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    Cyberpunk 2077 Heavy Lead

    Heavy Lead
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    The Cyberpunk 2077 Heavy Lead Perk is found within the Annihilation Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Heavy Lead Perk shotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Shotgun and HMG weapons with this perk.

    Heavy Lead

    Skill Type: Annihilation

    Requires: Level 12 Body

    Effect: shotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force

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    Perks like Heavy Lead in Cyberpunk 2077

    List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Heavy Lead.

    (Click/Tap the Names below for a complete guide on the perk.)
    RankLvlPerkEffect
    C
    5 Pump It, Louder!Reduces recoil of shotguns and light machine guns by 10% / 20%
    C
    1 Hail Of BulletsShotguns and light machine guns deal 3% / 6% / 10% more damage
    A
    5 In Your FaceReduces reload time of shotguns and light machine guns by 20% / 40%
    B
    7 Dead CenterIncreases damage to torso by 10% / 20%
    A
    7 BloodrushIncreases movement speed while carrying a shotgun or light machine gun by 5% / 10%
    A
    9 MongooseIncreases evasion by 25% while reloading
    A
    9 BulldozerIncreases crit chance with shotguns and light machine guns by 10%
    A
    11 Momentum ShiftDefeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds
    A
    11 MassacreIncreases crit damage with shotguns and light machine guns by 15% / 30% / 45%
    A
    12 Heavy Leadshotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force
    A
    12 Skeet ShooterDeal 15% more damage to moving targets
    S
    14 ManicWhen entering combat, your movement speed increases by 20% for 10 second(s)
    S
    14 UnstoppableDismembering an enemy increases fire rate (cycle time) by 10% for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times
    S
    16 Speed DemonYou deal more damage the faster you're moving
    A
    16 Burn Baby BurnDoubles the duration of burn
    S
    18 Poppin' OffShotguns have a 25% / 50% higher chance of dismembering enemies
    A
    18 Hit The DeckIncreases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%
    A
    20 BiathleteWeapon spread does not increase while moving
    S
    20 BloodbathDismembering enemies reduces weapon recoil by 50% for 6 sec. +1% per Perk Level
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    Best weapons to use with Heavy Lead Perk in Cyberpunk 2077

    We consider Shotgun and HMG weapons to be the best to use with the Heavy Lead perk.

    (Click/Tap the Images below for a complete guide on where to find and how to get.)
    Shotgun and HMGStats
    Carnage
    Power
    DPS

    Low
    Requirement

    Body 6
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Crusher
    Power
    DPS

    Low
    Requirement

    Body 6
    D5 Copperhead
    Power
    DPS

    Medium
    Mod Slots

    Silencer Scope
    D5 Sidewinder
    Smart
    DPS

    None
    Requirement

    Smart Link Cyberware
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Hjsh-18 Masamune
    Power
    DPS

    Medium
    Mod Slots

    Silencer Scope
    L-69 Zhuo
    Smart
    DPS

    Low
    Requirement

    Smart Link Cyberware
    M2038 Tactician
    Power
    DPS

    Low
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    M2067 Defender
    Power
    DPS

    Low
    Requirement

    Body 6
    Mod Slots

    Silencer Scope
    M251s Ajax
    Power
    DPS

    Medium
    Mod Slots

    Silencer Scope
    Mk.31 Hmg
    Power
    DPS

    High
    Moron Labe
    Power
    M251S Ajax
    Stats

    46-56 Damage
    4.89 Attacks Per Second
    +
    32-39 Chemical Damage
    +
    32-39 Physical Damage
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Muzzle Slot
    Effects

    High dismembering probability and fire rate.
    Mox
    Power
    Carnage
    Stats

    11-14x20 Damage
    0.66 Attacks Per Second
    +
    10-13 Thermal Damage
    +
    3% Burn Damage
    1.02 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Mod Slots

    Mod Slot
    Effects

    Low reload speed but reduced spread while aiming.
    Prejudice
    Power
    HJSH-18 Masamune
    Stats

    93-113 Damage
    2.94 Attacks Per Second
    +
    65-80 Physical Damage
    +
    26.48% Crit Chance
    +
    52.48% Crit Damage
    +
    10% Bleeding Damage
    2 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Muzzle Slot
    4x Mod Slots
    Effects

    Piercing projectiles.
    Psalm 11:6
    Power
    D5 Copperhead
    Stats

    41-50 Damage
    6.38 Attacks Per Second
    +
    31-38 Thermal Damage
    +
    24.08% Crit Chance
    +
    18% Burn Chance
    1 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Muzzle Slot
    Mod Slot
    Effects

    High thermal damage with a chance to apply Burn.
    The Headsman
    Power
    M2038 Tactician
    Stats

