Best Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty 2.0 Sniper build

With the release of update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 is shaping up to be one of the best RPGs on the market. CD Projekt Red has done a great job of fixing the plethora of technical issues that plagued the game over the past couple of years. These fixes have made it one of the most fun titles to experience today.

As an RPG, one of the best aspects of Cyberpunk 2077 is the ability to build a character in the game. The reworked perks and cyberware system have made building a character more fun. One of the most interesting builds that players can go for is a Sniper build.

This guide is for those who want to mold V into a stone-cold long-range killer.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer

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Creating a Sniper build in Cyberpunk 2077

Looking at the attribute distribution, perks, and Cyberware for a sniper build in Cyberpunk 2077 (Image via CDPR)

A sniper build is at its most efficient when it is centered on the idea of quietly taking out enemies. This is because it is easy to get surrounded and overwhelmed due to a sniper rifle's low rate of fire. Some missions will also force V into tight spots wherein sniping is not the most viable approach. However, this build will also address these issues.

This build is meant for early-game sections. However, certain perks, like the Nerves of Tungsten-Steel, which are required for this particular Sniper build can only be unlocked in mid to late-game sections of Cyberpunk 2077. The Sniper build is something you'll be working on throughout your playthrough.

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Starting Attribute distribution

• Body: 3
• Intelligence: 3
• Technical Ability: 6
• Cool: 4
• Reflexes: 6

Given this build primarily focuses on Snipers and Quickhacks, Technical Ability and Reflex are the primary attributes you need to focus on. Furthermore, Having higher Cool also helps with Quickhack efficiency. Although Body isn't necessarily required for this build. we recommend investing a few points into it to unlock some of the starting perks.

Body determines base damage as well as vitality, which are core attributes that are essential for any build in Cyberpunk.

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Perks to use

Perks are essential in creating a build in Cyberpunk 2077. To fully maximize the one-shot lethality of a sniper rifle, the perks that increase headshot damage and weak spot damage should be prioritized. Here are the perks that should be considered when building a sniper in the game:

• Focus: The first level of this perk will increase headshot damage and weak spot damage by 10%. Upon reaching level 2, V will have access to focus mode when aiming at full Stamina. When it is active, shooting costs 0 stamina.
• Deadeye: At level 1, this perk will provide a significant +10% increase to headshot and weak spot damage. Level 2 reduces the stamina cost for shooting by -25%, and at level 3, it unlocks Deadeye mode. When deadeye is active, both headshot and weak spot damage increases by +20%.
• Head to Head: When Focus is active, neutralizing an enemy with a ranged attack resets its duration.
• Long Shot: When Deadeye is active. your shots always deal full damage regardless of distance.
• Nerves of Tungsten-Steel: When Deadeye is active, it guarantees Crit Hits for headshots and weak spots. Additionally, this perk increases the damage dealt when the player is further from the target to a maximum of 25%.
• Deep Breath: Time slows by 25% when Focus is active.
• California Reaper: +30% stamina after neutralizing an enemy with a ranged attack via headshot or weak spot.
• Rinse and Reload: +10 reload speed for your next reload after neutralizing an enemy while aiming.

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Cyberware for the Sniper build in Cyberpunk 2077

Visit a Ripperdoc to get Cyberware implants (Image via CDPR)

Cyberware is also important when creating a character in Cyberpunk 2077, so make sure to stop by a Ripperdoc when possible to have some installed. Players should just make sure that V has enough Eddies to spend.

Here are the best cyberware for this build:

Frontal cortex:

• Heal-On-kill
• Mechatronic Core

Ocular system:

• Kiroshi Optics MK.3
• Trajectory Analysis
• Weakspot Detection

Circulatory system:

• Biomonitor
• Bioconductor
• Second Heart

Immune system:

• Shock-n-Awe
• Pain Editor

Nervous system:

• Kerenzikov
• Synaptic Accelerator

Integumentary system:

• Subdermal Armor
• Optical Camo
• Heat Converter

Operating system:

• BioDyne Berserk MK.4
• BioDyne Berserk MK.3
• BioDyne Berserk MK.2
• Zetatech Berserk MK.5

Skeleton:

• Bionic Joints
• Synaptic Signal Optimizer

Hands:

• Smart Link
• Ballistic Compressor

Legs:

• Reinforced Tendons

For the Sniper build, you can go with any Cyberware that either increases firearm damage (Snipers and heavy artillery) or scales with Reflex/Technical Ability. The majority of the damage is going to be coming from your Sniper shots as well as Quickhacks. Additionally, to make sure you have some

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Best weapons for the Sniper build in Cyberpunk 2077

Some really powerful Sniper rifles in Cyberpunk 2077 can be unlocked simply by progressing through the main story quests. Furthermore, there are also a few incredibly powerful Snipers that can be purchased from vendors across Night City. Here are some of the best Sniper rifles you can choose for the Sniper build:

• Techtonika SPT32 Grad
• Tsunami Nekomata
• Breakthrough
• O'Five
• Tsunami Ashura

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It should be noted that this build excels at dealing with massive burst damage, especially when V remains undetected. Should enemies discover V, he will not have as good of a defense as other Cyberpunk 2077 builds. This is why he should move quickly and always have a reliable submachine gun ready.

Players should stay hidden for as long as possible and make sure to use ping to find all enemies before engaging. They can then pick a solid sniping position and choose a couple of backup spots that V can fall back to.

Interested in trying other builds? Check out this Netrunner build that is reminiscent of Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.