In the desolate and apocalyptic world of Once Human, survivors encounter various types of Deviations during their travels. Some are dangerous that need to be put down and some are “friendly” enough to be secured and put to good use. These “friendly” Deviants have special abilities to aid Metas in combat and daily grind.
Securing and Utilizing Deviations
In every union stronghold you go to, you’ll spot Lowe, the Deviation expert, sitting at the table. Approach him and he’ll assign you a quest of securing certain deviants.
There are also deviations that you can capture in various locations without having to complete any quests assigned by Lowe. To spot one, be on the lookout for a floating orb with a creature inside. A percentage that represents the chances of you successfully capturing the Deviation will be displayed at the top of the orb. Press “F” to begin your attempt to capture it. If you succeed, the Deviation will be stored in your backpack. Each time you fail to capture it, the percentage increases a little. You can try a few times (up to 3, I think) before it escapes.
To utilize the Deviation, you’ll need to place it in an Isolated Securement Unit. This is a facility structure that you can place in your territory once you have unlocked it in your Memetics.
Below I have compiled a list of deviations for your reference. The list below is in alphabetical order and divided into combat deviations, territory deviations and crafting deviations. However, you can secure them as and when you like as long as it’s part of your progression story or when your level is sufficient for you to secure them.
I also included video tutorial links in this guide if available. I made some of them but most of it are from Zyhiraeth. Her walkthroughs and guides are simple and quick which is something I personally prefer and would make videos in that manner as well. Please subscribe to her YouTube channel and also follow her on TikTok for more Once Human content.
Combat Deviation
Combat Deviations are a unique type of Deviation that, although aggressive, can be controlled by Meta-Humans once contained. Each Combat Deviation has its own set of abilities, so be sure to select one that best matches the requirements of your specific task.
You can activate them by syncing it to your cradle. You can do this by interacting with the Isolated Securement Unit containing the deviant you want, then click on Sync to Cradle button. Some combat deviants are attackers and some are defenders that heal or fortify you in battles.
Butterfly’s Emissary
A tiny paper butterfly, glowing with a rosy hue. The butterfly will guide you when you’re lost, comfort you when you’re in tears, and protect you when you’re in danger. The one who folded the butterfly can’t be with you just now, but this butterfly can be with you in her place. Cherish the buttery, for it will reciprocate in kind
Functions
Attacker: Fatal Flaw and auto attack
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Flowers
How to Obtain
- Can be obtained during tutorial
- Potential drop from the secondary boss in Securement Silo Alpha
- Potential spawn in Rosetta facilities
By the Wind
Functions
Defender/ Support: Summon it anywhere by holding ‘E’. This can be thrown to make a Gravity Lift area on the ground. This will allow you to float. Your movement speed will increase by 20% and your jump speed will increase by two. You will also become immune to fall damage.
Mood Boosters
Not needed. It’s a one-time use deviant.
How to Obtain
Potential drop from Tier 3 crate in Prime War.
Dr. Teddy
Functions
Defender/ Support: Support you by restoring 100% of your ally’s Max HP. If you throw it at someone who is down, it will revive them. Upon summoning, it heals you and all of your teammates
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Toys
How to Obtain
Potential drop at Securement Silo Theta
Enchanting Void
Functions
Attacker: Transform into black panther to attack enemies and enhance your melee damage by 100%. It lasts for 20 seconds.
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Flowers
- Low temperature
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Potential drop at Securement Silo Theta
Festering Gel
A bright yellow semi-solid gel that expands slowly in the air.
It greedily assimilates everything it touches. It starts off the size of a fist, but will quickly grow if left unchecked. It hunts by luring its prey to consume it. Doesn’t it look delicious?
Functions
- Defender/ Support
- Flawless Fortification
- Build Fortification (healing and regain sanity)
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Electricity (2W)
How to Obtain
Can be obtained after defeating Foul Shadowhunter
Grumpy Bulk
Functions
Attacker: Deals AOE Status damage at the location of impact and disrupts enemies’ hostility, making them attack each other.
Mood Boosters
- Crops
- Flowers
- High temperature
How to Obtain
Can be obtained by harvesting deviated onion found in the wilderness.
Invincible Sun
Invincible Sun is a Combat Deviant who deals Burn DMG by emitting waves of flames.
Functions
- Designated Attack: It prioritizes targeting enemies in the direction you’re facing. If there are no targets in that direction, it will target a nearby enemy instead.
