The Cyberpunk 2077 From The Shadows Perk is found within the Stealth Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Cool Stat. The From The Shadows Perk Upon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds. We rank this as a S-Tier choice and recommend using Sniper Rifle weapons with this perk.
From The Shadows
Skill Type: Stealth
Requires: Level 12 Cool
Effect: Upon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds
Perks like From The Shadows in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Stealth Perks that are similar to From The Shadows.
Rank | Lvl | Perk | Effect |
---|---|---|---|
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% |

Best weapons to use with From The Shadows Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Sniper Rifle weapons to be the best to use with the From The Shadows perk.
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 From The Shadows Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077
We recommend using this Gorilla Arms build with the From The Shadows Perk, together with and will improve the overall build.

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