Best Pistol In Cyberpunk 2077 [Top 20 Handguns]

Every gun-based Action RPG, like Cyberpunk 2077, contains a set of weapons belonging to different classes, such as Assault Rifles, Machine Guns, Pistols, Katanas, and more. The low-level rarity weapons are usually acquired easily & the higher the rarity, the more difficult the process becomes for acquiring an arsenal. That is why guns like the best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 are some of the most prized possessions that every player eyes to get. I have listed here 20 top handguns or pistols you should not sleep on in Cyberpunk 2077.

Best Handguns In Cyberpunk 2077

Here are the best Handguns/Pistols in Cyberpunk 2077; all compared with each other in sorting below:

20. SLAUGHT-O-MATIC

Keeping all the Pistols in mind, I ranked the SLAUGHT-O-MATIC pistol at the end of the list. This pistol is very common and can be found easily throughout Cyberpunk 2077. Belonging to the Power type, SLAUGHT-O-MATIC pistol can be obtained from the vending machines present throughout the Night City for only 100 Eddies.

Well, the SLAUGHT-O-MATIC pistol cannot be reloaded at all. It has a total of 36 bullets and after using all of them, it needs to be discarded. It is a one-time-use pistol but it is good for a miniature small attack on the opponent. Further, its stats vary with the character advancement in Cyberpunk 2077. Players having a high level will get a high-stat SLAUGHT-O-MATIC pistol in the game.

19. TAMAYURA

The next on the list is the TAMAYURA pistol. It is a more classical power pistol compared to the SLAUGHT-O-MATIC. Coming up to punching power, Tamayura has a decent one,, but it also comes with some demerits.

Its recoil, reloading speed, and accuracy are fairly low compared to the other pistols. While discussing further Legendary weapons such as pistols, various factors make a weapon unique or more damaging. These factors include the type of weapons, their class, firing power, and ammo-carrying capacity.

TAMAYURA pistol is mainly possessed by the Arsaka Agents, so killing them will give the player a chance to pick up this pistol. Similar to the SLAUGHT-O-MATIC, its stats also depend on the player’s level.

18. M-10AF LEXINGTON

M-10AF LEXINGTON is a high-speed automatic pistol. It is regarded as one of the most common weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 dropped by enemies. Talking about the damage given by the said pistol, it is a bit low on this stat. It also belongs to the Power class and also has a modified version in Cyberpunk 2077 known as DYING NIGHT.

It is regarded as a good starting pistol for the beginners. The reasons are its low recoil and automatic firing that allows the player to adjust aim while the gun keeps on firing bullets. Acquiring an M-10AF LEXINGTON weapon is not difficult at all. It can be looted from the enemies, purchased, and crafted from the stores as well.

17. HJKE-11 YUKIMURA

HJKE-11 YUKIMURA handgun belongs to the best Smart pistols in Cyberpunk 2077, and it mainly comprises two firing modes that link to its specialty. The first mode is the simple ones, like all other pistols having continuously automatic shots, while the second one, aiming down the sight, allows the player to have more accurate shots in the form of triple bursts.

As far as the acquisition of YUKIMURA is concerned, it can be obtained while playing the Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door quest in Cyberpunk 2077. Further, it is dropped by the enemies and can also be purchased from the shops as well. It is used as the base weapon for the SKIPPY and GENJIROH pistols as well.

16. M-76E OMAHA

OMAHA is a Tech pistol available in Cyberpunk 2077. Being a Tech pistol, it can fire up to triple bursts on a full charge. Each burst shot contains three projectiles in it. In a single shot, 9 projectiles make this pistol more damaging.

M-76E OMAHA compact pistol can be obtained at Legendary level as well from the Gun Vendor in Japan town. However, common and Epic ones can easily be collected from the enemy’s loot as well. The most iconic pistol LIZZIE in the Cyberpunk 2077 uses M-76E OMAHA as its base weapon.

