able to break through. Make sure to bring a calibrated explosive weapon like a rocket launcher or Claymores to handle these armored foes effectively.

Survival Strategies

Surviving in this game requires preparation and tactical planning. Understanding when and where to engage in battles is crucial, especially when dealing with armored enemies or scavenging for important resources like Star Chrom. Always come prepared to face challenging foes.

Managing Sanity with Gummies

Many players tend to overlook sanity management during their playthrough, but realizing its importance can drastically improve the experience. One of the best ways to handle sanity is with sanity gummies. These gummies can remove the sanity debuff, which can reduce your health bar by 10-15%. They are simple to craft, requiring just sugar, boiled water, and logs.

Crafting Sanity Gummies

To make sanity gummies, you’ll need sugar, which can be obtained from beets. Whenever you come across a source of beets, make sure to gather them. Crafting these gummies is one of the easiest ways to manage your sanity, helping you recover from the debuff quickly.

Using Grilled Mushrooms for Sanity

Another, even easier way to manage your sanity is by consuming grilled mushrooms. Mushrooms are easy to obtain, especially if you unlock one of the passives in your cradle. By accessing the mimics menu, you can find a specialization option that allows you to choose a compost bin, which helps with mushroom gathering.

Unlocking Mimic Specializations

It’s easy to overlook mimic specializations, but they can be incredibly useful. Many players might have some of these unlocked without even realizing it. Be sure to check your cradle and mimic menu regularly to take full advantage of these helpful tools for managing your resources and sanity.

Converting Spoiled Food into Mushrooms

If you have any spoiled food in your bag, which happens frequently, it will automatically convert into mushrooms. Mushrooms are the key ingredient for making grilled mushrooms, which restore energy, fill your hunger meter, and cure 200 sanity. This process allows you to get a constant supply of free mushrooms, making it a great way to manage your sanity while out exploring.

Crafting Activators for Unlimited Healing

To heal yourself almost unlimitedly, head to your supplies workbench and find the recipe for activators. Activators restore 50% of your health and can be crafted without limits, thanks to the easy availability of ingredients. Keeping 10 or 20 of these on hand is essential for exploring and handling tough areas like monoliths, especially when facing bosses.

Using Adrenaline Shots for Resurrection

Another important item to carry when venturing into dangerous areas is an adrenaline shot. This will allow you to resurrect yourself if you take fatal damage, ensuring that you can keep going even in the toughest of situations. Always have an adrenaline shot ready when tackling challenging encounters.

Adrenaline Shots and Their Limitations

After you die, a screen will pop up asking if you want to abandon the attempt or use an adrenaline shot. These are nearly unlimited in use, much like activators, but they require Stardust—a rare resource. Although you get a decent amount of Stardust, it’s harder to come by compared to other materials, so you’ll want to use adrenaline shots sparingly.

Obtaining Stardust

You can gather Stardust by visiting abstraction sites and securement silos. However, because this resource is also used for calibrating weapons, you’ll find yourself running out of it. Save your adrenaline shots for crucial situations, such as boss fights in monoliths or when you’re far from a respawn point.

Using Campsites for Respawn Points

Instead of relying on adrenaline shots, a better strategy is to place campsites when you’re far from your base. Campsites are cheap to make: hit any ore a few times for gravel and any tree for wood, and you’re set. Campsites act as respawn points, and if you place a new one, it will replace the previous one. You can also teleport back to your base from the campsite, making it a practical solution for survival.

Teleporting Back to Base from Campsites

If you’re next to a campsite, you can always teleport back to your base, so there’s no need to run all the way back manually. This makes campsites incredibly useful for quick travel and survival in the game.

The Crossbow: A Reliable Weapon

One of the most clutch weapons in the game is the crossbow. Its accuracy allows you to shoot enemies in the head, often resulting in a one-shot kill, especially if you’ve upgraded and calibrated the crossbow. The best part is that you can retrieve the arrows from the enemy after killing them, ensuring that you never run out of ammo during easier content.

