Cyberpunk 2077: How To Beat Rhino [Tips]

Learn everything about how to beat Rhino with all of my personal experience, tips, and tricks.

One of the few difficult bosses found in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 is Rhino. You have to beat Rhino as part of the side quest Beat on the Brat: Rancho Coronado. The reason why defeating Rhino is a very troublesome task is that her shots and other attacks are beyond powerful. 

Quest NameBeat on the Brat: Rancho Coronado.
Act2
Quest TypeSide
Lifepath
All
Quest Rewards950 EXP, Money & Street Cred
Key Takeaways
  • Side Quest: Beat on the Brat: Rancho Coronado.
  • Defeat tough opponent Rhino in a challenging arena battle.
  • Consider V’s body stats for crucial perks.
  • Utilize end-game skills for advantage.
  • High-damage Gorilla Arms impact the battle significantly.
  • Reinforced Tendons and Biomonitor for a solid defense.
  • Retreat or dodge far when Rhino shoves.
  • Use the Katana technique for deadly attacks if necessary.
  • Rewards: 950 EXP, Money, Street Cred XP.
One of the toughest bosses in CyberPunk 2077
Rhino

Beating Rhino is one of the toughest parts of the game. In order for V to become champion, it must defeat Rhino, who is a member of the Animals and the current fist-fighting champion of Rancho Coronado.

Key Skills To Beat Rhino

You need to use specific key skills in order to gain the upper hand against Rhino. Or else you will always feel handicapped when going against the monster. The following are the skills I would recommend having to beat Rhino. 

Skill Description
Like a Butterfly Stamina would not be drained during dodging.
Cardio CureBuild your health 25% faster as you move.
Steel and Chrome Melee damage would increase by 20%
Invincible Max HP will increase by 10%

The Katana Trick

The Katana trick is one of the sneakiest and easiest ways to beat Rhino without breaking a sweat.

  • Drop a Katana and pick it up once the fight starts
  • Stay close to Rhino and keep slashing her, not letting her recover.
  • Even if she puts her guard back, you can do a power attack with your Katana; that would break it.
  • Keep doing it until Rhino eventually falls down to your feet.

Equip Gorilla Arms

Use gorilla arms to beat Rhino
GORILLA ARMS

It is a universal fact that Gorilla Arms gives you an unfair advantage against bosses like Rhino. I mentioned earlier how hand-to-hand combat is absolutely necessary when going against Rhino. You can unlock Gorilla Arms after any one of the game’s endings or at clinics found in Heywoord, Rancho Coronado, or Downtown.

Also, you can fully negate the Body Attribute requirement if you equip Gorilla Arms. This means you can use any weapon to its full potential. It’s your easiest answer to how to beat Rhino in Cyberpunk 2077.

Make Use Of Reinforced Tendons 

Reinforced Tendons can help you beat Rhino
REINFORCED TENDONS

This brilliant piece of Cyberware enables you to perform double jumps in mid-air. Reinforced Tendons are especially useful when you have not invested much in body stats.

Some key points for Reinforced tendons, according to me, are the following: 

  • You can acquire Reinforced Tendons without Street Cred from Viktor Vektor
  • You can purchase it at 12 Street Cred for $30000 from most Ripperdocs except Downtown and Wellsprings. 

Use The Biomonitor

Biomonitor can be key in saving yourself against Rhino
BIOMONITOR

With Biomonitor, you can restore your health once you drop down to 15% of your HP. This little piece of Cyberware can save the match and help you defeat Rhino.

Some of the important points I noticed about Biomonitor are given below:

  • It can restore up to 30%-100% of your health, depending on the variant. 
  • It has a cooldown of 240s-120s, depending on the variant. 
  • There are five variants for it, namely the Legendary, Epic, Rare, Uncommon, and Common. 
The ladders and pillars in the Rhino fight
RHINO’S MAP

Wrapping Up

Beating Rhino is not the toughest thing in the world, but it would be if you are new to the game. Rhino might be terrifying to go up against, but players appreciate her sportsmanship. She will shake your hand, even after you destroy her in the fight.

As a piece of advice, I would recommend you stay away from corners and back away as soon as Rhino starts making a shoving motion. It will help you in the fight, trust me.

That is all you need to know about how to beat Rhino in Cyberpunk 2077. Now, I recommend checking out Best Cyberpunk 2077 PC Settings For High FPS for the best gaming experience. Also, go through the Best Perks to dominate your competition throughout the game.

If you are wondering what mod to get for Cyberpunk 2077, I recommend going through BEST Mods For Cyberpunk 2077 In 2023. Lastly, also check out the BEST Melee Weapons.

Next:

Did you find this article helpful?

Thanks! Do share your feedback with us. ⚡

How can we make this post better? Your help would be appreciated. ✍

Get up-to-speed gaming updates delivered right to your inbox.

We don’t spam! Read more in our privacy policy.


Sameer is a Senior Writer & Editor for all sorts of guides on eXputer. He has dove deep into many gaming genres and ended up investing 8,000+ hours on COD titles, Pokemon games, Witcher 3, Minecraft, and Bloodborne. Sameer has a degree in Writing and Editing from the University of Michigan. Additionally, he has several years of writing experience and has worked for Mashable previously. Get familiar with Sameer's gaming library on his PSN and Steam profiles.

Experience: 5+ Years || Previously Worked for Mashable || Education: ACCA

Related Articles