Cyberpunk 2077is now more than just a game with the hit anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners released last year. And as the popularity of the show has grown, it means that you might be looking to build your V in the style ofone of your favorite charactersfrom the show.
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And who wouldn’t want to roleplay as the show’s main character, David Martinez? David isthe emotional focal point of Edgerunners, and it is natural for you to gravitate toward wanting to bring him back for another round in the game. Luckily, building a David Martinez in the game is pretty easy. Here’s the best way to do it.
While choosing a Lifepath in the game doesn’t have a huge amount of impact on how the story plays out, you can still make one decision to bring it as close to David’s story as possible. And if you watched the show at all, then you can probably guesswhat Lifepath you should choose: Street Kid.
This Lifepath is most true to the character of David, having been a kid from the heart of the city. His mom was a single mother, working hard to provide for them, and he turns to some less-than-legal means to help with that burden. That isthe epitome of a Streetkidin the game and nothing like that of the Corpo or Nomad path.
Armor & Armor Mods
While there isn’t much of David’s outfit that is iconic, there is one single thing that you have to have on your person to get the full experience. That is his large, yellow jacket that he takes after his mother dies in a car crash, and luckily, the jacket was released as free DLC in the game when the show came out.
Aptly titled David’s Jacket, this piece of gear can be acquired bycompleting the Over the Edge side mission, which was released alongside the show as well. And you won’t have to worry about the stats of the jacket, as the game’s transmog system will allow you to change the appearance of any jacket you’re wearing. Beyond that, you will needto find a black shirtand pants that match the look of David’s outfit. There aren’t any specific pieces of gear that suit this best, so it’s up to you to choose what’s best for you.
Now for the mods of the build, which will actually only be one mod that you will want to look out for, and this isthe Fortuna Clothing Mod. This mod will increase your Crit Chance by 15%, which will prove to be useful for another mod mentioned later. You can obtain this mod by dismantling clothing while using the Waste Not Want Not perk. It will take a bit of luck, but with the perk, your odds will be greatly increased.
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Weapons & Weapon Mods
For much of the show - including the climactic final showdown -David uses his fistsa lot as his primary weapon. As he gets stronger from Cyberware and modifications, his hands become lethal beyond human capability. This is why this build will use a focus on melee attacks,primarily with your fists.
However, David does use a pistol fairly frequently in the show, one given to him by Maine. In terms of in-game weapons,this is the Lexington. You can purchase this pistol from the Mobile Camp weapons vendor in the Badlands, east of the Rocky Ridge Fast Travel point. But David should be using his fists as much as possible and this pistol should be used just for the beginning until you are able to get your hands on a certain piece of Cyberware to bring your melee up to par.
Cyberware & Cyberware Mods
There’s a handful of Cyberware that you will want to get your hands on for this build, all of which willbring the Brawling capabilities of the build to the surfaceso that you can bruise your way through Night City with ease. The most important one you will need is Gorilla Arms, which is a quintessential part of any melee-focused build. You will see why when you read about the effects of this Cyberware. You will also be usinga Sandevistan Operating System, just as David does in the show.
Cyberware Name
Cyberware Slot
Description
QianT Sandevistan Mk. 4
Operating System
Slows down time to 25% for 12 seconds, while increasing damage dealt by 15% and increasing Crit Chance by 15% while active.
Gorilla Arms
Each attack charges Gorilla Arms, and when using a Strong Attack, bonus damage will be dealt depending on the charge. Further, depending on the rarity, it offers a bonus of 2/4/6 to your Body Attribute checks. Finally, it gives you a 10/15/20% chance to apply Status Effects.
Bionic Lungs
Skeletal System
Increases your Stamina by 30/40/50/60%, depending on the rarity of the Cyberware.
Bioconductor
Circulatory System
Reduces the cooldown of all Cyberware by 10/20/30%, depending on rarity.
These Cyberware pieces will be the backbone of your David build, bringinghis melee capabilities to your Vand allowing you to survive every gunfight that you are bringing your fists to.
