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Cyberpunk 2077 launched in 2020 with promising new gameplay tech and features. While the game's worldwide launch was rocky, CD Projekt Red has polished the game into one of the best action RPGs of current time.
As an action RPG, players can use different builds in Cyberpunk 2077. The builds can be stealthy or aggressive depending on the playstyle. If you're looking to build a more melee-based, brawl-heavy build in the game, then you have to pick up blades as a part of your loadout. Here's a guide on the best blades and how you can get them in Cyberpunk 2077.
Best Blades and How to Get Them in Cyberpunk 2077
Baldes are available for use from the moment you start playing the game. While they are not damage-heavy like ranged weapons, you can easily take down starter enemies with a Blade. Here are the best Blades and how you can get them in Cyberpunk 2077:
1. Byakko
Byakko is an iconic variant of the Katana in Cyberpunk 2077. Byakko has an iconic modifier that increases melee attack range by 1 meter, Bleed chance by 10%, and allows the player to leap towards an enemy.
After an enemy has been neutralized with the Byakko, the user gains a 10-second increase to attack speed by 17.5% and removes the pause between the 3 light melee combo attacks.
How to Unlock: After completing all of Wakako Okada's gigs in Westbrook, V is contacted once more by her so that she can thank them. Head over to the Stash in your apartment and collect the Byakko katana.
2. Errata
Errata is an iconic variant of the Katana in Cyberpunk 2077. It is a military katana modified to have a glowing tempered blade. Errata has an iconic modifier that allows the user to perform leap attacks on enemies, as well as guaranteeing Critical Hits on enemies that are Burning. It has a 10% increased chance to inflict a Burn.
How to Unlock: It can be found at the forge inside the Electric Corporation Power Plant during the Disasterpiece job. It can be purchased from Herold Lowe at the EBM Petrochem Stadium in Dogtown if not looted from the above location.
3. Scalpel
Scalpel is an iconic Katana in Cyberpunk 2077. A unique variant of the katana with a light-blue handle and a seemingly carbon fiber blade.
Scalpel has an iconic modifier that changes its damage type to Electrical and adds a 20% chance to apply Shock, dealing a moderate amount of Electrical damage. Additionally, while Sandevistan is active, Crit Chance is increased by 50%, and all hits apply Bleeding.
How to Unlock: After completing the Big in Japan minor job, you will receive the Scalpel as a reward.
4. Jinchu-maru
Jinchu-maru is an iconic Katana in Cyberpunk 2077. This katana is the signature weapon of Sandayu Oda. It is almost entirely black, with the Arasaka decal appearing to be placed on the blade rather than the hilt.
Jinchu-maru has an iconic modifier that causes the last strike of a combo attack to always deal double damage. While Optical Camo is active, the user can use Leap Attacks on enemies, and all hits are guaranteed to deal Crit Damage. It also deals 10% increased damage to Elite and Boss enemies.
How to Unlock: It can be looted from Sanyadu Oda during the Play It Safe major job. It can be purchased from Herold Lowe at the EBM Petrochem Stadium in Dogtown if not looted from the above location.
5. Satori
Satori is an iconic variant of the Katana in Cyberpunk 2077. This katana was forged during the early 20th century, is the signature weapon of Saburo Arasaka.
Satori has an iconic modifier that allows the user to leap towards enemies from certain ranges. While Satori is sheathed, one can use a Quickdraw Attack by holding down the attack button, which is guaranteed to inflict bleeding. If the enemy is already affected by bleeding from Nehan knife, Satori will cause hemorrhaging instead.
How to Unlock: It can be found leaning against a seat inside Saburo Arasaka's personal AV parked on the rooftop landing pad during the Heist major job. It can be purchased from Herold Lowe at the EBM Petrochem Stadium in Dogtown if not looted from the above location.
Blades work well with throwing knives and stealth builds. So, make sure to get your hands on these Blades to create the ultimate build for ruling Night City and Dogtown with ease.
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