Cyberpunk 2077 has finally unveiled the most anticipated 2.1 update that is now available for free for players on Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The update includes a fully operative metro system, a new Radio port for uninterrupted music, new hangout spots, and last but not least, new motorbikes and flashy bike tricks. These features make the Night City even more fun. The new features also permit you to prepare builds for your character to make it unbeatable in the Night City.
Best Cyberpunk 2077 builds for Update 2.1.
1. Best Solo Build
Solo Build is the most powerful build in the 2.1 update that makes you with shotguns, light machine guns, gorilla arms, and also hammers with baseball bats. Due to the enhancements in update 2.0 and the quality of life changes in update 2.1, the melee weapons have gone through a significant boost making them even more vigorous.
To create a solo build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberwar in the following manner:
Skill points: Body, Reflexes and Technical abilities- 20 points each; Intelligence – 9points; Cool – 12 points.
Perk: Opt for Rip and Tear, Onslaught, Pain to Gain, Quake, Wrecking Ball, Adrenaline Rush, Painkiller, Die-Die-Die! and Spontaneous Obliteration.
Cyberware mods: Acquire Gorilla Arms, BioDyne Berserk, and Titanium Bones
Finishers required: Savage Sling.
Best Weapons: Sasquatch’s Hammer, Gold Plated Baseball Bat, and Budget Arms Carnage Shotgun.
These arrangements will maximize your destructive force and give you mighty powers.
2. Best Ninja Build
The crucial element of Ninja Build is speed. With fast reflexes up your sleeves, you will conquer the Night City in Ninja Style. Stealth skills and reflex attributes are recently introduced in the update 2.0 make the build even more fascinating.
To create a ninja build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body and Technical Ability- 9 points, Reflexes- 20 points; Intelligence- 14 points; Cool- 20.
Perks: Opt for Dash, Slaughterhouse, Lead and Steel, Opportunist, Tailwind, Sharpshooter, Killer Instinct, Ninjutsu, Vanishing Act and Style over Substance.
Cyberware: Kerenzikov, Microrotors and Arasaka Mk. 4 (if you want to use quickhacks) or QianT “Warp Dancer” Sandevistan Mk.5 (for displaying time).
Finishers Required: Bladerunner.
Best weapons: Go for Errata Thermal Katana, Seraph Pistol with Suppressor and Psalm 11:6 Assault Rifle with Suppressor.
3. Best Netrunner Build
This is the best Netrunner build for cyberpunk 2077. This build transforms your character into the best hacker night city has even seen where it can detect the enemy from far away.
Some of the Features of Netrunner build are:
- Gives you 30 additional Cyberdeck RAM.
- Helps to impose multiple quickhacks against a single enemy.
- Gives you full control over vehicles.
To create a Netrunner build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body- 17 points, Reflexes and Technical Ability- 20 points; Intelligence- 20 points; Cool- 4 points.
Perks: Opt for Edgerunner, Licence to Chrome, All Things Cyber, Hack Queue, Queue Mastery, Embedded Exploit, Overclock, Carhacker and Dash.
Cyberware mods: Disk, RAM Upgrade, NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5, Smart Link, and MoMonowire along with Feen-X
Finisher’s Required: Livewire
Best Weapons: Errata Thermal Katana, Divided We Stand Assault Rifle, Nekomata Sniper Rifle, Kongou Pistol, and Prototype: Shingen Mark V SMG.
4. David Martinez’s Edgerunner build
This build is inspired by David Martinez from the Cyberpunk Edgerunners AnimeAnime that will transform you into a chrome warrior in the Night City.
Features of David Martinez’s Edgerunner build are as follows:
- As technical ability and cyberware essentials of this build your character will become a deadly and lethal opponent.
- You can now slow down time with the help of your Sandevistan.
- You can also flex weapons like Gorilla Arms, Projectile Launch System, or Mantis Blade which David uses in the anime.
To create a David Martinez’s Edgerunner build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body- 20 points, Reflexes and Technical ability- 19; Intelligence- 3 points; Cool- 20 points.
Perks needed: Opt for Edgerunner, Licence to Chrome, Pain to Gain, Rip and Tear, Air Dash, Nerves of Tungsten Steel, Run N Gun and All Things Cyber.
Cyberware needed: Zetatech Sandevistan, Gorilla Arms, Newton Module, Kiroshi “Cockatrice” Optics, Microrotors, Blood Pump, Dense Marrow and Reinforced Tendons.
Finisher needed: Savage Sling.
Best Weapons: M-10AF Lexington Pistol, DB-2 Satara Shotgun, O’Five Sniper Rifle and Guts Shotgun.
5. Lucy’s Netrunner build
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1 includes another strong character from the anime Edgerunners. Some of the features of this build are:
- Monowire attacks and quick hacks help to impose large damage on the enemy.
To create a Lucy’s Netrunner build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body and Technical Ability- 15, Reflexes- 20; Intelligence- 15; Cool- 16.
Perks: Eye in the Sky, Hack Queue, Queue Acceleration, Overclock, Embedded Exploit, Optimization, Stuntjock, Dash, All Things Cyber, License to Chrome, Health Freak, Focus, Deadeye, Ninjutsu and Killer Instinct.
