To acquire all iconic weapons in Cyberpunk 2077, you must complete specific missions, defeat particular enemies, or locate them in hidden areas throughout Night City. Many are missable if certain conditions are not met or if you fail to loot them during their associated missions.
Iconic Firearms
Iconic firearms in Cyberpunk 2077 offer unique advantages, often tied to specific characters or pivotal story moments. These weapons can range from powerful pistols to smart assault rifles and are crucial for optimizing your build. Many of these weapons are acquired during main missions or significant side jobs, making timing and careful looting essential. Missing a key interaction or failing to pick up a weapon from a defeated enemy can result in losing access to it for the remainder of your playthrough.
| Name | Type | How to Get | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archangel | Revolver [Power] | Given by Kerry Eurodyne after reunion concert, Mission A Like Supreme. | N/A |
| Divided We Stand | Assault Rifle [Smart] | Complete Stadium Love side mission (win contest or shoot gang). | Rancho Coronado |
| Amnesty | Revolver [Power] | Get from Cassidy in Nomad camp during We Gotta Live Together mission. | Nomad Camp |
| Ba Xing Chong | Shotgun [Smart] | Complete Nocturne Op55n1, from Adam Smasher’s vault on Ebunike ship. | Northside Dry Dock |
| Fenrir | Machine Gun [Power] | Losing My Religion side mission, near monk hostage after speaking to monk. | Watson Docks |
| Problem Solver | Machine Gun [Power] | Dropped by Wraith leader in Riders of the Storm. | N/A |
| Dying Night | Pistol [Power] | Obtained from Wilson via The Gun quest at game start. | Little China |
| La Chingona Dorada | Pistol [Power] | After Heroes quest, from altar to Jackie at El Coyote Cojo (send Jackie’s remains to Mama Welles). | El Coyote Cojo |
| Kongou | Pistol [Power] | Yorinobu Arasaka’s weapon, on bedside unit in Yorinobu’s hotel room during The Heist. | Konpeki Plaza |
| Plan B | Pistol [Power] | Dexter DeShawn’s weapon, found in the junkyard in Act 2 onwards. | Junkyard |
| Chaos | Pistol [Tech] | Dropped by Royce during The Pickup. | Kabuki |
| Skippy | Pistol [Smart] | Found in Vista Del Ray down a side alley. Select Puppy Pacifist mode. | Vista Del Rey |
| Malorian Arms 3516 | Pistol [Power] | Obtained during Chippin’ In (Silverhand side-mission) by taking down Grayson. | Dry Dock |
| Doom Doom | Revolver [Power] | Carried by Dum Dum, acquired during Second Conflict side mission. | N/A |
| Crash | Revolver [Power] | Carried by River Ward. | N/A |
| Prototype Shingen Mark V | Machine Gun [Smart] | During Gimme Danger, in shipping container with mine trap (marked 667 in loading bay 4). | Arroyo |
| Pride | Pistol [Power] | Found during Knocking on Heaven’s Door mission encounter with Adam Smasher. | N/A |
| O-Five | Sniper Rifle [Power] | During Beat on the Brat: Champion of Arroyo side mission, on barrels near a vehicle. | Arroyo |
| Overwatch | Sniper Rifle [Power] | Complete Riders On The Storm mission. | Badlands East |
| Prejudice | Assault Rifle [Power] | Inside Afterlife at the bar, after completing For Whom The Bell Tolls introduction with Rogue and Weyland. | Afterlife |
| The Headsman | Shotgun [Power] | Obtained from Mech in Organized Crime Activity. | North Oak |
| Genjiroh | Pistol [Smart] | During Play it Safe, behind locked door to the right of elevator near second sniper. | N/A |
| Lizzie | Pistol [Tech] | Outside server room in Lizzie’s bar basement, Act 2 onwards. | Lizzie’s Bar |
| Widow Maker | Sniper Rifle [Tech] | Dropped by Nash in the Hideout (Ghost Town or Queen of the Highway). | Badlands East |
| Dying Night is one of the first iconic weapons you can acquire, given to you by Wilson at the start of the game. For Skippy, it’s crucial to select the “Puppy Pacifist” mode initially, as it will permanently switch to “Stone Cold Killer” after 50 kills. If returned to Regina, the AI will be removed from the gun, but you can still get it back. The Ba Xing Chong, a powerful smart shotgun, is only accessible in Adam Smasher’s vault after completing the Nocturne Op55n1 mission, highlighting the importance of thorough exploration in critical story areas. |
Iconic Melee Weapons
Iconic melee weapons provide distinct advantages in close-quarters combat, often boasting unique effects or being tied to significant characters. These include katanas, knives, and blunt instruments, each with its own acquisition method, from looting specific enemies to finding them in hidden locations during quests. Some, like the Satori Katana, are easily missed if you don’t explore thoroughly during specific story missions.
