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Body
18
Ref.
20
Cool
3
Int.
20
Tech.
20
60
Level
Relic
8

V for Venom
Cyberpunk 2077
Smart
build
Published · Updated ·

Primary focus is smart weapons and control quickhacks as you can see from the talent tree. In combat jump high use projectile launch systems to rain down hell this will guarantee pyromania to be triggered than activate overclock use hercules or any other smart AR/SMG to kill off the rest.

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Lvl
60
PP
69
/ 69
RP
8
/ 15
356
/ 306
Level
60
Based on attributes
Perk
Points
69
/ 69
59
from leveling up
10
from skill rewards
0
from perk shards
Relic
Points
8
/ 15
from Phantom Liberty
Body
18
Shotguns, LMGs, HMGs, Blunt Weapons.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
3 / 3
Reflexes
20
Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, Blades.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
Cool
3
Stealth, Sniper/Precision Rifles, Handguns, Throwables.
4
9
15
20
Intelligence
20
Netrunning, Smart Weapons, Monowire.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
Technical Ability
20
Cyberware, Explosives, Consumables, Tech Weapons.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
2 / 2
3 / 3
Relic
8 / 15
Phantom Liberty cyberware abilities
1 / 1
1 / 1

Cyberware

Capacity
356 / 306
Exceeds the capacity available at level 60 (232) and all +74 from shards; Edgerunner covers the remaining 50 at -25% Max Health.
Armor
779
Installed
21 / 22
Operating System
1 / 1
Tetratronic Rippler Mk.5
RAM13
8
4

Allows you to perform quickhacks on enemies and devices while scanning.

+15% weapon damage against enemies affected by non-Combat quickhacks.

+40% damage with Combat quickhacks when immediately followed by a non-Combat quickhack in the queue.

+5 Max RAM

When activating Overclock, automatically upload Reboot Optics and Weapon Glitch to all enemies within 8 m.

16
5
+
++
Frontal Cortex
3 / 3
Ex-Disk

+6 Max RAM +30% upload speed for quickhacks

intelligence · +0.05% to all dealt damage per Attribute Point.

10
3
4
5
+
++
Axolotl

-6.5% Cooldown instantly for all cyberware after neutralizing an enemy.

48
4
5
+
++
Quantum Tuner

Whenever another cyberware implant is fully used, Quantum Tuner instantly restores its Cooldown. (up to a max of 30 sec.) Cooldown: 60 sec. outside of combat Passive Effect: -10% Cooldown Time for all other cyberware.

intelligence · +0.05% to all dealt damage per Attribute Point.

45
5
+
++
Ocular System
1 / 1
Kiroshi "Cockatrice" Optics

Increases Crit Chance by 30%.

10x optical zoom when scanning or aiming.

30
4
5
+
++
Nervous System
3 / 3
Kerenzikov

Allows you to aim and perform ranged attacks while sliding, dodging or Dashing. Slows time by 60% for 3.5 sec. when you aim a ranged attack during a slide, dodge or Dash.

Cooldown: 6.5 sec.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

12
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Stabber

+16.75% Crit Chance with Blades and throwable weapons.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

12
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
NeoFiber

+10% Mitigation Chance +9% Mitigation Strength

Mitigation grants a chance to reduce incoming damage by current Mitigation Strength (default: 50%).

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

14
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Arms
1 / 1
Toxic Projectile Launch System

Launches an explosive projectile that deals massive Chemical damage. Small Poison chance. Charged shots gain: +30% damage +25% explosion radius +30% Poison chance

Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with the combat gadget button.

body · +0.5% damage with this cyberware per Attribute Point.

8
2
3
4
5
+
++
Hands
1 / 2
Smart Link

Enables the use of smart-targeting in Smart weapons. +20% target lock duration +10% Crit Damage with Smart weapons.

Directly links the user's optical implant to the weapon's system, offering real-time weapon info.

+2 Max RAM

intelligence · +0.1% Smart weapon damage per Attribute Point.

4
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
requires Ambidextrous
Legs
1 / 1
Fortified Ankles

Allows you to charge jumps for greater distance. Hold the jump button to charge, then release to jump.

body · +0.5 Health per Attribute Point.

6
89
2
3
4
5
+
++
Face
1 / 1
Behavioral Imprint-synced Faceplate

Activating a faceplate alters both your physical and digital identity, making you virtually unrecognizable. Outside of combat, you can easily escape the Law (up to Bounty level 4).

Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with the combat gadget button.

Cooldown: 1500 sec.

intelligence · +0.05% to all dealt damage per Attribute Point.

5
+
++
Circulatory System
3 / 3
Blood Pump

Functions as a powerful Health Item. Instantly restores 85 Health, then regenerates 17 Health per second for 6 sec.

technical · +0.1% Health Item efficiency per Attribute Point.

15
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Second Heart

+100% Health when your Health reaches 0. (May not activate in some situations, such as falling from extreme heights.)

Cooldown: 240 sec.

body · +0.5 Health per Attribute Point.

30
4
5
+
++
Heal-On-Kill

+7% Health when you neutralize an enemy.

intelligence · +0.05% to all dealt damage per Attribute Point.

