The Cyberpunk 2077 Assassin Perk is found within the Stealth Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Cool Stat. The Assassin Perk Deal 15% more damage to human enemies. We rank this as a B-Tier choice and recommend using Sniper Rifle weapons with this perk.
Assassin
Skill Type: Stealth
Requires: Level 7 Cool
Effect: Deal 15% more damage to human enemies
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Perks like Assassin in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Stealth Perks that are similar to Assassin.
(Click/Tap the Names below for a complete guide on the perk.)
Rank | Lvl | Perk | Effect |
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B
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases movement speed while sneaking by 20% |
B
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Allows you to perform a lethal or non-lethal aerial takedown on unaware targets |
S
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Allows you to throw knives, hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw |
B
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Deal 15% more damage to human enemies |
A
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases your crit chance by 15% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Movement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 seconds |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50% |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Thrown knives deal 30% / 60% more damage |
A
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Grants immunity to Poison |
C
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | You can pick up an enemy's body immediately after performing a takedown by holding [Keybind] |
B
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Quick melee attacks with ranged weapons stagger enemies, giving you an opportunity to grapple them |
A
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Detection time is increased by 20% / 40%. |
S
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Upon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds |
C
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | You cannot be detected under water |
S
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | All knives apply poison |
A
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Enemies affected by poison are slowed |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Enemies with less than 25% Health are defeated instantly by thrown knives. Does not work on enemies with a lethal threat level |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Temporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds when detected by an enemy |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Deal 20% more damage to enemies affected by poison |
S
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | When your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute |
S
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Damage from poison is doubled |
A
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Sneak attacks with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a crit hit |
A
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Increases the duration of poison applied to enemies by 5 seconds. +0.2 second per Perk point |
B
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | While in stealth, Increases Health regen by 25% |

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Best weapons to use with Assassin Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Sniper Rifle weapons to be the best to use with the Assassin perk.
(Click/Tap the Images below for a complete guide on where to find and how to get.)
Sniper Rifle | Stats |
---|---|
Smart
|
DPS None Requirement Smart Link Cyberware Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
Nekomata |
Stats 290-354 Damage 0.54 Attacks Per Second 203-248 Physical Damage Effects Fires piercing projectiles that can ricochet. |
Tech
|
DPS None Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
SPT32 Grad |
Stats 998-1220 Damage 0.26 Attacks Per Second + 702-858 Damage42.44% Crit Chance 6% Burn Chance 4.6 Headshot Damage Multiplier Mod Slots Scope Mod (HPO Mk.77 Kanone MAX attached) x2 Mod Slots |
Power
SPT32 Grad |
Stats 1026-1254 Damage 0.3 Attacks Per Second + 741-906 Physical Damage+ 40.89% Crit Chance108.26% Crit Damage + 54.35% Bonus Ricochet Damage+ 10% Bleeding Chance2.10 Headshot Damage Multiplier DPS None Mod Slots Scope Mod (HPO MK.77 Kanone Max attached) x4 Mod Slots Effects Increased reload speed, custom silencer. |
Power
|
DPS None Mod Slots Scope Slot |

Best Assassin Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077
We recommend using this Monowire build with the Assassin Perk, together with and will improve the overall build.

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