Best Assault Rifle Build | Cyberpunk 2077

This is a guide to creating an Assault Rifle 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 Assault Rifle Build

Making use of the Assault Rifle is an excellent way to maintain a high DPS while also staying at a distance. Assault Rifles will directly benefit from the Reflexes attribute which also helps to make your Crit Chance higher.

Invest into your Technical Ability in later levels in order to craft powerful legendary weapons.

Best Attributes for the Assault Rifle Build

Reflexes

The Assault skill tree in the Reflexes attribute will provide useful perks to add to your arsenal. The increased Crit Chance gained from increased Reflexes will also make your assault rifles all the more deadly.

Body

While the Assault skill tree in Reflexes will be perks suited to your assault rifles, the Body attribute will be useful overall. The increase in health and stamina as well as the perks available will come in handy for all builds.

Technical Ability

Technical Ability is a great secondary attribute to build up for this build. It raises defenses and includes some handy perks to boost defenses when closing in on enemies. Also, a higher Technical Ability will allow you to craft stronger weapons to add to your arsenal. Invest in Reflexes in the early game, and invest into higher Technical Ability later on, since your level affects what kind of weapons you can craft.

Best Perks for the Assault Rifle Build

Bulletjock

Bulletjock is a simple damage boost to your rifles. This can be leveled up to a considerable 10% damage boost.

Bullseye

Since rifles can be used from range, hiding behind cover and aiming for headshots is a safe and effective strategy. With this perk, your patience is rewarded with increased damage.

Executioner

A fantastic perk to have when using rifles in your Assault Rifle build. An aimed headshot combined with this perk and the Bullseye perk will deal massive damage.

Edgerunner Artisan

While the cost to obtain it is a high 18 in Technical Ability, Edgerunner Artisan is the best crafting perk. With this, powerful Legendary and Iconic weapons can be crafted.

Best Weapons

There are different kind of Rifles. There are those that fire in bursts, rapid fire, or slower but steady stream. Choose the rifle the best suits your playstyle.

Weapon	Tiers	Max Mod Slots
M-179E Achilles	Uncommon Legendary	4
D5 Sidewinder	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
D5 Copperhead	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
HJSH-18 Masamune	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
M251S AJAX	Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Nowaki	Rare	2
SOR-22	Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary	4
Widow Maker	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Psalm 11:6	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Divided We Stand	Rare Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Moron Labe	Epic Legendary (Iconic)	4
Prejudice	(Iconic)	4

Best Cyberware

To complement your abilities, you can invest in some cyberware to boost your ability to defeat enemies or protect yourself from damage as you attack enemies.

Biodyne Berserk MK. 4

Cyberware	Effect	Price
BioDyne Berserk MK.4	・When active, reduces weapon recoil by 25%, increases melee damage by 5%, and increases Armor and Resistance by 5%. Duration: 30 sec. Cooldown: 60 sec. ・While Berserk is active, jumping from a high height initiates a Superhero Landing, causing you to fall at high speed and land with enough force to create a shockwave that damages nearby enemies. ・All ranged attacks deal 20% more damage. ・Defeating enemies restores 4% max Health when active.	€$ 35000

This cyberware will allow you to deal more damage with your ranged attacks and even provide healing whenever you defeat an enemy.

QianT Warp Dancer Sandevistan MK.5

Cyberware	Effect	Price
QianT "Warp Dancer" Sandevistan MK.5	・Slows time by 90% for 8 sec. Cooldown 30 sec. ・Activate by holding L1 and R1. ・Increases any damage dealt by 15%, Crit Chance by 10%, and Crit Damage by 50% when Sandevistan is active.	€$ 35000

This cyberware has the bonus of increasing your Crit Chance and can be combo up with other weapon mods that can increase your Critical Chance.

Zetatech Berserk MK.5

Cyberware	Effect	Price
Zetatech Berserk MK.5	Legendary/Iconic ・When active, It reduces weapon recoil by 20%, increases melee damage by 20%, and increases Armor and Resistances by 10%. Duration: 30 sec. Cooldown: 30 sec.・ While Berserk is active, jumping from a high height initiates a Superhero Landing, causing you to fall at high speed and land with enough force to create a shockwave that damages nearby enemies. ・Defeating enemies restores 5% max Health when Berserk is active.	Legendary/Iconic: 35000

This not just increases melee attacks but also improves weapon recoil making your shots more accurate.

Best Mods

In order for Assault rifles to be effective, they have to be equipped with Mods that can enhance its damage, Crit Chance or Crit Damage.

Build Variations

Assault

Invest in Reflexes for weapon perks early on and Body for durability. Once you reach a higher level, invest into Technical Ability to craft powerful weapons.

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