- Auto-Attack: Explodes every 3.0 seconds, dealing 50.0% Blaze DMG to nearby targets, with a 15.0% chance of inflicting Burn. Whenever a nearby target is inflicted with Burn, Invincible Sun gains 1 stack of Burn. Each stack of Burn increases Invincible Sun’s DMG by 5.0%. The target hit takes +20.0% Blaze DMG.
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Toys
- High Temperature
How to Obtain
Potential capture after clearing Securement Silo Delta (The Way of Winter)
Lonewolf’s Whisper
Functions
Attacker: Attacks enemy targets, and it creates a clone of itself after killing them. It increases weapon damage received by enemies by 21.6%.
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Electricity 5W)
- Low temperature
How to Obtain
Can be obtained after defeating Shadowhound (Monolith of Thirst)
Mini Feaster
A distant merrymaker, host to small incarnations. They are an artist, and a connoisseur with finicky tastes. Disasters and suffering are their favorite pieces of theater to watch. The world, now in an apocalyptic state thanks to Starfall, is the perfect stage. And you, my friend, are the Mayfly. The performer beloved by the twisted fate of this world. The best seats in the house are right beside you.
Functions
Attacker: Summons tentacles 5s cooldown, player bounce effects creates tentacles 1.5s cooldown, +17% Weapon dmg per tentacle max 70%
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Toy
- Music
How to Obtain
- Obtained from the deviant quest by Lowe called Lord of the Fog: Once Human | Deviant Quest | Lord of the Fog – Getting Mini Feaster
- Guaranteed drop from Mist Zone events
Mini Wonder
Functions
Defender/ Support: Absorbs bullets within a certain radius and reloads your weapon automatically.
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Red light
How to Obtain
- Obtained through a deviant quest assigned by Lowe in Blackfell, Red Sands Region.
- Potential drop from crafting Vortex Generators.
Mr. Wish
A cuddly alpaca, known to all as “the wise and wonderful Mr. Wish”. Mr. Wish claims he can grant anyone’s wish, as long as they meet the following 3 conditions:
1. The wish must be fun, and Mr. Wish gets the final say on what is “fun”.
2. You can’t repeat someone else’s wish.
3. Mr. Wish will fulfill your wish in whatever manner he pleases.
And don’t take too long about it! Mr. Wish won’t wait around forever.
Functions
Attacker: Fires rapidly and inflicts the Bull’s Eye on enemies. Its auto attack makes it aim at nearby opponents by itself.
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Flower
- Electricity 10W)
- Music
- Toy
How to Obtain
- Potential drop from the keycard room in Securement Silo Sigma (Broken Delta)
- Deviation Quest: Mr. Wish (Available in The Way of Winter scenario)
Polar Jelly
Functions
Attacker: Throw the Polar Jelly, and it will cause one instance of Frost damage. It automatically attacks nearby enemies and reduced their Movement Speed by 50%.
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Electricity (3W)
- Low temperature
How to Obtain
- Potential drop from Securement Silo EX1
- Potential drop while being the host of a Cargo Scramble event
Pyro Dino
Functions
Attacker: This Deviant attacks enemies at a reduced rate, dealing AOE Blaze damage. It has a chance to inflict Burn on enemies, and if there isn’t a specific target, it kills random nearby enemies.
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Toy
- High temperature
How to Obtain
Potential drop from Securement Silo Sigma
Shattered Maiden
Functions
Defender/ Support: Petrifies enemies during combat
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Red light
- Flowers
How to Obtain
- Obtained from deviant quest known as Farmside Fright by Lowe in Tall Grass Inn, Chalk Peak region.
- Potential drop from Securement Silo Theta
Snowsprite
Function
Snowsprite prioritizees targeting enemies in the direction you are facing. If there are no targets in that direction, it will target a nearby enemy instead. It generate ice crystals near the target every 3.0 seconds. Ice crystals shatter when shot, dealing 50% Frost DMG to nearby targets, and causing them to take 24% Frost DMG.
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Blue light
- Low temperature
How to Obtain
- Deviation quest by Samuel Lowe in The Way of Winter. Speak to Lowe in Ice House Camp (aka Camp Igloo) and speak to Ridley, Camp Igloo’s Head of Security. After that, go to Moose City Food Factory and investigate the strange reports about temperature drops affecting their food production.
Voodoo Doll
Functions
Defender/ Support: Reflect damage and absorbs damage
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Red light
- Music
- Toy
How to Obtain
- Obtained after interacting with a floating gun at Junkyard and defeating the clown.
