With the release of Once Human‘s Way of Winter expansion, players can now engage with seven newly introduced deviants. This lineup includes three Combat Deviants, three Territory Deviants, and one Crafting Deviant, all of which can be captured during quests or while exploring the wilderness. Each deviant has unique abilities and effects that can enhance gameplay during the PvE scenario.
The Way of Winter expansion offers even more than just new deviants. Players will encounter previously unseen environments and face an innovative temperature mechanic that challenges survival strategies. Staying warm now ranks closely behind mere survival, as both tasks are interlinked. The deviants you capture can assist with these challenges, providing valuable skills related to combat, crafting, and territory management.
The Way of Winter expansion features seven new deviants. Many of these can be obtained by completing quests assigned by Lowe, while others require clearing Securement Silos. Below is a detailed look at the quests and tasks needed to catch each new deviant, along with their locations and level requirements, based on information from Game8.
DEVIANT | QUEST | LOCATION | REQUIRED LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|
Ice Pot | Obtained during the Deviation: Ice Pot quest | Vena Fjord | Level 9 |
Invincible Sun | Can be obtained after clearing the Securement Silo – Delta | Onyx Tundra | Level 10 |
Hydronaut Fish | Obtained during the Deviation: Hydronaut Fish quest | Vena Fjord | Level 3 |
Gazocchio | Obtained during the Deviation: Gazocchio quest | Vena Fjord | Level 18 |
Tar Pudding | Obtained during the Deviation: Tar Pudding quest | Vena Fjord | Level 25 |
Snapshot | Obtained by clearing the Tundra Monolith | Onyx Tundra | Level 20 |
Snowsprite | Obtained during the Deviation: Snowsprite quest | Onyx Tundra | Level 9 |
In addition to completing specific quests to collect all seven new deviants in Once Human, some may require prior quest completion and activities. For instance, the Deviation: Snowsprite quest can only be activated after finishing the Deviation Expert in the North side quest.
Furthermore, some deviants are more challenging to catch than others, so it may be wise to level up beyond the required levels before venturing into dungeons and tackling tougher questlines.
The Way of Winter expansion introduces a diverse array of new deviants in Once Human, each serving distinct purposes ranging from combat to crafting. For a detailed overview of these deviants and their gameplay mechanics, check out Xelray on YouTube. Below is a closer look at each deviant’s unique uses and abilities, as highlighted by GameRant.
DEVIANT | USES & EFFECTS |
|---|---|
Ice Pot | Crafting Deviant that creates Sticky Ice Crystals. |
Invincible Sun | Combat Deviant that explodes every three seconds to inflict sustained Burn Damage on foes. |
Hydronaut Fish | Territory Deviant that can gather seawater or operate water purification facilities to obtain fish. |
Gazocchio | Territory Deviant that specializes in protecting your base, attacking suspicious targets, and generating a tool that makes Shadow enemies vulnerable to damage. |
Tar Pudding | Territory variant that extracts crude oil and operates refining facilities. |
Snapshot | Combat Deviant that captures photos of enemies, which increases the damage they take from weapons. |
Snowsprite | Combat Deviant that generates fragile ice crystals that can be shot for AoE damage. |
The addition of these deviants, along with other new features in Once Human, like puzzles, enhances gameplay. This update revitalizes the experience and provides players with plenty of fresh content to explore in the Way of Winter PvE scenario.
Source: Game8, Marc Santos/GameRant
Video Credit: Xelray/YouTube