| Name | Type | How to Get | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUTS | Shotgun [Power] | Hidden inside a bush in the city center. | Corpo Plaza |
| Mox | Shotgun [Power] | Associated with Judy, found in her apartment. | Judy’s Apartment |
| Cocktail Stick | Katana | Found during Automatic Love mission in a backroom of Clouds. | Clouds (Megabuilding H8, Floor 12) |
| Scalpel | Blade | Complete Big in Japan mission, find in a blue barrel near Dennis. | Northside |
| Stinger | Blade | Complete Mitch’s I’ll Fly Away side mission. | Badlands East |
| Satori | Katana | During The Heist, inside flying vehicle on rooftop’s helipad (T-bug unlocks doors). | Konpeki Plaza |
| Jinchu Maru | Blade | Dropped by Oda during Play it Safe mission. | N/A |
| Cottonmouth | Club | Found on Fingers’ bed. | Finn Gerstatt’s Clinic |
| TinkerBell | Club | Shut down compound security during The Hunt, found in security room. | N/A |
| Gold-Plated Baseball Bat | Club | In Denny’s home by the pool. | Denny’s Home |
| Sir John Phallustiff | Club | Found after side mission, after agreeing to sleep with Meredith Stout. | Kabuki |
| Nehan | Knife | Looted from Saburo in the penthouse during The Heist. | Konpeki Plaza |
| Errata | Katana | Inside a furnace at the Power Station, Level -2, during Disasterpiece. | Arroyo |
| Byakko | Katana | Appears in V’s stash after completing all of Wakako Okada’s gigs (Professional Widow). | V’s Stash |
| Butcher’s Cleaver | Knife | Left behind by Placide. | N/A |
| The Satori Katana is a prime example of a missable iconic weapon; it must be picked up from the flying vehicle on the Konpeki Plaza rooftop during The Heist, before leaving the area. The Cottonmouth can be found on Fingers’ bed during a specific mission, highlighting the need to check all accessible areas. Similarly, the Sir John Phallustiff is a unique blunt weapon obtained after a specific interaction with Meredith Stout, emphasizing the impact of player choices on weapon acquisition. |
Craftable Iconic Weapons
Several iconic weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 are obtained as crafting recipes, requiring you to defeat specific Organized Crime Activity leaders to acquire their schematics. Once you have the recipe, you can craft these powerful weapons, often allowing for higher-tier versions as your crafting skill improves. These recipes are typically dropped by mini-bosses in specific areas, making it important to clear these activities thoroughly.
| Name | Type | How to Get | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrade’s Hammer | Revolver [Tech] | Crafting recipe from leader of Arroyo Organized Crime Activity (Darius Miles). | Arroyo |
| Buzzsaw | Assault Rifle [Power] | Crafting recipe from leader of Organized Crime Activity. | Northside |
| Yinglong | Machine Gun [Smart] | Crafting recipe from leader of Organized Crime Activity in Heywood (Denzel Cryer). | Wellsprings |
| Breakthrough | Sniper Rifle [Tech] | Crafting recipe from leader of Organized Crime Activity in Rancho Coronado (Olga Elizabeth Longmead). | Rancho Coronado |
| Sovereign | Shotgun [Smart] | Crafting recipe from Organized Crime Activity in Japantown (Shinobu Imai). | Japantown |
| Moron Labe | Assault Rifle [Power] | Crafting recipe from body of an Organized Crime Activity leader (Anton Kolev). | Badlands South |
| Psalm 11:6 | Assault Rifle [Power] | Crafting recipe from an enemy at Suspected Organized Crime Activity. | Northside |
| The Comrade’s Hammer, a tech revolver, is a highly sought-after weapon whose crafting recipe drops from the leader of an Organized Crime Activity in Arroyo. Similarly, the Yinglong, a smart machine gun, requires you to defeat Denzel Cryer in a Wellsprings Organized Crime Activity to obtain its crafting schematic. These craftable iconics provide a reliable way to acquire powerful weapons, provided you engage with and clear out the designated criminal hotspots across Night City. |
FAQ
Can I miss iconic weapons permanently? Yes, many iconic weapons are missable. If you fail to loot them from specific enemies or locations during their associated missions, they may become permanently unavailable for that playthrough.
Do iconic weapons scale with my level? The base level of an iconic weapon is often determined when you first acquire it. However, you can upgrade iconic weapons at crafting stations to increase their stats and rarity, allowing them to remain viable as you level up.
What is the difference between iconic weapons and regular weapons? Iconic weapons are unique versions of standard weapon types that come with special perks, unique visual designs, or distinct effects not found on regular weapons. Some even have unique AI or dialogue.
Can I get iconic weapons back if I sell them? Once sold, iconic weapons are generally gone. It is highly recommended to store them in your stash if you do not wish to carry them, as they can often be retrieved later from the stash wall.
Are there iconic weapons in the Phantom Liberty expansion? Yes, the Phantom Liberty expansion introduces additional iconic weapons, which are typically found within its new missions and areas. This guide focuses on the base game’s iconic weapons.