The Cyberpunk 2077 Speed Demon Perk is found within the Annihilation Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Speed Demon Perk You deal more damage the faster you're moving. We rank this as a S-Tier choice and recommend using Shotgun and HMG weapons with this perk.
Speed Demon
Skill Type: Annihilation
Requires: Level 16 Body
Effect: You deal more damage the faster you're moving
Perks like Speed Demon in Cyberpunk 2077
List of Annihilation Perks that are similar to Speed Demon.
Rank | Lvl | Perk | Effect |
---|---|---|---|
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 Speed Demon Perk in Cyberpunk 2077
We consider Shotgun and HMG weapons to be the best to use with the Speed Demon 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 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 Speed Demon Build, Weapons, and Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077
We recommend using this Machine Gun and Run build with the Speed Demon Perk, together with Bullseye and Reload will improve the overall build.
![]() 20 Body | ![]() 20 Reflexes | ![]() 15 Cool | ![]() 3 Intelligence | ![]() 3 Technical Ability |
Name | Stats |
---|---|
![]() DIVIDED WE STAND
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. |
Name | Price | Effect |
---|---|---|
Smart Link
Rare
Hands Cyberware | 9,000 |
No reqs. at Viktor's. Allows you to use the smart-targeting module in Smart weapons. Directly links user's optical implant to weapon's system offering real-time data-tracking.
SC 14 |
Smart Link
Epic
Hands Cyberware | 15,000 |
Same as rare, and Increase chance for smart bullets to hit targets by 10% and Crit Dmg by 10%.
|
Smart Link
Legendary
Hands Cyberware | 21,000 |
Same as rare, and Increase chance for smart bullets to hit targets by 25% and Crit Dmg by 25%.
SC 11 |
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 damage with Rifle and Submachine Gun by 3% / 6% / 10% |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage while aiming by 10% |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Deal 25% more Rifle and Submachine Gun damage to enemies whose health is above 50% |
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage to moving enemies by 10% / 20% |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Reduces reload time for Rifle and Submachine Gun by 10% / 20% |
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Increases crit damage from Rifle and Submachine Gun by 35% |
![]() ![]() | 18 |
![]() | Rifle damage increases the farther you are located from enemies |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | Health slowly regenerates during combat |
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Increases max health by 10% / 20% / 30% |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Health regenerates up to 70% / 80% / 90% of max health outside of combat |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Allows you to shoot while sprinting, sliding and vaulting |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Allows you to reload weapons while sprinting, sliding and vaulting |
![]() ![]() | 12 |
![]() | Health regenerates faster when moving |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Increases health regen in combat by 15% / 20% |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Health regen activates 50% / 90% faster during combat |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases damage to torso by 10% / 20% |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Defeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | You deal more damage the faster you're moving |
![]() ![]() | 1 |
![]() | After defeating an enemy, gain Cold Blood for 10 seconds and increase movement speed by 2%. Stacks up to 1/2/3 times |
![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() | Increases all resistances by 2.5% / 5% per stack of Cold Blood |
![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() | Increases duration of Cold Blood by 5/10 seconds |
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increase health regen inside and outside combat by50% / 100% per stack of Cold Blood |
![]() ![]() | 9 |
![]() | Increases armor by 1% / 2% per stack of Cold Blood |
![]() ![]() | 11 |
![]() | Increases headshot damage by 50% |
![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() | Landing a crit hit has 25% chance of applying a stack of Cold Blood |
![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() | Stacks of Cold Blood are removed one by one, not all at once |

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