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Last update:05 January 2021

One of the most important mechanics available in Cyberpunk 2077 is combat.

You don’t always have to shoot at anything that moves.

The game has a stealth mechanic useful when you want to kill enemies quietly.

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This will make you even more fearful your enemies will never know when you will attack them.

Weapons

You will find guns, rifles, shotguns, two-handed weapons, and sniper rifles.

Thanks to them you will be able to kill enemies from far away.

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you might attack them frontally or shoot from behind covers.

The combat style depends only on your preferences.

However, you cannot carry all your with you.

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you could have onlythree weapons with you the game counts both firearms and melee weapons.

you’re free to switch the weapons however you want, depending on your current situation.

Remember to prepare yourself for everything.

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However, you should also keep your playstyle in mind.

If you want to eliminate enemies without revealing your position, choose sniper rifles and pistols.

This way you could quickly eliminate opponents.

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Dagger Dealerattribute will help you in ranged combat.

Thanks to this ability you might throw knives at opponents.

It is a great way to start a fight or to finish off an enemy.

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You aren’t able to use two weapons at the same time (the so-called dual wielding).

Skills development

Skills in Cyberpunk 2077 are developed over time by performing the appropriate actions.

This means that your character becomes stronger as the game progresses.

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Melee combat

Your hero not only eliminates enemies with firearms but also melee weapons.

You will find numerous knives and katanas useful in close-quarter combat.

As in the case of firearms/ranged weapons, you cannot carry everything with you.

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you’re able to switch the weapons however you want, depending on your current situation.

It all depends only on your imagination and preferred combat style.

Remember that melee weapons consume stamina, which affects your movement and speed.

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Vehicle combat

you’re free to also shoot your opponents as a passenger.

Just lean out the window and aim.

you could also choose the weapon you want to use to eliminate the opponents.

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However, it’s possible for you to’t do that when driving a car.

Hacking opponents

Hacking is a separate skill that you’re free to develop on your own.

you’re able to also influence opponents, so they will be armed or attack each other.

Extreme cases of hacking can also make the hacked opponent commit suicide.

If you want to learn more about hacking, check out theHackingpage.

Eliminating opponents outside battles

Hacking opponents is not the only way to eliminate them while hiding.

you’ve got the option to attempt to sneak up on an enemy and grab them.

Then, V can make that enemy lose consciousness or break their neck.

Both options allow you to get rid of an opponent without alarming the whole neighborhood.

If you want to learn more about this way of elimination, check outthe separatepage of this guide.

Human shield

you could also grab opponents after starting a fight.

You will be able to use them as living shields.

After winning the battle, you’re free to stun or murder the grabbed enemy.

Cyberware

Implants, which you select yourself, will have a huge impact on the combat.

the speed of restoring health points or the amount of damage you get after falling from height.

you could buy the cyberware from a ripperdoc.

However, pay attention to the experience level and Street Cred requirements.

Thanks to this, you will be able to play the game without killing anyone.

If you want to learn more about stealth and eliminating opponents quietly, check outthis page.

Resistances

The controlled character has resistances to various types of attacks and environmental dangers.

It can function similarly to, e.g.

garrote, but is also used to hack enemy implants from a distance.

This allows you to neutralize your opponent without taking the risk of approaching them.

This allows you to neutralize your opponent without taking the risk of approaching them.

Health regeneration

Health in Cyberpunk 2077 can be regenerated in a few ways.

This helps you have control over your health.

You won’t have to worry that you will die during even the most challenging fights.

Depending on what attribute you invest in, you will be proficient in different weapon types.

If you want to learn more about attributes, check outthe separatepage.

Weapons quality

Each weapon and clothing available in the game has a specific quality tier.

The rarer the item, the better the statistics and more slots for modifications.

You will get more valuable items from bosses and legendary opponents.

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