Ultimate Johnny Silverhand Build Guide for Cyberpunk 2077
Johnny Silverhand, the infamous rebel from Cyberpunk 2077, embodies the spirit of resistance against corporate tyranny. Backed by the charismatic performance of Keanu Reeves, this character has captivated players and left them wanting to channel his legendary persona. Players frequently seek to transform V into a true Samurai rockerboy—both a musical hero and fearless rebel.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help players achieve that goal, detailing the essential weapons, cyberware, and perks needed to recreate the legendary Johnny Silverhand experience in Night City. While formidable, this build won’t obliterate enemies with sheer force; instead, it’s built for flair, style, and effective combat against the corporate powers that be.
Last Updated: December 11, 2024, by Jake Fillery
With the recent Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077, now is the perfect time for players to dive back into Night City and engage with the various factions, including the infamous Arasaka. Exploring the world as Johnny Silverhand presents a unique and immersive experience, capturing the essence of this iconic character without needing the Relic.
Best Weapons for Johnny Silverhand
To effectively embody Johnny Silverhand, certain weapons are quintessential. Here are the top choices that align with his legacy and allow players to step into his shoes, even 54 years posthumously. Given the game’s limitations, we’ve focused on a core trio of signature weapons, adding an extra option for those with the Phantom Liberty expansion.
Malorian Arms 3516
Acquired from Grayson during the “Chippin’ In”Side Job
A true masterpiece designed specifically for Johnny Silverhand.
Gun Type
Power Pistol
Attack Speed
3.33
Damage
81.09
Reload Speed
1.35
Effective Range
36
Weapon Handling
5.36
Effects
+150% Headshot Damage Multiplier
+25% Armor Penetration
This iconic gun is a must-have for the build since it symbolizes Johnny himself. Given that this build revolves around pistol and revolver usage, the Malorian serves as a fitting centerpiece.
Archangel
Unlocked by Completing Kerry’s Relationship Quest: “A Like Supreme”
A weapon that should be unleashed rather than left on display.
Gun Type
Power Revolver
Attack Speed
1.87
Damage
101.57
Reload Speed
0.89
Effective Range
42
Weapon Handling
4.48
Effects
+200% Headshot Damage Multiplier
+25% Armor Penetration
+20% Shock Chance
Description
Combines beauty with brute force. In full-auto mode, it fires in sync with Samurai’s “Archangel”.
This revolver, built by former Samurai member Kerry Eurodyne, channels the iconic rhythm of the band’s music, making it an exquisite addition to Johnny’s arsenal.
Bloody Maria
Unlocked by Completing All Muamar Reyes’ Gigs in Santo Domingo and “Ride Captain Ride”
A ferocious weapon that commands respect throughout Night City.
Gun Type
Power Shotgun
Attack Speed
1.20
Damage
273
Reload Speed
0.4
Effective Range
12
Weapon Handling
3.3
Effects
+85% Headshot Damage Multiplier
+25% Armor Penetration
+30% Bleeding Chance
6 Projectiles per Shot
Description
Delivers brutal knockdowns and chaos on the battlefield. Dismembering foes enhances reload speed and critical hit chances.
Utilizing Bloody Maria not only adds variety to the arsenal but also allows players to wreak havoc in style, perfectly aligning with Johnny’s audacious personality.
Erebus
Unlocked by Completing: “This Corrosion”(Phantom Liberty Only)
A weapon for those willing to explore uncharted territories.
Gun Type
Power Submachine Gun
Attack Speed
6.02
Damage
61.23
Reload Speed
1.80
Effective Range
18
Weapon Handling
5.53
Effects
+100% Headshot Damage Multiplier
+25% Armor Penetration
Description
This weapon’s projectiles are infused with dark energy, proving lethal against low-health targets.
As Johnny is known for his affinity with Militech firearms, the Erebus serves as a fitting choice, perfectly reflecting his legacy without feeling out of place in this build.
Buzzsaw
Acquired from Yelena Sidorova in Ross Street Parking Garage, Northside, Watson
Packs a hefty punch—don’t underestimate its bite.
