What Should You Sell in Cyberpunk 2077? A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the bustling, neon-drenched streets of Night City in Cyberpunk 2077 can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. One of the key aspects of survival and success in this gritty world is understanding the economy – specifically, what to sell and what to keep. You’ll need a steady flow of eddies (Eurodollars) to fund your character’s growth, buy powerful cyberware, and acquire those slick rides. So, let’s cut to the chase:

The Simple Answer: Sell anything that doesn’t directly contribute to your character’s build and progression. This primarily includes:

• Weapons and Clothing Not Used: If a weapon doesn’t fit your playstyle or is a lower tier than your preferred equipment, sell it. Similarly, clothing that doesn’t provide the stats or protection you need is prime for the market.
• Junk Items (after dismantling): Most junk items aren’t worth much on their own. Dismantle them first for crafting components, which can then be used to create valuable items or sold themselves if you have enough.
• Excess Crafting Materials: If you’ve amassed a surplus of crafting components you don’t immediately need, sell them off to free up space and boost your funds.
• Quickhacks You Don’t Use: Selling off old or useless quickhacks is also a great way to earn some money as your character improves.

Why This Selling Strategy Works

The primary reason for this approach is optimization. Simply selling everything you find isn’t the most efficient way to make money. Instead, dismantling junk for components and crafting gear maximizes your financial gain. Selling crafted items or extra components after dismantling provides a significantly better return than directly selling junk, and ensures you’re always working towards improving your V’s abilities.

Crafting is a cornerstone of efficient resource management in Cyberpunk 2077. By focusing on crafting high-tier gear and then selling it, or using it to become more powerful, you’re making the most of your time and resources. Plus, a lot of the crafted items sell for a significant profit compared to looted items.

Focus on What to Keep

Understanding what not to sell is just as crucial as knowing what to sell. Prioritize keeping:

• Medical Stims: These are invaluable for healing during intense firefights. Never dismantle or sell medical stims.
• Weapons and Armor You Use: Hold on to gear that fits your playstyle and current build. Keep your best equipment and materials to upgrade them.
• Crafting Components: You always need these for better gear and equipment. Focus on the components that you need for your chosen playstyle.
• Tiered Items Keep items that can be upgraded. You might not want to use the item at a lower level, but you could upgrade it as you progress.

Maximizing Profit with Crafting

As previously mentioned, crafting is key to making serious money in Cyberpunk 2077. Here’s how to leverage it:

1. Dismantle Junk: Instead of selling junk, dismantle it for components.
2. Craft High-Value Items: Use these components to craft items that sell for a lot, typically weapons and clothing. Focus on items that have high sell value as you improve your skills.
3. Sell Crafted Items: Sell the items you’ve crafted. You’ll quickly notice a much better return compared to selling junk.
4. Keep Crafting: Always be crafting and using items to help you become better.

Making Money Fast

While crafting is great for steady income, here are a few more ways to make money quickly:

• Complete Side Missions: Side missions offer great payouts, often including eddies and unique loot. Some side jobs will also provide special gear or cyberware that can help you complete future tasks.
• Loot Everything: Always loot corpses and containers. You’ll find valuable weapons, clothing, and other items that can be sold. Don’t skip any lootable containers.
• Target Organized Crime: The small skulls on the map indicate organized crime. These areas yield great loot and are fast to complete.
• Sell Weapons You Loot: Weapons that you loot from the field can be sold for a fair price if you do not intend to use them.

By combining these strategies, you’ll quickly find yourself swimming in eddies.

FAQs: What Should I Sell in Cyberpunk 2077?

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify what you should sell and how to maximize your profits in Cyberpunk 2077:

1. Should I Sell or Dismantle Junk?

Dismantle junk first. You’ll get crafting components that are much more valuable than the direct selling price of junk. This is crucial for crafting better gear and building up your character.

2. Are There Any Junk Items I Should Keep?

Generally, no. The value is in the crafting components, so dismantle all junk you don’t need. The game does not have junk that you should hoard.

3. Is it Worth Selling Weapons and Clothing?

Yes, but only the items you aren’t using. Focus on selling low-tier weapons and clothing and prioritize items that do not help your current playstyle. Always check the stats of gear you loot, and sell the ones that aren’t useful for your build.

4. Should I Sell Legendary Items?

It’s generally better to sell legendary items for the eddies rather than dismantle them. The value of these items as a source of income is much higher than the value of the crafting components you get from disassembling them.

5. How Do I Make Money Fast?

Do side missions, loot everything, focus on street crimes, and sell loot. Also consider crafting high-tier items and selling them for profits. Don’t forget to always pick up all weapons you loot.

6. How Much Money Do I Need in Cyberpunk 2077?

To buy everything, including all cyberware and vehicles, you’ll probably need over a million eddies. Some of the vehicles alone are over 200,000 eddies.

7. Which Ripperdoc Sells the Best Cyberware?

The Downtown ripperdoc (sometimes called Doc Ryder) offers some of the best and most exclusive cyberware. Always check the inventory of every ripperdoc, however, as they each have different items.

8. What Perks Should I Invest In?

Focus on perks that complement your playstyle. Reflexes, Intelligence, Body, and Cool are all strong choices.

9. Should I Pay Off Viktor’s Debt Immediately?

It’s generally advised to hold off on paying Viktor until you have a more comfortable amount of eddies. The debt doesn’t prevent you from progressing through the story.

10. Is the Scrapper Perk Worth it?

Avoid the Scrapper perk early on. It diminishes your gains by making you less money from selling materials. It is much more efficient to collect and craft your own materials.

11. What are the Best Cyberware Options?

Some of the best include the Militech Apogee Sandevistan, Immovable Force, and the Monowire. Cyberware can drastically change your playstyle, so be sure to choose what you need for your current build.

12. How Many Levels Are There?

The maximum level in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 is level 60. Each level up grants additional attribute points.

13. How Do I Get Johnny Silverhand’s Arm?

It’s found in V’s backpack after completing the Chippin’ In side job. Scroll to the bottom of your inventory to find it. It’s an equippable item and doesn’t need to be crafted.

14. Should I sell unused Quickhacks?

Yes, you can sell unused quickhacks, especially if they are lower tier than what you currently use.

15. What is the best crafting item to sell for a profit?

While it depends on your crafting level and perks, rare and epic weapons or high-level clothing modifications can sell for significant profits if you have access to the materials.

By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the economy of Cyberpunk 2077, make efficient decisions, and ensure you always have the eddies you need to thrive in Night City.