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. Unlike the Cold Blood build which depends on bonuses to bring out the potential of the build, this build depends on raw explosive power. Depending which weapon you will be using, you should prioritize Body or Reflex. Then, some points on Technical Ability so that you could craft stronger weapons late game would be nice.

Best Attributes For Gunslinger Build

Body or Reflexes

Shotgun and SMG

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.

Handguns

The Handguns skill tree in Reflexes has useful perks for a gunslinger build. The increase in Crit Chance that comes with higher Reflexes is always useful for 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

Shotguns

In Your Face

Since this build focuses on using guns, one of your main enemies here is reload time. Decreasing the reload time of Shotguns and LMG's will make you fire your shots on a more constant basis.

Dead Center

Neither shotguns nor light machine guns are known for their precision. More than likely, you will be aiming right 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.

Bulldozer

This perk will bost your Crit Chance, making your Shotguns and LMG's even deadlier.

Massacre

The increase in Crit Damage is particularly powerful when paired with Bulldozer, making your Critical Hits even more critical.

Heavy Lead

One advantage of Shotguns and Light Machine Guns is that they have high knockback power. With this perk, more often you will see enemies stagger to the ground, giving you free shots.

Handguns

Gunslinger

Reload time is the enemy of the Gunslinger Build. With this perk, you can reduce the reload time for Pistols and Revolvers, allowing you to continuously fire shots more often.

High Noon

High Crit Chance is always a good thing to have so this boost will definitely up your damage.

Rio Bravo

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.

Desperado

If going for headshots is difficult for you, then, you may want to invest on this perk to increase the damage output of your pistol/revolver.

Steady Hand

This is especially good for Revolvers which have high recoil. Steadier guns mean better chances of damaging and eliminating your opponent.

From Head To Toe

This is very useful especially when combined with Desperado if going for headshots is difficult for you.

All Weapons

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.

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.

Best Weapons

Shotguns

For those preferring to use shotguns, you will have two options. Regular shotguns normally have 8 or so shells before needing to reload but power is a little less compared to the others. On the other hand, Double-Barrel Shotguns has somewhat better damage and knockback but has considerably less ammo.

Weapon	Tiers	Max Mod Slots
Carnage	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
L-69 Zhuo	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
M2038 Tactician	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Crusher	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
The Headsman	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Ba Xing Chong	Legendary (Iconic)	4
Mox	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4

Pistols

Handguns do not deal the same damage as other weapons but has some of the most diverse variations in terms of effects.

Weapon	Tiers	Max Mod Slots
JKE-X2 Kenshin	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	1
A-22B Chao	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
DR12 Quasar	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
DR5 Nova	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Dying Night	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
M-10AF Lexington	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Overture	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Tamayura	Uncommon	1
Unity	Uncommon Rare Legendary	4
M-76E Omaha	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Nue	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Chaos	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Liberty	Uncommon Rare Legendary	4
Pride	Legendary (Iconic)	4
Malorian Arms 3516	Legendary (Iconic)	4
Skippy	Epic (Iconic)	2
HJKE-11 Yukimura	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
RT-46 Burya	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Plan B	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Comrade's Hammer	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Archangel	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Crash	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Kongou	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Amnesty	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	2
Apparition	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Doom Doom	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	0
Genjiroh	Epic (Iconic)	4
Lizzie	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Second Opinion	(Iconic)	1
La Chingona Dorada	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Slaught-o-matic	Currently unknown.	0

Best Cyberware

To complement your abilities, you can invest in some cyberware to boost your ability to defeat enemies or protect yourself from damage as you attack enemies.

Biodyne Berserk MK. 4

Cyberware	Effect	Price
BioDyne Berserk MK.4	・When active, reduces weapon recoil by 25%, increases melee damage by 5%, and increases Armor and Resistance by 5%. Duration: 30 sec. Cooldown: 60 sec. ・While Berserk is active, jumping from a high height initiates a Superhero Landing, causing you to fall at high speed and land with enough force to create a shockwave that damages nearby enemies. ・All ranged attacks deal 20% more damage. ・Defeating enemies restores 4% max Health when active.	€$ 35000

This cyberware will allow you to deal more damage with your ranged attacks and even provide healing whenever you defeat an enemy.

QianT Warp Dancer Sandevistan MK.5

Cyberware	Effect	Price
QianT "Warp Dancer" Sandevistan MK.5	・Slows time by 90% for 8 sec. Cooldown 30 sec. ・Activate by holding L1 and R1. ・Increases any damage dealt by 15%, Crit Chance by 10%, and Crit Damage by 50% when Sandevistan is active.	€$ 35000

This cyberware has the bonus of increasing your Crit Chance and can be combo up with other weapon mods that can increase your Critical Chance.

Zetatech Berserk MK.5

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Zetatech Berserk MK.5	Legendary/Iconic ・When active, It reduces weapon recoil by 20%, increases melee damage by 20%, and increases Armor and Resistances by 10%. Duration: 30 sec. Cooldown: 30 sec.・ While Berserk is active, jumping from a high height initiates a Superhero Landing, causing you to fall at high speed and land with enough force to create a shockwave that damages nearby enemies. ・Defeating enemies restores 5% max Health when Berserk is active.	Legendary/Iconic: 35000

This improves your weapon recoil which could help a lot those who are using shotguns.

Feedback Circuit

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Feedback Circuit	Rare ・Instantly restores 3% Health after you discharge a full charged weapon. Epic ・Instantly restores 6% Health after you discharge a full charged weapon. Legendary ・Instantly restores 10% Health after you discharge a full charged weapon.	Rare: 9000 Epic: 15000 Legendary: 21000

This is particularly helpful for those who are using Tech Weapons as it will restore your health as soon as you unleash a fully charged shot, allowing you to survive more battles.

Bionic Joints

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Bionic Joints	Rare ・Reduces recoil of ranged weapons by 12%. Epic ・Reduces recoil of ranged weapons by 25%.	Rare: 6000 Epic: 10000

This cyberware can reduce recoil by 25% and for those using Revolvers and Shotguns, this would be extremely helpful.

Best Mods

To reach the full potential of your weapons, you can attach it with mods to increase power, Crit Chance, and other useful effects.

Gunslinger Build Variations

Shotgun Build

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

Handgun Build

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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