How to Get Special Parts and Refined Parts in Once Human

Gather important crafting parts in Once Human by looting and disassembling items in high-level areas.

By Ali Usama - Senior Editor

If you have ever looked at the overground city map while playing Once Human and been overwhelmed by all the junk or debris, you are not alone. With everything littered everywhere, collecting the right parts, especially Refined and Special Parts in Once Human can be a tremendous task. You will require these crafting parts if you want to build strong bases or workbenches, tools, and high-tier weapons.

The game has a tiered crafting system, meaning that more advanced projects require rarer materials. From prying apart antiquated gadgets to scooping up rare materials ripe for the picking, or pinpointing certain junkyards – this Once Human guide breaks it all down on how to get Refined Parts and Special Parts in a high amount to fulfill all your crafting needs.

How to Get Refined Parts in Once Human

Once Human Refined Parts Map Location in Iron Region

Crafting advanced weapons, armor, and power-generating equipment at tier 3 requires Refined Parts. These parts drop from unique junk items in the Highlands in the Iron River region, which requires at least level 21 or above. If you visit this place at a lower level with limited gear, you will find yourself in a lot of trouble as the enemies are good in numbers and they are not easy to deal with. To put that aside, here are some of the items you need to check:

  • Riot Shields
  • Smart Stereo Units
  • Scrap Fine Barrel (2x Refined Parts)
  • Scrap Fine Body
  • Scrap Fine Stock (2x Refined Parts)

You will find a lot of items for Standard Parts along your way to Iron River. Once you reach the destination, the best strategy is to avoid the fight as much as possible, get the necessary items, and leave this place instantly. You don’t want to waste your time and energy encountering the enemies there unless you like to have some combat action.

The Refinery Pollution Point is one of the best places to get these parts. Occasionally, you might find Refined Parts in the trunks of cars scattered around. Pick up the junk and bring it back to your base where you can disassemble it at a Disassembly Bench to strip out Refined Parts. This will enable you to make power-creating items such as solar panels, generators, and turrets that all require a regular supply of Refined Parts.

How to Get Special Parts in Once Human

Once Human Special Parts Map Location
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Special Parts are also obtained by breaking down junk items, just like Refined Parts. However, these items only start dropping in higher-level locations which require you to be at level 30-40, beginning with Chalk Peak at level 30+ and at Red Sands reachable at level 40+. When scavenging, focus on electronics and appliances. Check all the buildings and places you come across without skipping any part. Stay vigilant in these locations, and you’ll start piling up the Special Parts.

Good farming spots where you can get the item from the loot chests are:

  • Blackfell Fallen Zone (a town with many residents containing storage crates)
  • Sunshine Farm
  • Roads around Securement Silo PSI
  • Rotten Saddle (a big cowboy town)
  • Evergreen Vineyard (a big farm area)

These are a few special items you can get with it:

  • CPUs (x2)
  • Coffee makers
  • Ovens (x2)
  • Bearings
  • Scrap Sniper Rifle Body
  • Scrap SMG Body
  • Welding Machine

In Once Human, Special Parts are necessary to craft or upgrade tier 4 weapons at Intermediate Gear Benches, as well as advanced tools like the mining drill. They are very important assets to add to your inventory to progress through the tough situations of Once Human.