There are over 80 specializations in Once Human that allow you to unlock new crafting recipes, build new structures and upgrade them, as well as improve various weapons. In this guide, I’ll provide you with a tier list of the best specializations in Once Human, including their respective unlock levels.
Best Specializations Tier List for Once Human
S-Tier Specializations
Once you reach the top-tier levels in Once Human, you can start unlocking some amazing specializations, including the ones that double resource yields, make your character invisible, transform regular resources into rare ones, improve loot crate drops, etc. Note that some of the top-tier specializations may appear at lower levels, too. But since that’s not a 100% guarantee, to make sure, I listed the level numbers that will most definitely unlock their respective specializations.
Specializations | Types | Effects | Unlock Levels |
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Electric Furnace: Electrolysis | Smelter | Facility Boost: Electric Furnace | 50 |
Spectral Cloak | Machinist | New Formula: Spectral Cloak | 50 |
Nalcott Easter Egg | Star Chef | New Formula: Nalcott Perk | 50 |
Rare Crystal Set | Master Craftsman | New Formula: Rare Crystal Set | 45 |
Kitchen Set: Gourmand | Star Chef | Facility Boost: Kitchen Set | 45 |
Stardust Delicacy | Star Chef | Improved Formula: Stardust Delicacy | 45 |
Lucky Logging Site | Prospector | New Facility: Lucky Logging Site | 45 |
Gatling Cannon: Power Blast | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Gatling Cannon | 40 |
Stardust Byproducts | Smelter | New Formula: Acid | 40 |
Hydraulic Generator: One with the Tides | Sparksmith | Facility Boost: Hydraulic Generator | 40 |
Lightning Impulse Regulator | Sparksmith | New Formula: Lightning Impulse Regulator | 40 |
Rifle Turrent: Two Birds One Stone | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Rifle Turret | 40 |
Stardust Barrier: Hold the Line | Machinist | Improved Formula: Stardust Barrier | 40 |
Deviation Energy Generator | Sparksmith | Facility Boost: Deviation Energy Generator | 40 |
High Power Warhead | Demolition Expert | New Formula: High Power Warhead | 40 |
Stardust Regulator | Master Craftsman | New Formula: Stardust Regulator | 40 |
Gold Pickaxe, Silver Pickaxe | Prospector | New Formula: Gold Pickaxe, Silver Pickaxe | 40 |
Stardust Mine | Prospector | New Facility: Stardust Mine | 40 |
Gold Knife | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Golden Dagger | 40 |
Reinforced Structures: Healing Defense | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Reinforced Structures | 40 |
Scout Drone: Invisible Hunter | Machinist | Improved Formula: Scout Drone | 40 |
Supplies Workbench: Anti-Armor | Master Craftsman | Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench | 40 |
Ultra Grenade | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Ultra Grenade | 40 |
![Specilizations tree menu in Once Human](https://www.gameskinny.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/once-human-best-specializations-tier-list-amp-unlock-levels-tree.jpg)
A-Tier Specializations
Before you reach the top levels, you’ll be given a chance to unlock specializations that provide various tactical advantages, including generator power increase, electric furnace usage, improved drones and machines, synthesis bench usage, and many other cool features.
Specializations | Types | Effects | Unlock Levels |
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Biomass Missile: Ample Munition | Artillery Marshal | Improved Formula: Biomass Missile | 35 |
Precious Metal Refining | Smelter | New Formula: Gold Ingot, Silver Ingot | 35 |
Biomass Generator: Sustained Output | Sparksmith | Facility Boost: Biomass Generator | 35 |
Stardust Water Pumps | Hydro Engineer | New Facility: Stardust Water Pump | 35 |
Synthesis Bench: Recycle & Reuse | Master Craftsman | Facility Boost: Synthesis Bench | 35 |
Claymore Mine: Warrior’s Resolve | Demolition Expert | Improved Formula: Claymore Mine | 30 |
Electric Drill: Treasure Hunt | Prospector | Improved Formula: Electric Drill | 30 |
Solar Drill | Prospector | New Formula: Solar Drill | 30 |
Solar Generator: Photon Power | Sparksmith | Facility Boost: Solar Generator | 30 |
Updraft Device: Gravity Lite | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Updraft Device | 30 |
Portable MG Turret: Barrage of Bullets | Machinist | Improved Formula: Portable MG Turret | 30 |
Explosive Throwables: Echo Blast | Demolition Expert | Improved Formula: Explosive Throwable | 30 |
Shotgun Turret: Volley Fire | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Shotgun Turret | 30 |
B-Tier Specializations
The following specializations are the most used in the game, although they provide only limited advantages, such as tool durability increase, effective energy linking, portable fuel usage, movement speed increase, number of generators increase, and others.
