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    Cyberpunk 2077 Cheat Death

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    The Cyberpunk 2077 Cheat Death Perk is found within the Stealth Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Cool Stat. The Cheat Death Perk When your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute. We rank this as a S-Tier choice and recommend using Sniper Rifle weapons with this perk.

    Cheat Death

    Skill Type: Stealth

    Requires: Level 18 Cool

    Effect: When your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute

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    Perks like Cheat Death in Cyberpunk 2077

    List of Stealth Perks that are similar to Cheat Death.

    (Click/Tap the Names below for a complete guide on the perk.)
    RankLvlPerkEffect
    B
    1 Crouching TigerIncreases movement speed while sneaking by 20%
    B
    1 Silent And DeadlyIncreases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking
    A
    5 Hidden DragonAllows you to perform a lethal or non-lethal aerial takedown on unaware targets
    S
    5 Dagger DealerAllows you to throw knives, hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw
    B
    7 AssassinDeal 15% more damage to human enemies
    A
    7 Strike From The ShadowsIncreases your crit chance by 15% while sneaking
    A
    7 Leg UpMovement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 seconds
    A
    9 SniperIncreases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50%
    A
    9 CutthroatThrown knives deal 30% / 60% more damage
    A
    11 Aggressive AntitoxinsGrants immunity to Poison
    C
    11 Clean WorkYou can pick up an enemy's body immediately after performing a takedown by holding [Keybind]
    B
    11 Stunning BlowsQuick melee attacks with ranged weapons stagger enemies, giving you an opportunity to grapple them
    A
    12 GhostDetection time is increased by 20% / 40%.
    S
    12 From The ShadowsUpon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds
    C
    14 CommandoYou cannot be detected under water
    S
    14 Venomous FangsAll knives apply poison
    A
    14 RattlesnakeEnemies affected by poison are slowed
    A
    16 Silent FinisherEnemies with less than 25% Health are defeated instantly by thrown knives. Does not work on enemies with a lethal threat level
    A
    16 Hasty RetreatTemporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds when detected by an enemy
    A
    16 Silent And DeadlyIncreases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking
    A
    18 Hasten The InevitableDeal 20% more damage to enemies affected by poison
    S
    18 Cheat DeathWhen your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute
    S
    18 NeurotoxinDamage from poison is doubled
    A
    20 NinjitsuSneak attacks with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a crit hit
    A
    20 ToxicologyIncreases the duration of poison applied to enemies by 5 seconds. +0.2 second per Perk point
    B
    16 Restorative ShadowsWhile in stealth, Increases Health regen by 25%
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    Best weapons to use with Cheat Death Perk in Cyberpunk 2077

    We consider Sniper Rifle weapons to be the best to use with the Cheat Death perk.

    (Click/Tap the Images below for a complete guide on where to find and how to get.)
    Sniper RifleStats
    Ashura
    Smart
    DPS

    None
    Requirement

    Smart Link Cyberware
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Breakthrough
    Power
    Nekomata
    Stats

    290-354 Damage
    0.54 Attacks Per Second
    203-248 Physical Damage
    Effects

    Fires piercing projectiles that can ricochet.
    Nekomata
    Tech
    DPS

    None
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    O 'five
    Power
    SPT32 Grad
    Stats

    998-1220 Damage
    0.26 Attacks Per Second
    +
    702-858 Damage
    42.44% Crit Chance
    6% Burn Chance
    4.6 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Mod Slots

    Scope Mod (HPO Mk.77 Kanone MAX attached)
    x2 Mod Slots
    Overwatch
    Power
    SPT32 Grad
    Stats

    1026-1254 Damage
    0.3 Attacks Per Second
    +
    741-906 Physical Damage
    +
    40.89% Crit Chance
    108.26% Crit Damage
    +
    54.35% Bonus Ricochet Damage
    +
    10% Bleeding Chance
    2.10 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    DPS

    None
    Mod Slots

    Scope Mod (HPO MK.77 Kanone Max attached)
    x4 Mod Slots
    Effects

    Increased reload speed, custom silencer.
    Spt32 Grad
    Power
    DPS

    None
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
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    Best Cheat Death Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077

    We recommend using this Gorilla Arms build with the Cheat Death Perk, together with Hacker Overlord and Invincible will improve the overall build.

