Iconic weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 are unique items with special perks and can be found throughout Night City, often tied to specific main jobs, side jobs, vendor purchases, or as loot from high-value targets. Many are obtainable only once, and missing the opportunity means you won’t acquire them unless you restart.
Main Job Iconic Weapons
During Cyberpunk 2077’s main story missions, several iconic weapons become available. These weapons are typically acquired by looting specific enemies, completing quest objectives, or finding them in critical locations during the job. It’s crucial to be thorough when exploring during these missions, as some iconic weapons are easy to miss.
| Name | Rarity | Type | Attributes | Job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongou | Rare | Power Pistol | Ricochet tech even without cyberware, reduced recoil, increased fire rate, small magazine. | The Heist |
| Lizzie | Rare | Tech Pistol | Fires extra round per shot, increased rounds when charged, +5% chance for status effects. | Automatic Love |
| Chaos | Rare | Tech Pistol | Crit chance, damage type, and status-effect application randomized after each reload. | The Pickup |
| Satori | Rare | Katana | Reduces base damage, but increases Crit Damage by 500%. | The Heist |
| Cocktail Stick | Rare | Katana | Looks like a toy, cuts like a laser. | Automatic Love |
| Cottonmouth | Rare | One-Handed Club | Electrically charged, deals Electrical and Chemical damage, small chance for Poison/Shock. | The Space In Between |
| Widow Maker | Rare | Tech Precision Rifle | Fires two projectiles per shot, deals Chemical damage, increased Poison chance, charged shots deal more damage. | Ghost Town |
| Jinchu-Maru | Epic | Katana | 100% Crit Chance with Kerenzikov active, last combo strike deals double damage, doubles damage against enemies with twice your health. | Play It Safe |
| Prototype: Shingen Mark V | Legendary | Smart SMG | Fires explosive rounds, modified auto-targeting for up to 3 targets, hitting a target reduces damage received from them by 20% for 10 seconds. | Gimme Danger |
| Prejudice | Legendary | Power Assault Rifle | Fires piercing projectiles. | For Whom The Bell Tolls |
These main job iconic weapons offer significant advantages early in the game and can be upgraded later. For instance, the Kongou’s ricochet capability is useful even without the necessary cyberware, while Satori’s massive Crit Damage bonus makes it a powerful melee option for specific builds.
Side Job Iconic Weapons
Many iconic weapons are tied to Night City’s extensive side job network. These missions often involve unique characters and narratives, and the iconic weapons obtained from them reflect those stories. Unlike main job weapons, some side job iconics might require specific dialogue choices or outcomes to acquire.
| Name | Type | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Dying Night | Power Pistol | Side Job |
| Sir John Phallustiff | One-Handed Club | Side Job |
| Skippy | Smart Pistol | Side Job |
| Overwatch | Power Sniper Rifle | Side Job |
| Malorian Arms 3516 | Power Pistol | Side Job |
| Gold-Plated Baseball Bat | One-Handed Club | Side Job |
| Archangel | Power Revolver | Side Job |
| Tinker Bell | One-Handed Club | Side Job |
| Divided We Stand | Smart Assault Rifle | Side Job |
| Crash | Power Revolver | Side Job |
| Tsumetogi | Katana | Side Job |
| Scalpel | Katana | Side Job |
| Fenrir | Power SMG | Side Job |
| Stinger | Knife | Side Job |
| Apparition | Tech Pistol | Side Job |
| La Chingona Dorada | Power Pistol | Side Job |
| O’Five | Power Sniper Rifle | Side Job |
The iconic weapons from side jobs are diverse, ranging from unique pistols like Skippy with its sentient AI, to powerful melee options like the Gold-Plated Baseball Bat. Paying attention to side job details and character interactions is key to collecting these unique items.
