Read this guide to know more about the best Body perks in Cyberpunk 2077. Get to know the effects of each perk, recommendations, builds and abilities, and more!
Table of Contents
| Useful Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Perks | How To Reset Perks |
| Best Perks | |
| Body | Reflexes |
| Technical Ability | Intelligence |
| Cool | - |
Best Body Perks & Builds
Best Athletics Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Regeneration | Passive Health slowly regenerates during combat |
| Invincible | Passive Increases max Health by 10% |
| True Grit | Passive Increases max Stamina by 10% |
| Epimorphosis | Passive Health regenerates up to 70% of max Health outside of combat |
| Like A Butterfly | Passive Dodging does not drain Stamina |
| Marathoner | Passive Sprinting does not drain Stamina |
| Indestructible | Passive Reduces all incoming damage by 10% |
Perks For HP & Stamina Regen
Athletic Perks provide bonus effects to your HP and Stamina, both of which are very important as you progress through the game. Get these perks regardless of your build as these ones provide both survivability and unlocks more actions.
Best Annihilation Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Dead Center | Passive Increases damage to torsos by 10% |
| Pump It, Louder! | Passive Reduces recoil of Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 10% |
| Hail Of Bullets | Passive Shotguns and Light Machine Guns deal 3% more damage |
| In Your Face | Passive Reduces reload time of Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 20% |
| Heavy Lead | Passive Shotguns and Light Machine Guns knock back enemies with more force |
Better Damage & Less Recoil
Annihilation Perks are mainly for increasing damage and lowering recoil. With the proper perks and a trusty shotgun, you can easily 1v1 bosses with these perks' bonuses.
Best Taken By Shotgun & LMG Users
For users of Shotguns and Light Machineguns, Annihilation perks are a must have. Do not take them if you don't use or plan on using these weapon types!
Best Street Brawler Perks
| Perk Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Crushing Blows | Passive Increases damage from Strong Attacks with Blunt Weapons by 30% |
| Efficient Blows | Passive Reduces the Stamina cost of all attacks with Blunt Weapons by 25% |
| Flurry | Passive Increases damage from combo attacks with Blunt Weapons by 30% |
| Dazed | Passive All attacks with Blunt Weapons have a 15% chance to apply Stun |
| Reinvigorate | Trigger Defeating an enemy by performing a Strong Attack with a Blunt Weapon restores 10% Stamina |
Reduce Stamina Consumption While Increasing Damage
Street Brawler is composed of perks that reduce the Stamina consumption of attacks. You can also enjoy the added benefits of additional damage and stun modifiers to each of your attacks.
Made For Blunt Weapon Users
The Street Brawler perk tree is made for blunt weapon-users. Do not get any perks from this tree if you do not use blunt melee weapons.
List Of All Body Perks
All Athletics Perks
| Perk Name | Effect / How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Pack Mule | Passive Increases carrying capacity by 60. How To Unlock: ? |
| Regeneration | Passive Health slowly regenerates during combat. How To Unlock: ? |
| Invincible | Passive Increases max Health by 10%. How To Unlock: ? |
| Epimorphosis | Passive Health regenerates up to 70% of max Health outside of combat. How To Unlock: Body 7 |
| Like A Butterfly | Passive Dodging does not drain Stamina How To Unlock: Body 11 |
| Dog Of War | Passive Increases Health regen in combat by 15%. How To Unlock: Body 16 |
| True Grit | Passive Increases max Stamina by 10%. How To Unlock: Body 7 |
| Multitasker | Passive Allows you to shoot while sprinting, sliding and vaulting. How To Unlock: Body 11 |
| Marathoner | Passive Sprinting does not drain Stamina. How To Unlock: Body 14 |
| Soft On Your Feet | Passive Reduces fall damage by 5%. How To Unlock: Body 7 |
| Transporter | Passive Allows you to shoot with Pistols and Revolvers or sprint while carrying a body. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Wolverine | Passive Health regen activates 50% faster during combat. How To Unlock: Body 16 |
| Gladiator | Passive Reduces the amount of Stamina consumed when blocking melee attacks by 20%. How To Unlock: Body 9 |
| Cardio Cure | Passive Health regenerates 25% faster as you move. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| The Rock | Passive Enemies cannot knock you down. How To Unlock: Body 20 |
| Steel And Chrome | Passive Increases melee damage by 10%. How To Unlock: Body 9 |
| Stronger Together | Passive Increases damage you deal while carrying a body. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Steel Shell | Passive Increases Armor by 10%. How To Unlock: Body 18 |
| Divided Attention | Passive Allows you to reload weapons while sprinting, sliding and vaulting. How To Unlock: Body 11 |
