Best Cyberdecks in Cyberpunk 2077: Hack Smarter Not Harder
By Jack O'Dwyer
The best cyberdecks in Cyberpunk 2077 vastly improve V's digital quality of life—while making it worse for others.
One additional piece of gear CD Projekt Red left for players in Cyberpunk 2077 is the "cyberdeck." This little chip is primarily used to hacking other systems and causing all sorts of mayhem. Each cyberdeck comes preinstalled with "daemons" that perform specific functions such as stealing data, breaching protocol, distracting enemies, and taking remote control of objects.
Cyberdecks also affect V's RAM Recovery and Quick Hack success, making them one of the stronger systems players should get to know.
Below, we've compiled a list of some of the best Cyberdeck enhancements players can equip.
Hotfix 1.12 is now available on PC!
— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) February 5, 2021
This update addresses the vulnerability that could be used as part of remote code execution (including save files):
- Fixed a buffer overrun issue.
- Removed/replaced non-ASLR DLLs. pic.twitter.com/LAkBfVpnXf
Best Cyberdeck Cyberpunk 2077
The power of a cyberdeck is denoted by its rarity. Epic and Legendary quality decks are much more powerful and versatile than common ones. Some come with extra effects or abilities that affect combat, hacking speed, and more.
Netwatch Netdriver MK. 5
- Quality: Legendary
- RAM: 11
- Buffer: 8
- Slots: 6
- Ability: Increases RAM recovery rate by 9 units per minute. Quickhack radius increased by 60%. Combat quickhacks can be uploaded on 3 targets within 6-meters. Quickhacks deal 30% more damage.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
Arasaka MK. 4
- Quality: Legendary
- RAM: 10
- Buffer: 8
- Slots: 6
- Ability: Stealth quickhack cost reduced by 2 and combat quickhacks last 40% longer. Quickhacking a pinged enemy refreshes ping duration.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
Raven Microcyber MK.4
- Quality: Legendary
- RAM: 10
- Buffer: 8
- Slots: 6
- Ability: Increases RAM recovery rate by 6 units per minute. Enemy netrunners need twice as much time to attack. Quickhack radius increased 60%.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
Biotech MK.3
- Quality: Epic
- RAM: 10
- Buffer: 7
- Slots: 5
- Ability: Increases RAM recovery rate by 9 units per minute. Quickhacks deal 20% more damage.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
If you plan to use @CyberpunkGame mods/custom saves on PC, use caution. We've been made aware of a vulnerability in external DLL files the game uses which can be used to execute code on PCs. Issue will be fixed ASAP. For now, please refrain from using files from unknown sources.
— CD PROJEKT RED CS (@CDPRED_Support) February 2, 2021
Tetratronic Rippler MK. 4
- Quality: Legendary
- RAM: 10
- Buffer: 8
- Slots: 6
- Ability: Ultimate quickhacks can spread once and the cost is reduced by 3. Upload time is reduced by 75%. Quickhack cooldown reduced by 45%.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
Fuyutsui Electionics MK. 3
- Quality: Legendary
- RAM: 8
- Buffer: 7
- Slots: 6
- Ability: Increases RAM recovery rate by 9 units per minute. Quickhack radius increased 40%. Combat quickhacks last 50% longer.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode
Arasaka MK.3
- Quality: Epic
- RAM: 8
- Buffer: 7
- Slots: 5
- Ability: Stealth quickhack cost reduced by 1 and combat quickhacks last 30% longer. Quickhacking a pinged enemy refreshes ping duration.
- Daemons: Distract, Remote Activation, Take Control, Breach Protocol, Steal Data, Overload, Friendly Mode, Assist Mode