Cyberpunk 2077 Guide 2026
Complete Cyberpunk 2077 guide 2026. Best builds, cyberware, weapons, romance options, and Phantom Liberty expansion tips for every playstyle.
Night City doesn't wait — prioritize the story
Stick to main gigs at first. The open world is tempting but the game doesn't fully open up until after The Heist — that's when you get vehicles, cyberware clinics, and proper weapon vendors. Don't waste early hours on random street crime.
Pick a build direction by level 10 and commit. A mixed build is fine early but mid-game you need specialization. Three axes: Netrunner (Intelligence — hacking), Solo (Body/Reflex — guns and melee), Techie (Tech Ability — crafting and tech weapons). Pick one primary, one backup.
The two builds that actually crush the game
Netrunner: max Intelligence and Cool. Contagion chains between enemies, System Collapse downs non-lethal, Cyberpsychosis turns enemies against each other. You can clear rooms without firing a shot. Keep a silenced pistol for emergencies.
Sandy Sandevistan: max Reflexes and Body. The Militech Apogee slows time by 70-85% for 12 seconds. QianT Warp Dancer is the faster cooldown option. Pair with a revolver or precision rifle and headshot everyone in slow motion.
Phantom Liberty — don't miss these
Dogtown is dense and dangerous. The new Relic skill tree has abilities hidden in Dogtown's caches — go find them early. Prioritize the Militech Falcon cyberdeck and the Quantum Tuner for cooldown reduction.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Item Tier List
Ranked from best to situational for builds, weapons, cyberware and quickhacks.
Netrunner (Int), Sandy Sandevistan (Ref), Comrade's Hammer, Skippy
Tech Weapons Through-Wall, Smart SMG, Gorilla Arms
Power Rifle Berserker, Monowire, Crawdaddy, Burya
Generalist build, starter weapons, basic cyberware
Cyberpunk 2077 FAQ
What is Cyberpunk 2077?
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action RPG by CD Projekt Red set in Night City, a dystopian metropolis obsessed with power and body modification. You play V, a mercenary on a heist gone wrong that leaves a digital engram in your head with six months to live.
What's the best starting life path?
Each life path (Street Kid, Nomad, Corpo) changes the first 30-60 minutes and opens unique dialogue options throughout the game. Street Kid fits the story best emotionally. Corpo gives unique interactions with Arasaka. Nomad adds context to the Badlands. None are mechanically better — pick for roleplay.
Should I play with or without the Phantom Liberty expansion?
Phantom Liberty adds Dogtown (a new district), the Relic skill tree, and a spy-thriller storyline with multiple endings. It interweaves with the base game story and is best played mid-to-late game. The expansion dramatically improves the overall experience.
What build is strongest?
The Netrunner build (20 Intelligence) is the strongest for crowd control and stealth. Use legendary quickhacks (Contagion + Overheat) to wipe rooms without firing a shot. The Sandy Sandevistan build (20 Reflexes) is best for gunplay — slow time and headshot everyone before they react.
Can I change my build after starting?
Yes, the game added a respec system. You can refund perk points for a small fee, but attribute points are locked after creation. Plan your attribute spread (three maxed attributes per build) before committing. The character creation screen shows the attribute cap.
How many endings are there?
Cyberpunk 2077 has 6 base endings plus Phantom Liberty's additional endings. Endings are determined by choices made in the final missions (The Nocturne OP55N1 and the expansion's Firestarter quest). Your relationship with Johnny Silverhand also affects available options.