Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Ninjutsu Skill Progression | How to Level Up Ninjutsu and Unlock All Perks

This is a guide to the Ninjutsu 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.

Ninjutsu Skill Progression Guide

How to Level Up Ninjutsu

Take out enemies while hidden. Hide enemy bodies.

Ninjutsu Skill Progression Rewards

1 2 3 4
- Increases Mitigation Chance by 3%. +1 Perk Point(s) Decreases Visibility to Enemies by 10%.
5 6 7 8
+1 Perk Point(s) Increases Health Regen Rate Outside Combat by 10%. +1 Perk Point(s) Increases Movement Speed by 3%.
9 10 11 12
Increases Effective Damage Per Second (DPS) by 3%. +1 Perk Point(s) Increases Effective Damage Per Second (DPS) by 2%. Increases Mitigation Chance by 1%.
13 14 15 16
+1 Perk Point(s) Increases Movement Speed by 2%. Decreases Visibility to Enemies by 10%. Increases Mitigation Chance by 1%.
17 18 19 20
+1 Perk Point(s) +1 Perk Point(s) Decreases Visibility to Enemies by 10%. Unlocks the last Perk in the Skill tree.

List of Ninjutsu Perks and How to Unlock

Perk Attr. Level Effect at Lv. 1 Rating & Reason
ToxicologyToxicology Level 20 in Ninjutsu Increases the duration of Poison applied to enemies by 5 seconds.
+0.2 sec. per Perk level.
B Rank Icon
This is highly dependent on skills that apply Poison immediately otherwise it would not be as effective.
Silent And DeadlySilent And Deadly 3 Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking. B Rank Icon
Silencers reduce damage by 15-30% themselves making this bonus only partially useful.
Crouching TigerCrouching Tiger 3 Increases movement speed while sneaking by 20%. A Rank Icon
This perk helps in takedowns and sneaking around allowing you to maximize stealth (and increase Stealth EXP as well).
Hidden DragonHidden Dragon 5 Allows you to perform non-lethal aerial takedowns on unaware targets. C Rank Icon
While this takes advantage of height, there is rarely an opportunity for this skill to be maximized.
Dagger DealerDagger Dealer 5 Enables knife throwing. A thrown knife returns to the hand after the time given in its description or immediately upon pickup. Hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw. A Rank Icon
Throwing Knives can be effective at scoring kills with headshots.
Leg UpLeg Up 7 Movement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 sec. B Rank Icon
Movement speed increase is useful only in certain situations.
Strike From The ShadowsStrike From The Shadows 7 Increases your Crit Chance by 7% while sneaking. A Rank Icon
Very useful when already equipped with weapons that has a high Critical chance.
AssassinAssassin 7 Deal 15% more damage to human enemies. A Rank Icon
Pretty useful especially early in the game when more often, you battle human enemies.
SniperSniper 9 Increases damage from headshots fired from outside combat by 10%. S Rank Icon
When paired with Snipers that have a high headshot multipliers, this will almost ensure a one-hit kill on any target (except for bosses).
CutthroatCutthroat 9 Increases melee damage dealt to target enemy by 40% for 6 sec. after hitting them with a thrown Knife. B Rank Icon
This can see some use when using multiple Knives as this increases their damage after throwing one at a target.
Aggressive AntitoxinsAggressive Antitoxins 11 Grants immunity to Poison. B Rank Icon
There are very few opponents that use Poison related attacks making this skill only partially useful.
Clean WorkClean Work 11 You can pick up an enemy's body immediately after performing a takedown by holding R3. C Rank Icon
Unless you have the Transporter ability from the Athletics Skill Tree, this skill will render you unable to attack or sprint.
Stunning BlowsStunning Blows 11 Quick Melee Attacks with ranged weapons stagger enemies, giving you an opportunity to grapple them. C Rank Icon
It is very rare that you can find an opportunity to use Quick Melee Attacks, making this perk far less useful than others.
From The ShadowsFrom The Shadows 12 Upon entering combat, Crit Chance increases by 10% for 7 sec. S Rank Icon
Critical hits are particularly useful in finishing off opponents quickly - and making it happen more often is definitely helpful.
GhostGhost 12 Detection time is increased by 20%. B Rank Icon
This skill is particulary useful in finishing missions in Stealth since it delays detection and unwanted battles.
Looking SharpLooking Sharp 14 Headshots with thrown Knives apply Blinding to the target. B Rank Icon
This can be useful if you're unable to kill your target in one hit and still avoid detection.
Venomous FangsVenomous Fangs 14 All knives apply Poison. A Rank Icon
This is particularly useful when knives are used in melee combat (not thrown).
RattlesnakeRattlesnake 14 Enemies affected by Poison cannot sprint. B Rank Icon
This skill is highly dependent on applying Poison which can only be effective once Venomous Fangs is unlocked. Otherwise, this skill is very situational.
JugglerJuggler 16 When you defeat an enemy or land a Crit Hit with a thrown Knife, you will regain all Knives currently on cooldown. A Rank Icon
This allows you to keep throwing Knives without worrying about cooldown as long as you can keep getting crits or kills.
Hasty RetreatHasty Retreat 16 Temporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 sec. when detected by an enemy. B Rank Icon
Good as an escape tactic however, it defeats the purpose of stealth which this skill tree is supposed to increase.
Restorative ShadowsRestorative Shadows 16 While in stealth, increases Health regen by 25%. A Rank Icon
This allows V to fight a bit more recklessly while in Stealth as it preserves his health.
Critical AntidoteCritical Antidote 18 A Strong Attack or thrown Knife against a poisoned enemy will remove their Poison status, dealing instant Poison damage instead, and will have a 100% increased Crit Chance. Cooldown 5 sec. per affected enemy. B Rank Icon
Highly dependent on other skills and Poison-inducing weapons in order to be effective (such as Rattlesnake and Venomous Fangs)
Corrosive PoisonCorrosive Poison 18 Poison now also affects drones, mechs, and robots but with reduced effectiveness. Deals 20% more damage to poisoned enemies. B Rank Icon
Highly dependent on other skills as well as weapons that inflict Poison in order to be effective.
Cheat DeathCheat Death 18 When your Health drops below 50%, reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 sec. Cannot occur more than once per minute. S Rank Icon
Useful especially against enemies that deal a lot of damage.
Jeepers CreepersJeepers Creepers 20 Crouch Attacks from stealth with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a Crit Hit. S Rank Icon
This almost guarantees a one-hit KO with any blade or blunt weapon.

Best Ninjutsu Perks

Perk Attr. Level Effect at Lv. 1 Rating & Reason
SniperSniper 9 Increases damage from headshots fired from outside combat by 10%. S Rank Icon
When paired with Snipers that have a high headshot multipliers, this will almost ensure a one-hit kill on any target (except for bosses).
From The ShadowsFrom The Shadows 12 Upon entering combat, Crit Chance increases by 10% for 7 sec. S Rank Icon
Critical hits are particularly useful in finishing off opponents quickly - and making it happen more often is definitely helpful.
Cheat DeathCheat Death 18 When your Health drops below 50%, reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 sec. Cannot occur more than once per minute. S Rank Icon
Useful especially against enemies that deal a lot of damage.
Jeepers CreepersJeepers Creepers 20 Crouch Attacks from stealth with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a Crit Hit. S Rank Icon
This almost guarantees a one-hit KO with any blade or blunt weapon.

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