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Body
20
Ref.
20
Cool
18
Int.
3
Tech.
20
60
Level
Relic
15

Nightmare
Cyberpunk 2077
build
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Lvl
60
PP
72
/ 72
313
/ 306
Level
60
Based on attributes
Perk
Points
72
/ 72
59
from leveling up
10
from skill rewards
3
from perk shards
Body
20
Shotguns, LMGs, HMGs, Blunt Weapons.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
3 / 3
1 / 1
Reflexes
20
Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, Blades.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
1 / 1
2 / 2
3 / 3
Cool
18
Stealth, Sniper/Precision Rifles, Handguns, Throwables.
4
9
15
20
1 / 1
Intelligence
3
Netrunning, Smart Weapons, Monowire.
4
9
15
20
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
15 / 15
Phantom Liberty cyberware abilities
1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 1

Cyberware

Operating System
Militech "Apogee" Sandevistan

Press the cyberware button to activate and deactivate. It can be activated at any charge level. When active: Slows time by 85% (you are not slowed) +15% headshot damage +15% Crit Chance +15% Crit Damage Neutralizing an enemy when active gives: +10% extended duration +22% Stamina Max Duration: 6 sec.

Cooldown: 30 sec.

reflexes · +0.1 sec. duration with this cyberware per Attribute Point.

44
5
+
++
Frontal Cortex
Axolotl

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

48
4
5
+
++
Kerenzikov Boost System

Improves Kerenzikov by enhancing the user's speed and reflexes. When Kerenzikov is active: -100% Stamina cost from shooting. Slows time by +15% relative to your enemies.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

3
3
4
5
+
++
implant
Nervous System
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
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
3
4
5
+
++
Visual Cortex Support

Crit Chance increases the farther you are from the enemy (max. +28% at 30 m).

cool · +0.2% headshot and weakspot damage per Attribute Point.

20
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Ocular System
Kiroshi "The Oracle" Optics

Effects active when scanning: Highlights enemies within 17.5 m., including enemies behind cover. Highlights cameras and turrets within 35 m. Highlights explosive devices and traps near your crosshair and within 26 m. These effects remain active for 60 sec. after scanning.

10x optical zoom when scanning or aiming.

body · +0.5 Health per Attribute Point.

10
4
5
+
++
Capacity
313 / 306
Exceeds the capacity available at level 60 (232) and all +74 from shards; Edgerunner covers the remaining 7 at -3.5% Max Health.
Arms
MaxTac Mantis Blades

Mantis Blades allow you to slice and dice your enemies with swift, deadly slashes. You can also leap at a target to deal massive damage. To do so, hold and release the attack button

Deals Physical damage.

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

8
4
5
+
++
Hands
Tattoo: Johnny's Special

The Arasaka logo... with a few special touches of Johnny's.

1
Ballistic Coprocessor

Increased ricochet chance with Power weapons. +30% ricochet damage

Links the user's weapon and optics, offering real-time data-tracking of the weapon's status and a preview of ricochet trajectory.

technical · +0.1% ricochet damage per Attribute Point.

2
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
Integumentary System
Chitin

An extremely durable subcutaneous shell made of genetically modified chitin. Provides additional Health Regen.

body · +10% Health Regen Rate per Attribute Point.

50
200
3
4
5
+
++
Defenzikov

When Kerenzikov ends: +90% Mitigation Chance for 4 sec.

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

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

20
80
3
4
5
+
++
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
2
3
4
5
+
++
Armor
970
Skeleton
Para Bellum

+13% Armor

technical · +0.5 Armor per Attribute Point.

25
90
3
4
5
+
++
Spring Joints

+19% Mitigation Strength (Total Mitigation Strength cannot exceed 90%)

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

body · +0.5 Health per Attribute Point.

16
34
2
3
4
5
+
++
implant
Legs
Reinforced Tendons

Press the jump button in midair to perform a double jump.

reflexes · +0.1% Crit Chance per Attribute Point.

8
10
2
3
4
5
+
++
Circulatory System
Biomonitor

Automatically heals you with your equipped Health Item when your Health drops below 50%. +14% Health Item effectiveness

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

14
1
2
3
4
5
+
++
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
2
3
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
+
++
Face
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
+
++

Weapons

3/3 + 1
Malorian Arms 3516
IconicPower Pistol
97.9
Damage
DPS217.6
Attack Speed3.3/s
Headshot Bonus+50%
Magazine10
Reload Time1.4s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++

Has a mean streak. Like its first owner. A Quick Melee Attack ignites the enemy and deals massive damage, but consumes all remaining bullets currently loaded in the gun.

Off-hand
Erebus
IconicPower Smg
52.6
Damage
DPS234.6
Attack Speed6/s
Projectiles6
Magazine50
Reload Time1.8s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++

Rounds fired from this weapon are infused with the dark energy from beyond the Blackwall. Highly effective against enemies with low Health.

Overwatch
IconicPower Sniper Rifle
243.1
Damage
DPS68
Attack Speed0.4/s
Headshot Bonus+200%
Magazine4
Reload Time3s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++

Increases reload speed. Comes with a custom silencer.

Scope
scope
Switch
Her Majesty
IconicPower Pistol
87.6
Damage
DPS190.4
Attack Speed2.9/s
Headshot Bonus+50%
Magazine10
Reload Time0.8s
1
2
3
4
5
+
++

While Optical Camo is active, this weapon's shots gain perfect accuracy and guaranteed headshot Crits along with increased damage. As if that weren't enough, it comes with a unique silencer.

Scope
scope
Off-hand
weapon

Grenades

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

Quickhacks

Militech "Apogee" Sandevistan
Not a cyberdeck. Grants no quickhack slots. Install a cyberdeck to unlock quickhack slots.
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
515Health
970Armor
2RAM
350Carry Weight
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