With Cyberpunk 2077’s sweeping 2.0 overhaul and the Phantom Liberty expansion, the game’s cyberware system has become more strategic than ever. Each implant now consumes capacity, and Tier 5 upgrades offer powerful bonuses that can dramatically impact combat performance. Whether you’re running a netrunner build or favor brute-force melee, your cyberware configuration can make or break your approach.
This guide covers the 10 best pieces of cyberware—one for each body slot—carefully chosen for their utility, synergy with perks, and impact across all builds. From powerful operating systems to stealth-enhancing optics, here’s what you should prioritize and where to find it.
Best Cyberware for Every Body Slot
1. Frontal Cortex – Axolotl
- Effect: Instantly reduces all cyberware cooldowns by 10.5% after neutralizing an enemy.
- Axolotl is a must-have for any build focused on chaining cyberware abilities. It shines when paired with Sandevistan or Monowire, enabling rapid reactivation after each kill. Players running high-action builds will notice a drastic reduction in downtime between activations.
- Where to Get: Ripperdocs in Dogtown.
Also consider: Newton Module, which offers a smaller bonus but fits better in lower-capacity setups.
2. Operating System – Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan
- Effect: Slows time by 85%, adds 10% headshot damage, +9% Crit Chance, +13% Crit Damage. Each enemy defeated during activation extends the duration by 20% and restores 22% stamina.
- This iconic Sandevistan system is built for aggressive, reflex-driven playstyles. Whether you favor katanas or sniper rifles, the slow-motion precision lets you dominate combat while staying mobile and buffed. The stamina regen is especially helpful for melee chains and quick repositioning.
- Where to Get: Dogtown vendors.
Alternative for Netrunners: Tetratronic Rippler Mk.5. It auto-uploads “Reboot Optics” and “Weapon Glitch” to enemies within 8m when Overclock activates and grants +5 max RAM. Ideal for hybrid quickhack builds.
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3. Arms – Maxtech Mantis Blades
- Effect: High burst melee damage, finisher lunges, and synergy with Reflex-based perks.
- Maxtech Mantis Blades allow fast gap-closing and brutal finishers. Especially when combined with Quake or Reflex dash perks, they let you chain executions and reposition rapidly in combat.
- Where to Get: Received from Mr. Hands during the Phantom Liberty questline after the Maxtech raid.
Runner-Up: Monowire with Jailbreak & Data Tunneling relic perks turns charged attacks into hack-spreading tools.
4. Face – Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics
- Effect: Highlights enemies through walls (17.5m), turrets and cameras (35m), and traps (26m).
- This all-in-one optical suite consolidates multiple vision enhancements into a single implant. It’s crucial for both stealth players and those who want full battlefield intel before engagements.
- Where to Get: Available from various Ripperdocs.
5. Skeleton – Rara Avis
- Effect: +35% armor.
- One of the highest flat armor increases available, Rara Avis is excellent for tankier builds. It bolsters survivability during extended fights and works well with mitigation-enhancing perks.
- Where to Get: Found at high-end Ripperdocs post-Phantom Liberty.
Also Effective: Spring Joints add +19% mitigation strength, stackable with other defensive systems.
6. Hands – Microgenerator
- Effect: Reloading an empty magazine causes the next shot to release a 240-damage electrical shock. Damage scales up to 5x with bullet count.
- This cyberware adds passive AoE damage, perfect for SMG or shotgun builds that reload frequently. It enhances crowd control without requiring ability activation.
- Where to Get: Installed by most Ripperdocs.
Alternative: Shock Absorber offers a flat 20% recoil reduction for smoother rapid-fire aiming.
7. Nervous System – Adreno-Trigger
- Effect: +20% movement speed for 50 seconds on entering combat.
- Perfect for fast-paced melee builds or stealth takedown chains, Adreno-Trigger extends your combat momentum and increases positioning flexibility. Its long duration allows for prolonged engagements with speed boosts.
- Where to Get: Found in Dogtown or high-end Ripperdocs.
Alternative: Adrenaline Converter grants +40% speed for 7 seconds—better for quick hit-and-run builds.
8. Circulatory System – Second Heart
- Effect: Revives you at 100% HP upon death. 2-minute cooldown.
- Second Heart is a top-tier survivability implant for all builds. Whether you’re diving into boss fights or aggressive quickhack combos, this cyberware ensures you can make mistakes and keep going.
- Where to Get: Sold by Dogtown vendors post-expansion.
Stack With: Biomonitor (auto-heals at 35% HP), Heal-on-Kill (+7% HP per enemy defeated).
9. Integumentary System – Chitin
- Effect: +200 Armor, +1.6% health regen bonus, +3.1 flat health regen.
- Chitin offers both passive tankiness and slow health regeneration—ideal for builds that avoid heavy healing item use. It synergizes well with Pain Editor for sustained defense.
- Where to Get: Ripperdocs throughout Night City and Dogtown.
10. Legs – Reinforced Tendons
- Effect: Enables double jump and grants +0.1% Crit Chance per point of Reflex.
- Besides mobility, Reinforced Tendons now provide scaling offensive bonuses. Use them to reach elevated flanks, platforming secrets, or position creatively during stealth infiltrations.
- Where to Get: Available widely post-level 30 from various Ripperdocs.
Bonus Cyberware Picks (Great for All Builds)
- Mechatronic Core (Frontal Cortex): +40% damage to drones, mechs, and androids.
- Militech Berserk (OS): Grants invulnerability, +30% melee speed, and bonus health regen after activation.
- Smart Link (Hands): Enables Smart weapon targeting—critical for hybrid gun-hack builds.
- Optical Camo (Integumentary): Activates temporary invisibility—perfect for silent takedown sequences.
- Reinforced Tendons (Legs): Also helps stealth builds gain vantage points or bypass enemies.
Pro Tips for Optimizing Your Cyberware
- Cyberware Capacity is your limiting factor. Use perks like Built Different or Chrome Compressor to expand it.
- Stat Scaling Matters: Some cyberware bonuses increase with your Reflex, Intelligence, or Cool attributes.
- Visit Dogtown Ripperdocs for exclusive Tier 5 implants and iconic gear unavailable elsewhere.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and more. With these cyberware upgrades slotted in every body part, V becomes more than a merc—V becomes the chrome-clad ghost of Night City.
