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Pvp Once Human
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Once Human Memetic Specialization tier list: Best Specializations to choose

So many decisions.

For every five levels you advance in Once Human, you get to choose one Memetic Specialization from a selection of four. These can drastically change your playstyle and they can improve your quality of life. Choosing the right ones takes some prior knowledge and an idea of what kind of build you’re going for.

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All Memetic Specializations

Here is the complete list of every Memetic Specialization with all their effects in Once Human. If you’re looking for a specific one, hit CTRL+F and start typing its name or effect. There are currently 83 in the game, but if they add more, we will add them to the list.

Memetic Specializations Once Human (2)
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Memetic SpecilizationTypeEffect
Activated Carbon FilterHydro EngineerNew Formula: Gravel and Log On-the-Go.
When this Memetic Specialization is in your Once Human backpack, -30-60% weight on all Logs, Gravel, and Ores also currently stored in your Backpack.
Chainsaw: Chainsaw Horror ShowProspectorImproved Formula: Chainsaw.
Chainsaw Durability cap +50%, Chainsaw Attack Speed +30%, and Chainsaw Melee DMG +100%.
Custom Gear WorkbenchMaster Craftsman
Gear Workbench.
Weapons and Armor crafted using the Gear Workbench has +30% Max Durability.
Custom Storage CrateTinkererNew Facility: Deluxe Storage Crate
A large Storage Crate with 64 item slots.
Explosive On-the-GoDemolition Expert
New Formula: Explosive On-the-Go.
When this item is in your Backpack, -30-60% Weight for all Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, High Explosive and Rocket Warheads. After you use any throwable, your Sprint Speed +20% for 2s.
Gravel and Log On-the-GoProspectorImproved Formula: Throwing Dagger.
Throwing Dagger +30% DMG. After killing an enemy with a Throwing Dagger, the next throw +100% DMG.
Portable Updraft CannonMachinistNew Formula: Portable Updraft Cannon.
Use to generate an Updraft Cannon that lasts for 30s. The Updraft Cannon will give you a +200% Jump Height and can be used 10 times.
Solar Generator: Photon PowerSparksmithFacility Boost: Solar Generator.
Solar Generator Power Output +10w.
Stone Structures: Intense Defense
TinkererFacility Boost: Stone Structures.
Structures built from stone gain the Intense Defense effect, Durability +10-, and the maximum number of Structural items that can be placed in your Territory at any one time +100.
Supplies Workbench: Ammo Factory
Master Craftsman
Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench.
Crafting Output +50% when crafting regular Ammunition while using this Once Human Memetic Specialization.
Throwing Dagger: Bullseye
Demolition Expert
Improved Formula: Throwing Dagger.
Throwing Dagger +30% DMG. After killing an enemy with a Throwing Dagger, the next throw +100% DMG.
Backpack ExpansionMaster Craftsman
Unlock New Formula: Backpack Expansion.
When in your Backpack, increase Max Load by 40 – 80. The effect cannot stack.
Bed: A Place to Call HomeTinkererFacility Boost: Bed
Sleep for more than 10s to cure all diseases and reduce Stamina depletion for the next 10 minutes.
Compost BinChild of the Earth
New Formula: Compost Bin
When this item is in your Backpack, 1-3 portions of Spoiled Food will be transformed into fresh Mushrooms or a Fertilizer of a random type every 5-10 mins.
Electronics Grabber
MachinistNew Formula: Electronics Grabber
When this item is in your Backpack, enjoy a small to medium chance of getting extra Electronic Parts when opening Storage Crates.
Explosive Sack
Demolition Expert
New Formula: Explosive Sack
When this item is in your Backpack, grants a 30%-60% chance to recover Mixed Explosives after using High-Explosive Grenades and Molotov Cocktails.
Flamethrower Trap: Scorching Blast
Artillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Flamethrower Trap
Flamethrower Trap DMG +30%. When the Flamethrower Trap Kills an enemy, an explosion is triggered, dealing AoE Blast DMG to all nearby units (1s cooldown).
Furnace: Precision Refining
SmelterFacility Boost:
Resource Consumption -30%, and Smelting Speed -30% when smelting Copper, Bronze, Steel, Aluminum, and Tungsten Ingots using an Electric Furnace.
Harvesting Sickle
Child of the Earth
New Formula: Harvesting Sickle.
When this Memetic Specialization is in your Once Human backpack, you enjoy a 20-40% chance of doubling your crop gain when gathering in the wild.
Machinery: Skilled Mechanician
Artillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Trap & Sentry Turret.
Trap and Sentry Turret Durability +50%.
Pickaxe: Forest FoeProspector
Improved Formula: Pickaxe.
Pickaxe Durability is doubled. Enjoy +30% yield when logging with the Pickaxe, and gain 150% of the resources when you completely destroy a tree.
Pickaxe: Moonlight MiningProspectorNew Formula: Portable Diving Gear.
When this Memetic Specialization is in your Once Human backpack, +40-100% Max Oxygen, 40%, and +20% Swim Speed when diving.
Portable Diving GearHydro EngineerImproved Formula: Adrenaline Shot.
Take less DMG for the first 10s after respawning and slowly recovering HP.
Stove: Long-Term StorageStar Chef
Facility Boost: Stove.
Doubles the shelf life of Dishes you cook yourself.
Super Refinery
SmelterNew Facility: Super Refinery.
Transform Acid into Portable Mixed Fuel more efficiently.
Adrenaline Shot: Phoenix
Master Craftsman
Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench.
Yield +30% when disassembling Parts, Fabrics and Plastic.
Biomass Generator: Sustained OutputSparksmithFacility Boost: Biomass Generator.
Biomass Generator Power Output +5w, and Fuel Burn Duration +100%.
Biomass Missile: Ample Munition
Artillery Marshal
Improved Formula: Biomass Missile.
Plasma Missiles -80% Weight, and +2 Crafting Yield
Canned Goods: Mini CannerStar Chef
Improved Formula: Canned Goods.
+1 Yield when crafting Canned goods.
Chef’s KnifeStar ChefNew Formula: Chef’s Knife.
When this Memetic Specialization is in your Once Human Backpack, you gain +1 meat when butchering animals, and you have a 20-40% chance of getting additional by-products.
Claymore Mine: Warrior’s
Resolve
Demolition ExpertImproved Formula: Claymore Mine.
Base Claymore Mine DMG and Durability greatly increased. Claymore Mines will also acquire an additional DMG bonus as you increase your PSI Intensity.
Combo ChipsetMachinistNew Formula: Combo Chipset.
Using the Supplies Workbench, turn electronic parts, Metal Scrap, and Parts into the Combo Chipset. The Combo Chipset can be sold for a large number of Energy Links.
Crystal Transformation
SmelterNew Formula: Beryllium Crystal, Vanadium Crystal, Iridium Crystal, and Platinum Crystal turn Stardust Source into various types of Crystals at the Electric Furnace.
Deviation Energy Generator
SparksmithFacility Boost: Deviation Energy Generator.
Maximum Number of Generators -1, but +40% in Deviation Energy Generator power output.
Disassembly Bench: Careful
Disassembly
SmelterFacility Boost: Disassembly Bench.
Yield +30% when disassembling Parts, Fabrics and Plastic.
Electric Drill: Treasure HuntProspectorImproved Formula: Electric Drill.
Enjoy +100% yield when mining for Gold Ore, Silver Ore and Startrace Ore with an Electric Drill.
Electric Furnace: Efficiency LoverSmelterFacility Boost: Electric Furnace.
Power Consumption -50%, and Crafting Duration -60%
Electric Furnace: ElectrolysisSmelterFacility Boost: Electric Furnace.
Doubles Yield when smelting Aluminum and
Tungsten Ingots using the Electric Furnace.
Electronic RecyclingMachinistFacility Boost: Disassembly Bench.
Yield +50% for Metal Scrap and Electronic Parts.
Explosive Throwables: Echo BlastDemolition Expert
Improved Formula: Explosive Throwable.
High-Explowsive Grenade and Molotov Cocktail DMG +30%. Your first kill inflicted with one of these items triggers an additional explosion, dealing 400% Psi Intensity DMG.