Phantom Liberty Iconic Weapons
The Phantom Liberty expansion introduces a new set of iconic weapons, many of which feature the “x-MOD2” suffix, indicating guaranteed mod slots and improved handling. These are found within the expansion’s main missions, side jobs, vendor inventories in Dogtown, Airdrops, Increased Criminal Activity spots, and Gigs.
| Name | Rarity | Type | Attributes | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order | Rare | Tech Shotgun | Charging above 66% vaporizes enemies, leaving an EMP trail. | Herold Lowe (Vendor) |
| Carmen | Epic | Power Assault Rifle | Shots to limbs have increased Crit Chance. Improved handling while running, jumping, or sliding, simultaneously increasing damage and Bleeding. | Herold Lowe (Vendor) |
| Hawk | Rare | Power Assault Rifle | Headshots temporarily weaken and mark enemies. Weakened enemies move slower, cannot use abilities, deal less damage, and are more prone to losing balance. | Lucretia My Reflection |
| Ol’ Reliable | Epic | Power Revolver | Swapping to this weapon greatly increases headshot damage and effective range. The farther the target, the greater the headshot Crit Chance. | Shot By Both Sides |
| Dezerter | Rare | Power Shotgun | Increased Criminal Activity | |
| Agaou | Crit Hits with throws emit a shockwave that can damage multiple enemies. | Increased Criminal Activity: Voodoo Boys | ||
| Alabai | Chance to inflict a unique burn. Shooting an enemy affected by this burn always deals Crit Damage. More enemies simultaneously affected by this burn increases Crit Damage but reduces accuracy. | Airdrops | ||
| Ambition | Tier 4 | Tech Pistol | Hits have a chance to apply Blinding and bonus headshot damage for its duration. | Go Your Own Way |
| Amnesty | Tier 5 | Power Revolver | Cassidy’s mods turn this into a lethal revolver, optimized for hip-firing. |
The Phantom Liberty iconic weapons often introduce unique status effects and tactical advantages, such as the Order’s EMP trail or the Hawk’s ability to weaken enemies with headshots. These weapons are often designed to complement the new challenges and enemy types found in Dogtown.
Other Iconic Weapons
Beyond main and side jobs, and the Phantom Liberty expansion, a few iconic weapons can be found through other means in Night City. These include specific loot drops from high-value targets or items left behind in the environment from past interactions.
| Name | Type | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzsaw | Power SMG | Loot Drop (High-value target) |
| Plan B | Power Pistol | Found randomly / Left behind from past missions/interactions |
| Mox | Power Shotgun | Found randomly / Left behind from past missions/interactions |
The Buzzsaw, for example, is obtained as a loot drop from a specific high-value target, making its acquisition less tied to a direct questline but still requiring a specific encounter. Plan B and Mox are noted as being found in less structured ways, sometimes as remnants of previous events or interactions.
FAQ
Can iconic weapons be upgraded in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0? Yes, iconic weapons can be upgraded through the Crafting Menu. Navigate to your inventory, select the Crafting tab, and then the Upgrades section. You will need the necessary components and resources.
What happens if I miss an iconic weapon during a mission? Most iconic weapons can only be obtained once from a particular source. If you miss the given opportunity during a mission, you generally won’t be able to acquire that specific iconic weapon unless you start a new playthrough.
Do Phantom Liberty iconic weapons have any special features? Yes, many new iconic weapons introduced in the Phantom Liberty expansion feature the “x-MOD2” suffix. This indicates that they come with two guaranteed mod slots and offer enhanced handling compared to their earlier counterparts.
Do iconic weapons always have mod slots? Unlike many standard weapons, iconic ones often lack mod slots in their base form. However, with the Phantom Liberty expansion, new iconic weapons with the “x-MOD2” suffix have been introduced, which do come with two guaranteed mod slots.
Are iconic weapons always better than regular weapons? Iconic weapons have unique perks and attributes that set them apart from standard weapons. While their base damage and DPS may vary depending on your progression and upgrades, their special attributes remain constant and often provide significant tactical advantages.