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With Update 2.0,Cyberpunk 2077has reached its peak and lets players enjoy a wonderful experience from start to end. Theloot creep in the gamewas criticized by many, which is why it was so refreshing to see that new updates toCyberpunk 2077made iconic weapons relevant in the long haul by removing the level-based stats associated with the same. Some of these weapons are incredibly cool and let players rip and tear through enemies in style.
Featuring unique effects, amazing animations, immense power, and a combination of all three, it’s easy to see why most people would stick withthese rare, iconic weaponsin the long run. The sheer cool factor of whipping out these firearms in battle and turning enemies into chumps is a relentless power fantasy that never ceases to be engaging.
Updated June 24, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:Cyberpunk 2077 has been through the wringer after a poorly handled launch, but CD Projekt Red never gave up and slowly patched out all the issues plaguing this game while changing gameplay systems with regular updates. The 2.0 Update was a huge game-changer for this title, addressing several complaints to ensure that the game was eventually hailed by many as one of the greatest RPGs players can get their hands on.
Unique weapons are more viable than ever before now that they aren’t tied to a player’s level, and some of thebest Cyberpunk 2077 weaponsare so cool to use in battle that fans will actively want to get into every shootout and take out the enemies standing in their way.
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“Riders of the Storm” is one of the quests that players must complete to get into the Aldecaldos' good graces. This pits V against the Wraiths, where players must take out these gang members before eventually facing off against a Boss Hunter. Killing this enemy lets players get their hands on the Problem Solver, one of the coolest SMGs in the game.
The higher fire rate compared to most other SMGs ensures that players can riddle enemies with bullets as long as V has the ammunition to spare. It’s a blast to run-and-gun with one ofCyberpunk 2077’s best weapons, and watching enemies fall like dominoes after being peppered with bullets by this SMG never ceases to be entertaining.
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Anyone who faces off against Adam Smasher dreads the attack where he fires off a ton of missiles in one go, turning a relatively easy fight into a battle for survival as V runs away and heals themself before the DPS becomes too intense to handle. The idea of unleashing a similar attack on enemies is something that players are bound to love, and this is precisely what the Ba Xing Chong allows players to mess around with.
After completingone of the legitimate endings inCyberpunk 2077, players can use the Access Code found on Adam Smasher’s corpse to open a locked door on the Ebunike. This nets them the crafting spec to acquire the Ba Xing Chong, a rocket launcher that can target up to six enemies at once and burn them too. It’s one of thebestCyberpunk 2077weaponsplayers can use, and it’s a shame that this gun can only be obtained after going through the game’s conclusion.
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Players who explore the Arasaka Industrial Park can get their hands on a prototype SMG that uses Smart Targeting to target a total of three projectiles at once. The Shingen Mark V fires in a three-round burst, shooting out explosive rounds that inflict Burn.
It’s one of thebest weapons inCyberpunk 2077that hits for intense damage and has a 30% chance of inflicting Burn. The sheer novelty of watching rounds explode on enemies is quite engaging and makes the combat that much more intense.
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It’s only a given that Johnny Silverhand’s iconic weapon would be one for the history books ofCyberpunk 2077. Ever since players got their hands on this weapon in Silverhand’s flashbacks, they wanted V to get their hands on this incredible pistol.
These prayers are answered once players complete Johnny’s quests,giving them access to the Malorian Arms 3516. This pistol boasts immense damage, with a melee attack that’s flamboyant and devastating at the same time. Even the simple act of reloading this weapon is visually engaging in every way.
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Cyberpunk 2077encourages players to approach combat situations in whatever manner they see fit. Sure, there’s a lot of fun to be had fromgoing in guns-blazing, but there’s something enthralling about taking out foes from the shadows that’s engaging in its way.
With Panam’s Overwatch sniper rifle, taking out enemies from a distance in stealth is a ton of fun. One-shotting enemies, while their companions look around in distress, is immensely satisfying. V’s long-distance shooting skills will be on full display as his foes are done away with in an effective fashion.
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersis an excellent anime that does justice to theCyberpunkIP in more ways than one. Despite the gore and carnage in this series, most people can’t deny that they shed a tear or two afterDavid’s quest to become a legend in Night Citydrew to a violent close.
One of the many memorable side characters in the anime, Rebecca, is a shotgun-wielding maniac who loves wreaking havoc in style. Her weapon, Guts, can be obtained in the game and is so ridiculously powerful that the player’s speed is nerfed to keep things fair for their enemies.
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Tech weapons are overlooked by many people on their first playthrough, which is a shame. Players who maximize the use of these weapons can do everything from utilizing the benefit of homing bullets to charging up shots that deal insane damage.
Widow Maker is a sniper riflelooted from Nashthat is a power fantasy in every way. It launches two bullets at once, effectively doubling the damage dealt by this weapon. On top of this, it deals chemical damage and has a chance to poison enemies, with headshots being a guaranteed one-shot kill against all but the toughest of foes.
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Most people assume that shotguns are meant to be used in close quarters only. While this is true in the majority of instances, there’s a shotgun players can acquire that is viable in medium to long-range firefights too.
The Headsman is a ridiculous weapon that only fires one bullet as opposed to the usual spread damage caused by most shotguns. However, this works in the player’s favor, with players being able to take out enemies at a distance, especially if players are accurate enough to blast their heads clean off their shoulders.
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Double-barreled shotguns may seem like a mixed bag, with players loving the immense damage of these weapons but hating how every shot is followed up by a reload that can be deadly if they miss. This is why players will prefer an iconic variant of this weapon with a reload animation that’s sped up if players hit an enemy’s torso, providing noopportunity for non-lethal.
This is just one of the many perks that make Sovereign such a blast to use, quite literally. It’s highly recommended to use this weapon at point-blank range since players are guaranteed to inflict critical damage from this distance.
