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The YouTube video focuses on a variety of netrunning builds and strategies for effective gameplay in "Cyberpunk 2077." Key builds discussed include the "Net Gunner," which balances hacking with gunplay using a smart gun like Yinglong, and the "Arasaka De" build for stealth, emphasizing covert hacks and RAM efficiency. Other notable builds are the "Brain Melter," combining monowire and combat hacks; the "Net Watch Net Driver," leveraging environmental hacks; and the "God of Machines," which involves controlling vehicles and enemy tactics.
Key tools and cyberware such as the Shingan Mark 5 prototype, thermal grenades, and optical camouflage are highlighted for their efficiency in various scenarios. Crucial quick hacks utilized across these builds include "Cyber Psychosis," "Contagion," "Short Circuit," and "Synapse Burn," each offering unique advantages for crowd control and strategic takedowns.
Important perks and cyberware like RAM Reallocator, Adrenaline Rush, and the Cyber Semantic Optimizer are recommended to boost RAM, health, and critical hits. Additionally, the video mentions powerful weapons like the "Monowire Yinglong," "Rogue's Pride," and "XOD2 Kappar," alongside tactics for overclocking and overheat feedback loops.
Throughout, the video underscores the importance of integrating appropriate weapons, perks, and cyberware to enhance combat efficiency, stealth capabilities, and overall survivability in "Cyberpunk 2077."
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the seven different cyber decks available in Cyberpunk 2077, each with unique buffs and abilities suited for various net running builds. The focus is on the militech power line deck, which is optimal for combining quick hacks with smart guns to create a balanced build named the “net Gunner.” This build integrates both hacking and gunplay and requires heavy intelligence investment, along with perks in reflexes, body, and tech. Key cyberware includes X disk, memory boost, self-ice, thermal monowire, and smart link. The build benefits from new Phoenix and Kito ltis combat aids for effective overclocking and survival. The primary weapon recommended is the smart gun, yinglong, due to its efficiency in dealing with opponents.
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In this segment of the video, various weapons and tactics for a Cyberpunk build are discussed. The “Monowire Yinglong” can be found at a suspected crime scene in Wells Springs, while “Divided We Stand” is looted from the Stadium Love quest in Rancho Coronado, useful for crowd control by emitting poisonous gas. The “Bajing Chong” is an explosive weapon obtained after completing one game ending and is used when surrounded to carve an exit. The video also recommends using thermal grenades to enhance explosions from the contagion quick hack.
The quick hacks sequence mentioned includes “Ping” for battlefield surveying, “Cyber Psychosis” for temporary allies, “Movement” to pin enemies, “Weapon Glitch” to improve gun crit chance, and “Contagion” for area damage. The build uses cyberware like “Shingan Mark 5 Prototype” with devastating burn effects through incendiary grenades. Additional quick hacks like “Cyberware Malfunction,” “Short Circuit,” and “Synapse Burn” are used for heavy hits. The video notes that “Detonate Grenade” hasn’t been working properly and might need a future update.
Next, the video introduces the “Arasaka De” stealth build. It focuses on avoiding detection with cheaper covert hacks, bonus RAM for takedowns, and trace-reducing perks. Emphasizing stealth, perks like “Shadowrunner” and “Copy Paste” are highlighted to spread hacks to multiple enemies. To enhance stealth, perks such as health regen, air dash, and cyberware tech are kept, while building a fragile combat style with “Ram Reallocator” for more efficient RAM use. This build is optimized for slower, more strategic takedowns.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on optimizing a stealth build with specific tools and strategies in a game. Optical camouflage, powerful silenced pistols like Rogue’s Pride, and stealth hacks such as short circuits, memory wipe, and synapse burn are highlighted for effective use. The build is particularly useful for stealth headshots and managing enemies without direct combat. The discussion also includes an alternative combat-oriented netrunning build called “brain melter,” which relies on the monowire and combat hacks for an aggressive playstyle. Recommendations for cyberware, including self-defense measures like self-ICE and health regeneration, are also provided to enhance survivability. This segment underlines the versatility and effectiveness of these builds in various in-game scenarios.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on a specific build using the thermal monowire, supplemented by the Shingan Mark 5 prototype. This build is optimal for inflicting flame effects and detonating enemies who are already infected, primarily through the use of hacks such as cyberware malfunction, short circuit, and synapse burn. While it excels at dealing with burning or poisoned enemies, it’s not ideal for retreating or big law enforcement battles. Instead, it’s designed for shorter fights and boss battles, where it can effectively whittle down health and control movement.