    A-Tier
    Gorilla Arms Build
    20
    Body
    3
    Reflexes
    20
    Cool
    15
    Intelligence
    3
    Technical Ability

    Looking for a weapon to use with this build? Visit our Best Weapons Guide.

    The Best Cyberware we recommend for this build
    NamePriceEffect
    Limbic System Enchancement
    Common
    Frontal Cortex
    3,000
    Increase Crit Chance by 7%
    Int 6
    Limbic System Enchancement
    Rare
    Frontal Cortex
    9,000
    Increases Crit Chance by 15%
    Int 9
    Visual cortex support
    Common
    Frontal Cortex
    3,000
    Increases Crit Damage by 15%
    Int 6
    Visual cortex support
    Uncommon
    Frontal Cortex
    4,500
    Increases Crit Damage by 16%
    Int 8
    Visual cortex support
    Epic
    Frontal Cortex
    15,000
    Increases Crit Damage by 30%
    Int 12
    Visual cortex support
    Legendary
    Frontal Cortex
    21,000
    Increases Crit Damage by 45%
    Int 16
    Biomonitor
    Common
    Circulatory System
    6,000
    Instantly restores 30% Health when Health to 15% CD 240 sec.
    Biomonitor
    Uncommon
    Circulatory System
    9,000
    Instantly restores 40% Health when Health to 15% CD 240 sec.
    Body 10
    Biomonitor
    Rare
    Circulatory System
    18,000
    Instantly restores 50% Health when Health drop to 15%. CD 180 sec.
    Body 12
    Biomonitor
    Epic
    Circulatory System
    30,000
    Instantly restores 60% Health when Health drop to 15%. CD 150 sec.
    Body 15
    Biomonitor
    Legendary
    Circulatory System
    42,000
    Instantly restores 100% Health when Health drop to 15%. CD 120 sec.
    Body 18
    Synaptic Signal Optimizer
    Common
    Nervous System
    4,000
    Increases Health by 20%.
    Synaptic Signal Optimizer
    Uncommon
    Nervous System
    6,000
    Increases Health by 30%.
    Body 8
    Synaptic Signal Optimizer
    Rare
    Nervous System
    12,000
    Increases Health by 40%.
    Body 12
    Synaptic Signal Optimizer
    Epic
    Nervous System
    20,000
    Increases Health by 50%.
    Body 15
    Synaptic Signal Optimizer
    Legendary
    Nervous System
    28,000
    Increases Health by 60%
    Body 20
    Subdermal Armor
    Uncommon
    Integumentary System
    3,000
    Increase Armor by 50.
    Subdermal Armor
    Common
    Integumentary System
    2,000
    Increase Armor by 20.
    Subdermal Armor
    Rare
    Integumentary System
    6,000
    Increase Armor by 90.
    Subdermal Armor
    Epic
    Integumentary System
    10,000
    Increase Armor by 140.
    Subdermal Armor
    Legendary
    Integumentary System
    14,000
    Increase Armor by 200.
    Gorilla Arms
    Rare
    Arms Cyberware
    15,250
    87-107 Dmg. +34-44 Physical Dmg. 2.5 Attack Speed. +10% Bleed Chance. They charge with each attack. On Strong attack they deal bonus dmg based on charge level. Allow you to force open locked doors and rip turrets out. They deal Physical damage.
    SC 20
    Gorilla Arms
    Epic
    Arms Cyberware
    25,250
    102-125 Dmg. +42-51 Physical Dmg. 2.5 Attack Speed. 15% Bleed Chance. Same as Rare. 1 Mod slot
    SC 25
    Gorilla Arms
    Legendary
    Arms Cyberware
    100,250
    110-135 dmg. +45-55 physical dmg. 2.5 AS +20% Bleed Same as Rare. 2 Mod slots.
    SC 45

    The Best Mods we recommend for this build
    NameTypeEffect
    Rin3U Battery
    Legendary
    Gorilla Arms Battery
    Damage with Gorilla Arms + 10%; restores 100% stamina upon killing an enemy.
    Sensory Amplifier
    Rare
    Universal Cyberarm Fragment
    Crit Chance + 10%.
    Sensory Amplifier
    Rare
    Universal Cyberarm Fragment
    Crit Damage +30%.
    Sensory Amplifier
    Rare
    Universal Cyberarm Fragment
    Health -15%.
    Sensory Amplifier
    Rare
    Universal Cyberarm Fragment
    Armor +5%.