15. NUE

Next on the list of best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 I have is NUE. Tsunami Defense Systems manufacture this Power class pistol, has good firepower. Players who are old at gaming will have a feeling of firing Desert Eagle in old games while firing up the NUE pistol. LA CHINGONA DORADA uses NUE as its base weapon as well.

Regarding acquiring an NUE weapon, it is commonly dropped by enemies in Cyberpunk 2077. Further, it can also be crafted, and Rare and Legendary Class NUE can also be purchased from different Gun Vendors.

14. JKE-X2 KENSHIN

JKE-X2 KENSHIN pistol also belongs to the Tech class as well. It is similar to the M-76E OMAHA but has far reduced firepower. Less firepower reduces the recoil as well, and that makes this pistol more stable than OMAHA.

JKE-X2 KENSHIN Tech pistol from Arasaka also serves as the base weapon for APPARITION and CHAOS pistols. KENSHIN rare, uncommon, legendary class pistols can be purchased through various gun vendors in Cyberpunk 2077. However, Epic and Rare Common class pistols can also be collected from the loot of the enemies.

13. KAPPA

Kappa belongs to the Smart class and is manufactured by Tsunami Defense Systems. This pistol can hold up to 30 bullets in its magazine. It is fully automatic and considered effective at close range. It has self-guided projectiles that help to attain high damage.

Epic class KAPPA can be found at the Gun Vendor in Arroyo. KAPPA is considered the only main source of getting hands on this pistol.

12. LIBERTY

LIBERTY belongs to the Power class pistols in Cyberpunk 2077. This pistol is considered better than the NUE based on its less recoil. It has a low fire rate, but its longer barrel helps increase its range a bit.

LIBERTY can be obtained by playing the Full Disclosure and Cyberpsycho Sighting: Discount Doc quests in Cyberpunk 2077. Further, its Legendary, Rare, and Uncommon class variants can also be purchased from the shops.

11. DYING NIGHT

The next on the list of pistols is the DYING NIGHT. This pistol belongs to the Power class and uses M-10AF LEXINGTON as its base weapon. Its Iconic variant can be acquired from the 2nd Amendment store.

DYING NIGHT pistol provides a 50% headshot bonus and a 10% faster reload time. Aiming for the head is the best choice while using this weapon.

10. UNITY

The UNITY pistol belongs to the Power class in the Cyberpunk 2077 game. Many players describe it as a lower-quality predecessor to the LIBERTY pistol, but that is not true. In my opinion, UNITY is far better than LIBERTY.

It has an average range and firepower with a decent recoil. As far as getting hands on this pistol is concerned, its Legendary version can be obtained from the 2nd Amendment store in V’s apartment. UNITY is the same store where you can get the DYING NIGHT pistol.

9. PLAN B

PLAN B provides a unique type of pistol in Cyberpunk 2077 belonging to the Power class. This pistol ammo is Eddies, the in-game currency. While firing it up, instead of looking for the ammo, you must be careful about your currency in Cyberpunk 2077.

Each shot fired from the PLAN B pistol cost some Eddies. Even with a low caliber, PLAN B pistol can perform well in combat situations with a chance of increased bleeding rate. The main limitation is the firing rate of this pistol.

PLAN B can be obtained by playing the Kold Mirage side quest in Cyberpunk 2077. The pistol can be found in Dexter Deshawn’s body.

8. SERAPH

The next one on the list of best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077 is the SERAPH pistol. The SERAPH pistol sets the enemy on fire in the first few shots. Once the enemy is burning, hitting bullets will have increased bonus damage with each bullet.

SERAPH pistol helps to gain the bullet and burn damage, making it lethal. Players can have this pistol in Cyberpunk 2077 by playing the God Bless This Mess gig. SERAPH is the final gig for Padre.

7. GENJIROH

GENJIROH is the best Smart pistol in Cyberpunk 2077 and this one is derived from the HJKE-11 YUKIMURA. However, it is far better than its base weapon in a lot of ways. It can fire up to four projectiles and has 36 bullets in the magazine. It can aim at 6 people simultaneously. Similar to its base weapon it also has two types of firing positions, the hip for automatic shots and aimed down sight for precise shots.

