Cyberpunk 2077: Tech Engineer – the perfect character build

Guide and walkthrough for Cyberpunk 2077

This page of the Cyberpunk 2077 guide will provide you with one of the complete character builds you can choose for your character. You will learn the best way to allocate attribute points, select equipment and mods, and opt for perks.

Tech weapons are among the most fascinating firearms in Cyberpunk 2077. They are powerful kinetic weapons that fire bullets driven by electromagnetic pulses. Tech weapons have long ranges and can penetrate all types of surfaces such as walls or containers. Besides, the Technical Ability developed in this suggested build will enable you to craft potent items and useful modifications.

• Creating a character
• Essential attributes
• Key perks
• Equipment
• Key modifications
• General tips

Creating a character

When you create a character in Cyberpunk 2077, you will have seven points to allocate among the five primary attributes. Note that you cannot assign all points to a single attribute since the limit of each attribute in the character creator is six. We recommend allocating your attribute points as follows:

1. Technical Ability: six points;
2. Reflexes: six points;
3. Body: four points.

Ensure that you use all available attribute points when creating a new character. If not, the unused attribute points will be lost.

Essential attributes

The primary attributes for the suggested character build in Cyberpunk 2077 are Technical Ability and Reflexes. Assign the remaining attribute points to Body.

1. Technical Ability: this attribute permits you to use Tech weapons, but it also increases your character\’s Armor and lock-opening ability;
2. Reflexes: this attribute is primarily responsible for mobility and critical hit chance (one percent per level), but it also unlocks access to the most critical rifle perks;
3. Body: this is an additional attribute worth investing remaining points into, but only after maxing out the primary attributes mentioned above. The Body attribute primarily increases the character\’s health and stamina.

Key perks

Below, you will find a detailed list of all the most important perks that you should focus on while developing your character in Cyberpunk 2077. These perks are crucial and significantly affect the effectiveness of the Tech Engineer build.

Technical Ability – Engineering

	Can\’t Touch This You are resistant to the effects of grenades thrown by you.
	Up to 11 It allows you to charge Tech weapons up to 75%/100% of their capacity.
	Lightning Bolt The chance of a critical hit from a Tech weapon is increased by 3%/6%/10%.
	Tesla It increases the charge multiplier for Tech weapons by 15%/35%/55%.
	Gun Whisperer Fully charged Tech weapons do not shoot automatically.
	Lickety Split Tech weapon reload time is reduced by 10%/20%.
	Ubercharge A Tech weapon that is fully charged will cause 50% more damage. \”Fuck All Walls\” reduces the charge level needed for Tech weapons to break through walls by 30%. \”Superconductor\” makes Tech weapons ignore armor. \”Revamp\” increases Tech weapon damage by 25%. Charged weapon damage is increased by 10% (+1% for each additional perk point). The \”Mechanic\” perk provides more components when disassembling items. \”True Craftsmen\” enables the crafting of rare items. \”Field Technician\” increases the damage of crafted weapons by 2.5%/5%. \”Grease Monkey\” enables the crafting of epic items. \”Cost Optimization\” reduces component usage by 15%/30% during crafting. \”Waste Not Want Not\” allows for the retrieval of installed modifications when disassembling an item. \”Edgerunner Artisan\” enables the crafting of legendary items. \”Cutting Edge\” increases the damage stats of crafted legendary items by 5%. \”Long Shot\” increases rifle damage the further away the enemy is. \”Bullseye\” increases rifle damage by 10% when aiming. \”Savage Stoic\” increases rifle damage by 35% when shooting while standing still. \”Named Bullets\” increases crit damage from rifles and submachine guns by 35%. \”Executioner\” increases damage by 25% to enemies with health above 50% while using a rifle. \”Nerves of Steel\” increases damage by 20%/30% for headshots with sniper and precision rifles. \”Invincible\” increases health by 10%/20%/30%. \”Divided Attention\” allows for reloading during sliding, sprinting, and vaulting. \”Epimorphosis\” regenerates health up to 70%/80%/90% of its maximum value outside of combat.

Equipment

Cyberpunk 2077 boasts a plethora of equipment for players to discover. Since the items\’ stats are generally random, it\’s important to know what to look for when selecting the right weapons and clothing.

Weapons

The proposed build\’s primary weapon is a Tech precision rifle, like the Widowmaker or M-179E Achilles. Ensure that the weapon boasts the highest possible charge multiplier and damage multiplier when targeting the head, with a special emphasis on increasing critical hit chance. If interested in purchasing the Legendary M-179E Achilles Rifle, visit the Downtown weapon vendor and take the elevator to the fourth floor of the building.

Clothes

Although players will discover a variety of clothing options throughout Cyberpunk 2077, it\’s essential to pay attention to items offering a bonus to critical hit chance and critical damage.

Key modifications

In Cyberpunk 2077, you can modify cyberware, weapons, and clothing to complement your preferred play style. When selecting modifications, focus on those that increase critical hit chance, critical damage, and headshot damage.

Weapon mods

Three weapon mod options are worth considering: Crunch, Pacifier, and Penetrator.

1. Crunch: Increases overall weapon damage by 6/7/8/9/10 (depending on mod quality). Available for purchase from any weapon vendor.
2. Pacifier: Increases critical damage by 6/8/10/12% (depending on mod quality). Available for purchase from any weapon vendor.
3. Penetrator: Increases critical hit chance by 2/3/4/5/6% (depending on mod quality). Available for purchase from any weapon vendor.

Armor mods

Three armor mod options are worth considering: Bully, Deadeye, and Fortune.

1. Bully: Increases critical damage by 30%. Acquired by completing the main quest I Walk the Line or purchasing from a vendor (only available at higher character experience levels).
2. Deadeye: Increases critical hit chance by 15% and critical damage by 30%. Available for purchase from a clothing vendor in Japantown.
3. Fortune: Increases critical hit chance by 15%. Available for purchase from vendors in the City Center at higher experience levels.

Kiroshi mod

Trajectory Analysis is one of the top Kiroshi modifications in Cyberpunk 2077, increasing headshot damage by 50%. Purchased from Viktor after repaying your debt.

General Tips

1. With the Bullseye perk, aim to deal more damage;
2. Tech weapons can be fired immediately or charged for increased damage;
3. Tech gun shots can penetrate obstacles, allowing you to take down enemies hiding behind walls or containers;
4. When charging your weapon, aim for the head or weak spots for maximum damage.

FAQ

What is a Tech Engineer in Cyberpunk 2077?

A Tech Engineer is a character build in Cyberpunk 2077 that focuses on using technology to their advantage. They are skilled in hacking, engineering, and crafting, making them valuable in combat and outside of it. With the ability to control drones and turrets, as well as create their own weapons and upgrades, a Tech Engineer can be a formidable opponent.

What skills and attributes should a Tech Engineer prioritize?

A Tech Engineer should prioritize Intelligence, Technical Ability, and Cool. Intelligence will boost their hacking abilities, Technical Ability will allow them to craft and upgrade weapons, and Cool will increase their stealth and defensive capabilities. They should also invest in the Engineering and Quickhacking skill trees, as well as the Crafting and Engineering perks. Additionally, they should consider acquiring cyberware that enhances their hacking and engineering abilities, such as the Cyberdeck or the Smart Link.