    The Best Cyberdecks you should use.
    NamePriceSpecsEffect
    NETWATCH NETDRIVER MK.5
    Legendary
    35000
    RAM: 11
    Buffer Size: 8
    Slots: 6
    Increases RAM recovery rate by 9 units per 60 seconds. Quickhack spread distance increased by 60%. Combat quickhacks can be uploaded on 3 targets within 6-meter radius. Quickhacks deal 30% more damage.

    The Best Quickhacks to use with this build
    NamePriceSpecsEffect
    Short Circuit
    Uncommon
    60
    RAM Cost: 3
    Upload Time: 3
    Duration: -
    Cooldown: 10
    Deals damage to the target. Very effective against mechanical enemies and targets with weak spots.
    Short Circuit
    Rare
    600
    RAM Cost: 4
    Upload Time: 3
    Duration: 3
    Cooldown: 10
    Applies an EMP effect for a few seconds.
    Short Circuit
    Epic
    1,000
    RAM Cost: 5
    Upload Time: 3
    Duration: 3
    Cooldown: 10
    Deals extra damage to enemies below a high threat level.
    Short Circuit
    Legendary
    1,400
    RAM Cost: 6
    Upload Time: 3
    Duration: 3
    Cooldown: 10
    Passive while equipped: Crit Hits with any weapon apply this quickhack's uncommon effect.

    Gorilla Arms Best Perks You Should Use
    SkillLvlPerksEffects
    1 RegenerationHealth slowly regenerates during combat
    5 InvincibleIncreases max health by 10% / 20% / 30%
    7 EpimorphosisHealth regenerates up to 70% / 80% / 90% of max health outside of combat
    9 Steel And ChromeIncreases melee damage by 10% / 20%
    12 Cardio CureHealth regenerates faster when moving
    14 MarathonerSprinting does not drain stamina
    16 Dog Of WarIncreases health regen in combat by 15% / 20%
    16 WolverineHealth regen activates 50% / 90% faster during combat
    1 FlurryIncreases damage from combo attacks by 30% / 40% / 50%
    6 RushSucessful atacks recover 3% / 5% health over 2 second(s)
    6 Efficient BlowsReduces stamina cost for all attacks by 25% / 50%
    15 FrenzyDefeating an enemy increases damage by 100% for 10 seconds
    1 BloodwareQuickhacks deal 10% / 20% / 30% more damage
    16 Critical ErrorQuickhacks can now deal crit hits based on your crit chance and crit damage stats
    16 Hacker OverlordUnlocks diagrams for crafting specialized quickhacks
    12 From The ShadowsUpon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds
    18 Cheat DeathWhen your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute
    1 Cold BloodAfter defeating an enemy, gain Cold Blood for 10 seconds and increase movement speed by 2%. Stacks up to 1/2/3 times
    7 Critical ConditionIncreases duration of Cold Blood by 5/10 seconds
    9 Rapid BloodflowIncrease health regen inside and outside combat by50% / 100% per stack of Cold Blood
    9 Defensive ClottingIncreases armor by 1% / 2% per stack of Cold Blood
    11 Coldest BloodIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
    14 Cold And CalculatingLanding a crit hit has 25% chance of applying a stack of Cold Blood
    16 UnbreakableIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
    16 CoolagulantStacks of Cold Blood are removed one by one, not all at once
    20 MercilessWhile Cold Blood is active, Increases Crit Chance by 10% and Crit Damage by 25%. 1% Crit Chance and 3% Crit Damage per Perk Level.
    20 GuerrillaIncreases Crit Damage by 60% for 10 Sec after entering combat. +2% perPerk Level.
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    Last updated 22 hours ago on January 20, 2021 by RankedBoost

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