| Human Shield | Passive Increases Armor by 20% when grappling on enemy. How To Unlock: Body 14 |
| Indestructible | Passive Reduces all incoming damage by 10%. How To Unlock: Body 20 |
| Hard Motherfucker | - When entering combat, Armor and Resistances increase by 10% for 10 sec. How To Unlock: Athletics point 20 or more |
All Annihilation Perks
| Perk Name | Effect / How To Unlock |
|---|---|
| Pump It, Louder! | Passive Reduces recoil of Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 10%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Dead Center | Passive Increases damage to torsos by 10%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Heavy Lead | Passive Shotguns and Light Machine Guns knock back enemies with more force. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Speed Demon | Passive You deal more damage the faster you're moving. How To Unlock: Body 16 |
| Momentum Shift | Trigger Defeating on enemy increases movement speed by 10% for 10 sec. How To Unlock: Body 11 |
| Poppin' Off | Passive Shotguns have a 25% higher chance of dismembering enemies. How To Unlock: Body 18 |
| Hit The Deck | Passive Increases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10%. How To Unlock: Body 18 |
| Skeet Shooter | Passive Deal 15% more damage to moving targets. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Bloodrush | Passive Increases movement speed in combat by 5% while carrying a Shotgun or Light Machine Gun. How To Unlock: Default |
| Hail Of Bullets | Passive Shotguns and Light Machine Guns deal 3% more damage. How To Unlock: Default |
| Mongoose | Passive Increases Evasion by 25% while reloading. How To Unlock: Default |
| Manic | Passive When entering combat, your movement speed increases by 25% for 10 sec. How To Unlock: Body 14 |
| Burn Baby Burn | Passive Doubles the duration of Burn. How To Unlock: Body 16 |
| Massacre | Passive Increases Crit Damage with Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 15%. How To Unlock: Body 11 |
| In Your Face | Passive Reduces reload time of Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 20%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Bulldozer | Passive Increases Crit Chance with Shotguns and Light Machine Guns by 10%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Unstoppable | Trigger Dismembering an enemy increases fire rate by 10% for 8 sec. Stacks up to 3 times. How To Unlock: Body 14 |
| Biathlete | Passive Weapon spread does not increase while moving. How To Unlock: Body 20 |
| Bloodbath | - Dismembering enemies reduces weapon recoil by 50% for 6 sec. +1% per Perk level. How To Unlock: Annihilation point 20 or more |
All Street Brawler Perks
| Perk Name | Effect / Unlock Conditions |
|---|---|
| Thrash | Passive Strong Attacks with Blunt Weapons reduce the target's Armor by 30% for 10 sec. How To Unlock: Body 15 |
| Opportune Strike | Trigger Increases damage with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun by 50%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Crushing Blows | Passive Increases damage from Strong Attacks with Blunt Weapons by 30%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Rush | Passive Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons regenerate 3% Health over 2 sec. How To Unlock: Default |
| Breathing Space | Passive Increases Stamina regen while blocking with Blunt Weapons by 50%. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Unshakable | Active Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun restore 5% Health and 5% Stamina. How To Unlock: Body 18 |
| Reinvigorate | Trigger Defeating an enemy by performing a Strong Attack with a Blunt Weapon restores 10% Stamina. How To Unlock: Body 10 |
| Dazed | Passive All attacks with Blunt Weapons have a 15% chance to apply Stun. How To Unlock: Default |
| Flurry | Passive Increases damage from combo attacks with Blunt Weapons by 30%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Human Fortress | Passive Reduces the Stamina cost of blocking attacks by 50% while using a Blunt Weapon. How To Unlock: Default |
| Frenzy | Passive Defeating an enemy increases damage with Blunt Weapons by 100% for 10 sec. How To Unlock: Body 15 |
| Biding Time | Trigger Blocking attacks with a Blunt Weapon restores 5% Health. How To Unlock: Body 18 |
| Payback | Passive Increases damage with Blunt Weapons by 1% for every 1% of missing Health. How To Unlock: Body 10 |
| Juggernaut | Passive Increases Armor by 15% while blocking with a Blunt Weapon. How To Unlock: Default |
| Efficient Blows | Passive Reduces the Stamina cost of all attacks with Blunt Weapons by 25%. How To Unlock: Default |
| Relentless | Trigger Successful attacks with Blunt Weapons against enemies affected by Stun restore 20% Stamina. How To Unlock: Body 12 |
| Guerrilla | - Increases Crit Damage by 60% for 10 sec. after entering combat. How To Unlock: Street Brawler point 20 or more |