Furnace: SinteringTinkererFacility Boost: Furnace.
Sintered Brick and Glass Crafting Speed -50%, Yield +100%.
Gardening Gloves
Child of the EarthNew Formula: Gardening Gloves.
When this item is in your Backpack, grants a 6-12% chance to double the amount of seeds you gather.
Gatling Cannon: Power BlastArtillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Gatling Cannon.
Gatling Cannons deal +30% DMG. When your territory exits combat. Durability recovers to 100%.
Generator: Electrical Expert
SparksmithFacility Boost: Generator.
Maximum Number of Generators +1 and +2w Power Output.
Gold Knife
Demolition Expert
New Formula: Golden Dagger.
A deadly throwing knife made of gold. Land a throw on target against a Deviant to trigger Unstable Bomber. Hitting a Weakspot triggers Unstable Bomber once more.
Gold Pickaxe, Silver PickaxeProspector
New Formula: Gold Pickaxe, Silver Pickaxe
Gold and Silver pickaxes aren’t very durable. When mining with a Gold Pickaxe in Once Human, you have a chance to obtain Mixed Spices while using this Memetic Specialization. When logging in with a Silver Pickaxe, you have a chance to obtain fruits.
Gravitational Grip: Bonds of GuidanceArtillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Gravitational Grip.
When the Gravitational Grip trap is triggered by the enemy, there’s a 20% chance that it will also inflict “The Bull’s Eye”.
High Power Warhead
Demolition Expert
New Formula: High Power Warhead.
A high-efficiency Rocket Launcher warhead. It’s lighter and deals more damage to buildings and vehicles.
Hydraulic Generator: One
with the Tides
Sparksmith
Facility Boost: Hydraulic Generator.
Maximum Number of Generators +1. Power Output +0-7w, depending on the speed of water flow.
Iceshake: Brain FreezeStar Chef
Improved Formula: Iced Treat.
Iceshake effect Time Duration +200%, and Potency +30%.
Improved Compound Fertilizer
Child of the Earth
New Formula: Improved Compound Fertilizer.
A crop fertilizer that can significantly enhance crop Mutation Rate and Yield but will also slow down Growth.
Kitchen Set: Gourmand
Star Chef
Facility Boost: Kitchen Set.
Based effects of all Dishes +30% when prepared using a Kitchen Set, Effect Duration +50% and Crafting Speed -50%.
Lightning Impulse Regulator
SparksmithNew Formula: Lightning Impulse Regulator.
When this Memetic Specialization is in your Once Human backpack, being struck by lightning restores your HP to full and grants Movement Speed +15% and Psi Intensity +30% for 60s.
Lucky Logging SiteProspector
New Facility: Lucky Logging Site.
You will have a chance to obtain random extra crops when gathering whenever the sun is shining.
Nalcott Easter Egg
Star Chef
New Formula: Nalcott Perk.
Use to randomly receive the contents of a Settlement Loot Crate.
Oil Processing
Smelter
New Formula: Stardust Source.
Turn Startrace Ore and Portable Mixed Fuel in Stardust Source using the Electric Furnace.
Portable Fridge
Star Chef
New Formula: Portable Fridge
When this memetic specialization is in your Once Human backpack, food Spoilage Speed is -70-90%.
Portable MG Turret: Barrage of BulletsMachinist
Improved Formula: Portable MG Turret.
Portable MG Turrets can deliver an additional shot, HP and DMG +30%, and can now be used up to 5 times.
Portable Rainwater Collector
Hydro Engineer
New Formula: Portable Rainwater Collector.
When this item is in your Backpack, you will continually restore Hydration on rainy days and also enjoy a 30-60% chance of obtaining 1 portion of Dirty Water, Pure Water, or Acid every minute.
Precious Metal RefiningSmelter
New Formula: Gold Ingot, Silver Ingot.
Smelt Gold and Silver Ores into Ingots using the Electric Furnace. The Ingots can be sold for a large number of Energy Links using this One Human Memetic Specialization.
Rare Crystal Set
Master Craftsman
New Formula: Rare Crystal Set.
Turn Crystals into the Rare Crystal Set using the Electric Furnace. The Rare Crystal Set can be sold for a large number of Energy Links.
