There is a huge variety of weapons in Cyberpunk 2077, and they are designed to cater to all playstyles. However, the pistol may be the most reliable all-rounder weapon in the game. With mods, they can function as stealth weapons, support weapons, melee, and crowd control features capable of clearing a room of enemies in a single shot.
In addition to the regular pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 are the Unique variants. These upgraded versions can be game-changers offering new ways to play. These unique pistols also allow players to customize the weapon to their own standards. Potentially creating a gun that’s easily as terrifying as any shotgun and a match for the powerful sniper rifle.
Updated on February 22, 2022, by Michael Llewellyn: The long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 patch has arrived. It's now a more stable game for last-gen console users with better performance overall. However, it's the current-gen upgrades for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S that have understandably received the most attention from fans and critics alike. While some consider the improvements modest compared to its PC counterpart the upgrades make a significant difference for console players.
There will be more patches and updates to follow but in meantime, the 1.5 patch for Cyberpunk 2077 brought with it some free DLC that includes new weapons and attachments for players to toy around with. Unfortunately, there weren't any new pistols in the update, but there were some upgrades and mods which will be included at the bottom of the page. This list has been updated to include more detailed stats for each pistol, so the player can decide for themselves what the best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 are.
17 Plan B
Players know Dexter Deshawn as an influential fixer in Night City, and it's easy to see why he's "at the top of his game" after players meet him during the game's prologue. Love him or hate him, it's hard to deny that Dexter is a man with power, money, and influence.
His signature weapon, Plan B, is just as high-dollar as he is. The Power Pistol features an iconic perk that increases its chance to apply the bleed status effect to enemies, and it has "unlimited ammo" for those with overflowing pockets. Instead of using Pistol Ammo, Plan B will siphon through the players' Eurodollars. It's not recommended for those low on cash, but for players who have heavy pockets and watch to inflict DOT via bleed, it's a great choice.
How To Get Plan B
The Plan B Pistol is acquired by completing the “The Heist” mission. After the scene where Dexter betrays V and attempts to kill him and leave him for dead in the Junkyard, a scene will show Dexter getting executed by Takemura.
V will need to return to the junkyard on the Eastern side of Night City on the border of the Badlands. Dexter’s body will be laying on the ground, so simply loot him to acquire it.
Plan B Stats
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 266.9 DPS
- 64-78 damage
- 3.75 shots per second
- Clip Size: 12 Rounds
- Attachments: Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary variant
16 Doom Doom
It pays to keep friends close and enemies closer, as players will find out during the Second Conflict mission if they're "pals" with Dum Dum. When Jackie and V perform The Pickup, they have the option of starting a firefight with The Maelstrom or joining forces to help them escape. Those that stick close to Royce's associate Dum Dum (and manage to keep him alive during the ensuing battle) will be rewarded with Doom Doom after all's said and done.
This unique handgun fires four shots at the cost of one and has an increased chance to dismember limbs from foes. It also boasts an increased rate of fire and damage, but all of this comes at the cost of additional weapon recoil and bullet spread.
How To Get Doom Doom
The Doom Doom can be acquired during the Second Conflict quest. It needs to be looted from the Maelstrom gang member known as Dum Dum. It’s part of the major side jobs that involve Kerry. At the end of the Second Conflict mission, knockout or kill Dum Dum as he’s waiting for V. He will be talking to Nancy on the couch.
The Doom Doom Stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 637.4 DPS
- 95-115 Damage
- 6 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 6 Rounds
- Attachments: Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary Variant.
15 Chaos
Those that learn to harness the concept of chaos will truly succeed in Night City. This rare and iconic pistol from Maelstrom frontman Simon "Royce" Randall is a true personification of all things crazy, coming with a unique perk that "randomizes" some of the gun's stats after each time V reloads.
Damage type, status effects, and critical hit chance will all flip-flop as players make their way through each clip.
How To Get Chaos
The Chaos Pistol needs to be obtained by looting Royce. It's only possible to obtain it during "The Pickup" story mission, by enraging Maelstrom's associates and causing an all-out gunfight with the gang. Players that want a better variant can unlock the Edgerunner Artisan perk and craft a Legendary Chaos.