- Found at the top of the school in Sunbury Middle School.
Zeno-Purifier
A warrior with nowhere to return to, heart covered with dust.
The sword remains after the body is lost. Throw away the sword, and ambition remains. Ambition sputters out, but embers remain forever.
Functions
Attacker: Attacks targeted or random nearby enemies. It moves autonomously and teleports next to enemies to launch melee attacks. Moreover, it grants you the same ability.
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- Music
How to Obtain
Reward for defeating 200 enemies using a melee weapon during Season 1 Phase 1
Snapshot
An old camera, its shutter pressed time and time again. It craves to capture landscapes to leave behind evidence. It’s been here, and it will leave proof. It refuses to become a fading memory.
Functions
- Manual Photographs: Attaches to your back. While OTS or ADS, locks onto a part of the enemy before dealing damage. The more hits registered, the faster it locks onto the enemy.
- Auto Photographs: Automatically seeks a target, then teleports to the target’s location to take a photo, dealing Status DMG and causing them to receive 21.6% more Weapon DMG.
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Low Temperature
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
- Potential drop from defeating Secret Servitor at the Tundra Monolith (The Way of Winter)
Territory Deviation
You can activate these deviants by placing them in Isolated Securement Unit and ensuring their powers are refilled in order for them to work on your territory; logging, mining, gathering, defending, etc.
Buzzy Bee
Functions
Boosts the mutation probability of your plants.
Mood Boosters
- Crops
- Flowers
- Music
How to Obtain
Obtained through hidden chests at Dayton Wetlands, Iron River.
Chefosaurus Rex
Who doesn’t love this little green toy dinosaur? He’s caring, he’s clean, and he’s an excellent chef! You never know what it’ll pull out of its pocket next.
Functions
Boosts the effect of different foods
Mood Boosters
- Red light
- High temperature
- Toy
How to Obtain
- Obtained in deviant quest by Lowe called There’s a Dragon Here.
- Potential drop at Securement Silo Phi
Digby Boy
These tiny metal automata seem friendly enough, but there’s not much going on behind those eyes.
Survive, build, replicate, build, replicate, build, replicate…
If left to their own devices, would they destroy the whole world just so they could build more of their weird little gizmos?
Functions
Used for mining ore except Startrace Ore
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Music
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Potential drop from mining ore but higher chance of obtaining when mining silver ore.
Electric Eel
A string of large batteries wriggle like a lively eel. When threatened, they emit a powerful electric current. The dangerous world unites them as a group. The more members, the greater the energy they can release.
Functions
Used to increase electricity output
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Music
How to Obtain
Obtained while fishing
Extradimensional Cat
A giant kitty sneaking into your garden. Napping in the sun and rolling about on the lawn. Every hair smells of the sun, like a fluffy cloud.
Functions
- Used for healing while you’re in bed
- Provides its owner with the Cat Snooze buff while in a bed within their territory, granting extra healing
Mood Boosters
Toy
How to Obtain
- Inside the building of Meyer’s Market, Broken Delta region
- Near Lowe at Tall Grass Inn, Chalk Peak region
Flame Essence
An ancient creature with eyes half-open, half-shut. The hometown is already beyond reach, so what’s the harm in adapting to wherever one is?
Functions
Increases production efficiency of Furnaces
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Toy
- Electricity (10W)
How to Obtain
Above the pipes on the right near the Glutton at Greywater Industrial Zone.
Gazocchio
An ever-burning lamp that guards its dim glow. When the night snuffs out all stars, there will always be a light left for those in need. Don’t go gentle into that good night. Even if it’s just a fleeting spark.
Function
Patrols the territory and attacks suspicious targets. Splits to conjure tiny “Gazocchio” every once in a while, which continuously shines light to dispel shadows.
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Toy
- Flowers
- Electricity
How to Obtain
Deviant quest assigned by Samuel Lowe in The Way of Winter. Go to Wish Land West for the quest to obtain Gazocchio.
Growshroom
Functions
- Plants seeds and collect crops
- Faster crop growth
Mood Boosters
- Green Light
- High Temperature
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Gather mushrooms. In this video, Zy recommended gathering it at the train tracks near High Banks.
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H37
Functions
Used to collect materials
Mood Boosters
- Music
- Toy
- Electricity (10W)
How to Obtain
Speak to H37 at Greywater Camp, Iron River and complete the Fragments of Memory quest.