10
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Integumentary System
3 / 3
Nano-plating

7% chance to block an incoming projectile. +100% bonus chance after performing a dodge or Dash. This bonus chance lasts 1.7 sec. or until the next projectile is blocked, whichever comes first. Cannot block more than 3 projectiles in a 5 sec. span.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

20
68
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Cogito Lattice

+240% Armor from this cyberware when available RAM is below 10. Requires an installed cyberdeck.

intelligence · +2 Armor per Attribute Point.

12
54
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Countershell

+50% Mitigation Chance for 4 sec. if you lose 35% Health within 3 sec.

Cooldown: 6 sec.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

12
57
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Skeleton
3 / 3
Rara Avis

+37% Armor

body · +2 Health per Attribute Point.

45
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
RAM Recoup

Receiving damage restores RAM equal to 3% of damage received (e.g., 3 RAM per 100 Health lost).

+2 Max RAM

intelligence · +0.05% to all dealt damage per Attribute Point.

14
34
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Feen-X

+250% RAM Regen Rate when available RAM is below 7.

intelligence · +0.1% damage reduction per Attribute Point.

16
32
1
2
3
4
5
+
++

Weapons

2/3
Hercules 3AX
Smart Assault Rifle
28.4
Damage
DPS180.2
Attack Speed10/s
Headshot Bonus-50%
Magazine90
Reload Time3.3s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Iconic

Has a chance to severely Poison enemies. Poisoned enemies are more susceptible to Crit Damage. Neutralizing an enemy causes them to explode and leave a pool of acid.

Fenrir
Power Smg
26.8
Damage
DPS214.2
Attack Speed15.2/s
Magazine40
Reload Time1.4s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Iconic

Rounds deal Electrical damage with a chance to disable enemy cyberware. Maelstrom gangoons will piss themselves at the sight of this weapon.

Scope
scope
Muzzle
muzzle
weapon

Grenades

0/1
grenade
One grenade is equipped at a time; extras go to a switchable stash.

Quickhacks

8/8
Cyberdeck
Tetratronic Rippler Mk.5
RAM13
8
4

Allows you to perform quickhacks on enemies and devices while scanning.

+15% weapon damage against enemies affected by non-Combat quickhacks.

+40% damage with Combat quickhacks when immediately followed by a non-Combat quickhack in the queue.

+5 Max RAM

When activating Overclock, automatically upload Reboot Optics and Weapon Glitch to all enemies within 8 m.

16
5
+
++
Weapon Glitch
Control
6 RAM
0.3s upload
2
3
4
5

Jams a target's weapon, rendering it temporarily unusable.

Causes a weapon malfunction that reduces enemy accuracy and disables Smart-targeting and cover-penetration.

Locking onto the affected enemy with a Smart weapon will extend Weapon Glitch's duration until target-lock is released.

Detonates the enemy's primary weapon, forcing them to switch to their secondary weapon which will be affected by the quickhack's core effects.

+6% Crit Chance with Smart weapons for 10 sec. whenever you upload this quickhack. Stacks 5 times.

Reboot Optics
Control
7 RAM
0.3s upload
1
2
3
4
5

Extends the base effect's duration.

+15% headshot and weakspot damage against the affected enemy.

Blinds the enemy for the duration of the quickhack. In combat, it greatly reduces enemy accuracy.

Neutralizing the affected enemy via headshot or weakspot replenishes +3 RAM units and spreads the quickhack to the nearest enemy.

Cyberware Malfunction
Control
4 RAM
0.3s upload
2
3
4
5

Disables enemy cyberware for 10 sec. and increases all damage against the affected enemy by 5%.

At 2 stacks, permanently disables enemy cyberware.

At 3 stacks, deals Electrical damage over time. Each application refreshes the effect's duration or reapplies the effect.

At maximum stacks, enemy cyberware overloads, dealing massive damage. Cyberware Malfunction cannot be used on the same enemy again.

Cripple Movement
Control
6 RAM
0.3s upload
2
3
4
5

Disables enemy movement and cyberware that supports movement and dodging.

+15% melee damage against affected enemies.

Affected enemies are more susceptible to melee Finishers.

+5% Health and +2 RAM after performing Finishers on affected enemies.

Short Circuit
Combat
4 RAM
1.5s upload
1
2
3
4
5

+3 sec. duration for all Control quickhacks currently affecting the target.

+10% damage for each stack of Cyberware Malfunction affecting the enemy. This increased damage also causes the affected enemy's weakspot to explode.

Applies an EMP effect that deals additional damage over time.

+20% damage against enemies below a High threat level.

Overheat
Combat
9 RAM
2s upload
1
2
3
4
5

Uploading Overheat to an enemy already affected by it will extend its duration.

Successful attacks on enemies affected by Overheat slightly extend its duration.

Melts enemy armor over time (max. -40%).

Attacks on the affected enemy also deal Thermal damage equal 10% of the normal physical damage.

