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Cyberpunk 2077 has a wide array of tech
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that you can utilize to vanquish your foes and make a name for yourself in Night City.
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In this video, we're going to explore the 8 best cyberware mods you need to install on your character in Cyberpunk 2077,
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specifically as of the 2 .1 update and Phantom Liberty expansion.
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I'll be focusing on a variety of different cyberware pieces that cater to different play styles, so let's buckle up, grab some iced coffee,
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and dive into the list.
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Number 1.
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Reinforced tendons.
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These are my go -to, must -have cyberware legs that are viable for every build in the game.
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Reinforced tendons enable double jump, which is incredibly versatile and fun to use.
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I can't play Cyberpunk without double jump at this point.
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I mean, technically I can play it, but it's not nearly as fun.
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You can pick up reinforced tendons really early in the game for around 30 ,000 eddies,
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so you should make it your top priority to get these bad boys as soon as possible.
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Number 2, X -Disk.
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This frontal cortex mod is perfect for any hacking or netrunning build.
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It provides a bonus of 4 -6 RAM and increases quick hacking speed anywhere from 20 -35 % depending on the level.
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This cyberware got a buff in the 2 .1 update
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and it's perfect for netrunners who want to deal direct damage with quick hacks.
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Number 3, Best Operating Systems.
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Now there are three different options for your operating system in Cyberpunk depending on what kind of build you're going for.
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Netrunners will want to select a cyber deck for this slot, and your best options are the Tetratronic Rippler Mark V,
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which provides an insane 40 % bonus to quick hack damage when following up a non -combat quick hack like Reboot Optics.
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So if you want to spam Synapse Burnout, this is an incredible cyber deck.
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Another good choice is the Militech Kanto, aka the Blackwall Cyber Deck, which you can obtain during the Phantom Liberty DLC.
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This cyber deck enables the unique quick hack called Blackwall Gateway, which can one -shot most enemies.
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The main downside of this cyberdeck, aside from needing to make specific choices in the DLC to get it,
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is that you don't get as much RAM or quick hack slots as other decks like the Rippler or Netwatch Netdriver.
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Don't you wish you could just install some of that cyberpunk tech to force a change in your life?
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But if you're not interested in hacking, then cyber decks are completely useless.
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So you might want to pick up a sandevistan instead.
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The Sandy, made famous by the Edgerunners anime, allows you to activate a slow -mo or bullet time mode.
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The best Sandy in Cyberpunk 2077 is the Militech Apogee.
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It slows downtime by 85 % and grants an insane 15 -20 % bonus to crit chance, crit damage, and headshot weakness.
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But while the Apogee is the best overall
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Sandy, it's not the one with the highest damage output.
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That award goes to the Zetatech Sandevistan, which grants up to 40 % bonus damage for headshots.
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The catch is that you only get this bonus if you activate the Sandy while in mid -air, so it's extremely situational.
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In this case, I definitely prefer the Militech Apogee over the Zetatech.
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But if you want to go for an all -out balls -to -the -wall melee build, then you better check out the Berserk operating systems,
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which boosts your melee capabilities and enables the use of superhero landings.
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The best -in -slot for this category is the Militech Berserk, which makes you completely immune to damage when active, boosts attack speed, movement speed,
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and reduces stamina cost by 100.
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You're basically turning on god mode while this thing is active.
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Number four, Mantis Blades.
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Cyberpunk 2077 has a number of awesome arm implants such as Gorilla Arms, Projectile Launchers, and Lucy's Signature Monowire.
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But my all -time favorite still has to be the Mantis Blades.
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Sure, we might not be able to scale walls with these bad boys like the pre -launch trailers, but we can reap absolute mayhem.
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The 2 .0 patch also added cool new abilities that can be activated with the Mantis Blades,
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including one which allows you to basically teleport across the battlefield to perform a finisher.