Chaos' Stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 112.5 DPS
- 26-32 Damage
- 3.85 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 12 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary variant
14 Crash
It's hard not to like River Ward, the family-oriented NCPD detective that can become a great ally for V. Those that complete the character's side jobs will be rewarded emotionally and with a strong, unique Power Pistol.
Its unique ability allows the weapon to enter a state of "fully automatic fire" if players hold the charge button while aiming down the sights. During this mode, it gains decreased bullet spread, recoil, and benefits from an increased fire rate. It's a great handgun for players that love to go into firefights guns-blazing.
How To Get Crash
Spending time with River and his family in the "Following the River" side job will reward players with Crash at the top of the Water Tower at the end of the mission.
Crash Pistol's Stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 334.4 DPS
- 248-304 Damage
- 1.21 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 6 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic variant and 4 for the Legendary
13 Death and Taxes
Maiko isn't exactly the friendliest of faces in Night City. Most players abhor their encounter with her and are instantly put off by her "holier-than-thou" attitude. But it's easy to understand why someone as powerful and influential as Maiko would "feel untouchable." Most players will likely want to avoid dealing with the Tyger Claws' associate but those that scoff at side jobs pertaining to Judy Alvarez and Clouds, as a result, will miss out on a unique and entertaining pistol.
How To Get Death And Taxes
The Death and Taxes pistol is found in Maiko's office during the side job, "Ex-Factor." Death and Taxes has a unique perk that splits its projectiles into two parts, allowing them to strike targets twice. It boasts increased Electrical damage as well, making it perfect for anyone keen on that damage type.
Death and Taxes stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 334.4 DPS
- 248-304 Damage
- 1.21 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 10 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary
12 Dying Night
One of the best iconic pistols available in Cyberpunk 2077, the Dying Night is also the first one many players will come across.
The Dying Night shines during the early game, offering players a much faster reload time than other pistols and increasing headshot damage by 50 percent. It's a sharpshooter's dream will carry players that favor pistols far into the starting hours of Cyberpunk 2077.
How To Get The Dying Night
The Dying Night is given to V by a Weapons Dealer in Act 1. Simply stop by his shop on the way to meet Jackie Welles during the game's Prologue. He will then inform V that his .45 is ready. Those that skip "The Gun," and head straight towards Jackie will miss out on this unique handgun.
Dying Night Stats
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 65.3 DPS
- 10-12 Damage
- 5.56 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 21 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot and an Empty Muzzle Slot
- Mod Slots: 4 for the Legendary variant
11 Pride
The Pride pistol has a good chance of landing critical and headshot damage and the bullets can ricochet off surfaces.
It has two slots for a scope and a muzzle as well as four mod slots. In addition, the Pride can also inflict the Stun status and with high damage points, it is capable of taking down even the toughest foes.
How To Get Pride
Pride is an Iconic pistol that can be collected during the “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” quest after Adam Smasher kills an important character in the Cyberpunk 2077 story during the mission.
Pride Stats:
- Rarity: Legendary/Iconic
- 304.3 DPS
- 73-89 Damage
- 3.75 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 12 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 4 for the Legendary variant
10 Lizzie
Despite the gun's unusual looks and surprisingly low damage range, it’s still one of the best in the game. When it is fully charged, the Lizzie pistol can fire off a burst of five shots of four bullets at once.
This means that the Lizzie gun can shoot 20 projectiles at once. Pairing it with the damage mod Crunch will increase the damage per bullet.
How To Get Lizzie
The Iconic Lizzie pistol can be obtained from Lizzie’s basement once the Main Job called “The Space in Between” has been completed.
Lizzie Stats
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 238.3 DPS
- 12-15 Damage
- 17 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 10 Rounds but fire 4 projectiles in one shot, and fire 5 when fully charged
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot and Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 Mod Slot
9 La Chingona Dorada
La Chingona Dorada is an Iconic pistol that was Jackie’s gun and it’s very easy to see why he was so attached to it. It will cause 21-26 Thermal Damage with a 13% chance to burn enemies.
It also comes complete with a Scope Slot, a Muzzle Slot, and one Mod Slot. There’s also a small chance that the Dorada will inflict the stun status on enemies if it hasn’t already burned them alive with Thermal and Burn.
