How to Equip Monowire in Cyberpunk 2077: A Comprehensive Guide
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Equipping the Monowire in Cyberpunk 2077 is a straightforward process, but it requires a few steps. The Monowire, a devastating melee weapon that extends a thin, razor-sharp wire from your arm, isn’t something you can simply find lying around. It must be purchased and installed by a Ripperdoc. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to get this deadly piece of cyberware and integrate it into your V’s arsenal.
The Acquisition Process
Finding a Ripperdoc
The first step is to locate a Ripperdoc. These are cyberware specialists scattered throughout Night City. Look for the scalpel icon on your map. They can be found in various districts, from the bustling streets of Downtown to the less glamorous areas of Wellsprings in Heywood.
Purchasing the Monowire
Once you’ve found a Ripperdoc, approach them to browse their inventory. The Legendary Monowire is one of the more powerful versions and can be found at specific Ripperdocs. It’s notable that the Ripperdoc in Downtown, City Center and in Heywood, Wellsprings sell this version.
Be prepared to spend, as the Legendary Monowire comes with a hefty price tag of 35,450 eddies and requires a street cred level of 45 to purchase. Lower-rarity versions may be available at other Ripperdocs for less.
Installation
Once you’ve purchased the Monowire, the Ripperdoc will install it into one of your arm cyberware slots. This is an immediate process, and you will not have to do anything else.
Equipping and Using the Monowire
Accessing the Cyberware Menu
After installation, the Monowire will now be part of your arsenal, but it’s not automatically active. To equip it, you need to access your Cyberware menu. This is done by opening your inventory and selecting the Cyberware tab.
Selecting and Activating
Navigate to the arm section of the Cyberware menu. If it was properly installed you should see a Monowire listed as an available option. Simply click on that slot to equip the Monowire.
Combat with Monowire
The Monowire operates much like a melee weapon. You can use left-click to deliver a flurry of light attacks, or hold left-click to charge up a heavy attack. You can use right-click to block attacks. The Monowire is a very versatile tool and benefits from quick strikes and charged attacks.
Monowire and Quickhacks
The Monowire possesses a unique feature: it can be used to deploy Quickhacks, enhancing its combat potential. To use Quickhacks with the Monowire, you’ll need a particular perk.
Quickhacks and the “Jailbreak” Perk
The ability to use Quickhacks with the Monowire requires the “Jailbreak” perk found within the Intelligence Skill Tree. Once acquired, bring the cursor over the Monowire cyberware arm slot in the cyberware menu. You’ll now see the option to open the quickhack menu, just like a cyberdeck. Use the Right Stick to access this quickhack menu to equip available quickhacks.
Monowire: More Than Just a Melee Weapon
With the ability to use Quickhacks, the Monowire transforms from a simple melee option into a powerful tool for both physical and digital combat, perfect for stealth builds and netrunners. Remember, the Monowire used to scale with Strength/Brawler. However, it now scales with Reflex/Blades.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the Monowire a blade or blunt weapon?
The Monowire is classified as a blade weapon despite its appearance. It was once considered a blunt weapon, but this has been changed in updates.
2. Can I use the Monowire in Beat on the Brat?
No. Other arms weapons like the Mantis Blades and Monowire have been disabled for Beat on the Brat missions while Gorilla Arms are still allowed.
3. How do I quick switch to the Monowire?
The only way to quick switch to Monowire is by bringing up the cog wheel and selecting it from your arsenal.
4. What can the Monowire do?
The Monowire is a melee weapon that can be whipped out to lash at enemies. It can deliver light attacks, charged heavy attacks, and block. With the correct perks, it can also be used to deploy Quickhacks directly.
5. Can I get the Monowire early in the game?
Yes, like other cyberware, the Monowire can be obtained and installed at a Ripperdoc early in the game. Some Ripperdocs offer it for purchase. Specifically, players wanting to obtain it early or who already completed the side job with the pharmacy should go to Kabuki.
6. Does Monowire scale with a specific skill?
Yes. The Monowire scales with Reflex/Blades, not Strength. This change was introduced in a recent update.
7. Is Monowire worth it?
The Monowire is certainly a powerful weapon, but it is a matter of taste. It’s excellent when used in a netrunner build, where it’s enhanced by Quickhacks. It’s also a good option for melee-focused characters, especially if you enjoy the ninja-style combat.
8. How do I equip Quickhacks to the Monowire?
Once you have the “Jailbreak” perk, bring the cursor over the Monowire cyberware in the cyberware screen, and you’ll see an option to open the Quickhack menu. Use the Right Stick to choose your available Quickhacks.
9. What’s better: Mantis Blades or Monowire?
It depends on your build. If you’re focusing on a netrunner playstyle, Monowire has strong synergy. Mantis Blades may be better if you’re focused on a bullet-time ninja play style. Both are viable in different approaches.
10. Does the Monowire inflict bleed?
Yes, with the right modification. There is a Monowire modification that turns damage into Physical damage, gives a chance to apply the Bleed status effect, and increases the chance of dismembering enemies.
11. Does Monowire have finishers?
Yes, it does. A finisher called Finisher: Live Wire from the Intelligence Skill Tree specifically references and involves using a Monowire to finish an enemy.
12. Which is better, Gorilla Arms or Monowire?
Gorilla Arms scale with Strength and are great for “Beat on the Brat” quests. The Monowire, however, scales with Reflex/Blades and excels in synergy with netrunner builds and stealthy melee gameplay. Each has its benefits depending on your chosen playstyle.
13. Does Monowire do more damage than Mantis Blades?
While it can vary depending on the version and modifications, the Legendary Monowire can often have a higher DPS compared to Mantis Blades. The legendary mono wire from doc Ryder had a Dps of 1607 while the mantis blades is only 728 dps.
14. Why can’t I quickhack enemies in Cyberpunk 2077?
To quickhack, you must have a cyberdeck equipped with Quickhacks. Activate the scanner to target the object and select the Quickhack option. Remember that Monowire quickhacks require the “Jailbreak” perk.
15. What is the best Cyberdeck for netrunners?
The Fuytsuki Tinkerer MK.3 is a top cyberdeck, offering high RAM, buffer size, and multiple mod slots. It’s a well-balanced option, suitable for various netrunner builds.
Equipping and using the Monowire in Cyberpunk 2077 can add a new dimension to your combat style, especially for those embracing the netrunner or stealthy melee playstyle. By following these steps and understanding its nuances, you’ll be lashing out with this deadly wire in no time.