Gun Type
Power Submachine Gun
Attack Speed
10
Damage
32
Reload Speed
1.6
Effective Range
21
Weapon Handling
7.1
Effects
+100% Headshot Damage Multiplier
+25% Armor Penetration
Description
Delivers high-penetration rounds and excels in damaging enemy limbs.
In true form, Johnny would opt for a submachine gun that eschews the Arasaka line—Buzzsaw stands out not just for its formidable damage but for the irony of a weapon that deals extra harm to those he aspires to vanquish.
Best Attributes for Johnny Silverhand
Attributes in Cyberpunk 2077 are crucial in shaping characters, enhancing builds through an array of perks. By prioritizing specific attributes, players can unlock crucial enhancements and improve their overall effectiveness in combat and dialogue.
Attribute
Reflexes
Total Points
20
Description
+0.5% Crit Chance per Attribute Point
Enhances proficiency with Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, and Blades; enables advanced movements and dialogue options.
Rationale
Johnny’s swift and observant nature makes boosting this attribute essential. The associated perks significantly enhance movement and agility throughout the gameplay.
Attribute
Technical Ability
Total Points
20
Description
+2 Armor per Attribute Point
Boosts proficiency with Explosives and Tech Weapons; enables tech interaction and dialogue options.
Rationale
This attribute empowers players to leverage the best cyberware available, maximizing the effectiveness of each upgrade and enhancing survivability in combat.
Attribute
Cool
Total Points
20
Description
+1.25% Crit Damage Per Attribute Point
Enhances proficiency with Precision Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Handguns, and Throwables; allows stealthy perks and street-smart dialogue options.
Rationale
Johnny is the epitome of “cool,”and maximizing this property aligns perfectly with his character while offering valuable perks for players focused on precision shooting.
Attribute
Body
Total Points
18
Description
+2 Max Health per Attribute Point
Improves proficiency with Shotguns, Light Machine Guns, and Blunt Weapons; supports skillful intimidation and forceful dialogue options.
Rationale
This attribute amplifies gameplay through power, providing access to significant perks that can define the playstyle of a Johnny Silverhand build.
Given that Johnny isn’t focused on netrunning, investing here is largely unnecessary for this particular build.
Attribute
Relic
Total Points
4
Description
The Relic unlocks exclusive, powerful capabilities for your cyberware.
Rationale
The Relic offers additional enhancements for players who have the Phantom Liberty expansion, providing substantial bonuses without consuming attribute points.
Best Perks for Johnny Silverhand
With a versatile skill set, Johnny Silverhand can capitalize on the most effective perks available. Ensuring comprehensive abilities will enable players to maximize their damage potential while utilizing a blend of weaponry and captivating perks.
Body Perks for Johnny Silverhand
18 Perk Points Required
Perk Title
Description
Perk Cost
Painkiller
Unlocks slow Health regeneration in combat.
1
Comeback Kid
+1% Health Regeneration Rate per percent of missing Health.
1
Dorph-Head
+100% Damage Mitigation for 2 seconds after using Blood Pump cyberware or a Health Item.
1
Speed Junkie
+60% Health Regeneration Rate while sprinting.
1
Army of One
+10% Health Regeneration Rate per nearby enemy.
1
Adrenaline Rush 3/3
+35 max Health.
+20% bonus to all Health Regen from all sources.
Unlocks Adrenaline Rush mode.
Blood Pump cyberware and Health Items grant Adrenaline equal to 30% of max Health (up to a max of 50% max Health).
3
Unstoppable Force
Gains immunity to movement penalties and non-damaging Status Effects (like Knockdown) while Adrenaline Rush is active.
1
Juggernaut
+20% movement speed and +10% damage while Adrenaline Rush is active.
1
Calm Mind
+3 seconds delay before Adrenaline begins to decay while Adrenaline Rush is active.
1
The! The! The!
Applicable only to Shotguns, LMGs, and HMGs: +12.5% Crit Chance at low Stamina, with increased fire rate and improved weapon handling as Stamina decreases.