In terms of Cyberware, Mods, you will be focusing on mods thatboost your Sandevistan modin order to really give it the best odds of landing Critical Hits and allowing your abilities to have a shorter cooldown.
Cyberware Mod
Sandevistan: Heatsink
Reduces the cooldown of the Sandevistan by 3 seconds.
SandevistanL Neurotransmitters
While the Sandevistan is active, your Crit Chance is increased by 15%.
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Skills & Perks
Now to round out the David Martinez build, you will want to focus on specific perks in each of the six areas where you may invest your points into. Of course, a good amount of your points will be put intothe Street Brawler sectionto stay true to the character of David Martinez, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t want to put some attention on the other areas as well, specifically Athletics and Cold Blood.
Street Brawler Perks
Level to Unlock
Crushing Blows
Increases damage from Strong Attacks with Blunt Weapons by 10/20/30%.
Increases damage from combo attacks with Blunt Weapons by 30/40/50%.
All attacks with Blunt Weapons have a 15/30% chance to apply Stun.
Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons regenerate 3/5% Health over 2 seconds.
Efficient Blows
Reduces the Stamina cost of all attacks with Blunt Weapons by 25/50%.
Opportune Strike
Increases damage with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun by 50%.
Reinvigorate
Defeating an enemy by performing a Strong Attack with a Blunt Weapon restores 10/20/30% Stamina.
Relentless
Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun restore 20/30% Stamina.
Strong Attacks with Blunt Weapons reduce the target’s Armor by 20/40% for 7 seconds.
Defeating an enemy increases damage with Blunt Weapons by 30/50% for 5 seconds.
Unshakable
Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun restore 5/10/15% Health and 5/1015% Stamina.
Athletic Perks
Increases Carrying Capacity by 60.
Regeneration
Health slowly regenerates during combat.
Increases max Stamina by 10/20/30%.
Health regeneration activates 20/40/60% faster during combat.
Epimorhosis
Increases Health regeneration threshold from 60/65/70% to 65/70/75% in combat and to 100% out of combat.
Steel And Chrome
Increases Melee Damage by 10/20%.
Like A Butterfly
Dodging does not drain Stamina.
Invincible
Increases max Health by 15%.
Tenacious V
Getting hit does not interrupt Health regeneration.
Marathoner
Sprinting does not drain Stamina.
Dog Of War
Increases Health regeneration in combat by 30/60%.
Cardio Cure
Health regenerates 15/30% faster as you move.
Steel Shell
Increases Armor by 10%.
Cold Blood Perks
Cold Blood
After defeating an enemy, gain Cold Blood for 7 seconds and increase movement speed by 2%. Stacks up to 1/2/3) time(s). The duration of each additional stack is 1 second shorter.
Will To Survive
Increases all Resistances by 3/6% per stack of Cold Blood
Blood Brawl
While Cold Blood is active, increases damage with melee weapons 5/10%.
Defensive Clotting
Increases Armor by 4/8% per stack of Cold Blood.
Rapid Bloodflow
Increase Health regeneration inside and outside of combat by 5/10% per stack of Cold Blood.
Stacks of Cold Blood are removed one by one, not all at once.
Increases attack speed by 10/30% per stack of Cold Blood.
Cold And Calculating
Landing a Crit Hit has a 50% chance of applying a stack of Cold Blood.
Pain Is An Illusion
While Cold Blood is active, reduces damage taken by 5%.
Coldest Blood
Increases max stack for Cold Blood by 1/2.
Critical Condition
Increases duration of Cold Blood by 25/50%.
Annihilation Perks
Speed Demon
You deal more damage the faster you’re moving.
Ninjutsu Perks
Deal 15% more damage to human enemies.
From The Shadows
Upon entering combat, Crit Chance increases by 25/50% for 7 seconds.
Engineering Perks
Bladerunner
Increases damage to drones, mechs, and robots by 20/40%.
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