Iconic weapons in Cyberpunk 2077 can be found at various levels based on your progression, and they can be upgraded or crafted into better versions. While their base damage and DPS may vary due to two random effects, their unique attribute remains unchanged.
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Iconic items in Cyberpunk 2077 have unique names and appearances. Players can find iconic items after completing specific missions or by defeating difficult bosses.
When players accept the mission the quest giver NPC will likely tell them that their reward is an iconic weapon. Alongside the iconic weapon, players will also acquire its blueprint. With the help of the blueprint, the players can craft a better version of the iconic weapon or item in Cyberpunk 2077.
How To Craft Iconic Items
To craft the iconic items, players need to open the game menu and select the crafting option. Select the item you want to craft and make sure you meet its requirements. However, players won’t be able to just craft iconic items as players need to unlock specific crafting perks for Rare, Epic, and Legendary quality weapons or items.
- Locate Crafting Specs:
- Each iconic weapon requires a specific crafting spec.
- Explore Night City, complete missions, or purchase from vendors to acquire these specs.
- Gather Materials:
- Materials are categorized as Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
- Salvage junk, disassemble unwanted items, or buy materials from vendors.
- Access Crafting Menu:
- Go to the main menu, select the Inventory tab, and then the Crafting tab.
- Here, you’ll find a list of craftable items based on acquired specs.
- Select Iconic Weapon:
- Under the Weapons tab, find and select the iconic weapon you wish to craft.
- Craft:
- Review the materials required, ensure you have enough, then hit the ‘Craft’ button.
- Your new iconic weapon will now be available in your inventory.
- Upgrade:
- Iconic weapons can be upgraded to better versions.
- Upgrades also require materials and may have level or skill requirements.
Cyberpunk 2077 Iconic Weapon Crafting Specs
| Crafting Spec | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Crafting Spec: Amnesty | Obtain the Epic version automatically by completing Cassidy’s shooting challenge at the southeastern part of the Nomad camp during “We Gotta Live Together.” |
| Crafting Spec: Apparition | Automatically unlock the Epic version by defeating Frank in “War Pigs.” The pistol is on Frank’s body. |
| Crafting Spec: Archangel | Unlock the Rare version automatically by receiving it from Kerry at the conclusion of “A Like Supreme.” |
| Crafting Spec: Ba Xing Chong | Found in Adam Smasher’s vault after entering the elevator to Embers during “Nocturne OP55N1.” |
| Crafting Spec: Breakthrough | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Rancho Coronado. Craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Buzzsaw | Obtain from the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Northside. Craft the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Chaos | Unlock the Rare version automatically by finding it in All Foods Maelstrom Hideout after defeating Royce during “The Pickup.” |
| Crafting Spec: Cocktail Stick | Found in the make-up room of the Clouds, next to Evelyn’s jacket during “Automatic Love.” Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Comrade’s Hammer | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Arroyo. Craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Cottonmouth | Found in Finger’s bedroom during the interrogation. Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Crash | Given by River while on the water tower during “Following The River.” Find the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Divided We Stand | Reward from the shooting contest during “Stadium Love” or a drop from a sixer when defeated. Get the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Doom Doom | Taken from Dum Dum’s body in the Totentantz Club during “Second Conflict,” provided he survived “The Pickup” quest. Get the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Dying Night | After “The Rescue,” go to the seventh floor of your apartment building and talk to the vendor to get the gun. Obtain the Uncommon version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Fenrir | Found on the table near the monk you save in “Losing my Religion.” Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Genjiroh | During “Play It Safe,” unlock a door to the right of the elevator on Floor 21 to find this. Obtain the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Gold-Plated Baseball Bat | Found in the pool area after an argument during “Second Conflict.” Obtain the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Jinchu-Maru | Looted from Oda’s body after defeating him during “Play It Safe.” Obtain the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Kongou | Found in Yorinobu’s penthouse, on the nightstand next to his bed during “The Heist.” Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: La Chingona Dorada | Found on the table where all the offerings were displayed after completing the “Heroes” side job. Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Lizzie | Found in the basement of Lizzie’s during the “Automatic Love” main job. Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Moron Labe | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in West Wind Estate. Craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Mox | Given by Judy if in a romantic relationship with her, or found in her apartment after “Pyramid Song” if she leaves Night City. Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: O’Five | Pick it up from Buck’s body after defeating him in the fight during “Beat on the Brat: Arroyo.” Find the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Overwatch | Given by Panam as a gift after completing “Riders on the Storm.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Plan B | Found on Dex’s body in the Eastern Wastelands where you can start the quest “Kold Mirage.” Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Problem Solver | Looted from the big enemy guarding the Wraith’s camp entrance during “Riders on the Storm.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Psalm 11:6 | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Northside. Craft the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Satori | Found in the AV landing pad during “The Heist.” Obtain the Rare version and craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Scalpel | Complete “Big in Japan” to obtain. Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Second Opinion | Currently Unavailable. |
| Crafting Spec: Sir John Phallustiff | Complete the one-night stand with Meredith Stout to find it on the bed the next morning during “Venus in Furs.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Sovereign | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Japantown. Craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Stinger | Complete “I’ll Fly Away” to obtain this item. Obtain the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: The Headsman | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in North Oak. Craft the Epic version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Tinker Bell | Found near the nearest tree to Peter Pan’s house in Edgewood farm during “The Hunt.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Tsumetogi | Looted from the location where the boss of Tyger Claws and Maiko met during “Pisces.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Widow Maker | Dropped by Nash when killed during “Ghost Town.” Obtain the Rare version to unlock automatically. |
| Crafting Spec: Yinglong | Dropped by the leader in hustle during Suspected Organized Crime Activity in Wellsprings. |
That is all for our Cyberpunk 2077 Iconic Items Guide with tips on what Iconic items are and how to craft them. For more on the game, also see our Controls Guide and How To Increase Street Cred Fast Guide.