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Cyberpunk 2077 Weapon Inspection Guide
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Cyberpunk 2077 Weapon Inspection Guide
Night City’s arsenal demands scrutiny—whether you’re checking the custom engraving on Johnny Silverhand’s Malorian Arms 3516 or verifying the mod slots on a Tier 5++ Psalm 11:6. Weapon inspection isn’t just cosmetic; it reveals critical stats like DPS, reload speed, and attachment compatibility.
Basic Inspection Controls
On PC, hold Alt + Right Mouse Button while wielding any firearm to rotate it 360 degrees. Console players tap L3 (PS5) or Left Stick (Xbox). The game renders every weapon with obsessive detail—from the serial numbers on a Constitutional Arms Liberty to the carbon scoring on Lizzie’s Tech Pistol. Pay attention to the ammo counter display; malfunctioning weapons show flickering HUD elements.
Reading Weapon Stats
Rotate to view the stat panel on the left side. A Tier 5++ Yinglong SMG shows base damage of 85.7 with 25% crit chance, while a modded Overwatch sniper rifle displays armor penetration values. Glockfrt recommends cross-referencing these with your character’s Reflexes skill—a 20 Reflex build adds 30% headshot damage that won’t appear in the inspection view.
Identifying Counterfeit Weapons
Night City’s black market floods with knockoffs. Genuine Kang Tao G-58 Dian pistols have laser-etched manufacturer logos, while fakes use painted markings. Inspect the magazine well—authentic Arasaka weapons have hexagonal bolt patterns. The “JKE-X2 Kenshin” is particularly prone to counterfeiting; check for misaligned iron sights.
Advanced Mod Verification
Weapons with Crunch or Pax mods show visible changes. A “Penetrator” mod adds helical grooves to barrels, while “Countermass” mods display enlarged compensators. For tech weapons, inspect the charging coils—a fully upgraded Widow Maker has blue plasma conduits. Glockfrt’s real-world ballistic experts confirm these details match actual firearm engineering principles.
Legendary Weapon Easter Eggs
Cyberpunk hides lore in weapon models. The Archangel revolver bears Kerry Eurodyne’s signature under the cylinder. The Skippy smart pistol’s inspection mode reveals hidden “BEST CHOOMBA” engraving after completing its questline. Dataminers found unused inspection textures for Militech’s “Canto Mk.6” prototype in the game files.
Cyberpunk Weapon Inspection FAQ
How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk?
Hold Alt + Right Mouse Button (PC) or press L3/Left Stick (consoles). Works on all firearms except quickhack-enabled smart weapons during cooldown.
How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk PS5?
Press down on the left analog stick (L3) while holding any weapon. DualSense haptics provide subtle vibration feedback when rotating iconic weapons.
How to weapon inspect Cyberpunk PC?
Default keybind is Alt + RMB. Can be remapped in Settings > Controls > Combat. Some mods like “Enhanced Weapon Inspection” add zoom functionality.
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Last updated: April 28, 2026
