Cyberpunk 2077 Best Builds Patch 2.x

Patch 2.x rebuilt Cyberpunk 2077’s perk trees. These builds match the current meta for new and returning players.

S-tier build archetypes

Build	Main attribute	Playstyle
Netrunner hacker	Intelligence	Control fights before shooting
Stealth pistol	Cool + Reflexes	Headshot assassin
Sandevistan slasher	Reflexes	High-speed melee
Shotgun bruiser	Body + Street Brawler	Close-range tank

Netrunner starter path

1. Raise Intelligence first
2. Grab quickhack damage and RAM upgrades
3. Use cameras and ping to clear rooms remotely
4. Keep one pistol for emergencies

Best for: players who like planning and crowd control

Stealth pistol path

1. Prioritize Cool for headshot multipliers
2. Add silenced pistols and crit perks
3. Use stealth movement perks before engaging
4. Take cover between picks

Best for: immersive stealth runs

Sandevistan combat path

1. Stack Reflexes and Sandevistan cyberware
2. Add melee or SMG perks for time-dilated burst
3. Invest in movement cyberware for gap close

Best for: action players who dislike hacking menus

Common build mistakes

• Spreading attributes evenly
• Ignoring armor and resistances on cyberware
• Buying every weapon instead of mastering one type
• Skipping vehicle/combat quickhack utilities

Bottom line

Pick one primary attribute line and commit through midgame. Netrunner and Sandevistan remain the strongest Patch 2.x templates for most players.