6 Netrunner Weapons That Are Better Than Quickhacks

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In the game Cyberpunk 2077, many professional gamers prefer the playstyle known as Netrunning, which grants them the ability to manipulate the battlefield through a flurry of quickhacks capable of erasing enemies. However, occasionally it’s enjoyable to employ weapons equipped with Netrunner abilities instead of solely relying on these quickhacks.

Although shortcuts or “quickhacks” might offer the fastest and most effective path to mastering the role of a Netrunner, it’s always beneficial to have backup options, such as weapons, especially when situations take unexpected turns. These weapons will serve as useful additions to your Netrunner setup, enhancing your abilities in various ways for those aiming to become a formidable V.

6. Buzzsaw

A Powerful SMG for Limbs and Shooting Through Walls

Type	Power
Attack Speed	10
Damage	32
Reload Speed	1.6
Effective Range	21
Weapon Handling	7.1
Magazine Size	40
Effects	+100% Headshot Damage Multiplier +25% Armor Penetration
Iconic Modifier	Fire high-penetration rounds. Increases damage to an enemy’s limbs.
Attachments	Scope Muzzle

How to Get Buzzsaw: Crafting Spec found on Yelena Sidorova in Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Vice Control, located at Ross Street Parking Garage, Northside, Watson

In most cases, Submachine Guns (SMGs) don’t grab the spotlight, particularly in Netrunner setups, but Buzzsaw is an exception. It’s a real thrill to use due to its increased damage on limbs, headshot bonus, and excellent maneuverability. To make it even more enjoyable, quickhacks enhance this weapon significantly.

Using the Ping quickhack, players can peek through walls to spot opponents. This feature makes it possible for players to swiftly discharge Buzzsaw’s high-penetration bullets, enabling them to perforate enemies who attempt to evade V’s fury. The result is a uniquely potent and exceptional SMG experience.

5. Headhunter

A Brutal Knife That Unlocks Synergy with Guns

Type	Knife
Attack Speed	3.1
Damage per Hit	95
Stamina Cost	4.8
Effective Range	26
Return Time	5
Effects	+150% Headshot Damage Multiplier +20% Bleeding Chance
Iconic Modifier	Marks enemy on hit. Attacking the enemy’s head with any weapon deals 200% damage, returns the Headhunter and clears the mark.

How to Get Headhunter: Purchased from the Melee Weapon Vendor found in West Wind Estate, Pacifi

A Headhunter is a versatile knife that can be tossed in Netrunner decks, offering a unique twist compared to other weapons due to its potential for strategic combinations with alternate firearms when thrown. Although it might not be the most potent weapon for direct slashing, its true strength comes from its ability to sync with swapped out guns, all while quickhacks are efficiently dismantling the opposition.

Using the unique Headhunter enhancement, players can tag enemies struck by the knife, and striking an enemy’s head with any weapon increases the damage dealt by a whopping 200%, multiplies it by 1.5, and even returns the Headhunter knife to the player for repeated use.

4. Genjiroh

Use Smart Link to Target 4 Enemies and Electrify

Type	Smart
Attack Speed	7.84
Damage	35.90
Reload Speed	1.60
Effective Range	36
Weapon Handling	4.82
Magazine Size	40
Effects	+105% Headshot Damage Multiplier 0.85sec Lock-on time +15% Crit Damage +20% Shock Chance
Iconic Modifier	Rounds per burst increased to 4. Increases magazine size and projectile speed. When aiming, can lock onto 4 targets simultaneously. Projectiles deal additional Electrical damage with an increased chance to apply Shock.

How to Get Genjiroh: During Play It Safe, head to Floor 21 and enter the code: 2906. Alternatively, find it at the Arasaka Estate in Act 3.

As a skilled Netrunner gamer, I’ve got my hands on this amazing Smart Pistol. It’s a game-changer, linking smartly with up to four foes simultaneously! But here’s the real kicker: it packs a 4-round burst that guarantees those enemies hit by its tracking bullets won’t stand a chance against my power. Each shot carries a high probability of causing Shock and Electrical damage, making them crumble under my onslaught.

A Smart Link is an excellent choice for cybernetic enhancements, particularly for Netrunners, and a nimble sword like Genjiroh would undoubtedly profit from it. As players engage multiple opponents and eliminate their rivals, they can utilize diverse quickhacks to bring down a powerful gang syndicate.

3. Yinglong

A Smart Link SMG to Apply EMP to Cyberware

Type	Smart
Attack Speed	13
Damage	24
Reload Speed	1.4
Effective Range	30
Weapon Handling	4.1
Magazine Size	45
Effects	+50% Headshot Damage Multiplier 1.15 sec Lock-on time +20% Shock Chance
Iconic Modifier	Deals additional Electrical damage with a small chance to apply an EMP on impact.

How to Get Yinglong: Crafting Spec found on Denzel Cryer in Suspected Organized Crime Activity: Living the Big Life, located at Skyline South, Wellsprings in Heywood

Instead of numerous shortcuts to temporarily disable opponents’ cybertech, it’s also beneficial to possess an SMG capable of discharging potential Electromagnetic Pulses (EMPs) with each bullet fired. The Yinglong Smart Submachine Gun offers a moderate level of damage for its type, boasts a swift firing rate, and has exceptional lock-on time and electrical damage capabilities.

The true brilliance of Yinglong lies in its ability to deliver Electromagnetic Pulses (EMPs) upon impact. This feature effectively neutralizes cyberware, turning the life of one of V’s adversaries into a nightmare that surpasses the harshness of Night City itself.

2. Byakko

Rapid Attacks are Granted From Leaping Kills

Attack Speed	2.1
Damage Per Hit	117
Stamina Cost	6.4
Effects	+25% Armor Penetration +30% Bleeding Chance
Iconic Modifier	Allows you to leap toward an enemy with full force. Killing them allows you to temporarily perform a rapid combo of attacks.

How to Get Byakko: Complete all 8 of Wakako Okada’s Gigs

A skilled Netrunner can launch a devastating cyberattack against tightly-knit groups of foes, an attack so fierce it’s lethal to most. However, the lucky few who survive this onslaught will regret their luck when V draws Byakko. With this weapon, V can conserve ammo and exert some energy to dart, slice, and bound towards any remaining enemies.

Using Byakko’s distinctive emblem, players can charge at foes while wielding a katana, and every kill increases their attack speed. This means that in the event of a deadly cyber attack, character V can swiftly and mercilessly eliminate the remaining opponents with quick and fierce efficiency.

1. Erebus

Kill With Dark Energy from Beyond the Blackwall

Type	Power
Attack Speed	6.02
Damage	69.32
Reload Speed	1.8
Effective Range	18
Weapon Handling	5.53
Magazine Size	50
Effects	+100% Headshot Damage Multiplier +25% Armor Penetration
Iconic Modifier	Rounds fired from this weapon are infused with the dark energy from beyond the Blackwall. Highly effective against enemies with low Health.

How to Get Erebus: Find the Crafting Spec during Somewhat Damaged.

Erebus is the ultimate weapon that every Netrunner aspires for. This weapon can only be obtained by aligning with Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty expansion, and it’s easy to overlook if players aren’t attentive during the final mission. However, its value lies in the fact that it’s a submachine gun housing an actual rogue AI from beyond the Blackwall.

The Erebus inflicts significant harm and autonomously triggers lethal quickhacks without much effort required from the Netrunner, since enemies with less health are more susceptible to the Blackwall Gateway quickhack upon being hit. This often results in them shrieking in fear as their brains disintegrate from within their skulls.

2025-04-14 07:05