    25-30 Damage
    1.21 Attacks Per Second
    +
    18-22 Chemical Damage
    Mod Slots

    Scope Slot
    Effects

    Increased number of pellets shot, reduced reload time, chance to apply Bleeding
    Ba Xing Chong
    Smart
    L-69 Zhuo
    Stats

    27-33 Damage
    0.87 Attacks Per Second
    +
    19-23 Physical Damage
    +
    19.46% Crit Chance
    +
    83.40% Crit Damage
    +
    10% Bleeding Chance
    2.11 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Effects

    Fires explosive rounds and rips enemies to shreds.
    Divided We Stand
    Smart
    D5 Sidewinder
    Stats

    23-28 Damage
    6 Attacks Per Second
    +
    17-20 Electrical Damage
    Effects

    Can target up to five enemies simultaneously. Deals chemical damage with a chance to apply Poison.
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    Best Heavy Lead Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077

    We recommend using this Speed Demon build with the Heavy Lead Perk, together with Multitasker and Momentum Shift will improve the overall build.

    A-Tier
    Speed Demon Build
    19
    Body
    3
    Reflexes
    16
    Cool
    3
    Intelligence
    20
    Technical Ability

    The Best Weapons we recommend for this build
    NameStats
    SOVEREIGN
    Power
    DB-4 Igla
    Stats

    35-43 Damage
    0.95 Attacks Per Seconds
    +
    25-30 Physical Damage
    +
    17.18% Bonus Ricochet Damage
    +
    6% Bleeding Damage
    0.98 Headshot Damage Multiplier
    Effects

    Shoots two rounds at a time, with reduced reload time and spread
    THE HEADSMAN
    Power
    M2038 Tactician
    Stats

    25-30 Damage
    1.21 Attacks Per Second
    +
    18-22 Chemical Damage
    Effects

    Increased number of pellets shot, reduced reload time, chance to apply Bleeding

    The Best Cyberware we recommend for this build
    NamePriceEffect
    Blood pump
    Common
    Circulatory System
    5,000
    Activate to instantly restore 50% of max health. CD 180 sec. Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with middle mouse button.
    Blood pump
    Uncommon
    Circulatory System
    7,500
    Activate to instantly restore 60% of max health. CD 180 sec. Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with middle mouse button.
    Body 8
    Blood Pump
    Rare
    Circulatory System
    15,000
    Activate to instantly restore 70% of max health. CD 180 sec. Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with middle mouse button.
    Body 10
    Blood pump
    Epic
    Circulatory System
    25,000
    Activate to instantly restore 80% of max health. CD 180 sec. Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with middle mouse button.
    Body 13
    Blood Pump
    Legendary
    Circulatory System
    35,000
    Activate to instantly restore 90% of max health. CD 180 sec. Assign cyberware to the quickslot and activate it with middle mouse button.
    Body 16
    Second Heart
    Legendary
    Circulatory System
    42,000
    Instantly restores 100% of max Health when your health falls to 0. CD 2 min.
    Body 16

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    Speed Demon Best Perks You Should Use
    SkillLvlPerksEffects
    4 Slow And SteadyArmor is increased by 15% / 30% while moving
    11 MultitaskerAllows you to shoot while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
    11 Divided AttentionAllows you to reload weapons while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
    14 MarathonerSprinting does not drain stamina
    5 In Your FaceReduces reload time of shotguns and light machine guns by 20% / 40%
    7 BloodrushIncreases movement speed while carrying a shotgun or light machine gun by 5% / 10%
    9 BulldozerIncreases crit chance with shotguns and light machine guns by 10%
    11 Momentum ShiftDefeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds
    11 MassacreIncreases crit damage with shotguns and light machine guns by 15% / 30% / 45%
    12 Heavy Leadshotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force
    14 ManicWhen entering combat, your movement speed increases by 20% for 10 second(s)
    16 Speed DemonYou deal more damage the faster you're moving
    18 Hit The DeckIncreases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%
    1 MechanicGain more components when disassembling
    5 True CraftsmanAllows you to craft rare items
    11 200% EfficiencyCrafted clothes gain 2.5% / 5% more armor
    12 Grease MonkeyAllows you to craft epic items
    16 Waste Not Want NotWhen disassembling an item, you get attached mods back
    20 Cutting EdgeCrafted legendary weapons automatically get one stat improved by 5%
    1 Crouching TigerIncreases movement speed while sneaking by 20%
    7 Leg UpMovement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 seconds
    16 Hasty RetreatTemporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds when detected by an enemy
    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
    11 Coldest BloodIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
    16 UnbreakableIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
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    Last updated 2 days ago on January 20, 2021 by RankedBoost

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