2
Bullet Ballet
Applicable only to Shotguns, LMGs, and HMGs: -25% bullet spread while moving.
1
Like a Feather
No movement speed penalty with Shotguns, Light Machine Guns, and Heavy Machine Guns.
1
Spontaneous Obliteration
Applicable only to Shotguns, LMGs, and HMGs: +12.5% Crit Chance at low Stamina, +10% damage against nearby enemies, unlocks Obliterate for a chance to instantly kill and dismember enemies at low Health.
3
Reflexes Perks for Johnny Silverhand
26 Perk Points Required
Perk Title
Description
Perk Cost
Slippery
Moves faster making it difficult for enemies to hit.
Effects increase when Dashing, dodging, sliding, sprinting, and vaulting.
1
Muscle Memory
Reload weapons while sprinting, sliding, and vaulting.
1
Multitasker
Shoot while sprinting, sliding, and vaulting.
1
Power Slide
Increases slide distance.
1
Dash 2/2
-20% Stamina cost for dodging and dashing. Unlocks ability to Dash.
+15% aim speed; improved weapon control; gaining Stacks with each successful shot.
3
Spray and Pray
-10% Stamina cost for hip-firing.
1
Gundancer
Aiming does not slow movement; allows shooting while vaulting.
1
Air Kerenzikov
Activating Kerenzikov midair extends its duration.
1
Practice Makes Perfect
+7% Crit Chance and Crit Damage per Sharpshooter stack.
1
Technical Ability Perks for Johnny Silverhand
22 Perk Points Required
Perk Title
Description
Perk Cost
All Things Cyber 2/2
+10% to all cyberware stat modifiers;
-20% Cyberware Capacity cost for the Integumentary System and Skeleton.
2
Driver Update
All cyberware gains an additional stat modifier.
1
Renaissance Punk
+4 Cyberware Capacity for each Attribute at 9 or higher.
1
Chrome Constitution
-5% incoming damage if all Integumentary and Skeleton slots are filled.
1
License to Chrome 3/3
+10% to all cyberware stat modifiers; +40 Armor; unlocks new cyberware slot for Skeleton.
3
Ambidextrous
Unlocks new cyberware slot for Hands.
1
Cyborg
15% reduced Cooldowns for all cyberware if all slots are filled.
1
Extended Warranty
+15% duration for all cyberware effects.
1
Built Different
Unlocks Cellular Adapter cyberware and is needed for proper installation.
1
Edgerunner
Exceeds Cyberware Capacity by 50 but at -0.5% max Health per excess point; a chance to gain Fury in combat.
1
Glutton For War
5% instant recharge of Health Items and Grenades after neutralizing an enemy.
1
Health Freak 2/2
+8% recharge speed for Health Items and grenades; +1 Health Item charge.
2
Borrowed Time
Instant recharge of a Health Item if below 25% Health with no charges left.
1
Pyromania 3/3
+8% recharge speed for Health Items and grenades; +10% explosion radius for grenades.
3
Friendlier Fire
+50% resistance to damage and effects from explosions you create.
1
Ticking Time Bomb
Charges a powerful EMP after activating Operating System cyberware, stunning nearby enemies.
1
Cool Perks for Johnny Silverhand
15 Perk Points Required
Perk Title
Description
Perk Cost
Focus 2/2
Affects Pistols, Revolvers, Precision Rifles, and Sniper Rifles:
+10% Headshot and Weakspot damage; unlocks Focus mode.
2
Head to Head
While Focus is active, neutralizing an enemy resets its duration.
1
Deep Breath
Time slows by 25% for you and enemies during Focus mode.
1
No Sweat
-50% Stamina cost from Focus for each enemy neutralized while active.
1
Rinse and Reload
+10% Reload speed for the next reload after neutralizing an enemy while aiming; stacks twice.
1
Deadeye 3/3
While active above 85% Stamina:
+25% headshot damage; resets bullet spread.
3
Long Shot
When Deadeye is active, shots deal full damage regardless of distance.