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All the Mantis Blade options are pretty good, but my favorite ones are the Thermal Mantis Blades,
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which have a 10 -20 % chance to set your enemies on fire.
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Number five, titanium bones.
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This skeletal cyberware is perfect for loot goblins, as it will boost your carrying capacity from anywhere between 30 and 62 % defending on the tier.
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So you'll never have to worry about getting over encumbered
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or leaving behind any valuable weapons or clothing during a battle with gangoons.
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Number six, biomonitor.
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As you ramp up the difficulty in cyberpunk, battles can become incredibly chaotic,
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so much so that you might forget to heal in the heat of an intense battle.
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But with a Biomonitor equipped, you will automatically consume a healing item anytime your health drops below 50%, assuming your max dock isn't currently on cooldown.
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It's not a guarantee against death, but a nice quality of life feature to keep you focused on dishing out damage.
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Another good alternative is Second Heart, which basically acts like an auto -revive.
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Whenever your HP reaches zero, you will automatically get healed to full health.
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The four to five minute cooldown is really the only thing preventing this from being in invincibility mode.
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I personally don't like to use second heart because it feels cheap and overpowered, but it's an incredibly good option for keeping you alive.
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Number seven, optical camo.
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Ideal for stealth builds, this basically acts like a Harry Potter invisibility cloak.
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Well, kind of.
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Doesn't make you completely invisible just like 90%,
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but enemies will be able to locate you if you get too close or start shooting them in the face.
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But it's ideal for stealth takedowns or non -lethal infiltration.
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Optical camo also provides a slight buff to armor, which is nice.
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Number 8, Chitin Armor.
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This integumentary system provides an insane 140 to 200 bonus to armor.
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And since armor is primarily granted by cyberware as of the 2 .0 update,
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this is one of the best cyberware mods to boost your damage mitigation and survivability.
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So there you have it.
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We've walked through the best cyberware options that you should definitely check out in Cyberpunk 2077.
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Are there any cyberware mods that you like to play with that didn't make it onto the list?
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Let me know in the comments below.
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If you liked this video, be sure to subscribe to Big Dan Gaming for more cyberpunk and RPG videos.
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Big shout out to all the channel members for supporting my content.
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Until next time, this has been Big Dan.
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I should go.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Cyberpunk 2077 - 8 BEST CYBERWARE Items You Need to Get”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: cyberpunk, cyberware, damage, deck, bonus. This video has 99 sentences and 1352 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:48. The speaker talks at a natural 173 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 73% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| bonus noun | /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ | Something extra that is good; an added benefit. |
| deck noun | /ˈdɛk/ | Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop. |
| flavor noun | /ˈfleɪvə/ | The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect. |
| cyber adjective | /ˈsaɪ.bəɹ/ | Of, or having to do with, the Internet; alternative form of cyber-. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| armor noun | /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ | A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces. |
| insane adjective | /ɪnˈseɪn/ | Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad. |
| incredibly adverb | /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ | In an incredible manner; not to be believed. |
| enable verb | /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ | To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to. |
| install verb | /ɪnˈstɔl/ | To connect, set up or prepare something for use |
| heal verb | /ˈhiːl/ | To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure. |
| slot noun | /slɑt/ | A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it. |
| mod noun | /mɑd/ | An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960s, characterized by ankle-length black trenchcoats and sunglasses. |
| activate verb | /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ | To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| follow up verb | To take further actions remaining after an event; to continue, revisit, or persist; especially, to maintain communication or verify. |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| get over verb | To overcome. |
| leave behind verb | To abandon. |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. |
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you ever felt · has served · We've walked |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | jump, which is · Gateway, which can · Berserk, which makes |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: stealth /stɛlθ/, clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, lethal /ˈliː.θəl/, unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, shout /ʃaʊt/, finisher /ˈfɪnɪʃɚ/, infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/, mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, primarily /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.ɹə.li/, priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/, difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, technically /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like bonus, deck, flavor.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.