Cyberpunk 2077 Melee builds
Builds for blades, blunt weapons and bare fists. Skip the ammo entirely and end fights within arm's reach.
Versatile & Mobile, High DMG Leveling
Weapons
Main: Byakko & Blue Fang
Range: Hawk
Hax
(T3)MemWipe, (T2)RebOptics, (Iconic)SShock, (Iconic)Ping, (Iconic)CyberMalfunc, (T5)CripMove, (T5)SysCollapse, (Iconic)Suicide
Combo: (12RAM Knockouts)MW->RB->SS
Tradecraft
Stealth: Combo manages Trace & SysCollapse. Takedowns for RAM
Combat: MW & SS for Takedowns. Finishers for Suicide
Bosses: CWM & CM
CC from Fang & Hawk
Restealth with Optic Camo
Gameplay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsochDKh5bI
Katana progression:
Gwynbleidd -> Scalpel -> Tsumetogi
Pistol progression:
Nue -> Death & Taxes/La Chingona Dorada -> Tamayura tier 5++
Cyberware rolls:
melee% -> headshot% -> bonus damage in stealth -> damage% vs full health
Quantum Tuner variant:
Shock Absorber -> Ballistic Coprocessor
Para Bellum -> Bionic Joints
Adreno-Trigger -> Adrenaline Converter
Mechatronic Core -> Quantum Tuner
Shinobi Build via Katana and Throwing Knife
In theory, as I have not tested this, consider slapping 'em around with that BFC.
Sharp objects hurt, so consider the following.
Stealth? Pistol. Groups of enemies? Bolt charge. Consider blades to fill in the blanks as necessary.
Versatile katana build.
Personal Fave build, high speed requiring some finesse, enjoy!
Stealth-focused throwing knife build with basic Netrunner utility and high mobility. Throwing knives are the main weapon, supported by poison and stealth perks. If stealth fails or enemies get too close, switch to blades as a reliable fallback. Prioritizes Cool first, then balances other attributes while building toward Juggler, Ninjutsu, Dash, Air Dash, Adrenaline Rush, and Overclock
Pickup Satori & Nehan during The Heist - These are your defaults until you can get to Dog Town and save Meyers. Afterwards you only need the X-Mod2 weapons. Claw for stealth takeouts at range. Agaou is optional for AoE at range. Cut-O-Matic X-Mod 2 is for turning large inconveniences into several smaller inconveniences. Too bad this game doesn't have a fear mechanic for your enemies because this build would be pure nightmare fuel.
If you can't blow it apart with a shotgun you can beat it to death with a dildo, baseball bat, a hammer, or your hands. You can get Guts and a Dildo immediately after The Heist. You can get Bat X-Mod2 asap after saving the president. I would try to get the xmod2 bat asap. equip mods when you can. gorilla arms means you're always ARMED for hi-sec areas.
Oneshot Shotgun when shooting at the knee or ground, Byakko for good measures, Agou just for fun.
When fighting MaxTac use a normal Katana with max tier cyclone or heavy melee Byakko when using the Sandy to cycle finishers.
Getting Quantum Tuner you have help So Mi to the moon until the very end. 🌕♥️
This build combines stealth quickhack insta-kills with bolstered gorilla arms to create a terrifying solo-cyberpunk-assassin.
Reflexes lets us effectively stalk our prey and pick them off from the shadows. Tech investment allows us a cyber-psychosis-inducing amount of implants. Body keeps us alive and empowers our gorilla arms for when combat is unavoidable. Intelligence provides essential netrunning abilities.
No weapons/grenades used, only cyberware.
I did not come up with this build. This build is copied directly from SamBram’s Sandevistan builds video - I just decided that it would be a useful resource to have the build in a much more easily accessible format.
You can find SamBram’s video here: https://youtu.be/RN_4iVdL4Js?si=tz4EojmQ6dxEXioF
use sandevistan to unleash the fury of your mantis blades on the enemy. sniper for starting off fights before you get up close and personal.
The character I made for this was a nomad. I really just wanted to make a character with Mantis Blades that moves around like a cracked out Quicksilver.
Definetly the best ninja loud x stealth build ive tried or made, i will not make a non-phantom liberty version, buy the dlc.
"Cyberware is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.” - Pal Poutine
Ever wanted to just whip out a lightsaber or fry enemies with lightning bolts, but can't install game mods? This is about as close as you can get in base CP2077. Errata is a glowing red sword that sets enemies on fire & lets you leap to attack them. Quickhacks can melt brains from a distance. Live out your Sith fantasies in this build.