Enhancing your gameplay in Cyberpunk 2077 with optimal builds plays a significant role in immersing yourself in the content of the 2.1 Update and the Phantom Liberty expansion. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a fresh face in Night City, there are numerous builds available to test out when you’re not racing through the streets in the latest vehicles.
With various elements to consider—including attributes, skills, perks, and weapon choices—deciding on your build can be daunting. Here, we’ve curated some of the most effective options you can explore.
Top Netrunner Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 17 Body, 20 Reflexes, 20 Technical Ability, 20 Intelligence, 4 Cool |
| Perks | Edgerunner License to Chrome, All Things Cyber, Hack Queue, Queue Mastery, Embedded Exploit, Overclock, Carhacker, Dash |
| Finisher | Livewire |
| Cyberware Mods | Ex-Disk, RAM Upgrade, NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5, Smart Link, Monowire, Feen-X |
| Recommended Weapons | Errata Thermal Katana, Divided We Stand Assault Rifle, Nekomata Sniper Rifle, Kongou Pistol, Prototype: Shingen Mark V SMG |
This Netrunner build enables you to decimate adversaries swiftly via quickhacks. The Feen-X Cyberware proves crucial for maintaining high RAM efficiency in combat with its impressive 250% RAM regeneration boost, allowing for rapid hack deployments. After softening your opponents, you can leverage your cyberware to deliver devastating strikes.
Visit the Netrunner Build Planner for further insights on attribute and perk distribution.
Optimal Ninja/Stealth Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 9 Body, 20 Reflexes, 9 Technical Ability, 14 Intelligence, 20 Cool |
| Perks | Dash, Slaughterhouse, Lead and Steel, Opportunist, Tailwind, Sharpshooter, Killer Instinct, Ninjutsu, Vanishing Act, Style over Substance |
| Finisher | Blade Runner |
| Cyberware Mods | Kerenzikov, Microrotors, and Arasaka Mk. 4 (for quickhacks) or QianT “Warp Dancer” Sandevistan Mk.5 (for slowing time) |
| Recommended Weapons | Errata Thermal Katana, Seraph Pistol with Suppressor, Psalm 11:6 Assault Rifle with Suppressor |
The Ninja build excels with speed, letting you swiftly navigate through enemies with lethal precision. The skills and reflex attributes included in update 2.1 enhance both melee combat and stealth capabilities, allowing you to embody V’s inner samurai as you elegantly take out foes.
By activating the Ninja build, you can effectively mesh your hacking prowess with stealth-driven melee tactics to create a highly evasive combat style.
To delve deeper into this build, access the Ninja Build Planner for tailored adjustments to your Perk and Attribute allocation.
David Martinez’s Edgerunner Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 20 Body, 19 Reflexes, 19 Technical Ability, 3 Intelligence, 20 Cool |
| Perks | Edgerunner License to Chrome, Pain to Gain, Rip and Tear, Air Dash, Nerves of Tungsten Steel, Run N Gun, All Things Cyber |
| Finisher | Savage Sling |
| Cyberware Mods | Zetatech Sandevistan, Gorilla Arms, Newton Module, Kiroshi “Cockatrice” Optics, Microrotors, Blood Pump, Dense Marrow, Reinforced Tendons |
| Recommended Weapons | M-10AF Lexington Pistol, DB-2 Satara Shotgun, O’Five Sniper Rifle, Guts Shotgun |
To channel your inner Edgerunner and embrace the advanced “chrome” technology, this build—modeled after David Martinez from the Edgerunners anime—allows you to emerge as the most formidable mercenary Night City has seen.
Harness the immense capacities of Sandevistan to establish your legacy in Night City. However, tread carefully, as great power is coupled with significant risks.
The 2.1 Update limits the number of cyberware implants players can equip, counterbalancing the danger of becoming a cyberpsycho while maintaining V’s capacity for survival during intense encounters.
Explore more on this build via the David Martinez Build Planner for efficient points distribution.
Premier Solo Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 20 Body, 20 Reflexes, 20 Technical Ability, 9 Intelligence, 12 Cool |
| Perks | Rip and Tear, Onslaught, Pain to Gain, Quake, Wrecking Ball, Adrenaline Rush, Painkiller, Die-Die-Die!, Spontaneous Obliteration |
| Finisher | Savage Sling |
| Cyberware Mods | Gorilla Arms, BioDyne Berserk, Titanium Bones |
| Recommended Weapons | Sasquatch’s Hammer, Gold Plated Baseball Bat, Budget Arms Carnage Shotgun |
The Solo build stands as one of the most potent in Cyberpunk 2077, empowering you to obliterate enemies with heavy melee weaponry and augmenting your combat prowess through firearms. With the enhanced skills and attributes from the update, you gain access to a variety of new cyberware and supremely powerful perks.
This build allows you to absorb overwhelming amounts of damage while charging boldly into battle. Additionally, you can utilize explosives to mitigate enemy threats, capitalizing on your fortified health.
Update 2.1 has introduced quality-of-life enhancements to movement mechanics, significantly improving melee-centric builds’ effectiveness. Discover more details on this build through the Solo Build Planner.