How To Get La Chingona Dorada
La Chingona Dorada can be acquired after completing the Heroes side quest. Once the quest is complete V, will need to wait 24 hours before returning to the El Coyote Cojo, and the gun will be found on the offering table.
La Chingona Dorada Stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 72.1 DPS
- 27-33 Damage
- 2.34 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 10 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary
8 Amnesty
Players who want to live out their dreams of being a Lawless Cowboy in the Wild West-like Badlands of Cyberpunk 2077 will want a weapon to match their lifestyle. Thankfully, Cassidy Righter has access to a unique pistol that will make players feel like a true gunslinger.
The powerful revolver is a must-have for Pistol fanatics. It's sleek, strong, and has been modified for additional handling and power by Cassidy himself. It's a fast-firing, hard-hitting handgun.
How To Get The Amnesty
To get Amnesty, players will have to prove to Cassidy that they deserve it by shooting 12 out of 16 bottles during his mini-game challenge in the main job, "We Gotta Live Together." Those that miss out will still be able to get one during the main storyline's "Ending."
The Amnesty Stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 127.1 DPS
- 49-61 Damage
- 2.29 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 6 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic variant and 4 for the Legendary
7 Kongou
The Kongou is an Iconic tier pistol that can be obtained The pistol has the ricochet ability even when the player doesn’t have the usual Cyberware attachments that are required for the ability.
It starts out as a Rare tiered weapon and comes complete with a Scope Slot, a Muzzle Slot, and one Mod Slot. However, once it has been upgraded to the Legendary tier, it will have four mod slots instead.
How To Get The Kongou
The Kongou can be acquired during “The Heist,” one of the main missions in Act 1. Prior to the Heist, V will undergo what is called a Braindance during "The Information" mission. This will reveal the pistol was previously on the bed. However, it is found on the right bedside nightstand at Yorinobu’s Penthouse.
Kongou Stats:
- Rarity: Rare/Iconic
- 132.3 DPS
- 32-39 Damage
- 3.56 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 9 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 for the Rare variant and 4 for the Legendary
6 Malorian Arms 3516
The Malorian Arms 3516 is an Iconic pistol that was custom-made for Keanu Reeves' character Johnny Silverhand and can be upgraded to Legendary tier.
The pistol has 96-118 Damage and at the Legendary tier, the 3516 can inflict +66-83 Thermal Damage and its bullets can ricochet off surfaces. In addition, its bullets are so powerful that they can shoot through walls, floors, and objects.
How To Get The Malorian Arms 3516
The Marlorian Arms 3516 can be acquired from Grayson while participating in the Side Job called “Chippin’ In". In this mission, an unavoidable story-based battle ensues where Grayson will eventually drop the Malorian Arms after V chases him and lands a few shots.
The Malorian Arms 3516 Stats:
- Rarity: Legendary/Iconic
- 238.5 DPS
- 96-118 Damage
- 2.22 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 10 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 1 Mod Slot
5 Genjiroh
The Genjiroh is an Iconic Smart Weapon that fires four rounds per shot and deals electrical damage with a 16% chance of inflicting the Shock status on V’s enemies. In addition, the pistol has a 40.96% chance of causing critical damage.
How To Get The Genjiroh
The Genjiroh can be obtained during the “Play it Safe” quest. It is located behind a locked door on the right after using the elevator to get to floor 21. The door can either be opened with the key code 2906 although if V has a Technical Ability of 11 he can get in without the code.
The Genjiroh Stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 322.0 DPS
- 52-64 Damage
- 4.64 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 32 Rounds
- Attachments: Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic variant and 4 for Legendary
4 Apparition
The Apparition is an Iconic pistol that is designed to pull its user out of a tight spot when their health is getting low. In response to low health, the Apparition’s fire rate, critical chance, reload speed, and fully charged shots will now do double the damage.
It can do a lot of physical damage even without V’s health dropping to critical levels, but it doesn’t have any elemental properties.
How To Get The Apparition
The Apparition can be looted from Frank’s body during the "Warpigs." This is a Side Job that is available only if the player has selected the Corpo Life path at the beginning of the game. After a dialogue with Frank at the end of the mission, V needs to fight Frank to acquire the Apparition.
