In the grim, monster-infested landscapes of 2026's Once Human, while everyone's busy fussing over the latest high-caliber boomsticks, there's a humble, zappy friend waiting in the wings. Let's be real—when a mutated beast decides it wants a closer look at your face, a gun can feel about as useful as a chocolate teapot. That's where melee weapons, the unsung heroes of personal space enforcement, come into play. And among them, one particular tool of electrifying persuasion has stood the test of time: the Stun Baton. This isn't your granddad's nightstick; it's a symphony of volts and volts, ready to teach manners to anything that gets too handsy.

⚡ Why the Stun Baton is Still the Bee's Knees

Years after its debut, the Stun Baton remains a community favorite for some darn good reasons. It's the Swiss Army knife of close-quarters combat—reliable, cost-effective, and doesn't demand you sacrifice your firstborn for upgrades just to be usable.

  • The Shock Factor: This is its party trick. It's one of the few melee weapons that dishes out Status damage. A light swing has an 80% chance to inflict Power Surge, which is a fancy way of saying it zaps the target for extra Shock damage and makes them as accurate as a stormtrooper for a short while (reducing Accuracy by 40).

  • Follow-Up Zappery: If you land a heavy attack on an enemy already buzzing with Power Surge? Kaboom! You trigger another instance of Shock damage. It's a one-two punch that's simply shocking.

  • Crafting on a Budget: Compared to some of the exotic, resource-hogging weapons out there, getting your hands on a Stun Baton won't bankrupt your material stash.

🗺️ The Treasure Hunt: Snagging the Blueprint

You can't just buy this zappy marvel from a vending machine. You've got to earn it with a little adventure. The blueprint fragments are chilling inside a Mystical Crate in Holt Town, a medium-sized Stronghold northeast of the Tall Grass Inn in the Chalk Peak region.

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Your specific destination is the big museum in the town center. But here's the catch—it's not a walk in the park. Once you waltz in and take an elevator to the second floor, the whole place goes into lockdown. Lights might flicker, alarms blare, and suddenly you've got very angry Deviants who really don't appreciate uninvited guests. Pro tip: bring something that can clear a room. An AOE weapon like the Frozen Northern Pike is perfect for these tight, suddenly-social situations.

Once upstairs, follow the helpful arrows pointing you to a quarantined section. Of course, the door is locked. Classic. The keycard you need is lounging on one of the long tables up there. Grab it, open the door, deal with the welcoming committee inside, and finally crack open that Mystical Crate for your prize. The museum lockdown won't lift until all the Deviants are politely... convinced to leave. Or, you can just grab the loot and teleport out from the crate room's elevator. No judgment here!

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📊 By the Numbers: What You're Working With

So, what does this electrifying beauty look like stat-wise? Here's the baseline for a standard, non-enhanced Tier V Stun Baton:

Stat Value
Damage 1064
Attack Speed Average
Attack Range Average
Crit Rate 5%
Weakspot DMG 20%
Crit DMG 25%

Not too shabby, right? It's a solid, well-rounded performer. But wait, there's more! You're not stuck with these numbers.

🔧 Juicing It Up: Enhancement 101

Think of the base stats as just the appetizer. The real meal comes from Enhancement. You can pump up that base damage by feeding your baton Operator-tagged weapon fragments. How do you know if a fragment is Operator-tagged? Simple. Just hop into your Blueprints screen and check the weapon's icon—the tag will be clearly displayed. It's like giving your baton a steady diet of lightning bolts to grow big and strong.

💎 The Bottom Line

In a world obsessed with bigger guns and flashier explosions, the Stun Baton is a testament to elegant, effective simplicity. It's cheap to make, a blast (or rather, a shock) to use, and scales nicely with a bit of investment. It's the trusty sidearm you didn't know you needed until a Gluttonous Maw is breathing down your neck. So next time you're in Chalk Peak, maybe take a detour to Holt Town. Your future zappy, monster-discouraging companion is waiting. Just remember to duck.