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    Cyberpunk 2077 Steel Shell

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    The Cyberpunk 2077 Steel Shell Perk is found within the Athletics Skill Tree and is improved by leveling your Body Stat. The Steel Shell Perk Increases armor by 10%. We rank this as a A-Tier choice and recommend using Melee weapons with this perk.

    Steel Shell

    Skill Type: Athletics

    Requires: Level 18 Body

    Effect: Increases armor by 10%

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    Perks like Steel Shell in Cyberpunk 2077

    List of Athletics Perks that are similar to Steel Shell.

    (Click/Tap the Names below for a complete guide on the perk.)
    RankLvlPerkEffect
    B
    1 Pack MuleIncreases your carrying capacity from 200 to 260
    A
    5 True GritIncreases max stamina by 10% / 20% / 30%
    C
    1 RegenerationHealth slowly regenerates during combat
    A
    5 InvincibleIncreases max health by 10% / 20% / 30%
    B
    7 EpimorphosisHealth regenerates up to 70% / 80% / 90% of max health outside of combat
    C
    7 Soft On Your FeetReduces fall damage by 5% / 10% / 20%
    A
    9 GladiatorReduces damage taken while blocking by 20% / 40%
    C
    9 Steel And ChromeIncreases melee damage by 10% / 20%
    A
    11 Like A ButterflyDodging does not drain stamina
    S
    11 MultitaskerAllows you to shoot while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
    S
    11 Divided AttentionAllows you to reload weapons while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
    A
    12 Cardio CureHealth regenerates faster when moving
    B
    12 Stronger TogetherIncreases damage you deal while carrying a body
    S
    12 TransporterAllows you to shoot and sprint while carrying a body
    S
    14 MarathonerSprinting does not drain stamina
    A
    14 Human ShieldIncreases armor by 20% when grappling an enemy
    B
    16 Dog Of WarIncreases health regen in combat by 15% / 20%
    B
    16 WolverineHealth regen activates 50% / 90% faster during combat
    A
    18 Steel ShellIncreases armor by 10%
    S
    20 The RockEnemies cannot knock you down
    S
    20 IndestructibleReduces all incoming damage by 10%
    S
    20 Hard MotherfuckerWhen entering combat, Armor and Resistances increases by 10% for 10 Sec. +1% per Perk Level
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    Best weapons to use with Steel Shell Perk in Cyberpunk 2077

    We consider Melee weapons to be the best to use with the Steel Shell perk.

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

    High
    Butcher's Cleavear
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Cattle Prod
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Chief's Knife
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Crowbar
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Electric Baton Alpha
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Electric Baton Beta
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Electric Baton Gamma
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Hammer
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Kanabo
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Knife
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Kukri
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Machete
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Steel Pipe
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Tanto
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Tire Iron
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Tomahawk
    Blunt
    DPS

    High
    Wakizashi
    Blade
    DPS

    High
    Tinker Bell
    Blunt
    Electric Baton Gamma
    Stats

    252 Damage
    2 Attacks Per Seconds
    +
    197-241 Electrical Damage
    +
    50% Crit Damage
    +
    20% Shock Damage
    DPS

    High
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    Reduced damage, but strong attacks have a chance to stun the target.
    Tsumetogi
    Blade
    Katana
    Stats

    150 Damage
    5 Attacks Per Seconds
    +
    96-118 Electrical Damage
    +
    10 Electrical Resistance
    +
    5% Crit Chance
    +
    10% Crit Damage
    +
    20% Shock Chance
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    Deals electrical damage with a chance to apply Shock. Also increases electrical resistance.
    Scalpel
    Blade
    Knife
    Stats

    145 Damage
    5 Attacks Per Second
    +
    92-113 Chemical Damage
    +
    92-113 Electrical Damage
    +
    92-113 Physical Damage
    +
    92-113 Thermal Damage
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    Deals electrical damage. While Sandevistan cyberware is active, increases Crit Chance by 50% and blows apply Bleeding.
    Cottonmouth
    Blunt
    Electric Baton Gamma
    Stats

    163 Damage
    2.48 Attacks Per Second
    +
    34-42 Electrical Damage
    +
    34-42 Chemical Damage
    -4.50 Stamina Cost Reduction while Attacking
    +
    10% Crit Damage
    +
    25% Poison Chance
    -10% Shock Chance
    DPS

    High
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    Deals electrical and chemical damage. Small chance to apply Poison and/or Shock.
    Cocktail Stick
    Blade
    Katana
    Stats

    63 Damage
    2.99 Attacks Per Second
    +
    40-49 Physical Damage
    +
    18% Crit Damage
    +
    10% Bleeding Chance
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    High base damage.
    Gold-plated Baseball Bat
    Blunt
    Baseball Bat
    Stats

    178 Damage
    5 Attacks Per Second
    +
    101-123 Physical Damage
    +
    50% Bleeding Chance
    DPS

    High
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    High chance to apply Bleeding, low chance to stun targets.
    Jinchu-maru
    Blade
    Katana
    Stats

    111 Damage
    4.80 Attacks Per Second
    Mod Slots

    2x Melee Mod Slots
    Effects

    Crit Chance increased to 100% while Kerenzikov is active. Final combo attack damage doubled as standard, but quadrupled if the target has more health than you.
    Satori
    Blade
    Katana
    Stats

    57 Damage
    3.85 Attacks Per Second
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    Reduced base damage but very high Crit Damage multiplier
    Sir John Phallustiff
    Blunt
    Electric Baton Gamma
    Stats

    244 Damage
    2 Attacks Per Second
    DPS

    High
    Mod Slots

    Melee Mod Slot
    Effects

    High Damage.
    Stinger
    Blade
    Knife
    Stats

    183 Damage
    6.67 Attacks Per Second
    +
    69-84 Physical Damage
    Effects

    Deals additional chemical damage with a moderate chance to apply Poison.
    The Caretaker's Cyberspade
    Blunt
    Two-Handed Hammer
    Stats

    515 Damage
    2.50 Attacks Per Second
    +
    191-234 Physical Damage
    -13 Stamina Cost Reduction while Attacking
    +
    52% Crit Damage
    +
    20% Bleeding Chance
    DPS

    High
    Mod Slots

    3x Melee Mod Slots
    Effects

    High damage.
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    Last updated 2 weeks ago on March 30, 2021 by RankedBoost

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