Hydronaut Fish
Functions
- Gathers seawater and occasionally catch fish for you.
- Improves the efficiency of Water Filters and Brewing Barrels.
Mood Boosters
- Blue Light
- Toys
- Flowers
How to Obtain
Deviation quest by Samuel Lowe at the Whalebone Settlement in Vena Fjord.
Lethal Rabbit
An ice-cold assassin, deadly in its precision. No delay, no hesitation. You will never see a trace of it at work, nor see any mess on its clothes. The secret of the blade is to always be one step ahead
Functions
Hunt for animals
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Low Temperature
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Potential drop from hunting rabbits.
Logging Beaver
A diligent worker, he’s even got his own hard hat. He’ll complete every job on time, and within budget. Just don’t try and make him do overtime. You got it?
Functions
Used for logging
Mood Boosters
- Music
- Crops
- Electricity (3W)
How to Obtain
- Docks south of Meyer’s Market
- Fishing docks
Nutcracker
Functions
Defend your camp
Mood Boosters
- Green Light
- Toy
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Can be obtained after defeating the Forsaken Giant
Paperdoll
A normal Paper Doll, small in size yet full of vitality. The courtyard changed into a strange environment after an incidental nap. He must be cautious, and become more sturdy and tough in order not to be knocked down in this cruel new world. Until he meets a new friend that can be relied on and is worthy of his trust. Together, they will keep surviving so that they can return to the world of their memories, and be reunited with the people who matter to them.
Functions
- Used for repairing bases
- Chance to collect extra drops from Deviants during Purification
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Toy
- Flowers
How to Obtain
- Obtained from a quest given by Lowe at the Greywater Camp
- Potential drop when picking up Chemical Agents
Rain Man
A solitary cloud with a deep lake for a heart. There is no end to the game of hide-and-seek—no one remembers to seek him anymore. The sky is overcast, memories dim. Today is another day of talking to the weeds.
Functions
Enhances the Vitality of crops and provides a good amount of irrigation water.
Mood Boosters
- Blue Light
- Low Temperature
How to Obtain
Potential drop from defeating Rainfall Reaper at Harborside. Watch video on How to get the Rain Man.
Rebecca (Mitsuko)
Functions
Summons Mitsuko to your territory and plays piano. This increases the power recovery speed of Deviations.
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Toy
- Flowers
How to Obtain
Potential drop from defeating the boss in Lea Research Facility
Strange Door
An unguarded door that links a path which has been split in two. The key has opened the lock, but places are limited. Only two thresholds stand between traveler and destination. But don’t look, much less think, of what lies between the thresholds.
Functions
Produces Shattered Strange Door, used to craft Portals which the owner can teleport between two places.
Mood Boosters
- Blue Light
- Red Light
- Flowers
How to Obtain
Unlocked via Doors event in Iron River and Dayton Wetlands, or during story progress in Chalk Peak
Tar Pudding
A playful little octopus, savoring the richness of the earth. Life always find unexpected ways forward.
Functions
Gathers fuel around the territory. While working at the fuel refining facility, accelerates fuel conversion efficiency.
Mood Boosters
- Blue Light
- Low Temperature
How to Obtain
Speak to Lowe at Oblivion from Phase 2 onwards in the Way of Winter Scenario. Head to Ashenton in Ember Strands to locate Tar Pudding.
Crafting Deviation (Gadget Deviations)
These deviants enable you to craft special items by using the special items they produce. They need to be placed in Isolated Securement Units in order for you to activate them.
Artisan’s Touch
Functions
This is a single-use Deviant, and it unlocks a formula called All Purpose Hand at the Supplies Workbench. It repairs the gear with the lowest Durability.`
Mood Boosters
- High Temperature
- Electricity (10W)
How to Obtain
Potential drop from defeating Scorchers who can be found at Hearst Industries or Greywater Industrial Zone.
Atomic Lighter
Functions
Produces Split Core Cotton which is used to craft Fusion Lights, which is used to land powerful explosion.
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Music
- Electricity (10W)
How to Obtain
Potential drop from completing Securement Silo PSI
Atomic Snail
Functions
Produces special materials which is used to craft Whim Elixirs. It’s used to plant crops or flowers and supplies tools with 5W power.
Mood Boosters
- Crops
- Flowers
- Electricity (5W)
How to Obtain
Stardust’s Advent Loot Crates
Disco Ball
Functions
Produces Inspiration Fragments which is used to craft Utter Delight.
