The Cyberpunk 2077 Sniper Perk is found within the Stealth Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Cool Stat. The Sniper Perk Increases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50%. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Sniper Rifle weapons with this perk.
Sniper
Skill Type: Stealth
Requires: Level 9 Cool
Effect: Increases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50%
Perks like Sniper in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Stealth Perks that are similar to Sniper.
Rank | Lvl | Perk | Effect |
---|---|---|---|
B
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases movement speed while sneaking by 20% |
B
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Allows you to perform a lethal or non-lethal aerial takedown on unaware targets |
S
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Allows you to throw knives, hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw |
B
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Deal 15% more damage to human enemies |
A
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases your crit chance by 15% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Movement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 seconds |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50% |
A
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Thrown knives deal 30% / 60% more damage |
A
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Grants immunity to Poison |
C
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | You can pick up an enemy's body immediately after performing a takedown by holding [Keybind] |
B
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Quick melee attacks with ranged weapons stagger enemies, giving you an opportunity to grapple them |
A
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Detection time is increased by 20% / 40%. |
S
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Upon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds |
C
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | You cannot be detected under water |
S
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | All knives apply poison |
A
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Enemies affected by poison are slowed |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Enemies with less than 25% Health are defeated instantly by thrown knives. Does not work on enemies with a lethal threat level |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Temporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds when detected by an enemy |
A
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
A
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Deal 20% more damage to enemies affected by poison |
S
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | When your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute |
S
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Damage from poison is doubled |
A
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Sneak attacks with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a crit hit |
A
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | Increases the duration of poison applied to enemies by 5 seconds. +0.2 second per Perk point |
B
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | While in stealth, Increases Health regen by 25% |

Best weapons to use with Sniper Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Sniper Rifle weapons to be the best to use with the Sniper perk.
Sniper Rifle | Stats |
---|---|
Smart
|
DPS None Requirement Smart Link Cyberware Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
Nekomata |
Stats 290-354 Damage 0.54 Attacks Per Second 203-248 Physical Damage Effects Fires piercing projectiles that can ricochet. |
Tech
|
DPS None Mod Slots Scope Slot |
Power
SPT32 Grad |
Stats 998-1220 Damage 0.26 Attacks Per Second + 702-858 Damage42.44% Crit Chance 6% Burn Chance 4.6 Headshot Damage Multiplier Mod Slots Scope Mod (HPO Mk.77 Kanone MAX attached) x2 Mod Slots |
Power
SPT32 Grad |
Stats 1026-1254 Damage 0.3 Attacks Per Second + 741-906 Physical Damage+ 40.89% Crit Chance108.26% Crit Damage + 54.35% Bonus Ricochet Damage+ 10% Bleeding Chance2.10 Headshot Damage Multiplier DPS None Mod Slots Scope Mod (HPO MK.77 Kanone Max attached) x4 Mod Slots Effects Increased reload speed, custom silencer. |
Power
|
DPS None Mod Slots Scope Slot |

Best Sniper Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077
We recommend using this Stealth Assassin build with the Sniper Perk, together with Crouching Tiger and Cold Blood will improve the overall build.
![]() 3 Body | ![]() 20 Reflexes | ![]() 20 Cool | ![]() 15 Intelligence | ![]() 3 Technical Ability |
Name | Stats |
---|---|
![]() PRIDE
Power
Liberty
|
Stats 73-89 Damage 3.75 Attacks Per Second + 51-63 Physical Damage+ 26.08% Crit Chance+ 13.00% Bonus Ricochet Damage+ 10% Bleeding Damage4.40 Headshot Damage Multiplier Effects Increased Crit Chance and headshot damage. Small chance to apply Stun. |
Name | Price | Effect |
---|---|---|
Limbic System Enchancement
Common
Frontal Cortex | 3,000 |
Increase Crit Chance by 7%
Int 6 |
Limbic System Enchancement
Rare
Frontal Cortex | 9,000 |
Increases Crit Chance by 15%
Int 9 |
Synaptic Accelerator
Common
Nervous System | 5,000 |
Slows time by 25% for 2 sec. when you are detected by enemies. CD 60 sec
|
Synaptic Accelerator
Uncommon
Nervous System | 7,500 |
Slows time by 30% for 2 sec. when you are detected by enemies. CD 60 sec
|
Synaptic Accelerator
Rare
Nervous System | 15,000 |
Slows time by 30% for 3 sec. when you are detected by enemies. CD 60 sec
Ref 14 |
Synaptic Accelerator
Legendary
Nervous System | 35,000 |
Slows time by 50% for 4 sec. when you are detected by enemies. CD 60 sec
Ref 20 |
Name | Type | Effect |
---|---|---|
Trajectory Analysis
Legendary | Kiroshi Optics Fragment |
Bonus damage from headshots + 50%. |
Name | Price | Specs | Effect |
---|---|---|---|
Ping
Uncommon | 60 |
RAM Cost: 1
Upload Time: 1
Duration: 20
Cooldown: 0 | Reveals enemies and devices connected to the local network. |
Ping
Legendary | 280 |
RAM Cost: 1
Upload Time: 1
Duration: 20
Cooldown: 0 | Highlighted targets can be scanned and quickhacked through solid obstacles. |
Skill | Lvl | Perks | Effects |
---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases crit chance with Pistol and Revolver by 4% / 8% / 12% |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases damage from Pistol and Revolver by 3% / 6% / 9% |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases headshot damage multiplier with Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 20% / 30% |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases damage to enemies 5+ meters away by 25% / 50% |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Increases crit damage from Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 20% |
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Removes the damage penalty from Pistol and Revolver when shooting from a distance |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Increases crit chance by 10% for each mod installed on the Pistol and Revolver you're using |
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | After a successful headshot with a Pistol and Revolver, crit chance increases by 25% for 5 seconds |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Unlocks the Big Sleep daemon which disables all cameras in the network for 3 minute(s) |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Enables RAM to recover during combat (at a rate of 4 / 8 /12 RAM unit(s) per minute). |
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Eliminating a target affected by a quickhack instantly recovers 1 RAM unit(s) |
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases quickhack duration by 25% / 50% |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases movement speed while sneaking by 20% |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases your crit chance by 15% while sneaking |
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50% |
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Detection time is increased by 20% / 40%. |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Increases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | After defeating an enemy, gain Cold Blood for 10 seconds and increase movement speed by 2%. Stacks up to 1/2/3 times |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases duration of Cold Blood by 5/10 seconds |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Increases headshot damage by 50% |
![]() ![]() | 20 |
![]() | While Cold Blood is active, Increases Crit Chance by 10% and Crit Damage by 25%. 1% Crit Chance and 3% Crit Damage per Perk Level. |

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