Best Gunslinger Build | Cyberpunk 2077

This is a guide to creating a Gunslinger build in Cyberpunk 2077. Check here for details about the build, what attributes to level up, which perks to choose, and what equipment to use.

How to Use the Gunslinger Build

If subtlety is not really your thing, a gunslinger build with high firepower may be a good match. The gunslinger build will make use of the Body and Reflexes attributes to make your guns as deadly as possible. The Technical Ability attribute will be a very important secondary attribute to increase for weapon crafting. Since the weapons you craft later will be powerful enough on their own, mainly focus your stats into Body for durability, and only level up Reflexes for perks that fit your playstyle.

Best Attributes For Gunslinger Build

Body

Invest in Body to gain perks in Annihilation. This will make using shotguns and light machine guns more effective. Shotguns will be especially useful for close-range combat in the gunslinger build.

Reflexes

The Assault and Handguns skill trees in Reflexes both have useful perks for a gunslinger build. The increase in Crit Chance that comes with higher Reflexes is always useful this build.

Technical Ability

Technical Ability is a great secondary attribute to build up for this build. It raises defenses and includes some handy perks to boost defenses when closing in on enemies. Also, a higher Technical Ability will allow you to craft stronger weapons to add to your arsenal. Invest in Body and Reflexes in the early game, and invest into higher Technical Ability later on, since your level affects what kind of weapons you can craft.

Best Perks For Gunslinger Build

Dead Center

Neither shotguns nor submachine guns are known for their precision. More than likely, you will be aiming right down the center at the middle of the enemy and letting them eat lead. Since the torso is the area that will likely get hit most, this is a great perk to have to increase damage.

Blood Rush

Shotguns and submachine guns are more effective at close range, so closing in on your enemies will be key. A boost in movement speed will help you reach your enemies quicker and avoid getting shot up in the process.

Gun Whisperer

This perk does require a high Technical Ability, but it will allow you to carefully aim each of your charged shots for extra damage.

Rio Bravo

The Rio Bravo Perk allows you to deal a whopping 10% extra damage with headshots from Handguns. Since your weapon supply near the start of the game will mostly include Handguns and Rifles, getting that extra damage will be a great support in the many early-game shootouts. The perk can also be upgraded 3 times for a total of 30% damage increase.

Waste Not Want

Sometimes, you grow attached to a certain weapon and its mods. When you find a stronger weapon, you no longer have to feel bad about giving up your favorite gun's mods! Take them with you with this perk.

Edgerunner Artisan

While the cost to obtain it is a high 18 in Technical Ability, Edgerunner Artisan is the best crafting perk. With this, powerful Legendary and Iconic weapons can be crafted.

Gunslinger Build Variations

Annihilation

This build variation will be those who wish to use shotguns or light machine guns. Once you reach a higher level, invest into Technical Ability to craft powerful weapons.

Best Shotguns

Handguns

Use this build for pistol-based combat. Once again, we recommend to invest into Body early on for durabilty and later Technical Ability to craft stronger weapons. Use any extra points in Reflexes to add any perks that match your playstyle.

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