If you love some carnage in your video games, hop into the ocean of Maneater for some carnivorous combat. Those who download this shark-centric RPG should take note of what builds work best for each situation.

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Because there are varied enemy types in Maneater, players will want to have several sets ready for different encounters. Taking on legendary hunters is completely different than confronting an underwater apex predator. They both have their own strengths and weaknesses. Taking along the right armor and gear can mean all the difference in the fight to become Maneater's dominant life form.

For Wildlife: Bio-Electric Armor Set

Maneater Build Guide

The preferred armor set for underwater hunters is the Bio-Electric Armor set. This kit allows for high damage output with attacks that not only damage other animals, but stun them too. The full list of benefits to this set at max development are as follows:

  • Jaw: Release an electric shock putting 3 stun counters on enemies in a 4-meter radius. Enemies with 10 stun counters will be dazed, so try to perform combos.
  • Head: Target can't move for 10 seconds after being slammed. Lunge frequently to maximize effectiveness.
  • Body: +25% lunge speed, +25% max speed, +25% acceleration bonus, +25% swim speed. This enhances your overall agility and movement.
  • Special Ability - Lightning Burst: Spawns an electric aura that shocks nearby enemies. Turn into lightning when lunging, dealing stun damage, which makes it useful for crowd control.
  • Fins: Turn into lightning while evading, stunning those hit with an electric attack. +100% damage resistance, +70% evade speed. This essentially makes you invulnerable.
  • Tail: Launch a wave of electricity on a tailwhip for 20 damage and 3 stun stacks. It shoots out a wave that can hit multiple targets.

This set prioritizes mobility and damage. With underwater opponents, getting the edge in both damage output and maneuverability can turn the tide of a fight. Stun abilities are key here, as they give some breathing room when a fight gets intense. Grab the following organs to boost effectiveness further:

  • Hearty: +600 max health, +60 boat crew knockback resistance. This allows you to last longer while on top of boats.
  • Adrenal Gland: +30% max speed, +30% evade speed. +30% acceleration bonus, +30% swim speed boost.
  • Advanced Sonar: +300% sonar radius, -50% sonar cooldown. This makes it much easier to locate hidden objects and targets.

Remember these are the stats at max evolution, which require resources to upgrade.

For Hunters: Bone Armor Set

Maneater Build Guide

The Bone Armor set is defensive, designed to protect from hard-hitting hunters. Use this set to tear ships apart and make quick work of poachers. The full list for this set of bonuses is listed below:

  • Jaw: +25% thrash damage, +60% boat bite damage. This is a perfect weapon for attacking boats from above or below.
  • Head: +40% ramming damage, +50 crew knockback resistance, +40% boat crew damage resistance, +50% ram force, +15 damage resistance.
  • Body: +25% max speed, +25% lunge speed, +25% acceleration bonus, +25% swim speed, +50% ram force bonus, crew ejection chance on ram. Make the most of it by making multiple passes.
  • Special Ability - Bone Crusher: Turns shark bone into a battering ram. +7 damage reduction, +25% damage resistance, +100% ramming damage. Inflict 60 damage to everything within 2 meters on the lunge. Maintain speed and leap into boats to deal high damage.
  • Fins: Inflict 50 damage to anything within 2 meters on a lunge, +15% damage resistance, +15% ramming damage. This allows you to cut through enemies and boats while spinning.
  • Tail: +50% splash radius on tailwhip, +30 tailwhip damage, +250% tail whip force, +15% damage resistance, +20% ramming damage.

Grab the following organs to power up further and complete the defensive denizen of the deep.

  • Brutal Muscles: +30% max speed, +30% tail whip damage, +30% acceleration bonus, +30% tail whip force, +30% swim speed, +30 tail whip damage. This is a preferred upgrade for taking down Bounty Hunters.
  • Hearty: +600 max health, +60 boat crew knockback resistance.
  • Reinforced Cartilage: +15% damage resistance. This will raise your overall defense so you can fight longer.

Grab all the resources you can find to boost this set to max effectiveness.

For Balance: Custom Armor Set

Maneater Shark Build With Custom Parts And Organs

The combination of the following body parts and organs makes it more adaptable to various situations and encounters.

  • Shadow Jaw: +30% bite damage and +50 health from biting. This part allows you to heal faster during combat.
  • Bone Head: +40% ramming damage, +50 crew knockback resistance, +40% boat crew damage resistance, +50% ram force, +15 damage resistance.
  • Shadow Body: When the ability is active, you get a +20% acceleration bonus, +20% max speed, +20% lunge speed, and +20% swim speed. It allows you to move and maneuver quickly.
  • Special Ability - Shadow Form: This slows down the world around you to half speed. It also allows you to place poison counters on all creatures within 10m by lunging. Each counter reduces speed, damage resistance, and output by -1%. A counter is removed every 3 seconds and you can stack up to 30 counters.
  • Bio-Electric Fins: Turn into lightning while evading, stunning those hit with an electric attack. +100% damage resistance, +70% evade speed.
  • Shadow Tail: +20% max speed and +20% swim speed. This part lets you shoot out a poison projectile up to 30m, dealing 50 damage on impact. It also releases a poison cloud that adds 5 poison counters to all creatures within 10m.

This custom build includes the following organs.

  • Advanced Sonar: +300% sonar radius, -50% sonar cooldown.
  • Brutal Muscles: +30% max speed, +30% tail whip damage, +30% acceleration bonus, +30% tail whip force, +30% swim speed, +30 tail whip damage.
  • Hearty: +600 max health, +60 boat crew knockback resistance.

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