Reinforced Structures: Healing DefenseTinkerer
Facility Boost: Reinforced Structures.
Reinforced structures gain the Healing Defense effect. The maximum number of Structural items that can be placed in your Territory at any one time is +80.
Rifle Turrent: Two Birds One StoneArtillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Rifle Turret.
Rifle Turret DMG +30%, Durability +30%, and attacks on target trigger a Bounce effect.
Roasted & Dried: Low and Slow
Star Chef
Improved Formula: Roasted.
Roasted and Dried Dishes now provide +15 Energy and +10% Sanity
Scout Drone: Invisible Hunter
MachinistImproved Formula: Scout Drone.
Scout Drones enjoy The Bull’s Eye effect,+30% Scout Drone HP and DMG. Scout Drones can also now be used up to 5 times.
Shotgun Turret: Volley Fire
Artillery Marshal
Facility Boost: Shotgun Turret.
Shotgun Turret DMG +30%, Power Consumption -30%, with a 30%
Silver Plasma Missiles
Artillery Marshal
New Formula: Silver Plasma Missiles.
A special type of ammunition for the Gatling Cannon. Costly to produce but delivers very high DMG. Bullets fly in a perfectly straight trajectory and deliver very high Blast DMG across a large radius.
Solar Drill
ProspectorNew Formula: Solar Drill.
The Solar Drill charges itself on sunny days. Enjoy +15-40% yield of Copper Ore, Tin Ore, Iron Ore, Aluminum Ore and Tungsten Ore.
Spectral Cloak
Machinist
New Formula: Spectral Cloak.
Activate to become Cloaked for 120s. Upon leaving combat, you’ll become Steathy. Use up to 10 times.
Stardust Barrier: Hold the Line
MachinistImproved Formula: Stardust Barrier.
Stardust Barriers +50% HP. When the Stardust Barrier is deployed, It replenishes 50% HP for all allies within 3m. Stardust Barriers can also now be used 5 times.
Stardust Byproducts
SmelterNew Formula: Acid.
Consume Stardust Source to craft Acid using the Electric Furnace.
Stardust Delicacy
Star Chef
Improved Formula: Stardust Delicacy.
Dishes infected with Stardust no longer reduce Sanity. Instead, they will instantly restore full Sanity and also grant 2 random Whims.
Stardust Mine
Prospector
New Facility: Stardust Mine.
Enjoy increased mining efficiency when inside a Pollution Zone, with an additional chance to obtain Startrace Ore.
Stardust Regulator
Master Craftsman
New Formula: Stardust Regulator.
Recover 70% of HP immediately and gain a Shield equal to 30% Max HP. This has a 30s cooldown (independent of Activators’ cooldowns) and can be used up to 15 times.
Stardust Water Pumps
Hydro Engineer
New Facility: Stardust Water Pump.
A special Water Pump that, when supplied with enough power can extract Stardust Source from polluted soil.
Sulfur Alchemy
Demolition Expert
New Formula: Sulfur Alchemy.
Slowly turn Acid into Sulfur using the Synthesis Bench.
Sulfur Chemist
Demolition ExpertUnlock New Formula: Sulfur Chemist.
Can use Sulfur and Energy Link at the Synthesis Bench to slowly produce acid.
Supplies Workbench: Anti-ArmorMaster Craftsman
Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench.
Yield +30% when crafting AP Ammo, and Crafting Speed -50%.
Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost
Master Craftsman
Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench.
HP Recovery +10% when crafting Activators and Output +1
Synthesis Bench: Recycle &
Reuse
Master Craftsman
Facility Boost: Synthesis Bench.
When Tactical Items like Drones and Machine Gun Towers are crafted using the Synthesis Bench, Usage Count +1.
Ultra Grenade
Demolition Expert
New Formula: Ultra Grenade.
Higher Blast DMG and additional bonus DMG against buildings and vehicles.
Updraft Device: Gravity Lite
TinkererFacility Boost:
Updraft Device Gravity is reduced around the Updraft Cannon, and Movement Speed is increased for 5s.
Wood Structures: Tough PlantTinkererNew Formula: Activated Carbon Filter.
When this item is in your Backpack, enjoy a 30% chance of obtaining a portion of Boiled Water or Pure Water when collecting water with a Flask.

