Best Cyberpunk 2077 builds for update 2.3

Using the best builds in Cyberpunk 2077 will only enhance your experience as you play through the 2.3 content and the Phantom Liberty expansion.

Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer to the dystopian world, there are a lot of builds to experiment with when you’re not zooming around Night City in the fastest car. The 2.3 update arrived on July 17, bringing new vehicles and quests to unlock them, and the best builds are as important as ever.

There’s lots to consider from attributes, skills, perks, and weapons, so to make things easier, we’ve got some of the best options below.

Best 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 and Dash
Finisher	Livewire
Cyberware Mods	Ex-Disk RAM Upgrade NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5 Smart Link and Monowire Feen-X
Recommended Weapons	Errata Thermal Katana Divided We Stand Assault Rifle Nekomata Sniper Rifle Kongou Pistol Prototype: Shingen Mark V SMG

The Netrunner build can grant you up to 30 additional Cyberdeck RAM slots and the ability to deploy multiple quickhacks against a single enemy. Additionally, you can now control vehicles and use them to crush your foes.

The Feen-X Cyberware is essential for players who burn through their RAM in fights. The fact that it grants players 250% increased RAM regen will let you spam much more often. Once your enemies are weakened, use your cyberware implants to close in for a lethal strike.

You can head over to the Netrunner Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

Best Katana build

Build Element	Points / Perks / Mods / Weapons
Attribute Points	20 Body 20 Reflexes 20 Technical Ability 3 Intelligence 18 Cool
Perks	Dash Air Dash TailWind Flash and Thunderclap Painkiller Adrenaline Rush Pain to Gain Edgerunner License to Chrome All Things Cyber Pyromania (& Heat Shield) Borrowed Time
Finisher	Bladerunner
Cyberware Mods	Biodyne Berserk (used for invincibility as health cannot drop below 25%) Eprimorphic Skeleton (Max health & armor) Dense Marrow (increased melee damage) Re-enforced Tendons (increased mobility)
Recommended Weapons	Byakko Katana Agaou Throwable Axe

A katana build could be ideal if you prefer to get up close and personal with your enemies using a strong but swift melee weapon.

With the details above, you’ll have fantastic movement and plenty of survivability so you can quickly dash into battle and slice up foes without worrying too much about any incoming damage.

The Biodyne Berserk is a fantastic operating system as it won’t let your health drop below 25%. Dense Marrow will increase your melee damage even further, and Eprimorphic Skeleton boosts survivability even more. In terms of Perks, Dash and Air Dash are essential for mobility in this build, especially when paired with the Re-enforced Tendons Cyberware.

It’s important to note that it will take a while to fully invest in everything for this build (e.g, for the primary weapon, you’ll need to complete all of Wakkako’s Gigs). But, once you’ve got all the Perks and Cyberware upgrades, though, you’ll be a powerhouse.

Head over to the Katana Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points.

Best 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	Bladerunner
Cyberware Mods	Kerenzikov, Microrotors, and Arasaka Mk. 4 (forquickhacks) 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

Being a ninja makes you quick in Cyberpunk and lets you slash your way through enemies when speed is of the essence. It’s also an effective stealth build thanks to the skills and reflex attributes introduced in update 2.1, so you can unleash V’s inner samurai in Night City to dodge and quickly slay enemies in style.

You can also use your hacking skills in conjunction with stealthy melee combat for a lethal and evasive approach.

You can head over to the Ninja Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

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

Are you looking to unleash your inner Edgerunner and amp up the chrome? Inspired by David Martinez from the Edgerunners anime, this build allows you to become the most chromed mercenary in Night City, giving Adam Smasher the jitters.

You can unleash the full power of Sandevistan and become a Night City legend in a blaze of glory. However, with tremendous power comes even greater dangers.

Update 2.1 restricted the number of cyberware implants you can install to prevent you from becoming a cyberpsycho like David and maintain V’s physical fitness to fight for their survival.

You can head over to the David Martinez Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game ahead of Season 2.

Best 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 is one of the most powerful in the RPG, allowing you to destroy enemies with heavy melee weapons and firearms that make you a formidable opponent. With the upgraded skills and attributes, you can now utilize new cyberware mods and access different perks.

You can absorb massive amounts of damage as a Solo and charge into combat. Additionally, you can utilize explosives to eliminate enemies and take advantage of your high health bar. And, what’s more, the 2.1 update previously added a ton of quality-of-life changes to the movement that buffed melee builds substantially.

Head over to the Solo Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points.

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 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Lucy’s netrunning abilities are more than just a tool – they’re evidence of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and willpower. She is a digital maverick who deftly moves through cyberspace, exposing secrets, fighting corpos, and forming relationships that prove pivotal to the plot.

With the upgraded perks and abilities, you can be a ruthless netrunner and create your own build to hack your way through the game and be a legend like Alt Cunningham once was.

You can head over to the Lucy Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

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 is a mercenary from the neighborhood of Heywood in Night City. He’s honorable, faithful, and charming. His charisma, street smarts, and fighting abilities all come together to form his character.

Jackie is there to offer encouragement and companionship as V’s trusted companion and colleague on numerous quests. A sad turn of events occurs, and V’s adventure reaches a turning point as Jackie meets his tragic end, kicking off the story proper.

However, with the additions from update 2.1, you can tailor your attributes and perks to become your Choomba in no time.

You can head over to Jackie’s Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

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 revolve Rosco revolver

Johnny, a legendary rocker and rebel from yesteryear, inhabits V’s mind via digital consciousness, resulting in a dynamic and intricate interaction. The Cyberpunk universe’s anti-establishment ideal is personified by Johnny, who is also the ex-lead singer of the legendary band Samurai and an outspoken critic of the vast corporations that control Night City.

As V navigates the dystopian Night City, his digital presence provides commentary, criticism, and insights, and is sometimes at odds with the player. A multi-layered figure with a history of rebellion against the repressive system, Johnny’s tale is unveiled through encounters and flashbacks, illuminating his character traits and the influence he had on Cyberpunk 2077 canon.

You can head over to Johnny’s Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

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 License to Chrome 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

Cyberpunk 2077’s Adam Smasher personifies the corporate-driven savagery and cruelty of Night City as an ominous and frightening enemy. Smasher, an intimidating and substantially enhanced individual, is an obedient enforcer for the Arasaka Corporation.

His cybernetic abilities and fighting skills make him a dangerous enemy, and his loyalty to Arasaka complicates the game’s main conflict even more. If you’d like a taste of ultimate chrome in Night City like Smasher, this is a great option.

You can head over to Smasher’s Build Planner to learn more about this build and how you can distribute your Perk and Attribute points in the game.

Now you’re up to date with the best builds in update 2.3, you can also check out the best Phantom Liberty builds or all the skills in Cyberpunk 2077 and how you can level them up.