10 Most Powerful New Weapons (Phantom Liberty DLC)

Picking the most powerful weapon for Cyberpunk 2077‘s Phantom Liberty expansion is exciting and gives you an edge over foes during your playthrough. These new weapons introduced are helpful with the story and great for collecting for future use. Whether they can be bought through special vendors or trekked with a heavy task to achieve them, they are worth the player’s time and usage within the game. Consider finding these new weapons to increase your progress within the game leisurely.

Many weapons in Phantom Liberty to choose from come with unique abilities that have either been seen before or are brand new. For example, one might want headshot damage to the most powerful enemies, but why not combine that with a burning effect that increases agility and critical hit rate at the same time. The types of weapons also factor into what play styles the player is more comfortable with, so take the time to explore what works best for you. Some weapons are more easily missed but can be obtainable over time from Black Market Vendors and the like.

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10 Sparky

This exclusive new weapon in Cyberpunk 2077 is classified as a Power Sniper Rifle that does exactly what you think its name does. It electrocutes people from headshots stealthily and quickly dealing lethal headshots. It can be found in the Increased Criminal Activity Zone in Terra Cognita and will require you to clear an area as well as avoid or finish off an Arasaka Drone boss.

9 Nehan

The Nehan knife in Cyberpunk 2077 can be found while completing the Heist mission for the Arasaka Tower. Its attributes are mostly attributed to its bleeding chance of +30%, which helps with its special ability. Hemorrhaging with the Nehan knife will certainly kill a host very quickly, slowing them down so you can deal more damage. Furthermore, while the damage is being dealt, your health will regenerate.

8 Hercules

The Hercules 3AX weapon in Cyberpunk 2077 is unique due to its toxic damage. Found during the Roads to Redemption mission, the Hercules is a Smart Assault Rifle with headshot damage, armor penetration, 1-second lock-on time, and a chance of poisoning the enemy. After damaging an enemy with this weapon, the chance of poison can explode into a pool of acid, leaving further traps for other enemies. It will also increase critical hit damage, making it an excellent choice for bosses and higher-level enemies.

7 Carmen

The ability to electrocute enemies with an Assault Rifle type of weapon in Cyberpunk 2077 is extremely helpful to the player. The Carmen Assault Rifle can shoot an enemy’s limbs, increasing your own critical hit chance. The same process of inflicting this damage with excellent coordination and aim will apply many afflictions, such as bleeding, and slowing them down.

6 Order

While starting Cyberpunk 2077‘s Phantom Liberty DLC, you will have easy access to a familiar-shaped weapon called Order. It is an easily obtainable Tech-Double Barrel Shotgun with +50% headshot damage and +100% armor penetration. It can also vaporize any enemies in your path with a short charge. Additionally, consider charging it at hip-fire, making it useful against many enemies in one battle. It is marked as an illegal weapon, so buying it must be done at a Black Market seller.

5 Skippy

The iconic Skippy in Cyberpunk 2077 is either one heck of a Technological Shotgun with AI or an annoying monster of a weapon with specific dialogue features. It is a humorous early-game weapon that can result in a headshot feature or knee-decimating dehabilitator, depending on what you say to him. When talking to Skippy, you can choose the following:

• Choose the line
  Stone-Cold Killer
  to obtain the aim-assist headshot mode.
• Choose the line
  Puppy-loving Pacifist
  to obtain the crippling non-lethal version.

4 Gris-Gris

The Gris-Gris comes in a special briefcase after completing The Damned in Slider’s Hideout mission. It is classified as a Tech Revolver and boasts +150% headshot damage with an addition of +50% armor penetration and a quick 75-second charge time. Every time it hits an enemy, it will upload a random Quickhack, lowering their upload chance. This means you can turn enemies entirely off, set them on fire, or seek them much easier, typically right through walls, making them an easy target. By picking some of the best new cyberwares in Cyberpunk 2077, players can make the Gris-Gris even more powerful and easy to use.

3 Rasetsu

This incredibly hard-hitting Tech Sniper Rifle is not to be messed with in Cyberpunk 2077. However, getting it proves to be a challenge since you cannot buy it in stores or on the Black Market. By completing the mission You Know My Name, you can unlock the Rasetsu after protecting Reed. Just make sure to take it with you after completion. It is perfect for players wanting to engage more and well in long-range combat and can deal a whopping +300% headshot damage in a 1.5-second charging time.

2 Thermal Katana

Purchasable from the Black Market vendor, Cyberpunk 2077‘s Errata Thermal Katana is the best melee weapon for players who prefer close-combat play styles. It can also be obtained for free by completing the Disasterpiece mission. It inflicts a burning status effect, all while giving you a free and higher critical hit rate in the process. It increases agility while burning your enemies and is similar to the previous heat-seeking weapon, Thermal Mantis Claws. It has fairly simple mechanics and is a perfect choice once you run out of ammo.

1 Bald Eagle

Most effective against moving targets, Cyberpunk 2077 introduces a new Power Revolver called the Bald Eagle. With a whopping 250% headshot damage and 75% armor penetration, this weapon should never be missed. Utilizing the iconic Fang Knife and Projectiles, players can shred their enemy’s limbs down to nothing, making them easier. The mission required for it is called “Firestarter,” and choosing to help Reed escape will reward the player with the weapon.