The Most BROKEN Build in Cyberpunk 2077 (Best Build After Update 2.2)

How to Become a God in Cyberpunk 2077 with a Katana Build

Overview of the Katana Build

• The speaker introduces a powerful Katana build in Cyberpunk 2077, claiming it is one of the best builds for players, even on hard difficulty.

• Key attributes for this build include:

• 20 Reflexes

• 20 Body

• 20 Technical

• 18 Cool

• Intelligence is not prioritized; if lacking the Phantom Liberty DLC, it's suggested to reduce points from Cool.

Skill Tree and Perks

• Emphasis on investing in Reflexes first, particularly the middle path for dashes and movement perks that enhance gameplay significantly.

• Recommended perks include:

• Reducing stamina costs for dashing and blade use.

• Rebinding dash controls for better maneuverability.

Combat Mechanics and Strategies

• The build allows players to be less reliant on aiming skills due to its mechanics, making it accessible for all players.

• Important perks include:

• "Can't Touch This" makes players invincible while dashing.

• "Mad Dash" increases dash range and enables heavy attack dashes.

Finishing Moves and Damage Output

• Acquiring Blade Runner finisher perks allows performing finishers with the Katana which are beneficial because:

• They deal high damage.

• Players are invincible during these animations.

• Using Sandevistan during finishers helps recharge abilities while boosting attack speed per kill.

Additional Enhancements and Recommendations

• Suggested additional perks like "Slaughterhouse" increase stamina regeneration when dismembering enemies, enhancing combat efficiency.

• While some perks like parkour or bullet deflection are fun, they aren't necessary; focus should remain on offensive capabilities instead of defensive ones.

Final Thoughts on Build Optimization

• Prioritize leveling up Body and Technical attributes early on; consider vehicle combat enhancements as secondary options.

Cyberware and Build Optimization in Phantom Liberty

Key Insights on Weapon Finishers and Perks

• The build focuses on throwing weapon finishers, enhancing damage with headshots, and instantly cooling down throwable weapons after a headshot.

• Suggested perks to avoid include "Road Warrior" for driving sandevistan use, "Gag Order," and "Quick Getaway," as they are less critical for the build.

Cyberware Capacity and Investment

• Iconic cyberware variants can be purchased from Ripperdocs; however, they are not essential but beneficial.

• Cyberware capacity can be increased by leveling up (max level 60 in Phantom Liberty), with the Engineer skill at level 30 providing additional boosts.

Operating System Choice: Apogee Sandevistan

• The Apogee Sandevistan is highlighted as the top choice post-update 2.0, resembling the one used by David in Edgerunners.

• While David's version appears superior, players can achieve a similar experience with quick cooldown times of 25 seconds.

Cooldown Mechanics and Strategy

• The Apogee offers an 8-second duration with enhanced cooldown benefits from reflexes points and tier upgrades.

• Both Falcon and Apogee sandevistans allow preemptive activation before full charge, aiding strategic combat management.

Enhancements through Perks and Gear

• Using finishers during invincibility allows for recharge of sandevistan while executing attacks.

• Early game players should focus on leveling up to access better gear at Ripperdocs every ten levels.

Essential Cyberware Choices

• Key cyberware includes Axolotl for reducing cooldown by 7.5% per kill, significantly benefiting sandevistan usage.

• Completing Regina's gigs early grants access to Axolotl without cost; this enhances survivability significantly within the game context.

Additional Cyberware Options

• Other frontal cortex options like Mechatronic Core increase damage against robots while Self Ice provides protection against enemy hacks.

Cyberware Build Insights

Essential Cyberware Components

• Early game players should prioritize essential cyberware like the frontal cortex (specifically the axolotl) and skeleton for bonus armor, rather than worrying too much about other components.

• If you have Phantom Liberty and invested 18 points into cool, consider replacing the synaptic accelerator with the Deep Field visual interface to enhance crit damage and chance when using throwing knives.

• The importance of crit damage from specific cyberware is highlighted; while beneficial, it’s not crucial for builds already dealing significant damage.

Integumentary System Enhancements

• Subdermal armor provides additional armor based on technical skill points, while shock and a offers massive damage potential with a chance to release a shock effect.

• The cellular adapter is highly recommended due to its low cyberware capacity cost (8), providing substantial armor boosts and resistances based on technical skills.

Circulatory System Options

• The second heart serves as a backup life option, particularly useful against fall damage. An adrenaline booster can also be advantageous for stamina management.

• Micro rotors significantly increase katana attack speed by 25%, enhancing combat efficiency.

Leg and Arm Cyberware Choices

• Reinforced tendons are essential for mobility; combining dash perks with double jump enhances traversal capabilities dramatically.

• For arm options, monowire was previously favored but has diminished in effectiveness post-update. The projectile launcher now scales well with certain perks, making it a viable choice.

Weapon Recommendations

• Katanas are central to this build; utilizing grenades alongside Pyromania perks can further enhance combat effectiveness.

• Cyclone mods allow katanas to maintain high attack speeds after sprinting. Legendary variants provide stacking attack speed bonuses that amplify damage output significantly.

Acquiring Weapons

• Cyclone mods can be sourced from melee vendors or as random drops. A legendary katana can be obtained from a specific cyber psycho encounter in the city center.

• Detailed directions are provided for locating weapons within missions or areas of interest, emphasizing exploration in-game.

Katana Acquisition and Upgrades in Cyberpunk 2077

Finding the Satori Katana

• The Satori Katana can be found in the blast furnace; players must act quickly to avoid being burned.

• The effectiveness of the Satori Katana varies by game version; it was stronger before updates 2.0 and 2.2 but remains a top early-game weapon.

Weapon Comparisons and Alternatives

• Players can obtain the Nehan iconic throwing knife during the heist by searching Saburo's body, noted as one of the best throwing weapons.

• The Byakko katana is highlighted as the best katana in version 2.2, offering superior damage output compared to other katanas.

Combat Mechanics with Byakko Katana

• After defeating an enemy, players receive a buff that allows continuous swinging without pausing, indicated by a hatchet icon next to health.

• Upgrading Byakko to tier 5++ significantly enhances its damage capabilities.

Completing Wakako's Gigs for Rewards

• After completing Act One, players can undertake eight gigs from Wakako located in Japan Town to earn rewards including iconic weapons like Byakko.