Acquiring Dying Night
To get the Iconic Power Pistol ‘Dying Night,’ you must complete the main quest “The Rescue.” Afterward, once V wakes up in their apartment, head downstairs to the lower level. Across from the elevator, you’ll find a gun shop called “The 2nd Amendment.” Entering this shop will initiate the side quest “The Gun.” Speak to the vendor inside, and you can obtain the Dying Night for free from his shop menu. It will appear as an Uncommon/Iconic weapon marked with an exclamation point. This is one of the earliest Iconic Weapons available in Cyberpunk 2077, making it a valuable early-game acquisition.
The process is straightforward:
- Complete “The Rescue”: This is a mandatory main story quest.
- Return to V’s Apartment: After the mission, V will wake up here.
- Go to The 2nd Amendment: Take the stairs down from V’s apartment to the lower level. The gun shop is located directly across from the elevator.
- Initiate “The Gun” Side Quest: Simply walking into the shop will trigger this quest.
- Talk to the Vendor: Engage in conversation with the shopkeeper.
- Claim Dying Night: Locate the Dying Night in his inventory. It is free and will be marked as an Iconic weapon.
While you can delay this step and pick it up later, it’s advisable to acquire it as soon as possible due to its early game utility and free cost. The Rare, Epic, and Legendary crafting specs for Dying Night are automatically received once you obtain the uncommon Iconic weapon, allowing for future upgrades.
Dying Night Overview
Dying Night is an Iconic Power Pistol in Cyberpunk 2077, renowned for its high attack speed and significant headshot damage multiplier. It is described as a versatile sidearm, ideal for delivering quick follow-up shots in combat. Although its initial rarity is Uncommon, its Iconic status ensures it can be upgraded to higher tiers, including Legendary, through crafting. The weapon’s in-game description notes its seemingly cobbled-together appearance but assures its excellent firing performance.
The Dying Night comes equipped with specific bonuses that enhance its combat effectiveness, particularly for players who favor precision and aggressive movement. Its base stats, while varying slightly with tier and upgrades, consistently emphasize damage output and handling.
| Tier | Type | Weapon Group | Class | Bullets | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | Power Pistol | Ranged | Pistol | Ricochet | 4.3 |
The ability for bullets to ricochet off surfaces is a standard feature of Power Pistols, adding a tactical dimension to combat by allowing shots around corners or at obscured targets. The weapon’s light weight of 4.3 contributes to its ease of handling and makes it a suitable choice for agile combat styles.
Stats and Bonuses
Dying Night offers a compelling set of statistics and unique bonuses that make it a potent weapon, especially in the hands of a skilled shooter. Its primary strengths lie in its ability to amplify headshot damage and maintain consistent damage output while moving.
Key Stats (Uncommon Tier, baseline values):
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack Speed | 8 |
| Damage | 37.13 |
| Reload Speed | 0.81 |
| Effective Range | 22.50 |
| Weapon Handling | 7.69 |
| Headshot Dmg Multiplier | +125% |
| Armor Penetration | +25% |
It’s important to note that these values represent the base Uncommon tier. Upgrading Dying Night to higher tiers will significantly improve these statistics. For example, a fully upgraded Legendary Dying Night can achieve a much higher headshot damage modifier, with one report suggesting a 5.3 headshot multiplier.
Unique Bonuses:
- Increases damage while moving: This bonus encourages an aggressive, mobile playstyle, allowing V to maintain offensive pressure even when repositioning.
- Guarantees Shock with rapid fire: Sustained rapid fire from Dying Night can apply the Shock status effect to enemies, providing crowd control and additional damage over time.
- +125% Headshot Damage Multiplier: This substantial bonus makes headshots extremely rewarding, aligning well with the weapon’s high attack speed for quick, lethal precision.
- +25% Armor Penetration: This ensures that a significant portion of the damage bypasses enemy armor, making it effective against heavily armored targets.
Upgrade Slots:
Dying Night comes with the following upgrade slots, allowing for further customization and enhancement:
- Scope Slot: For attaching various scopes to improve aiming and target acquisition.
- Muzzle Slot: For attaching muzzle modifications that can reduce recoil, increase damage, or add other effects.
These slots allow players to tailor the Dying Night to their specific combat preferences, whether it’s enhancing long-range precision or close-quarters efficiency.
FAQ
Is Dying Night free? Yes, Dying Night is obtained for free from the vendor at The 2nd Amendment gun shop after completing “The Rescue” main quest.
What type of weapon is Dying Night? Dying Night is an Iconic Power Pistol.
Can I upgrade Dying Night? Yes, once you acquire the Uncommon Iconic Dying Night, you automatically receive the Rare, Epic, and Legendary crafting specs, allowing you to upgrade it to higher tiers.
What are Dying Night’s main benefits? Dying Night offers increased damage while moving, a guaranteed Shock effect with rapid fire, a high headshot damage multiplier (+125%), and good armor penetration (+25%).
Where is The 2nd Amendment gun shop located? The 2nd Amendment gun shop is on the lower level of V’s apartment building, directly across from the elevator.