The Apparition Stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 312.7 DPS
- 78-96 Damage
- 3.57 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 12 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic variant and 4 for the Legendary
3 Skippy
The bizarre but Iconic Skippy pistol is a Smart Weapon that scales to the user’s level, so it never becomes useless. However, once the quest called “Machine Gun” has been completed, V will lose the gun permanently. Skippy is a very effective pistol, but it can also be a pain to use, as the wrong answer from V will result in Skippy calibrating itself to do the complete opposite of what the user wants it to do.
It has two modes of fire: Puppy Loving Pacifist, which only targets the knees for non-lethal shots, and Stone Cold Killer, which goes for headshots. Furthermore, simply aiming Skippy can cause the gun to fire on its own. While it’s powerful and entertaining to use, it can also be a liability in some scenarios
How To Get Skippy
Finding the weapon is simple enough as Skippy is found next to a body in the alley located at Vista del Rey, Heywood. This will trigger the Machine Gun side quest. However, if one wants to keep Skippy in their inventory, they will deliberately have to avoid completing the quest as Skippy will return to its rightful owner.
Skippy's Stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 181.9 DPS
- 36-44 Damage
- 4.55 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 30 Rounds
- Attachments: Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 Mod Slots
2 Comrade’s Hammer
Comrade’s Hammer is a powerful Iconic Tech weapon that can be upgraded to the Legendary tier. It only fires one single bullet, but it’s an explosive shot and deals electrical and chemical damage to V's enemies.
The Comrade’s Hammer's only real drawbacks are that its upgraded stats and damage types are randomized, and it suffers from slow reload times. However, modifying its reload speed can remedy the gun’s slow reloading speed.
How To Get The Comrade's Hammer
The Comrade's Hammer needs to be crafted. However, the specifications for the weapon need to be obtained from the leader in Suspected Organized Crime in Arroyo. To craft the weapon, V needs to have Grease Monkey Perk and the following materials:
- 45 Epic Components
- 35 Rare Components
- 20 Uncommon Components
- 1 Legendary Component
Comrade's Hammer stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 680 DPS
- 1873-2231 Damage
- 0.78 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 1 Round
- Attachments: Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic Variant and 4 for the Legendary
1 Archangel
For many players, the Archangel pistol is one of the best weapons to obtain and arguably the best handgun/pistol in Cyberpunk 2077. It is an Iconic gun with the potential to reach the Legendary tier if it’s upgraded. At Legendary tier, it has +139.11% Critical damage, 69.56% Bonus ricochet damage, and 198-242 Electrical damage.
In addition, the Archangel has an empty scope slot, empty muzzle, slot, and four empty Mod slots, making it one of the most customizable weapons in the game.
How To Get The Archangel
The Archangel pistol can be obtained by completing the Side Job called "A Like Supreme." The quest is acquired after completing "Second Conflict;" V will receive a call from Nancy the following day giving him this quest. There is no special requirement for this story-based mission, and the pistol will be rewarded once V has finished performing at the Samurai Concert with Kerry. Once the show has ended, Kerry will hand over the Archangel pistol.
Archangel Stats:
- Rarity: Epic/Iconic
- 381.8 DPS
- 256-313 Damage
- 1.34 Attacks Per Second
- Clip Size: 6 Rounds
- Attachments: An Empty Scope Slot, Empty Muzzle Slot, and an Empty Mod Slot
- Mod Slots: 2 for the Epic variant and 4 for the Legendary
New Handgun Muzzle Brakes Available Since The Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 Update
- RC-7 Ifrit
- RC-7 Liger
- RC-7 Dybbuk
- RC-7 Kutrub
- RC-7 Babaroga
New Scopes Available Since The Cyberpunk 2077 1.5 Update
- Kang Tao Jue long scope
- Tsunami Gaki sniper scope
- Arasaka Kanetsugu short scope
- Handyman short scope
Since the new patch was released there have been new scopes and muzzle brakes added to the game as part of its free DLC. Thanks to the freedom of Cyberpunk 2077's mechanics experimentation is encouraged to find out what works best for the individual player. Additionally, with the right modifications, the best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 can become even better.
Cyberpunk 2077 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S