cyberpunk 2077 is not a waiting game. Night City moves and lives. If you just stand there, someone will bump into you or run into you. An intense game like this won’t hold your hand. So, if you’re in open combat, chances are your enemy won’t give you space equally.
The solution to this frenzy is to be as frenzied as the robots and organisms that try to pounce on you. You’ll need a submachine gun for that. Don’t weather the storm, be the storm. So, once you’ve learned that lesson, you should look out for one of the game’s unique submachine guns and learn which one will suit your build best.
Updated by Sean Murray on May 19, 2023: The best subbi is always a matter of taste, but we’re sure we’ve got one that’s right for you, kuk. That’s why we’ve updated this list to a better, more consistent format and provided hints on where to get each SMG.
5 problem solver
weapon type |
strength |
---|---|
primary weapon |
M221 Saratoga |
iconic effect |
85 round magazine, greatly increased rate of fire, extreme recoil, terrible bullet spread |
location |
Dropped by Wraiths Boss Hunter during mission “Riders on the Storm” |
Problem Solver is Ridiculous recoil and horrible bullet spread It seems to cause more problems than it solves. not 85 round magazine cool, just like that increased rate of fire There are better iconic SMGs (especially when upgrading to Legendary).
problem solver Excellence is in close combat. Since you don’t have to reload (or aim), this SMG is pretty strong indoors, but you can do better with some of the later ones on this list.
4 Yinglong
weapon type |
smart |
---|---|
primary weapon |
G-58 Dian |
iconic effect |
Extra electricity damage, small chance to apply EMP on hit |
location |
Suspected Organized Crime Activity Wellsprings leader’s loot specification requires Edgerunner Artisan Perk. |
Smart weapons and submachine guns look like matches made in heaven. You want to use a gun that fires a ton of bullets, but misses a lot. Having a smart weapon means you’ll rarely miss.It fixes one major shortcoming.
that much Electric damage, shock stun, and EMP chance all help.But there’s a lot to this gun. DPS lower than others, Perhaps to try and balance smart technology. Still, it’s a great weapon for those who find submachine guns too resilient.
three electric saw
weapon type |
strength |
---|---|
primary weapon |
DS1 press |
iconic effect |
fire penetrating projectiles |
location |
Dropped by Wraiths Boss Hunter during mission “Riders on the Storm” |
There isn’t much that isn’t self-explanatory about this gun. A DS1 Pulsa that can shoot through cover.. As you start spraying bullets and enemies dive for cover, you’ll find yourself shrouded in mystery, as if you’ve stood out in the open.
The Buzzsaw’s status as a powerful weapon means that missed bullets can ricochet back at others. Combine that piercing projectile with a nice bounce.And you have powerful melee weapons.
2 Fenrir
weapon type |
strength |
---|---|
primary weapon |
M221 Saratoga |
iconic effect |
Increases heat damage, burn chance, reduces bullet spread, increases recoil, increases chance to dismember target |
location |
Found in the mission “Lost My Religion” on the table next to the captive monk. |
Don’t be intimidated by this gun’s one downside: increased recoil. it hasn’t increased that muchand add Offsets damage and reduced bullet spread..
With incredible heat damage and a high burn chance, Fenrir Literally melts targets that don’t die instantly on bullet impact.. The Saratoga’s high rate of fire caused it to burn too often. Even bosses will be engulfed in flames.
One Prototype Shingen: Mark V
weapon type |
smart |
---|---|
primary weapon |
TKI-20 Shingen |
iconic effect |
Tracks up to 3 targets and fires explosive rounds with burn potential. |
location |
Arasaka Industrial Complex, inside a shipping container marked “667” |
This is another smart submachine gun on the list and has a truly unique personality. Fires explosive rounds that blow enemies away, Shingen Mark V can spread love to up to 3 enemies at once.
Its DPS is significantly lower than Yinglong’s, but Shingen’s ability to control entire crowds makes it an excellent tool for V’s arsenal. With Shingen, the old adage “sow and pray” is no longer accurate. It’s just “spray and watch everyone in front of you die.”
V heads to the Arasaka Industrial Complex during the “Gimme Danger” mission, but You actually don’t have to wait for this mission To catch the Shingen Mark V. If you go there before “Gimme Danger,” you’ll find yourself entering a largely unprotected park.
only Watch out for booby traps.