The Cyberpunk 2077 Hit The Deck Perk is found within the Annihilation Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Hit The Deck Perk Increases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Shotgun and HMG weapons with this perk.
Hit The Deck
Skill Type: Annihilation
Requires: Level 18 Body
Effect: Increases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%
Perks like Hit The Deck in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Hit The Deck.
Rank | Lvl | Perk | Effect |
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C
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Reduces recoil of shotguns and light machine guns by 10% / 20% |
C
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Shotguns and light machine guns deal 3% / 6% / 10% more damage |
A
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Reduces reload time of shotguns and light machine guns by 20% / 40% |
B
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases damage to torso by 10% / 20% |
A
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases movement speed while carrying a shotgun or light machine gun by 5% / 10% |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases evasion by 25% while reloading |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases crit chance with shotguns and light machine guns by 10% |
A
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Defeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds |
A
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Increases crit damage with shotguns and light machine guns by 15% / 30% / 45% |
A
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | shotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force |
A
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Deal 15% more damage to moving targets |
S
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | When entering combat, your movement speed increases by 20% for 10 second(s) |
S
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Dismembering an enemy increases fire rate (cycle time) by 10% for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times |
S
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | You deal more damage the faster you're moving |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Doubles the duration of burn |
S
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Shotguns have a 25% / 50% higher chance of dismembering enemies |
A
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Increases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20% |
A
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Weapon spread does not increase while moving |
S
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Dismembering enemies reduces weapon recoil by 50% for 6 sec. +1% per Perk Level |

Best weapons to use with Hit The Deck Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Shotgun and HMG weapons to be the best to use with the Hit The Deck perk.
Shotgun and HMG | Stats |
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Power
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DPS Low Requirement Body 6 Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
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DPS Low Requirement Body 6 |
Power
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DPS Medium Mod Slots Silencer Scope |
Smart
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DPS None Requirement Smart Link Cyberware Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
|
DPS Medium Mod Slots Silencer Scope |
Smart
|
DPS Low Requirement Smart Link Cyberware |
Power
|
DPS Low Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
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DPS Low Requirement Body 6 Mod Slots Silencer Scope |
Power
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DPS Medium Mod Slots Silencer Scope |
Power
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DPS High |
Power
M251S Ajax |
Stats 46-56 Damage 4.89 Attacks Per Second + 32-39 Chemical Damage+ 32-39 Physical DamageMod Slots Scope Slot Muzzle Slot Effects High dismembering probability and fire rate. |
Power
Carnage |
Stats 11-14x20 Damage 0.66 Attacks Per Second + 10-13 Thermal Damage+ 3% Burn Damage1.02 Headshot Damage Multiplier Mod Slots Mod Slot Effects Low reload speed but reduced spread while aiming. |
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 Damage2 Headshot Damage Multiplier Mod Slots Scope Slot Muzzle Slot 4x Mod Slots Effects Piercing projectiles. |
Power
D5 Copperhead |
Stats 41-50 Damage 6.38 Attacks Per Second + 31-38 Thermal Damage+ 24.08% Crit Chance+ 18% Burn Chance1 Headshot Damage Multiplier Mod Slots Scope Slot Muzzle Slot Mod Slot Effects High thermal damage with a chance to apply Burn. |
Power
M2038 Tactician |
Stats 25-30 Damage 1.21 Attacks Per Second + 18-22 Chemical DamageMod Slots Scope Slot Effects Increased number of pellets shot, reduced reload time, chance to apply Bleeding |
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 Chance2.11 Headshot Damage Multiplier Effects Fires explosive rounds and rips enemies to shreds. |
Smart
D5 Sidewinder |
Stats 23-28 Damage 6 Attacks Per Second + 17-20 Electrical DamageEffects Can target up to five enemies simultaneously. Deals chemical damage with a chance to apply Poison. |

Best Hit The Deck Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077
We recommend using this Speed Demon build with the Hit The Deck Perk, together with and will improve the overall build.

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