Once Human Bus Monster (The Wanderer) Guide

A mutated bus with human limbs.

Once Human Bus Monster also known as The Wanderer is a mutated bus monster with limbs. If that doesn’t scream “post-apocalyptic nightmare fuel,” I don’t know what does. But despite its grotesque appearance and eerie feel, this monster isn’t necessarily the terror it appears to be. In fact, it’s more of a walking loot chest than a deadly enemy.

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about The Wanderer: Bus Monster in Once Human including where to find it, how to interact with it, and get all the amazing rewards this alive Bus with Legs deviant carries.

Once Human Bus Monster Location

The Bus Monster doesn’t stick to a fixed location, so finding it can sometimes be a hide-and-seek game. However, there are a few places where it’s most commonly spotted:

  • Roadways: The Wanderer follows roads throughout the map, aimlessly crawling around in its mechanical way.
  • Tall Grass Inn (Chalk Peak Region): The roads in this area are one of the most popular spawn points for the bus enemy.
  • Urban Ruins and Industrial Zones: These abandoned locations often serve as a stomping ground for this deviation near factories, ruined cities, or other dilapidated areas.
  • Gaia Military Base: Another common area for sightings.

Keep in mind that the Bus Monster is a random spawn, so even if you’re in the right area, you may have to wait for it to appear.

Can You Kill the Bus Monster in Once Human?

Can You Kill the Bus Monster in Once Human?

No, you can’t kill the Bus Monster because it is immune to damage with no visible health. You can try shooting at it, but it won’t take any strike. There’s no HP bar to deplete, so don’t waste your ammo hoping to take it down. Instead, trigger a specific sequence to access the loot inside the crate.

To get to the enemy for the rewards, you first need to force him to bend down. Target the Bus Monster’s legs or arms with the weapon that gives him damage and makes the creature kneel temporarily, allowing you to climb into its bus section. However, shooting the legs can take a lot of ammo depending on your weapon tier, so it’s often better to wait for it to stop.

Once Human Bus Loot Crate

The Bus with Legs stops in periods on its own to “rest.” When it does, it releases a bone-chilling scream and summons a small mob of enemies called Gnawers. These creepy little creatures will attack you right away, so be ready to kill them all. After defeating all enemies, go to the back of the bus, climb inside, and loot the Gear Crate for the rewards that include:

  • Energy Links
  • Crafting Materials like Beryllium Crystals, gunpowder, and explosives
  • Adrenaline Shots and Portable Mixed Fuel
  • XP Boost
  • Reputation Increase

While The Wanderer isn’t very dangerous unless you are not too close to him, the Gnawers can give you a hard time if you don’t have powerful gear. You can bring along friends to make the process easier. You can find and loot the Bus Monster once a day to collect among all of these mentioned rewards.