Specializations | Types | Effects | Unlock Levels |
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Chainsaw: Chainsaw Horror Show | Prospector | Improved Formula: Chainsaw | 25 |
Furnace: Sintering | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Furnace | 25 |
Iceshake: Brain Freeze | Star Chef | Improved Formula: Iced Treat | 25 |
Improved Compound Fertilizer | Child of the Earth | New Formula: Improved Compound Fertilizer | 25 |
Sulfur Chemist | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Sulfur | 25 |
Oil Processing | Smelter | New Formula: Stardust Source | 20 |
Electric Furnace: Efficiency Lover | Smelter | Facility Boost: Electric Furnace | 20 |
Generator: Electrical Expert | Sparksmith | Facility Boost: Generator | 20 |
Combo Chipset | Machinist | New Formula: Combo Chipset | 20 |
Adrenaline Shot: Phoenix | Master Craftsman | Improved Formula: Adrenaline Shot | 20 |
Gravitational Grip: Bonds of Guidance | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Gravitational Grip | 20 |
Supplies Workbench: Healing Boost | Master Craftsman | Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench | 20 |
Disassembly Bench: Careful Disassembly | Smelter | Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench | 15 |
Flamethrower Trap: Scorching Blast | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Flamethrower Trap | 15 |
Pickaxe: Forest Foe | Prospector | Improved Formula: Pickaxe | 15 |
Portable Rainwater Collector | Hydro Engineer | New Formula: Portable Rainwater Collector | 15 |
Supplies Workbench: Ammo Factory | Master Craftsman | Facility Boost: Supplies Workbench | 15 |
Portable Fridge | Star Chef | New Formula: Portable Fridge | 15 |
Canned Goods: Mini Canner | Star Chef | Improved Formula: Canned Goods | 15 |
Sulfur Alchemy | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Sulfur Alchemy | 15 |
Chef’s Knife | Star Chef | New Formula: Chef’s Knife | 15 |
![Specialization descriptions menu in Once Human](https://www.gameskinny.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/once-human-best-specializations-tier-list-amp-unlock-levels-selection.jpg)
C-Tier Specializations
Finally, in this tier, I picked the most common specializations that all players can use to facilitate their gameplay in the early stages. Here, you start with such simple things as sleeping to cure diseases, crafting basic gear and weapons, increasing your backpack capacity, increasing the shelf life of your cooked food, and many other basic features.
Specializations | Types | Effects | Unlock Levels |
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Electronics Grabber | Machinist | New Formula: Electronics Grabber | 10 |
Stove: Long-Term Storage | Star Chef | Facility Boost: Stove | 10 |
Bed: A Place to Call Home | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Bed | 10 |
Explosive Sack | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Explosive Sack | 10 |
Harvesting Sickle | Child of the Earth | New Formula: Harvesting Sickle | 10 |
Machinery: Skilled Mechanician | Artillery Marshal | Facility Boost: Trap & Sentry Turret | 10 |
Super Refinery | Smelter | New Facility: Super Refinery | 10 |
Furnace: Precision Refining | Smelter | Facility Boost: Furnace | 10 |
Pickaxe: Moonlight Mining | Prospector | Improved Formula: Pickaxe | 10 |
Compost Bin | Child of the Earth | New Formula: Compost Bin | 10 |
Backpack Expansion | Master Craftsman | New Formula: Backpack Expansion | 10 |
Portable Diving Gear | Hydro Engineer | New Forumula: Portable Diving Gear | 10 |
Custom Storage Crate | Tinkerer | New Facility: Deluxe Storage Crate | 10 |
Stone Structures: Intense Defense | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Stone Structures | 10 |
Portable Updraft Cannon | Machinist | New Formula: Portable Updraft Cannon | 10 |
Activated Carbon Filter | Hydro Engineer | New Formula: Activated Carbon Filter | 10 |
Throwing Dagger: Bullseye | Demolition Expert | Improved Formula: Throwing Dagger | 10 |
Explosive On-the-Go | Demolition Expert | New Formula: Explosive On-the-Go | 5 |
Electronic Recycling | Machinist | Facility Boost: Disassembly Bench | 5 |
Gardening Gloves | Child of the Earth | New Formula: Gardening Gloves | 5 |
Roasted & Dried: Low and Slow | Star Chef | Improved Formula: Roasted | 5 |
Wood Structures: Tough Plant | Tinkerer | Facility Boost: Wood Structures | 5 |
Custom Gear Workbench | Master Craftsman | New Facility: Gear Workbench | 5 |
Gravel and Log On-the-Go | Prospector | New Formula: Gravel and Log On-the-Go | 5 |
That’s it for my tier list of the best specializations in Once Human. Stay tuned for more OH tips and tricks articles right here.
Published: Jul 18, 2024 03:33 am