Additionally, a netrunner build called the “netw watch net driver” is discussed, which leverages environmental hacking to disable entire enemy bases without direct combat. This build requires nearby hackable devices and hiding spots, making the user very fragile in direct combat but incredibly powerful through machines. Perk-wise, the focus is on hacking enhancements and sneaking, with minimal investment in physical combat skills. Health regeneration, ram boosts, overclock mode, and optical camo are highlighted as essential components to this build.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the effectiveness and strategies of different cyber-hack loadouts and builds in the game “Cyberpunk 2077.” They mention switching to “cyber psychosis” for a fun option of making enemies fight each other, and provide alternatives like “self-destruct.” The speaker highlights using cameras or vehicles to hack from a safe distance, especially with the car hacker perk that allows controlling vehicles to administer hacks.
The “god of machines” build is recommended for those wanting a unique playstyle involving controlling vehicles and making enemies fight themselves. This build can be limited by the availability of cameras or road access and may not be suitable for all missions, such as “Don’t Fear the Reaper.”
Next, the speaker introduces the “Blood Demon” build, which becomes accessible towards the game’s end, specifically through a certain ending in Phantom Liberty. This build focuses on using perks from the Intelligence attribute, with an emphasis on cyberware and air dash perks. The strategy revolves around using specific hacks to maximize effectiveness, including rebooting optics and deploying the black wall gateway hack.
Overall, this segment provides detailed insights into various high-level builds, their setup, and the strategic deployment of hacks to maximize efficiency and safety in the game.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses strategies for combat involving hacking, particularly focusing on targeting enemies with various cyber attacks. Key strategies include:
– Using a repetitive but powerful method where blackwall chains and synapse burn chains are used to target enemies, especially those at a skull level or higher.
– Switching optics for cyberware malfunctions and adding short circuit attacks for additional damage against stronger foes like Max Tac units.
– The soul-harvesting feedback loop, which allows for indefinite survival against numerous enemies by maintaining overclocking as long as there are souls to harvest.
– Highlighting the powerful Raven micros cyber, which enhances the main hack ‘Contagion’ to affect multiple enemies simultaneously for widespread AOE damage.
– Outlining the benefits of focusing heavily on hacking (approximately 65%) with less emphasis on guns.
– Discussing various enhancements and perks to boost this build’s effectiveness, including adrenaline rush, regeneration, and powerful armor choices like Parabellum and counter shell.
– Emphasizing the importance of the Shingan Mark 5 weapon for detonating contagion effects, while suggesting other versatile weapons such as the XOD2 Kappar and Yinglong for different tactical needs.
Finally, the video concludes with a prompt for viewers to choose between two names for the build, “Fatal Virality” or “Crowd Killer,” and discusses the importance of integrating appropriate weapons and modifications to enhance combat efficiency.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses strategies for handling different combat scenarios using various hacking and combat techniques. The primary focus is on using the Mark 5 to apply overheat and having hacks like cyberware malfunction, short circuit, and synapse burn as backups. For tough situations, an unlimited overclock feedback loop is suggested, while in general, blanket damage can be applied to multiple targets.
The strategies include using “self-destroy” to spread damage to multiple enemies, and employing “baits” and “request backup” to group foes before attacking with contagion. This approach is effective for small groups and even larger bases when combined with synapse burn loops and overclock. The build can quickly eliminate law enforcement and is available earlier than other powerful decks.
The speaker also introduces a “Pure Runner” build that focuses exclusively on hacking without hybridization. This build is optimized for both stealth and open combat, emphasizing overclock and health regeneration. It avoids smart gun or monowire perks and instead focuses on hacking efficiency and stealth mobility. The segment concludes by suggesting adjustments for cyberware to enhance health and overclock capabilities while maintaining stealth.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the use of the Cyber Semantic Optimizer and the RAM Reallocator, highlighting their benefits for maintaining high levels of RAM and dealing critical hits. The RAM Reallocator restores RAM every 15 seconds, and the optimizer permanently boosts critical hits, effective against high-level enemies. They also mention the use of Optical Camo for stealth and RAM regeneration from the skeleton. The approach is to rely primarily on quick hacks, minimizing the need for conventional weapons. Key hacks include short circuits, cyberware malfunction, memory wipe, and synapse burn, with specific strategies for stealth and open combat. The build is noted for its power but requires individual targeting of enemies and becomes fully viable only later in the game. The speaker encourages viewers to comment on their preferred builds and potential improvements.