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This is a guide to the Handguns Skill Tree in Cyberpunk 2077. Learn how to level up the Skill Progression for this Skill Tree, all Perks available, and how to unlock all its Perks.
List of Contents
Defeat enemies with Handguns and land headshots.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Reduces the ADS Time of your Pistols and Revolvers by 20%. | +1 Perk Point(s) | Reduces the Recoil of your Pistols and Revolvers by 10% |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Reduces the Spread of your Pistols and Revolvers by 25%. | +1 Perk Point(s) | Increases Crit Chance by 5% when using Pistols or Revolvers. | Reduces the Recoil of your Pistols and Revolvers by 10%. |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| +1 Perk Point(s) | +1 Perk Point(s) | Increases Crit Damage by 15% when using Pistols or Revolvers. | +1 Perk Point(s) |
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Reduces the Recoil of your Pistols and Revolvers by 10%. | Reduces the Recoil of your Pistols and Revolvers by 15%. | +1 Perk Point(s) | Reduces the Spread of your Pistols and Revolvers by 25%. |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Reduces the Spread of your Pistols and Revolvers by 10%. | +1 Perk Point(s) | Reduces the Recoil of your Pistols and Revolvers by 15%. | Unlocks the last Perk in the Skill tree. |
| Perk | Attr. Level | Effect at Lv. 1 | Rating & Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly |
Level 20 in Handguns | After a successful Crit Hit with a Pistol or Revolver, damage and Armor increase by 30% for 5 seconds. +1% per Perk level. |
Useful when fighting a group of enemies, as it increases your damage and protection after getting a Critical Hit. |
 Gunslinger |
3 | Reduces reload time for Pistols and Revolvers by 10%. |
Essential skill that improves your flow with Pistols and Revolvers. |
 High Noon |
3 | Increases Crit Chance with Pistols and Revolvers by 2%. |
Adding Critical Damage is helpful in finishing off enemies, but the small amount it adds shouldn't make this skill your priority. |
 Rio Bravo |
5 | Increases headshot damage multiplier with Pistols and Revolvers by 5%. |
With a powerful Pistol or Revolver, this skill can guarantee a one-hit kill on any target. |
 Desperado |
5 | Increases damage with Pistols and Revolvers by 3%. |
Essential skill that causes more damage to enemies, especially if you use Pitols or Revolvers often. |
 On the Fly |
7 | Reduces draw/holster time for Pistols and Revolvers by 25%. |
Unless you only use guns, this skill can be useful in switching to your sidearm faster. However, there are better weapons to switch to when your primary weapon runs out of ammo. |
 Long Shot Drop Pop |
7 | Increases damage with Pistols and Revolvers to enemies 5+ meters away by 15%. |
Useful when shooting enemies from a distance, especially with the right scope attached. |
 O.K. Corral |
9 | Deal 50% more damage with Pistols and Revolvers to enemies whose Health is below 25%. |
Useful for finishing off enemies with low Health. |
 Steady Hand |
9 | Reduces Pistol and Revolver recoil by 30%. |
Since most Pistols and Revolvers fire a single shot, it may be easier to just adjust your aim after doing so. |
 Vanishing Point |
9 | Increases Mitigation Chance by 20% for 5 sec. after performing a dodge with a Pistol or Revolver equipped. By default, Mitigation grants a chance to reduce any damage taken by 50%. |
Small status effect buff doesn't make this skill worthwhile. |
 From Head to Toe |
11 | Increases damage to limbs with Pistols and Revolvers by 7%. |
Unless you don't actively aim for the limbs, this can be helpful when hip-firing as you might randomly hit a limb. |
 A Fistful of Eurodollars |
11 | Increases Crit Damage with Pistols and Revolvers by 15%. |
Adding Critical Damage is helpful in finishing off enemies. |
 Acrobat |
12 | You can now perform dodges while aiming a Pistol or Revolver. |
Can be useful when you need to adjust your position while aiming. |
 Grand Finale |
12 | The last round in a Pistol or Revolver clip deals double damage. |
Your last shot can be a lifesaver in certain situations, so it would be wise to get this skill as soon as possible. |
 Attritional Fire |
14 | Firing consecutive shots with a Pistol or Revolver at the same target increases damage by 10%. |
This skill makes your Pistol and Revolver deadlier against opponents. |
 Wild West |
14 | Removes the damage penalty from Pistols and Revolvers when shooting from a distance. |
Useful when shooting enemies from a distance, especially with the right scope attached. |
 Westworld |
16 | Increases Crit Chance for Pistols and Revolvers by 5% if fully modded. |
Only useful if you invest in modding Pistols or Revolvers. |
 Snowball Effect |
16 | After defeating an enemy, fire rate for Pistols and Revolvers increases by 5% for 6 sec. Stacks up to 5 times. |
Useful for chaining kills after defeating an enemy. |
 Lead Sponge |
18 | Enables you to shoot with Pistols and Revolvers while dodging. |
Unless you have a steady aim, this can be useful in shooting enemies while you're maneuvering. |
 Brainpower |
20 | After a successful headshot with a Pistol or Revolver, Crit Chance increases by 7% for 5 sec. |
Can be useful in finishing off enemies quickly after getting a headshot. |
| Perk | Attr. Level | Effect at Lv. 1 | Rating & Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslinger |
3 | Reduces reload time for Pistols and Revolvers by 10%. |
Essential skill that improves your flow with Pistols and Revolvers. |
| Rio Bravo |
5 | Increases headshot damage multiplier with Pistols and Revolvers by 5%. |
With a powerful Pistol or Revolver, this skill can guarantee a one-hit kill on any target. |
| Desperado |
5 | Increases damage with Pistols and Revolvers by 3%. |
Essential skill that causes more damage to enemies, especially if you use Pitols or Revolvers often. |
| O.K. Corral |
9 | Deal 50% more damage with Pistols and Revolvers to enemies whose Health is below 25%. |
Useful for finishing off enemies with low Health. |
List of Perks and Skill Tree Guide
| All Attributes and Perk List | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Technical Ability | Cool | ||||
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|---|---|
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