If turning enemies into walking ice sculptures sounds like your kind of fun, the Frost Vortex build in Once Human might just be your next favorite setup. Designed for maximum area control and consistent elemental damage, this build leverages cold status effects to lock down mobs and bosses alike. It’s all about creating a chilling zone where enemies get trapped, slowed, and gradually destroyed by stacking frost damage.

But this isn’t just about flashy ice explosions, even though there’s a lot of that going on in this action game. A good Frost Vortex build needs the right gear, weapons, and perks working together to trigger those vortices consistently. In this guide, we’ll break it all down—from the core weapon choices to ideal armor mods and cradle overrides—so you can ensure every shot you fire pushes your enemies closer to an icy demise.

To maintain the effectiveness of your build, keep the Polar Jelly and Deviation Master override pairing to create a damage feedback loop. This will allow you to focus on hitting your vortex triggers while the feedback loop inflicts damage.

Tips for Playing the Build

Though this build is pretty intuitive to play, here are some tips to maximize your performance with it:

• Start fights with DE.50 Wildfire to mark enemies with Bull’s Eye.
• Deploy Polar Jelly early to increase damage and distract enemies.
• Fire with Abyss Glance until the Frost Vortex activates, then reposition to keep foes in the zone.
• Use Frozen Pike for healing and consistent vortex procs in close combat.
• Maintain high HP and avoid taking damage to get full value from Bastille and Covered Advance perks.

The Frost Vortex build in Once Human is all about controlling space and punishing enemies who get too close. With the right setup, you’ll turn every battlefield into a frozen wasteland where enemies have no chance to escape. And for the smoothest gameplay and sharpest visuals, remember to enjoy Once Human on PC with BlueStacks—it’s the best way to bring this icy build to life.