1
California Reaper
+30% Stamina after neutralizing an enemy via headshot or weak spot.
1
High Noon
While Deadeye is active: +35% reload speed after a headshot; slows time during reload.
1
Quick Draw
+30% weapon swap speed when swapping to Pistols, Revolvers, Precision Rifles, and Sniper Rifles; +30% Stamina when swapping during combat.
1
Nerves of Tungsten-Steel
When Deadeye is active: guaranteed critical hits for headshots and weak spots; increased damage over distance.
1
Run ‘N’ Gun
Hip-firing does not consume Stamina; +25% movement speed while Focus is active.
1
Relic Perks for Johnny Silverhand
2 Relic Points Required
Perk Title
Description
Perk Cost
Vulnerability Analytics
Detect vulnerabilities in enemy armor; hitting them grants +100% Crit Chance and +25% Armor penetration.
1
Machine Learning
Destroying an enemy’s Vulnerability increases the frequency of new vulnerabilities and Crit Damage against them.
1
Best Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Cyberware is ubiquitous in Night City and plays a crucial role in enhancing Johnny Silverhand’s prowess. Beyond his iconic sunglasses, the silver left arm represents Johnny’s unique identity and becomes integral to mastering the Cyberpsycho aspect without succumbing to Cyberpsychosis.
Players can acquire most cyberware from Ripperdocs in Night City, provided they possess sufficient Street Cred, Level, and Eurodollars.
Operating System for Johnny Silverhand
Operating System Cyberware
Militech “Apogee” Sandevistan
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$118,000 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
44
Effects (When Active)
(Slows time by 85%—player unimpeded)
+10% headshot damage
+9 Crit Chance
+13% Crit Damage
Effects (Upon Neutralizing an Enemy)
+20% extended duration
+22% Stamina
Max Duration: 8 seconds
Cooldown: 30 seconds
Reflexes Attuned
+0.1 second duration with this Cyberware per Reflexes Attribute Point
Face Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Face Cyberware
Kiroshi “The Oracle” Optics
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$16,961 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
10
Effects (When Scanning)
Highlights enemies within 17.5 meters, including those behind cover
Highlights cameras and turrets within 35 meters.
10x optical zoom when scanning or aiming.
+3.1 Health and bonus damage against full-health enemies.
Body Attuned
+0.5 Health per Body Attribute Point
Hands Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Hands Cyberware
Shock Absorber
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$33,915 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
12
Effects
-20% recoil
+3.1 Health
+2.5% Melee Damage Resistance
Cool Attuned
+0.2 headshot and weakspot damage per Cool Attribute Point
Hands Cyberware
Microgenerator
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$33,915 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
9
Effects
A reload of an empty weapon causes an electroshock dealing 240 damage to enemies nearby.
Intelligence Attuned
+0.05% to all dealt damage per Intelligence Attribute Point.
Circulatory System Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Circulatory System Cyberware
Blood Pump
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$7,980 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
15
Effects
Restores 85 Health instantly, then regenerates 17 Health per second for 6 seconds.
+3.1% Damage Over Time
Technical Ability Attuned
+0.1% Health item efficiency per Technical Ability Attribute Point.
Legs Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Legs Cyberware
Reinforced Tendons
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$33,915 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
8
Armor
44
Effects
Perform a double jump by pressing X/A/Spacebar in mid-air.
+1.6% Health Regen Bonus
Reflexes Attuned
+0.1% Crit Chance per Reflexes Attribute Point.
Integumentary System Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Integumentary System Cyberware
Subdermal Armor
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$3,990 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
5
Armor
49
Effects
1.6% Decreased enemy vision.
+3.1 Health.
Technical Ability Attuned
+0.5 Armor per Technical Ability Attribute Point.
Nervous System Cyberware for Johnny Silverhand
Nervous System Cyberware
Kerenzikov
How to Acquire
Purchase for €$7,980 from any Ripperdoc
Cyberware Cost
12
Effects
Slows time by 60% when aiming during a slide, dodge, or dash for 3.5 seconds.
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