Cyberpunk 2077 MOMENTUM SHIFT Perk Guide | Best MOMENTUM SHIFT Build and Weapons

The Cyberpunk 2077 Momentum Shift Perk is found within the Annihilation Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Momentum Shift Perk Defeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Shotgun and HMG weapons with this perk.

Momentum Shift

Skill Type: Annihilation

Requires: Level 11 Body

Effect: Defeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds

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Perks like Momentum Shift in Cyberpunk 2077

List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Momentum Shift.

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Rank	Lvl	Perk	Effect
C	5	Pump It, Louder!	Reduces recoil of shotguns and light machine guns by 10% / 20%
C	1	Hail Of Bullets	Shotguns and light machine guns deal 3% / 6% / 10% more damage
A	5	In Your Face	Reduces reload time of shotguns and light machine guns by 20% / 40%
B	7	Dead Center	Increases damage to torso by 10% / 20%
A	7	Bloodrush	Increases movement speed while carrying a shotgun or light machine gun by 5% / 10%
A	9	Mongoose	Increases evasion by 25% while reloading
A	9	Bulldozer	Increases crit chance with shotguns and light machine guns by 10%
A	11	Momentum Shift	Defeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds
A	11	Massacre	Increases crit damage with shotguns and light machine guns by 15% / 30% / 45%
A	12	Heavy Lead	shotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force
A	12	Skeet Shooter	Deal 15% more damage to moving targets
S	14	Manic	When entering combat, your movement speed increases by 20% for 10 second(s)
S	14	Unstoppable	Dismembering an enemy increases fire rate (cycle time) by 10% for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times
S	16	Speed Demon	You deal more damage the faster you're moving
A	16	Burn Baby Burn	Doubles the duration of burn
S	18	Poppin' Off	Shotguns have a 25% / 50% higher chance of dismembering enemies
A	18	Hit The Deck	Increases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%
A	20	Biathlete	Weapon spread does not increase while moving
S	20	Bloodbath	Dismembering enemies reduces weapon recoil by 50% for 6 sec. +1% per Perk Level

Best weapons to use with Momentum Shift Perk in Cyberpunk 2077

We consider Shotgun and HMG weapons to be the best to use with the Momentum Shift perk.

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


Shotgun and HMG	Stats
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.