Mood Boosters
- Green light
- Red light
- Blue light
How to Obtain
- Can be obtained in the Nomad’s Gear Crate during the “Strange Empty House” quest given by Jeremiah at the Tall Grass Inn
- Potential spawns on the southwest just outside of Greywater Camp
Dreamcatcher
Functions
Produces Thread of Dreams, used to craft The Weaver, which can be used to slow down enemies.
Mood Boosters
- Music
- Flowers
- Blue light
How to Obtain
Unlocked after defeating the Arachsiam
Frog the Leaper
Functions
Produces Silver Spring (used to craft Spring Legs) and Universal Bait for Fishing
Mood Boosters
- Toy
- Electricity (2W)
How to Obtain
Potential spawn around lily jumping puzzle
Gingerbread House
Cozy, yet tasty. The sweet scent of gingerbread fills the air as you lay your eyes upon it. A little slice of a life long gone. Why not take a bite, and imagine you live in better times? But be careful. You don’t want to upset the lady of the house.
Functions
Produces Cracker Crumbs, used to craft Transformation Cookie
Mood Boosters
- Red Light
- Crops
- High Temperature
How to Obtain
- Can be obtained from a deviant quest assigned by Lowe at Greywater Camp called Morphic Decoy
- Potential drop from Morphic Crates
Harveseed
Used for crafting – produces Heart Vines
Functions
A red seed that activates when your HP is lower than 20%, restoring it fully. Living Armor will not take damage for 10 minutes.
Mood Boosters
- Crops
- Flowers
- High temperature
How to Obtain
Can be obtained after defeating the Treant at Broken Delta
Hug-in-a-Bowl
Functions
Produces Delicious Soup, which restores your Sanity to 100% upon consumption.
Mood Boosters
- Crops
- Flowers
How to Obtain
Found on train tracks or streets
Ice Pot
A flawless crystal, carved into an eternal vessel. Inside, it holds glaciers enough to fill the entire world. What’s outside reflects what’s within, perfectly balanced. Whatever you do, do not turn it upside down.
Functions
- Produces special materials that can be used to craft Tactical Items. Use to make large ice cubes.
- Produces Sticky Ice Crystal (magical adhesive ice block)
Mood Boosters
- Blue Light
- Low Temperature
How to Obtain
Speak to Lowe at Whalebone in Vena Fjord to trigger this Deviation Quest. You’ll be asked to investigate a cold phenomenon in Fiskur Harbour. Follow the trail of ice formations at the pier until V tells you to check out the stationary ship just off the shore. Once you glide over to the ship, you’ll see a block of ice. You need to melt it down using torch or molotiv and the Ice Pot will appear, ready for you to capture.
Masonic Pyramid (PVP)
Functions
Produces Wolflame and Mind Matrix, used to create Predator (invisibility) and Parapsychology (notification when aimed at)
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Music
- High temperature
- Electricity (10W
How to Obtain
Complete PvP territory wars
Orb Lighting
Functions
This ball of light produces Lightning Bottle, which can be crafted using the Supplies Workbench, and it increases performance near Turrets.
Mood Boosters
Electricity (10W)
How to Obtain
Alpha Institute
Party Monkey
Functions
Produces materials that allow you to repair its own replicas.
Mood Boosters
- Music
- High Temperature
How to Obtain
Eastern Junction Rainway
Pup Buddy
A tiny toy balloon dog happily floats in the air. Dogs are born to be companions for children. The dog can fly and can make friends fly too. The dog loves being a balloon, loves friends, and loves humans. Come play with the little dog.
Functions
Produce Small Balloons to craft Featherweight. This item is a consumable that will increase your max load by 50 when taken.
Mood Boosters
- Music
- Toy
- Green light
How to Obtain
Can be obtained by shooting down an enemy tied to a floating Pup Buddy.
Snow Globe
Functions
Provides resources to craft Snowballs that slow down or freeze targets. Repeated hits will freeze the enemy.
Mood Boosters
- Blue light
- Low temperature
How to Obtain
Potential drop at Securement Silo Psi
Space Turner
This little metallic cube is a mirror of the universe. Give it a twist and see what you find. With each combination, the world shifts, just a little.
Functions
Produces Spatial Keystone used for crafting Space Twister
Mood Boosters
- Toy
- Blue light
How to Obtain
- Dayton Hospital Quest – Saving Paul
- Potential drop at Securement Silo DELTA (The Way of Winter scenario)