A Guide to Locating and Overcoming Cyberpsycho Threats in Cyberpunk 2077

In the expansive world of Cyberpunk 2077, encounters with cyberpsychos represent a challenging yet rewarding experience for players. These 17 distinct and formidable foes, known as Cyberpsycho Sightings, are scattered across Night City and come with the optional objective to either neutralize them lethally or incapacitate them for rehabilitation - the latter being the more difficult yet compassionate choice. Below, we're exploring the complexities of these encounters and offering strategies to handle them effectively.

Facing the Consequences of War in Night City

Matt Liaw awaits you atop an incomplete highway overpass located north of Kabuki's Charter St travel point. He is locked in a fierce battle with NCPD when you arrive. Liaw wields a powerful sniper rifle, so dodging his laser and finding cover is crucial. Dislodge him with explosives and return fire when feasible. After he's incapacitated, interface with the laptop at the bridge's end, read through the messages and report to Regina to resolve this encounter.

The Downfall of a Former Champion

Venture to a storage area in Little China's southwestern part to find Alec Johnson. If you navigate stealthily, you have a chance to inflict substantial damage before he notices you. Once his health is halfway depleted, Johnson deems close combat with his Gorilla Arms. To counter this, be prepared with rapid-fire weaponry. After you've subdued Alec, collect his belongings and communicate with Regina to close this chapter.

Militaristic Rage Contained

Lieutenant Mower can be found prowling the area northeast of the Halsey & MLK travel point. Before engaging, collect a shard at the staircase. Mower is quick and agile, so maintaining distance and waiting for precise shots is key. Being ready to withdraw through the corridor for a strategic breather is beneficial. Use EMPs if necessary to thwart her invisibility tactics. Following her defeat, retrieve any intel and items and reach out to Regina.

Tracing the Trail of Violence

In Pershing Street's vicinity, make your way down an alley by Totentanz. Study the bodies and retrieve any valuable intelligence as clues. Face Ellis Carter at the alley's termination and, for a stealthy advantage, attempt a surprise takedown. For open combat, rapid weaponry is your best ally against his evasiveness. Once conquered, collect the archives from him and another corpse and transfer the details to Regina.

Resting Amidst Chaos

Close to the docks and the Ebunike Docks travel spot, follow the railway to encounter Lely Hein. Prepare for a confrontation and arm yourself appropriately, as he prefers sniping. Stealth or well-placed explosives can shift the battle in your favor. Upon his capture, peruse the datashard on his person, absorb its content, and apprise Regina.

A Macabre Display of Devotion

Northside harbors a grim sighting near the waterfront available post-8 pm. Investigating the sacrificial setup will lead you to encrypted data and several other clues that eventually summon Zaria Hughes. Her attack is relentless, but suitable gear can mitigate thermal damage. Employing the 'Cripple Movement' intrusion will buy you valuable time. Once Zaria is detained, report back to Regina.

Coastal Carnage Ceasefire

Dao Hyunh lurks in Heywood's lower corner near the oceanic expanse. Spectators scatter as you are ready to contend with the lurking menace below. After getting her attention, Dao engages, but with proper preparation and weapons designed for close battles, she can be subdued. With Dao neutralized, acquire the shard, process its contents, and consult Regina.

The Critique of Pure Violence

Gaston Phillips prevails in Heywood, taking refuge in an auto shop just north of the coastal sighting. Enter cautiously, as the area is rigged with explosive mines. Use long-range attacks or trigger mines strategically to gain the upper hand. Swift movements and heavy firepower are imperative to neutralize Gaston. Finally, collect the incriminating shard, examine the station's computer messages, and convey your findings to Regina.

The Unheard Screams of the City Centre

In the bustling heart of the City Centre, amidst the concrete of a towering parking structure on the west side, lurks Cedric Muller. The descent into this modern labyrinth reveals the onslaught of Muller on the local police, including a vehicular ambush. Snipers can take advantage, aiming for a distance to initiate conflict, progressively closing in and ensuring they persist through Muller's attempts at regenerating. With Muller, no longer a threat, gather intel from his body and a nearby grey container before notifying Regina of the incident's resolution.

