The Cyberpunk 2077 Mongoose Perk is found within the Annihilation Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Mongoose Perk Increases evasion by 25% while reloading. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Shotgun and HMG weapons with this perk.
Mongoose
Skill Type: Annihilation
Requires: Level 9 Body
Effect: Increases evasion by 25% while reloading
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Perks like Mongoose in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Mongoose.
(Click/Tap the Names below for a complete guide on the perk.)
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 |

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Best weapons to use with Mongoose Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Shotgun and HMG weapons to be the best to use with the Mongoose perk.
(Click/Tap the Images below for a complete guide on where to find and how to get.)
Shotgun and HMG | Stats |
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Power
|
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
|
DPS Low Requirement Body 6 Mod Slots Silencer Scope |
Power
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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 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. |

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