Ammo Management for Firearms

Although the crossbow is great, firearms also play an important role, and ammo is not hard to make. Don’t hesitate to use your guns! Crafting ammo is easy; copper ingots and gunpowder are plentiful. You can farm these resources and make plenty of copper ammo, so feel free to use your firearms when necessary without worrying about running out of supplies.

Crafting Ammo Efficiently

When you craft pistol ammo, you get 40 rounds, and for SMG ammo, you receive 120 per batch. It’s easy to stay stocked, just make sure to always pick up copper for a good supply of materials. Until then, crossbow arrows remain the most efficient choice due to their reusable nature.

Adjusting Camera Distance

By default, the camera is set pretty close to your character, but you can zoom it out by adjusting the camera distance in the game’s settings. This allows you to see your character’s full view, including their feet, and reduces screen obstruction, making gameplay more comfortable.

Customizing Your Character’s Appearance

If you dislike how your character looks after starting the game, you can easily change their appearance. Go to your base, press B, right-click to open the furniture menu, and select the floor mirror from the Furnishing items submenu. Placing this mirror allows you to reshape your character and fix any appearance issues, making them look exactly how you want.

Getting Your Free Bike in Deadsville

Early in the game, you’ll receive a free bike in Deadsville as part of the main questline. While exploring the first town, make sure to follow the Stardust quests by pressing L or tracking the yellow marker on your map. Avoid crafting your first bike; instead, let the game provide it to you for free, saving valuable early-game resources.

Finding Fuel for Your Bike or Car

As you drive around, you’ll find cars on the side of the road where you can collect fuel for your bike or car. Check the trunks of these vehicles, but note that smaller, side roads are more likely to have cars with fuel compared to major roads. Main roads are less likely to have fuel, as they’ve probably been searched already.

Efficient Resource Management for Early Vehicles

Although crafting your first bike isn’t a huge resource investment, it’s still beneficial to avoid doing so early on. By waiting for the free bike, you can allocate your materials toward other essential upgrades. Make sure to scavenge for fuel strategically by prioritizing smaller roads, as they are more likely to yield the supplies you need for your vehicle.

Understanding the Stardust Resonant Filter

One crucial item you’ll encounter is the Stardust resonant filter. This tool allows you to purify Stardust, but using it triggers waves of enemies that will attack your base for five minutes. These enemies vary in difficulty, depending on the tier of Eclipse cortex you’re using. For tier one, the enemies are manageable, but tier two introduces more challenging foes with higher HP.

Preparing Your Base for Attacks

Before using the resonant filter, ensure your base is upgraded to stone. If your base is still made of wood, it could be heavily damaged during the attack. In my first encounter, half of my base and storage containers were destroyed. Also, make sure to stock up on ammo and have a high-damage weapon ready for the enemy waves.

Using the Flashlight

A simple yet often overlooked tip is pressing ‘N’ to turn on your flashlight. This will be essential in many dark areas of the game, providing much-needed visibility during exploration and combat.

Utilizing Deviations for Base Efficiency

One of the key mechanics in the game is taking full advantage of deviations, which you’ll find scattered throughout. You can sync deviations to your cradle or withdraw them for specific uses. Different types of deviations serve various purposes: some excel in combat, others provide territory buffs, and some generate power for your base.

Deviations for Resource Collection

Certain deviations are excellent for gathering crafting materials or harvesting resources around your base. For example, I use one to collect ores like iron, tin, sulfur, and copper. Another deviation focuses on gathering wood, ensuring a constant supply of essential resources without much effort.

Always Stock Up on Charcoal

Since wood is essential for creating charcoal, a resource you’ll always need, it’s smart to consistently stockpile it. Whenever you’re at your base, take a moment to craft 99 charcoal to keep your resource flow steady and efficient.

The Importance of Stockpiling Charcoal

You’ll never regret having a large supply of charcoal, as it’s used for almost everything in the game. Whether purifying water or crafting iron and steel ingots, charcoal is a constant requirement. Always keep a nice stockpile on hand, and if you have downtime at your base, be sure to burn some more.

Passive Resource Gathering with Deviations

Deviations are extremely helpful for passive resource gathering while you’re out exploring. Place them in your base to continuously collect materials like wood or ores. This allows you to focus on other activities while ensuring you have the resources you need.

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