Contagion
Combat
12 RAM
3s upload
2
3
4
5

Infects the enemy with a virus that causes toxic cyberware substances to leak. This deals poison damage over time and can spread to 4 enemy(-ies) within 8 m. Effective against closely grouped enemies. Ineffective against mechs, robots, drones and turrets. Stacks 2 times.

Applying a Burn or Overheat effect against an affected enemy will cause the leaked toxic substance to detonate. The explosion removes Contagion's effect.

+15% damage with this quickhack against each subsequent enemy it spreads to.

Ping
Stealth
7 RAM
1s upload
1
3
4
5

Reveals enemies and devices connected to the local network.

+25% lock-on speed with Smart weapons against Pinged enemies.

Highlights devices and allows you to quickhack them through walls.

quickhack

Skills

+10 Perk points from skills
Skills level from use in game; set your targets to count their milestone rewards.
Headhunter
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Levels from: Pistols, revolvers, precision and sniper rifles, knives, axes, stealth hits, takedowns, hiding bodies.
5

Decreases Visibility to Enemies by 10%.

10

+10% headshot damage. +10% damage against vulnerabilities.

15

+1 Perk Point.

20

No weapon sway when crouched.

25

Decreases Visibility to Enemies by 10%.

30

+15% headshot damage +15% damage against Vulnerabilities

35

+1 Perk Point.

40

Optical Camo is active while grappling enemies.

45

Decreases Recovery time after a throw by 30%.

50

30% faster when crouch-walking and crouch-sprinting.

55

Damage bonuses from being undetected outside of combat persist for 3 sec. after entering combat.

60

+15% Optical Camo charge when neutralizing an enemy in one of the following ways:

  • While undetected.
  • During Focus mode.
  • During Deadeye mode.
  • With a thrown weapon.
Netrunner
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Levels from: Quickhacks, monowire, smart weapons, access points, crafting quickhacks.
5

Increases RAM Recovery Rate by 5%.

10

Increases RAM by 1.

15

+1 Perk Point.

20

Increases RAM Recovery Rate by 5%.

25

Increases RAM Recovery Rate by 5%.

30

Increases RAM by 1.

35

+1 Perk Point.

40

-20% RAM cost for quickhacks used on devices and vehicles.

45

+15% duration for Control and Covert quickhacks. +5% damage with Combat quickhacks.

50

+40% duration for Overclock.

55

-10% Health loss from using quickhacks during Overclock.

60

When active, Overclock now reveals enemies within 10 m, and allows you to quickhack non-netrunner enemies through cover.

Shinobi
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Levels from: Blades, mantis blades, SMGs, assault rifles, deflecting with a blade, dashing, sliding, climbing, vaulting.
5

Increases Movement Speed by 5%.

10

-5% Stamina cost from dodging and Dashing.

15

+1 Perk Point.

20

Increased accuracy for a short time after dodging or Dashing.

25

Increases Movement Speed by 5%.

30

-5% Stamina cost from dodging and Dashing.

35

+1 Perk Point.

40

Increased Mitigation Chance the faster you move.

45

+25% damage with Fast Attacks.

50

Air Dashing and sliding automatically reload 20% of your equipped weapon.

55

When attacking from midair or while time is slowed, low Stamina does not affect ranged accuracy or melee attack speed.

60

When Sandevistan is active:

  • +40% Crit Chance.
  • No Stamina cost for any type of movement.
Solo
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Levels from: Blunt weapons, fists, gorilla arms, shotguns, LMGs, HMGs, blocking with a blunt weapon, forcing doors open.
5

Increases Carrying Capacity by 50.

10

Increases Health by 10.

15

+1 Perk Point.

20

Fists and Gorilla Arms have:

  • +20% damage
  • +20% attack speed
  • Fists also have a chance to apply Bleeding.
25

Increases Carrying Capacity by 100.

30

Increases Health by 15.

35

+1 Perk Point.

40

+10% Crit Chance against enemies within 5 m.

45

+25% damage with Strong Attacks and Quick Melee Attacks.

50

+25% Health after performing a Finisher.

55

When Adrenaline Rush is active, Adrenaline decays 50% slower and cannot decay below 10%.

60

When Berserk is active:

  • +30% enemy Health threshold to perform Finishers
  • +50% Health from performing Finishers
  • +30% Berserk duration
Engineer
1
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Levels from: Tech weapons, grenades, projectile launcher, Technical Ability device actions, disassembling items, fighting with Sandevistan, Berserk, Optical Camo or Overclock active.
5

Increases Armor by 15.

10

Increases Cyberware Capacity by 5.

15

+1 Perk Point.

20

+10% grenade damage and explosion radius

25

Increases Armor by 25.

30

Increases Cyberware Capacity by 10.

35

+1 Perk Point.

40

Increased Shock chance from charging a Tech weapon or electric baton.

45

+15% Health Item effectiveness.

50

+30% to all cyberware stat modifiers.

55

+10% damage with Bolt shots. +40% Burn chance with Bolt shots. Chain Lightning now also sets enemies on fire.

60

When Fury is active, you occasionally release an EMP blast.

Character stats
545Health
779Armor
32RAM
350Carry Weight
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