To get the GENJIROH weapon in Cyberpunk 2077, the player needs to go through the Play It Safe quest. It can also be obtained from Arsaka Estate as well.

6. APPARITION

This pistol belongs to the Tech class and its base weapon is JKE-X2 KENSHIN. The unique feature of the APPARITION is the set of bonuses that activates once the health drops below 20%. This helps by increasing the fire rate by 15% and an extra 50% of physical damage as well.

APPARITION allows the player to have a better fight with the mod even at low health. This weapon can be acquired during the War Pigs quest in Cyberpunk 2077. Players have to kill Frank Nostra to loot the APPARITION pistol from his body.

5. CHAOS

CHAOS pistol is also derived from the JKE-X2 KENSHIN and belongs to the Tech class. This pistol has the unique feature of altering its stats on every reload it makes. It will change the crit chance and damage type etc. once reloaded by the player. This adds to its unpredictability feature. Its fast firing rate can have a huge impact on the enemy compared to the other KENSHIN-derived pistols.

CHAOS pistol qualifies as the best early pistol in Cyberpunk 2077. While going through the Pickup mission in the initial phase of the game, killing the Royce will drop the CHAOS. T can be looted from the Royce body.

4. SKIPPY

The next best Smart pistol in Cyberpunk 2077 is SKIPPY. It is considered among the top five pistols in Cyberpunk 2077. The main reason behind it is its headshot aiming feature.

After 50 kills it reprograms itself permanently the opposite way the player did it. Programming it opposite to the headshot damage bonus will automatically turn it into this after 50 kills and then players can enjoy this bonus forever. Further, its talking feature also adds to its uniqueness.

As far as its acquisition is concerned, the handgun is the best early pistol in Cyberpunk 2077 and you can get it in an alleyway in Vista Del Rey. In this area, players can find the weapon beside a body.

3. MALORIAN ARMS 3516

MALORIAN ARMS 3516 pistol holds third place in my guide of best pistols in Cyberpunk 2077. Belonging to the Power class this pistol serves multiple purposes in Cyberpunk 2077. In addition to its features, it also has one of the best reload animations. It can wreak havoc on everything in its path.

MALORIAN ARMS 3516 pistol is best for aggressive players, ready to jump in combat. This pistol can be acquired during the Tapeworm side quest. Players need to defeat Grayson and once he becomes lethargic, it can be acquired from him.

2. LIZZIE

LIZZIE is considered the flagship weapon for Cyberpunk 2077. This Iconic Tech pistol is derived from the OMAHA pistol. It is far better in performance compared to its base version and that’s the reason it is ranked on the second number in my guide.

It has a firing capability of four rounds per shot where each round contains five projectiles when it is fully charged. Around 20 projectiles are fired with each shot, and with Sandevistan’s extra time, aiming can be improved as well. The high damage output makes the LIZZIE pistol capable of taking out even the strongest enemies in Cyberpunk 2077.

It can be acquired easily in Cyberpunk 2077. Players need to go through the Automatic Love quest and can have a LIZZIE gun lying on a table at Judy’s Den office.

1. DEATH AND TAXES

DEATH AND TAXES is a Power class pistol that tops the list of best pistols in the Cyberpunk 2077 game. This pistol is derived from the NUE pistol and is named after Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote. It has the unique feature of splitting its bullets.

DEATH AND TAXES allow the pistol to double up its damage rate and increase the enemy-hitting chance. In addition to it, it also can provide electrical damage to the enemies as well. It is regarded best for its stealth and sheer damage output. Death is considered certain for anyone confronting a weapon.

Players have to play the Ex-Factor quest in Cyberpunk 2077 to get their hands over the DEATH AND TAXES weapon. Rare class DEATH AND TAXES pistol can be found inside Maiko’s Room. Go for more exciting stuff and look at these guides: Cyberpunk 2077 Collectors Edition, How To Solve The Breach Hacking Code Matrix, and How To Access Flying Cars.

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