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Cyberpunk 2077

Mechatronic Core: Stats, Effects, and How to Obtain

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This is a guide to Mechatronic Core, a Frontal Cortex Cyberware found in Cyberpunk 2077. Read on to see Mechatronic Core's stats and effects, as well as mod information and how to obtain the Mechatronic Core.

Mechatronic Core Overview

Basic Information

Mechatronic Core
Mechatronic Core
Slot Frontal Cortex
Subtype Misc
Tier(s)/Price Common: 2400
Uncommon: 3600
Rare: 6000
Epic: 9600
Legendary: 16800
Weight 0
Provides information about the weakpoints of both mass-produced and some lesser-known machines.

Required Attribute

Attribute
Intelligence
Req. Level
(Common)
Req. Level
(Uncommon)
Req. Level
(Rare)
8 10 12
Req. Level
(Epic)
Req. Level
(Legendary)
Req. Level
(Legendary/Iconic)
14 16 -

Mechatronic Core Stats and Effects

Effect(s)

Mechatronic Core Effect(s)
Common
・Increases damage to drones, mechs and robots by 10%.
Uncommon
・Increases damage to drones, mechs and robots by 20%.
Rare
・Increases damage to drones, mechs and robots by 30%.
Epic
・Increases damage to drones, mechs and robots by 40%.
Legendary
・Increases damage to drones, mechs and robots by 50%.

Where to Get the Mechatronic Core

Obtained Through NCPD Scanner Hustles

Mechatronic Core can be obtained through the following NCPD Scanner Hustles.

Location Rarity
Assault in Progress #3 in Rancho Coronado Rare

Purchased From Shops

Each shop has a fixed pool of items which can show up, with some legendary items also purchasable at specific shops. If the Mechatronic Core is not present when visiting a shop, simply exit, use Skip Time to go 24 hours ahead, and repeat until Mechatronic Core is available.

Vendor Rarity
Cassius Legendary
Cassius Rare
Kraviz's Clinic Common
Octavio's Clinic Uncommon
Ripperdoc (Japantown) Common
Ripperdoc (Mobile Camp) Uncommon
Fingers MD Common

Cyberpunk 2077 Cyberware

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List of Frontal Cortex Cyberware

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Limbic System EnhancementLimbic System Enhancement Mechatronic CoreMechatronic Core Memory BoostMemory Boost
Ram UpgradeRam Upgrade Self-ICESelf-ICE Visual Cortex SupportVisual Cortex Support

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Frontal Cortex Ocular System Circulatory System
Immune System Nervous System Integumentary System
Operating System Skeleton Hands
Arms Legs
Cyberware Locations
All Sandevistan Locations All Berserk Locations All Cyberdeck Locations

Cyberware Rarity

Cyberware Rarity Tiers
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1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 3 years

I don’t think this requires INT. I think it’s Tech now?

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