Lucy’s Netrunner Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 15 Body, 20 Reflexes, 15 Technical Ability, 15 Intelligence, 16 Cool |
| Perks | Eye in the Sky, Hack Queue, Queue Acceleration, Overclock, Embedded Exploit, Optimization, Stuntjock, Dash, All Things Cyber, License to Chrome, Health Freak, Focus, Deadeye, Ninjutsu, Killer Instinct |
| Finisher | Livewire |
| Cyberware Mods | NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5, Smart Link, Monowire, Lynx Paws, Microrotors, Synaptic Accelerator, Self ICE RAM Upgrade |
| Recommended Weapons | Unity Pistol, Black Unicorn Katana, Guillotine SMG |
In the universe of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Lucy’s adeptness in netrunning symbolizes her creativity, resourcefulness, and fierce determination. As a digital pioneer, she navigates through the cyber landscape, endangering corporations and establishing crucial relationships that shape the narrative.
This build allows you to become a formidable netrunner, capable of executing hacks that lead to legendary status, akin to Alt Cunningham’s legacy.
For a detailed breakdown of this build, refer to the Lucy Build Planner to optimize your perk and attribute distribution.
Jackie Welles Mercenary Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 20 Body, 20 Reflexes, 20 Technical Ability, 3 Intelligence, 18 Cool |
| Perks | Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Wrecking Ball, Spontaneous Obliteration, Adrenaline Rush, Quake, Bloodlust, Ripple Effect, Glutton for War, Health Freak, All Things Cyber, Pyromania, License to Chrome, Slippery, Dash, Air Dash |
| Finisher | Savage Sling |
| Cyberware Mods | Militech Berserk, Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics, Adrenaline Booster, Blood Pump, Microrotors, Reinforced Tendons, Mechatronic Core, Newton Module, Thermal Gorilla Arms, Bionic Joints, Dense Marrow, Epimorphic Skeleton, Nano Plating |
| Recommended Weapons | Guts Shotgun, Bloody Maria Shotgun, Alabai Firearm |
Jackie Welles, hailing from Heywood, is characterized as honorable, loyal, and charming—a quintessential mercenary whose street savvy and combat prowess define him.
This build enables you to embody Jackie, offering camaraderie and guidance as V’s trusted partner across multiple quests. Players experience heart-wrenching emotion when Jackie meets his untimely demise, significantly impacting the game’s narrative.
The update 2.1 allows you to customize your attributes and perks to honor Jackie and make him a part of your journey.
To explore this build further, check out the Jackie’s Build Planner for tailored perk and attribute distribution strategies.
Johnny Silverhand’s Gunslinger Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 20 Body, 18 Reflexes, 20 Technical Ability, 3 Intelligence, 20 Cool |
| Perks | Focus, Deadeye, Nerves of Tungsten Steel, Glutton for War, All Things Cyber, Health Freak, License to Chrome, Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Adrenaline Rush, Quickdraw, Comeback Kid, Spontaneous Obliteration, Don’t Stop Me Now, Pain to Gain, Parkour!, Can’t Touch This, Steady Grip |
| Finisher | N/A |
| Cyberware Mods | Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan, Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics, Ballistic Coprocessor, Shock Absorber, Blood Pump, Clutch Padding, Reinforced Tendons, Kerenzikov Boost System, Toxic Gorilla Arms, Kinetic Frame, Reflex Tuner, Kerenzikov Defenzikov Subdermal Armor |
| Recommended Weapons | Guts Shotgun, Malorian Arms Pistol, Ol’ Reliable Revolver, Rosco Revolver |
Johnny Silverhand embodies rebellion and anti-establishment ideals, with his digital consciousness influencing V as they traverse the gritty realities of Night City. As a former lead singer of the legendary band Samurai, Johnny remains a vehement critic of powerful corporations that control the dystopian city.
With this build, you can step into the shoes of Night City’s legendary rockstar, harnessing his charisma and combat skills. Johnny not only provides engaging dialogue and criticism throughout V’s journey but also reinforces the game’s rich story and character development.
Get acquainted with the build details through the Johnny’s Build Planner to adjust your Perk and Attribute points.
Adam Smasher Build
| Build Element | Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | 20 Body, 20 Reflexes, 20 Technical Ability, 3 Intelligence, 18 Cool |
| Perks | Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Wrecking Ball, Quake, Adrenaline Rush, Onslaught, Pain to Gain, Bloodlust, Juggernaut, Glutton for War, All Things Cyber, License to Chrome, Pyromania, Edgerunner, Doomlauncher, Slippery, Dash, Air Dash, Multitasker |
| Finisher | N/A |
| Cyberware Mods | Zetatech Sandevistan, Kiroshi “Doomsayer” Optics, Ballistic Coprocessor, Shock Absorber, Blood Pump, Heal on Kill, Fortified Ankles, Mechatronic Core, Self ICE, Projectile Launch System, Epimorphic Skeleton, Scar Coalescer, Universal Booster, Carapace, Adrenaline Converter |
| Recommended Weapons | Defender, Wild Dog MA70 HB LMGs |
Adam Smasher epitomizes the mercilessness of corporate excess in Night City as a formidable adversary, effectively serving as an enforcer for the Arasaka Corporation. His intimidating presence and cybernetic enhancements make him a significant threat within the game’s story.
This build allows you to become the ultimate cybernetic warrior, showcasing Smasher’s fierce capabilities. Leverage his cybernetic enhancements and battle skills as you navigate the game’s thrilling challenges. Should you desire to experience the apex of cybernetic enhancement in Night City, this build is tailored for you in update 2.1.
Learn more about allocating your Perk and Attribute points by visiting the Smasher’s Build Planner.
Now that you have an overview of the premier builds to utilize in Cyberpunk 2077, particularly reflecting update 2.1 adjustments, make sure to customize your approach to realize your ambitions throughout the immersive world of Night City.
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