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Cyberpunk 2077 Hit The Deck

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%

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Perks like Hit The Deck in Cyberpunk 2077

List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Hit The Deck.

Rank Lvl Perk Effect
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 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
Power
DPS

Low
Requirement

Body 6
Mod Slots

Scope Slot
Power
DPS

Low
Requirement

Body 6
Power
DPS

Medium
Mod Slots

Silencer Scope
Smart
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
DPS

Low
Requirement

Body 6
Mod Slots

Silencer Scope
Power
DPS

Medium
Mod Slots

Silencer Scope
Power
DPS

High
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.

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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