Memetic Specialization tier list

Memetic Specializations Once Human (1)
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If you want to make sure you have the best of the best, you can select which Memetic Specialization to have equipped in Once Human. Some of the early ones are still considered the best, in my humble opinion.

Tieremetic Specialization
S-TierBackpack Extension, Pickaxe Forest Foe, Flamethrower Trap Scorching Blast, Stove Long Term Storage, Portable Diving Gear, Portable Updraft Cannon, Chainsaw Horror Show, Supplies Workbench Anti-Armour, Adrenaline: Shot Pheonix, Electric Drill treasure Hunt, High Powered Warhear, Portable Fridge, Spectral Cloak, Shotgun Turret Volley Fire, Ultra Grenade, Super Refinery, Stone Structure Intense Defense, Rare Crystal Set, Portable Rainwater Collector, Gold Knife, Solar Drill
A TierActivated Carbon Filter, Custom Gear Workbench, Backpack Expansion, Flamethrower Trap: Scorching Blast, Furnace: Precision Refining, Harvesting Sickle, Pickaxe: Moonlight Mining, Stove: Long-Term Storage, Biomass Missile: Ample Munition, Chef’s Knife, Combo Chipset, Deviation Energy Generator, Explosive Throwables: Echo Blast, Gold Pickaxe, Silver Pickaxe, High Power Warhead, Nalcott Easter Egg, Oil Processing, Precious Metal Refining, Reinforced Structures: Healing Defense, Silver Plasma Missiles, Stardust Delicacy, Stardust Mine, Stardust Regulator, Stardust Water Pumps, Ultra Grenade, Updraft Device: Gravity Lite,
B TierCustom Storage Crate, Explosive On-the-Go, Gravel and Log On-the-Go, Stone Structures: Intense Defense, Supplies Workbench: Ammo Factory, Bed: A Place to Call Home, Compost Bin, Machinery: Skilled Mechanician, Biomass Generator: Sustained Output, Canned Goods: Mini Canner, Claymore Mine: Warrior’s
Resolve, Disassembly Bench: Careful Disassembly, Electronic Recycling, Gatling Cannon: Power Blast, Generator: Electrical Expert, Gravitational Grip: Bonds of Guidance, Improved Compound Fertilizer, Kitchen Set: Gourmand, Lightning Impulse Regulator, Portable MG Turret: Barrage of Bullets, Rifle Turrent: Two Birds One Stone,
Scout Drone: Invisible Hunter, Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost,
C TierSolar Generator: Photon Power, Throwing Dagger: Bullseye, Electronics Grabber, Explosive Sack, Crystal Transformation, Electric Furnace: Efficiency Lover, Electric Furnace: Electrolysis, Furnace: Sintering, Gardening Gloves, Hydraulic Generator: One with the Tides, Iceshake: Brain Freeze, Lucky Logging Site, Roasted & Dried: Low and Slow, Stardust Barrier: Hold the Line, Stardust Byproducts, Sulfur Alchemy, Sulfur Chemist, Synthesis Bench: Recycle & Reuse, Wood Structures: Tough Plant

How to change your Memetic Specialization in Once Human

If you want to switch up your specializations, simply press the I button on your keyboard and select your Backpack. Here, at the bottom left, you will see the option for Memetic Specializations. Select this menu and adjust it to your pleasure. You can change it up if you want to get yourself kitted out for the best PvP builds in Once Human.


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