Cyberware mod: NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5, Smart Link, Monowire, Lynx Paws, Microrotors, Synaptic Accelerator, Self ICE and RAM Upgrade.
Finishers: Livewire
Best weapons: Unity Pistol, Black Unicorn Katana and Guillotine SMG.
6. Jackie Welles Mercenary Build
Even though one of the most charismatic characters Jackie Welles came to a tragic end, in the update 2.1 you can build your Choomba once again.
To create a Jackie Welles Mercenary build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body, Reflexes and Technical ability- 20 points each; Intelligence- 3; Cool- 18 points.
Perks: Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Wrecking Ball, Spontaneous Obliteration, Adrenaline Rush, Quake, Bloodlust, Ripple Effect, Glutton for War, Health Freak, All Things Cyber, Pyromania, Licence to Chrome, Slippery, Dash and Air Dash.
Cyberware mods: Militech Berserk, Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics, Adrenaline Booster, Blood Pump, Microrotors, Reinforced Tendons, Mechatronic Core, Newton Module, Thermal Gorilla Arms, Bionic Joints, Dense Marrow, Epimorphic Skeleton and Nano Plating.
Finishers required: Savage sling.
Best weapons: Guts Shotgun, Bloody Maria Shotgun and Alabai firearm.
7. Johnny Silverhand’s Gunslinger Build
Johnny Silverhand is night city’s shining rockstar. To create a Johnny Silverhand’s Gunslinger build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body and technical ability- 20 points, Reflexes- 18; Intelligence- 3; Cool- 20.
Perks: Focus, Deadeye, Nerves of Tungsten Steel, Glutton for War, All Things Cyber, Health Freak, License to Chrome, Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Adrenaline Rush, Quickdraw, Comeback Kid, Spontaneous Obliteration, Don’t Stop Me Now, Pain to Gain, Parkour!, Can’t Touch This and Steady Grip.
Cyberware mods: Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan, Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics, Ballistic Coprocessor, Shock Absorber, Blood Pump, Clutch Padding, Reinforced Tendons, Kerenzikov Boost System, Toxic Gorilla Arms, Kinetic Frame, Reflex Tuner, Kerenzikov, Defenzikov and Subdermal Armor.
Best Weapons: Guts Shotgun, Malorian Arms pistol, Ol’ Reliable revolver and Rosco revolver.
8. Adam Smasher build
Adam Smasher is a terrifying and savage enemy that the entire night city is scared of. He is a beast that is given huge powers in update 2.1.
To create an Adam Smasher build for 2.1, allocate your points and acquire weapons and cyberware in the following manner:
Skill points: Body, Reflexes and Technical ability- 20 points each; Intelligence- 3; Cool- 18.
Perks: Painkiller, Die! Die! Die!, Wrecking Ball, Quake, Adrenaline Rush, Onslaught, Pain to Gain, Bloodlust, Juggernaut, Glutton for War, All Things Cyber, License to Chrome, Pyromania, License to Chrome, Edgerunner, Doomlauncher, Slippery, Dash, Air Dash and Multitasker.
Cyberware mods: Zetatech Sandevistan, Kiroshi “Doomsayer” Optics, Ballistic Coprocessor, Shock Absorber, Blood Pump, Heal on Kill, Fortified Ankles, Mechatronic Core, Self ICE, Projectile Launch System, Epimorphic Skeleton, Scar Coalescer, Universal Booster, Carapace and Adrenaline Converter.
Best weapons: Defender, Wild Dog and MA70 HB LMGs.
Conclusion
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1 allows you to have an incredible gaming experience with new features and builds. You can opt for any avatar- from a solo build to a ninja build that will help you to conquer the night city.
FAQ
1. What is the strongest build in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1?
The Solo Build is currently considered the strongest in Update 2.1. It combines powerful melee weapons like Gorilla Arms, Sasquatch’s Hammer, and shotguns, enhanced further by cyberware like BioDyne Berserk and Titanium Bones, making it extremely effective for aggressive close-combat gameplay.
2. How do I unlock the metro system in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1?
The metro system becomes automatically available once you start the game after updating to 2.1. You can find fast travel points labeled “NCART” on your map, allowing you to travel between districts and even enjoy scenic views during the ride.
3. Which build is best for stealth gameplay in Cyberpunk 2077 2.1?
The Ninja Build is ideal for stealth gameplay. It maximizes reflexes and cool stats, enabling you to move silently, perform quick takedowns, and use suppressed weapons efficiently. Perks like Ninjutsu, Vanishing Act, and Killer Instinct enhance your stealth approach.
4. Can I recreate characters from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in Update 2.1?
Yes, Update 2.1 allows you to recreate iconic characters like David Martinez and Lucy from the Edgerunners anime using specific perks, cyberware, and weapons that mimic their playstyles. Both builds are viable and popular among fans.
5. Is the Netrunner build still viable after the 2.1 update?
Absolutely. The Netrunner Build is even more powerful in 2.1, with enhancements to quickhacks and RAM management. You can disable enemies, control vehicles, and chain multiple hacks for strategic dominance using cyberware like NetWatch Netdriver Mk.5 and Monowire.