The Illusive Wraith of the Metropolis

Near Night City Centre's behavioral health sanctuary, a tragic scene unfolds with a Tyger Claw member succumbing to the hidden Norio Akuhara's aggression. Seize the opportunity to intervene from afar. Upon inflicting significant harm, Akuhara will flee. Pursue him through tangled alleyways into an open space where Tyger Claws battle fiercely. Utilize the alleys for strategic positioning, taking down enemies methodically. When Akuhara is the solitary adversary remaining, approach with close-quarters firepower to address the threat firmly. Retrieve vital evidence from his body and promptly report back to Regina.

Mists of the Seashore

Atop the quiet pier in Coastview's western reach, one must brave the enigmatic foe, Diego Ramirez. Scrutinize the van beneath the pier before confrontation to arm oneself with knowledge. Ramirez, wielding a forceful shotgun, will gratify those with sharp aim who tackle him from a range. Subsequent to the clash, inspect Ramirez and a nearby victim for memory shards filled with details, then convey your findings to Regina.

The Relentless Requiter

Within Pacifica's locale, behind the grim visage of a massive garage door, lies Ben Debaillon, guarded by eyes in the sky and mechanical accomplices. Disable surveillance, disengage his robotic guardians with electromagnetic disruption or incisive programming intrusions and utilize sniping precision to undermine Debaillon before he fully engages. After clearing the area, investigate the nearby computer for potent intel and update Regina on the outcome.

Santo Domingo's Sorrowful Souls

Amid Santo Domingo's suburbia, Chase Coley makes his last stand against law enforcement at a disreputable augmentation clinic. Bide your time, then engage Coley, confronting his barrier-fueled charge with precision disruptions or equipment sabotage.

Beneath the Overhead Roads

Approaching from the Hargreaves St travel junction, a makeshift camp under the expressway becomes the stage for Tamara Cosby's last act of defiance. Gather preliminary data by the threshold before confronting the network-wielding adversary. Remote deactivation preempts turret offensives, allowing for a firm confrontation with Cosby, denying her the chance to execute her electronic onslaught. Secure all digital remnants of the chaos, scrutinize, and report to Regina with your comprehensive analysis.

The Barren Wasteland's Hidden Horror

By the roadway east in the deserts, an unsettling tableau of wrecked vehicles summons you. Trace the crimson signs to uncover Euralio Alma beneath a towering span, fortified with mech-like protection and a defensive shield. A discreet battery vulnerability demands you to maintain a gap and employ long-ranged tactics until Alma is subdued. Reclaim the intel from his possession, digest its meaning, and relay the details to Regina.

The Desert's Relentless Returner

Amid the towering turbines of an expansive wind farm, scan the first casualty near the Raffen Shiv vehicles, then venture into the sands. At Zion Wylde's temporary refuge lies your target, a sniper of dubious aim, encouraging a distanced exchange until a conclusion is drawn. For those daring a closer encounter, employ tactical cover – and keep an eye out for hidden explosives. Once neutralized, gather his shard, review its contents, and connect with Regina.

Summit of Solitude

Russell Greene's dominion encompasses a fortified compound beyond the eastern highway near Rocky Ridge. One may either disable the gate remotely or outmaneuver its physical confines. Patrolling sentinels and rooftop cannons await your electronic suppression, directing your focus to the residence's garage, where Greene resides. Seize an opportunity to weaken him with a sniper's resolve if unnoticed, then finalize the confrontation and collect Greene’s possessions. Secure additional intel from another victim in proximity, then conclude with an update to Regina.

In facing these cursed souls, you play arbiter of their fates, threading the fine line between justice and mortality. As you navigate the tales of these tormented figures scattered across the sections of Night City and beyond, remember to collect vital information and keep Regina, your taskmaster in cyberpsychosis, well-informed of each takedown.