If you’re looking to unleash your inner merc in Night City, here are four of the best Cyberpunk 2077 builds you can try out after the 2.1 update.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1: Best Builds to Unleash Your Inner Edgerunner
David Martinez
Channel the spirit of David Martinez with this build inspired by the Edgerunners anime. Unleash raw power and speed with the Sandevistan cyberware, slowing down time while enemies remain oblivious.
This build is perfect for players who prefer a more methodical approach to combat. By utilizing the maneuverability and time manipulation mechanics of Cyberpunk 2077, you can eliminate enemies without ever being detected.
Key Perks:
Killer Instinct
Ninjitsu
Juggler
Feline Footwork
Focus
Deadeye
Scorpion Sting
Corrosion
Dash
Air Dash
Small Target
Slippery
Painkiller
Attributes:
Body: 12
Cool: 20
Intelligence: 4
Technical Ability: 15
Reflexes: 20
Weapons:
Stinger
Kongou
Pride
Dying Night
Neurotoxin Knife
Headhunter
Cyberware:
Kerenzikov
Synaptic Accelerator
Blood Pump
Kerenzikov Boost System
Militech ‘Apogee’ Sandevistan
Handle Wrap
Toxic Mantis Blades
Optical Camo
Berserk Shinobi
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This build is for players who love to get up close and personal with their enemies. Combining the fury of the Militech Berserk cyberware with the precision of a katana and the versatility of a shotgun, this build will let you dance through combat arenas while slicing your opponents to pieces.
Key Perks:
Finisher: Bladerunner
Dash
Lead and Steel
Attributes:
Body: 15
Cool: 9
Intelligence: 9
Reflexes: 15
Technical Ability: 20
Weapons:
Satori
Ba Xing Chong
Hypercritical
Errata
Cyberware:
Blood Pump
Militech Berserk
Projectile Launch System
Monowire Lucy
This build is a fan-favorite inspired by the iconic Lucy from the Edgerunners anime. It combines the speed and efficiency of a Netrunner with the raw power of a monowire, making it both flashy and effective.
Key Perks:
Overclock
Spillover
Optimization
Embedded Exploit
Hack Queue
Queue Acceleration
Siphon
Liverwire
Queue Mastery
Smart Synergy
Attributes:
Body: 9
Cool: 7
Technical Ability: 15
Reflexes: 20
Intelligence: 20
Weapons:
Genjiroh
Divided We Stand
Yinglong
Cyberware:
Ex-Disk
Militech Paraline MK. 4
Monowire
These are just a few of the many builds you can try out in Cyberpunk 2077 after the 2.1 update. With the new changes and additions, there are more possibilities than ever to create a playstyle that suits your preferences. So grab your favorite cyberware, choose your weapons, and get ready to unleash chaos in Night City!
