Surviving the mean streets of Night City in Cyberpunk 2077 takes more than just chrome and a bad attitude. You need the best firepower. While standard guns you peel off a Maelstrom ganger will get the job done, true mercs know that Iconic Weapons are the secret to become an unstoppable force.
With the massive overhaul of Patch 2.0 and the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion, the weapon meta in Cyberpunk 2077 has completely shifted. We have rounded up the Cyberpunk 2077 Best Iconic Weapons, where to find them and why they deserve a spot in your weapon wheel.
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What Are Iconic Weapons in Cyberpunk 2077?
If you are new to Night City, you might wonder what makes these weapons so special. Iconic Weapons are unique named variants of standard guns and melee weapons.
Unlike regular loot, Iconics:
Have Unique Perks: They feature exclusive mechanical bonuses
Are Upgradeable: You can upgrade an Iconic weapon from Tier 1 all the way to Tier 5++ using crafting components.
Are Often Missable: Many are tied to specific story missions, gigs or hidden locations. If you miss them, they are usually gone for good (unless you buy them from the Black Market vendor in Dogtown).
Top Tier: Cyberpunk 2077 Best Iconic Weapons
Based on raw damage and unique utility, here are the standout Iconics you need to track down.
1. Fenrir (Power SMG) – Best Early Game Weapon
- Type: Power SMG
- Key Stats: +100% Headshot Damage Multiplier, +10% Shock Chance
- How to Get it: Found near the monk you save during the Losing My Religion side gig in Watson (available very early in the game).
Why it’s top-tier: Fenrir is arguably the best weapon you can grab in the early hours of the game. It boasts a blazing fast fire rate and a unique perk that applies devastating cyberware malfunctions and shock damage to enemies. It absolutely shreds early-game bosses and crowd-control encounters.
2. Guts (Power Shotgun) – Best for Edgerunners Fans
- Type: Power Shotgun
- Key Stats: +85% Headshot Damage Multiplier, +75% Armor Penetration, Fires 20 Projectiles
- How to Get it: Found hidden in the bushes at Memorial Park in Corpo Plaza, right where a certain tragic event happens in the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.
Why it’s top-tier: Rebecca’s signature shotgun is a localized earthquake. Firing an absurd 20 projectiles per trigger pull, Guts deals catastrophic kinetic damage and heavy armor penetration. The recoil is so massive that firing it mid-air pushes you backward. It’s chaotic and perfectly encapsulates the Solo playstyle.
3. Her Majesty (Power Pistol) – Best for Stealth Builds
- Type: Power Pistol
- Key Stats: +150% Headshot Damage Multiplier
- How to Get it: Given to V by Alex during the Phantom Liberty main questline (Mission: Get It Together).
Why it’s top-tier: If you run a Cool-focused stealth build, Her Majesty is a cheat code. When you activate your Optical Camo cyberware, this pistol grants perfect accuracy and guaranteed critical hits on headshots. Better yet, landing headshots while cloaked extends your camouflage duration. This allows you to chain silent kills like a ghost.
4. Errata (Thermal Katana) – Best for Melee Pyromaniacs
- Type: Melee Blade
- Key Stats: +25% Armor Penetration, +17% Burn Chance
- How to Get it: Found in the furnace room of the Electric Corporation power plant in Santo Domingo during the Disasterpiece quest (or free-roaming).
Why it’s top-tier: It’s a glowing, red-hot katana that sets people on fire. What more do you need? Beyond the incredible aesthetics, Errata synergizes perfectly with aggressive blade builds. Its unique perk allows you to leap toward enemies. Moreover, it guarantees critical damage against targets that are already burning.
5. Comrade’s Hammer (Tech Revolver) – Best for One-Shot Kills
- Type: Tech Revolver
- Key Stats: +75% Armor Penetration, +50% Crit Damage, +40% Burn Chance
- How to Get it: Crafting spec looted from a specific Suspected Organized Crime Activity leader in Arroyo, Santo Domingo.
Why it’s top-tier: This Tech revolver holds exactly one round in the magazine. The trade-off? That single bullet is a modified explosive round that detonates on impact. It bypasses armor and throws heavily armored enemies onto their backs. It is a pocket-sized RPG.
6. Ba Xing Chong (Smart Shotgun) – Best Endgame Weapon
- Type: Smart Shotgun
- Key Stats: +50% Armor Penetration, Fires explosive tracking projectiles
- How to Get it: Unlocked using Adam Smasher’s access token (acquired after beating the game) to open his hidden stash on the Ebunike ship.
Why it’s top-tier: The Ba Xing Chong does not fire standard smart pellets. It fires a barrage of explosive micro-missiles that actively seek out targets locked onto your Smart Link cyberware. It turns V into a walking weapon of mass destruction. It is the ultimate reward for conquering Night City.
How to Upgrade Iconic Weapons in Patch 2.0
The 2.0 update completely streamlined how weapon upgrades work. You no longer need to invest skill points into the Technical Ability tree just to keep your Iconics relevant.
Here is a quick guide to upgrade iconic weapons:
| Upgrade Requirement | How to Perform | Where to find Materials |
| Item Components (Tier 1 – 5) | Open your Inventory > Go to the Crafting tab > Select Upgrades | Looting drones/chests or dismantling weapons you don’t need. |
| x-MOD2 Variants | Look for Iconics with the “x-MOD2” tag (Phantom Liberty exclusive) | Found primarily in Dogtown airdrops. These rare versions allow you to slot weapon mods on top of their iconic perks! |
Always remember to check your Crafting tab every time you level up to ensure your favorite Iconics are scaling alongside your enemies.
What is your favorite Iconic Weapon in Cyberpunk 2077? Are you running a stealth netrunner with Her Majesty, or going loud with Guts? Sound off in the comments below!
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