Best Netrunner Build | Hacking & Quickhacks Build | Cyberpunk 2077

This is a guide to creating a Quickhack-focused Netrunner 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 Netrunner Build

A Netrunner build will allow you access to many Quickhacking tools that can be used in various scenarious. Depending on your individual playstyle, a Netrunner build can be used to stealthy sneak by enemies, take over enemy machines, or assist in combat.

Best Attributes For Netrunner Build

Intelligence

Intelligence is the foundation of any Netrunner build. Both Quickhacking and Breach Protocol will come into play when hacking opponents, devices, and robots.

Cool

Points in Cool will increase your ability to stay hidden while you hack away at unsuspecting victims.

Best Perks For Netrunner Build

Biosynergy

This is a must-have perk when running Quickhacks in combat. Running out of RAM while in combat can spell the end for you, but with this perk you will always have RAM on hand. Furthermore, it can be leveled up twice to recover even more RAM.

Bloodware

Aside from crafting stronger Quickhacks, investing in this perk is another way to greatly increase your Quickhacks damage. It can be leveled up twice to give a massive 30% damage boost.

Forget-Me-Not

Keep your RAM stocks up with this perk.

Big Sleep

While you may be able to take out all the enemies, sometimes the cameras will provide a bit more trouble. Invest in this perk in order to take out all the cameras. It can be stacked to increase the time.

Turret Shutdown

Turrets are even more annoying than cameras as they have weapons. Using this perk, you can effortlessly take them down with a quickhack.

Assassin

Human enemies are the most encountered enemy in the game. Having a flat 15% damage increase is a fantastic boost to invest in.

Subliminal Message

Subliminal Message is a very strong perk that can be leveled up to deal 100% more damage. While sneaking, this perk can make your Quickhacks like Short Circuit finish off enemies in one attack.

Best Weapons

Silent weapons are the best complement to the Netrunner build as they attract less attention. The less attention you have, the more time you have to quickhack other opponents.

You can basically choose any weapon as your main damage output will be from your Quickhacks but for the sturdier enemies, you will still need some weapons to finish them off. It is advisable to use silent weapons to attract less attention giving you more time to quickhack your opponents.

Best Cyberware

This is will be crucial to the Netrunner build in particular the Operating System part as this determines your RAM Base, Buffer Size, and slots for your cyberdeck.

NetWatch Netdriver MK.5

Cyberware	Effect	Price
NetWatch Netdriver MK.5	・Allows you to perform quickhacks on targets and devices while scanning. Offensive quickhacks can be uploaded to 3 targets within a 6-meter radius. Increases damage dealt by quickhacks by 30%. Increases cyberdeck RAM recovery rate 9 unit(s) per 60 sec. Increases quickhack spread distance by 60%.	€$ 35000

This is OS has the highest RAM Base confirmed so far. More RAM's means more quickhacks allowing you to fully maximize the Netrunner Build.

Stephenson Tech MK.4

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Stephenson Tech MK.4	・Allows you to perform quickhacks on targets and devices while scanning. ・Quickhack cooldown reduced by xx%. ・Increases quickhack combat reaction by xx%. ・Reduces quickhack upload time by 25%.	€$ 35000

It's RAM Base maybe lower than NetWatch Netdriver MK.5 but it's effect of lowering Quickhack cooldowns is extremely useful. It even makes upload times faster.

Raven Microcyber MK.4

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Raven Microcyber MK.4	・Allows you to perform quickhacks on targets and devices while scanning. ・Increases cyberdeck RAM recovery rate by 6 unit(s) pero 60 sec. ・Increases the time it takes for an enemy netrunner to hack you by 100%. ・Increases quickhack spread distance by 60%.	€$ 35000

The effects of this OS is similar to the NetWatch Netdriver MK.5 but just slightly lower. One advantage it has is the bonus of defending yourself from other netrunners.

Tetratronic Rippler MK.4

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Tetratronic Rippler MK.4	・Allows you to perform quickhacks on targets and devices while scanning. ・Ultimate quickhacks can spread once. ・Reduces quickhack upload time by 75%. ・Reduces the RAM cost of Ultimate quickhacks by 3. ・Quickhack cooldown reduced by 45%.	€$ 35000

This OS focuses on improving the Ultimate quickhacks. They are pretty slow but with this OS, it speeds up its upload time and reduces its costs. Then, there's also the reduction in quickhack cooldown which is pretty good.

Netrunner Build Variations

Quickhack Netrunner

This Netrunner build will focus on eliminating enemies via Quickhacks. Quickhacks that deal damage such as Contagion, Overheat, and Short Circuit will be a priority for this build. This also requires a lot of stealth in order to be effective. Weapons equipped will not matter as the build itself will be your primary weapon.

List of Quickhacks and Daemons

Breach Protocol Netrunner

This build focuses on breaching camera systems and using that to your advantage. In particular, the breach protocol aims to weaken enemies before you even enter a building. This can be used in conjunction with the Quickhack Netrunner build or the Cold Blood build.

List of Quickhacks and Daemons

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