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Cyberpunk 2077: Act 1 Guide for the Best Start (Weapons, Money, Vehicles)
Here's how to quickly make money, get powerful weapons, and acquire free vehicles in Cyberpunk 2077 Act 1. Detailed guide on early game growth tips and hard-to-miss item locations.
1. 💰 How to Make Money Fast in Act 1: Utilizing NCPD Scanner Hustles
- ✅ Sell or dismantle weapons after defeating enemies: Sell weapons obtained after defeating enemies at drop points, or dismantle them to obtain crafting materials.
- ✅ Complete NCPD Scanner Hustles: Find and complete NCPD Scanner Hustles on the map to earn money and items.
- ✅ Unlock fast travel points: Explore the city and unlock fast travel points to shorten travel time.
- ✅ Early Cyberware Purchase: It is recommended to purchase Reinforced Tendons for double jump early on.
| Activity | Effect |
|---|---|
| Defeat enemies and sell items | Earn money |
| NCPD Scanner Hustles | Earn money, items, and experience |
00:30 - 01:36
1. 💰 How to Make Money Fast in Act 1: Utilizing NCPD Scanner Hustles
- ✅ Sell or dismantle weapons after defeating enemies: Sell weapons obtained after defeating enemies at drop points, or dismantle them to obtain crafting materials.
- ✅ Complete NCPD Scanner Hustles: Find and complete NCPD Scanner Hustles on the map to earn money and items.
- ✅ Unlock fast travel points: Explore the city and unlock fast travel points to shorten travel time.
- ✅ Early Cyberware Purchase: It is recommended to purchase Reinforced Tendons for double jump early on.
| Activity | Effect |
|---|---|
| Defeat enemies and sell items | Earn money |
| NCPD Scanner Hustles | Earn money, items, and experience |
01:37 - 03:39
2. ⚔️ Items You'll Regret Missing in Act 1: Iconic Weapon Acquisition Locations
- ✅ Jackie's Bike Upgrade: If you are a Nomad and have a Technical Ability of 6 or higher, you can upgrade Jackie's bike in 'The Pickup' mission.
- ✅ Dying Night: An iconic pistol that can be obtained for free from Wilson at the Second Amendment weapon shop.
- ✅ Fenrir: A powerful SMG that can be obtained by completing the 'Sacrum Profanum' side quest in Watson Northside. It has a 10% chance of electrocution.
- ✅ Kongou & Satori: During 'The Heist' mission, acquire Kongou first when the door to the penthouse balcony opens, and acquire Satori from the penthouse stairs.
- ✅ Nahuan: After obtaining Satori from the penthouse, acquire the Nahuan dagger from the corpse.
- ✅ Iguana Egg: Acquire the iguana egg from the penthouse and raise it as a pet.
| Weapon | How to Acquire |
|---|---|
| Dying Night | Second Amendment Weapon Shop |
| Fenrir | Complete Sacrum Profanum Side Quest |
| Kongou | Penthouse during The Heist mission |
| Satori | Penthouse stairs during The Heist mission |
| Nahuan | Penthouse corpse during The Heist mission |
03:40 - 04:13
3. 🏍️ How to Acquire Jackie's Tuned Arch Nazare Bike
- ✅ After 'The Heist' mission, either send Jackie in Delamain's taxi or have him wait.
- ✅ Start the 'Heroes' side quest at the beginning of Act 2.
- ✅ During the quest, take Misty to Jackie's garage and have her participate in the ritual.
- ✅ You can get Jackie's Arch Nazare bike, and if you upgraded it before, you'll get it in a tuned state.
- ✅ Two days after completing the quest, you can acquire the La Latina Dorada pistol at El Coyote Cojo.
04:14 - 07:15
4. 🚗 Early Act 2 Free Vehicle Acquisition Locations: Quadra, Arch, Caliburn
- ✅ KBY CX410 Grand Burt: Find and acquire it at the movie set in Rocky Ridge, Badlands.
- ✅ Arch Nazare Itsumade: Start from the Rancher Coronado fast travel point and follow the clues in the garage to complete the quest, or acquire it by entering code 0214 in the garage near the All Foods Planted fast travel point.
- ✅ Quadra Turbo R V-Tech: Acquire by completing Padra's gig 'Life's Work' in Haywood.
- ✅ Quadra Type-66 Hoon: Acquire from the warehouse north of the Longshore North fast travel point in Watson Northside after completing Act 2 mission 'Playing for Time'.
- ✅ Caliburn: Acquire from the tunnel container near Sunset Motel in Badlands after reaching Street Cred 40.
| Vehicle | How to Acquire |
|---|---|
| KBY CX410 Grand Burt | Badlands Rocky Ridge Movie Set |
| Arch Nazare Itsumade | Rancher Coronado Quest or All Foods Planted (Code 0214) |
| Quadra Turbo R V-Tech | Haywood 'Life's Work' Gig Completion |
| Quadra Type-66 Hoon | Watson Northside Warehouse |
| Caliburn | Street Cred 40, near Sunset Motel in Badlands |
07:16 - 09:59
5. 🔫 Early Act 2 Iconic Weapon Acquisition Guide: Nahuan, Divided We Stand, Skippy, etc.
- ✅ Headhunter: A sword that can be purchased from a merchant near Westwind Apartments in Pacifica. It has a 200% increased headshot damage effect.
- ✅ Divided We Stand: Acquire by winning a shootout at a Six Street gang party or winning a shooting competition in Rancho Coronado East. Uses smart bullets that deal poison damage.
- ✅ Comrade's Hammer: Complete the NCPD Scanner Hustle in Santo Domingo Arroyo and acquire the crafting spec. Fires powerful bullets like rockets.
- ✅ Breakthrough: Complete the NCPD Scanner Hustle in Rancho Coronado and acquire the crafting spec. Fires bullets that penetrate walls and bounce multiple times.
- ✅ Skippy: A smart pistol that can be found in the alley south of the College Street fast travel point in Haywood. You can choose to aim for the legs or head, but the choice is reversed after 50 kills.
- ✅ Guts: A shotgun that can be acquired from the grass south of the Arisaka Tower fast travel point in City Center.
| Weapon | How to Acquire |
|---|---|
| Headhunter | Pacifica Westwind Apartments Merchant Purchase |
| Divided We Stand | Rancho Coronado East Six Street Gang Party |
| Comrade's Hammer | Santo Domingo Arroyo NCPD Scanner Hustle |
| Breakthrough | Rancho Coronado NCPD Scanner Hustle |
| Skippy | Haywood College Street South Alley |
| Guts | City Center Arisaka Tower South Grass |