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This page is about the weapon Defender from Cyberpunk 2077. Read on to learn this weapon's weight and stats, including max DPS and other bonus stats, attachment and mod information, and where to find the Defender.
| Defender | |
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| Tier(s) |
Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary |
| Weapon Group | Ranged |
| Class | LMG |
| Type | Bullets can ricochet off surfaces. |
| Weight | 11.5 |
| Exercise your Second Amendment rights. | |
| All Defender Skins | |
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New images for weapons and items are based on the recent Patch v1.6 update
| Damage | 61-75 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DPS Variability | Low | Attacks Per Second | 7.76 |
| Headshot Dmg Multiplier | 0.85 | Shot Delay | - |
| Charge Time | - | Charge Multiplier | - |
Note that the stats shown here are the highest values that we have been able to confirm so far available to this weapon. These numbers may be updated in the future
| Crit Chance | +5% | Crit Damage | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Damage | +43-53 | Bleeding Chance | +10% |
| Electrical Damage | +43-53 | Shock Chance | +10% |
| Thermal Damage | +43-53 | Burn Chance | +10% |
| Chemical Damage | +43-53 | Poison Chance | +10% |
| Bonus Ricochet Dmg | 25% | Stamina Cost Reduction | - |
Note that the stats shown here are the highest values that we have been able to confirm so far available to this weapon. These numbers may be updated in the future
| Attachment Slots | |
|---|---|
 Empty Scope Slot |
 Empty Muzzle Slot |
| Mod Slots | |
|---|---|
 Empty Mod Slot |
Mod Slot |
| Mod Slot |
Mod Slot |
The slots shown here are the ones we have been able to confirm exist for higher tier versions of the weapon. More slots may be added in later on as they are confirmed.
Defender can be obtained through the following Quests.
| Location | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Cyberpsycho Sighting: Ticket to The Major Leagues (This item is dropped by the Cyberpsycho after defeating him.) | Epic |
Defender can be obtained through the following NCPD Scanner Hustles.
| Location | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Hidden Gem #13 in Northside | Uncommon |
| Assault in Progress #5 in Corpo Plaza | Uncommon |
| Hidden Gem #12 in Northside | Uncommon |
Each shop has a fixed pool of items which can show up, with some legendary items also purchasable at specific shops. If the Defender is not present when visiting a shop, simply exit, use Skip Time to go 24 hours ahead, and repeat until Defender is available.
| Vendor | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Straight Shooters | Uncommon |
| Straight Shooters | Legendary |
| Iron ＆ Lead | Uncommon |
| 2nd Amendment | Uncommon |
| 2nd Amendment | Rare |
Defender can be crafted after the Crafting Specs are obtained.
| Crafting Spec Location | Rarity |
|---|---|
Defender has a chance of being dropped by certain enemies. Enemy drops are highly random, so there's no guarantee this enemy will drop this specific Item, but it has been confirmed to occur.
| Enemy | Confirmed Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Ganger Ironstormer (Maelstrom) | Uncommon | |
| Veteran Guard | Assault | Uncommon |
| Veteran Guard | Assault | Common |
We are currently searching for more locations where Defender can be found. If you have found Defender in any locations not listed here, please help us improve our guide by letting us know in the comments!
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Defender
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 MA70 HB
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| Ranged Weapons | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pistols | Assault Rifles | Sniper Rifles |
| SMGs | Shotguns | Revolver |
| Precision Rifles | LMGs | |
| Melee Weapons | ||
| Katanas | Knives | Machetes |
| One-Handed Clubs | Two-Handed Clubs | Hammers |
| Axes | Chainswords | |
| Weapon Types | ||
|---|---|---|
 Power |
 Tech |
 Smart |
 Blades |
 Blunt Weapons |
 Grenades |
| Weapon Tiers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Legendary | Iconic | |
How to Get the Defender | Weapon Stats, Mods, and Attachments
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