Netrunners are hackers in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 that use their brains as their computers; they usually make their living by scouring the vast expanse of the internet for valuable data and selling it to fixers after scraping anything of value. Being a fan of cyberpunk as a culture from an early age, Netrunner was the very first build I tried out when I first started playing Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, and in this guide, I will show you how to put it together.
Cyberpunk 2077 Netrunner build guide
This Netrunner build for Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 will focus on Quickhacking as it is the most diverse and useful tool in any Netrunner’s toolset. It is probably my favorite ofall perks in the gamedue to its diversity and ability to take out men and machines alike. Using this build, you will be able to deal with multiple enemies with ease, fighting them in cyberspace and in real life simultaneously.
How does Quickhacking work in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0?
Quickhacking is a mechanic in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 that works akin to spells in more traditional fantasy games, applying either a status effect or pure damage on an enemy. RAM is a unit of cost you use to perform each quickhack, with more complex or effective hacks costing more RAM and vice versa. You have five different types of quickhacks:
Best starting stats for Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
The best starting stats I like to use for Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 are the following:
By favoring the Intelligence skill tree first, you will be developing your primary ability in the game, while Reflexes will hone your combat skills and survivability. Technical ability will further expand upon your ability to take on more potent cyberware, which is the name of the game in this build.
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Best endgame stats for Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
The best stats you should have when you reach Level 60 for Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 are the following:
Best Perks for Leveling your Netrunner build to Level 9 in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
The best way to level your Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 is by prioritizing theIntelligenceperks over all others since they will be the bread and butter when playing. You should get a level 9 Intelligence right from the start because it advances your skill tree, allowing you to unlock more powerful perks. Here is how your perk progression should go by level 9:
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Best Perks for Leveling your Netrunner build to Level 50 in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
The key to leveling your Netrunner build to Level 50 in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 is to develop theIntelligenceattribute first, followed by perks from its skill tree that favor quickhacking.Hack QueueandQueue Accelerationare the main perk branches you should be covering, along with Optimization, Embedded Exploit, Overclock, and finally, Spillover, to achieve maximum synergy.
Moving toTechnicalability,the main focus should be onAll Things Cyber, moving on to theLicense to Chromeperk branch, and finally reaching theEdgerunnerperk upon achieving level 20. This powerful perk allows you to exceed your Cyberware Capacity by up to 50 points at the low cost of your own HP, making it synergize nicely with the Netrunner build.
Best Weapons for Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
The natural progression of Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 favorsSmart Weapons, followed closely byTech WeaponsandExplosives. Here are some of the best Smart Weapons to look out for:
Best Cyberware for a Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
Best Relic Perks for a Netrunner build in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
The addition of Relic perks to the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion brought a new way to apply quickhacks by the use of a Monowire. By unlocking these perks, you will unlock this ability and further expand upon it.
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