Cyberware Capacity Shards

Learn how to increase your Cyberware Capacity in Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.0. Discover methods like leveling up, perks, and finding shards.

Alright, let's talk about Cyberware Capacity in Cyberpunk 2077, especially with Patch 2.0. Think of it like your body's limit for all the cool chrome you can install. The more cyberware you cram in, the more Capacity you need. You can see this as yellow bars in your Cyberware menu – each piece of cyberware eats up a chunk of that Capacity, shown by yellow numbers on its description. Bigger, flashier cyberware usually costs more Capacity, so keep an eye on those iconic pieces, especially the ones from Dogtown, as they pack a punch but also demand a lot of your cyber-skin real estate. Don't sweat it too much though, you can swap cyberware out at a Ripperdoc anytime, but you can't go over your limit unless you've got the Edgerunner perk.

So, how do you get more room for all that sweet cyber-goodness? Luckily, your Cyberware Capacity isn't fixed. It bumps up in a few ways:

• Leveling up your character
• Grabbing the Renaissance Punk or Edgerunner perks
• Finding those elusive Cyberware Capacity Shards

Let's break down each method.

Cyberware Capacity per Level

When you first start out as V, you've got a base of 24 Cyberware Capacity. For every level you gain, you'll usually get an extra 3 points, stacking up to a maximum of 201 Capacity when you hit level 60. This is the most straightforward way to boost your capacity, but it's a slow burn. It's great for the long haul, but if you need more room *now* for that awesome new cyber-arm, you'll need to look at other options.

Perks for More Capacity

If leveling up feels too slow, investing in certain perks is your next best bet. These are all found in the Technical Ability tree.

• Renaissance Punk: This perk needs 9 points in Technical Ability. You'll also need to grab two ranks of the 'All Things Cyber' perk first. Renaissance Punk gives you +4 Cyberware Capacity for every attribute score you have at 9 or higher. It's a nice boost, especially once you start spreading your attribute points around.

• Edgerunner: This is the big one, requiring a maxed-out Technical Ability score of 20. You'll also need two ranks of 'All Things Cyber' and three ranks of 'License to Chrome' to unlock it. Edgerunner grants a massive +50 Cyberware Capacity! The catch? It reduces your max health by 0.5% for every point your Cyberware Capacity goes over its normal limit, capping at a -25% max health reduction. You'll see red ticks on your Capacity meter to show how much extra capacity you're using and the health penalty you're incurring.
• All Things Cyber: While not directly giving you a flat Capacity boost, investing two ranks in this perk reduces the Cyberware Capacity cost for cyberware in your integumentary system and skeleton by 20%. This can free up a surprising amount of Capacity, especially for some of the beefier cyberware in those slots, like the Chitin or Endomorphic Skeleton.

Engineering Skill Bonuses

Beyond just leveling up your character, your Engineering skill also plays a role. Reaching Level 10 in Engineering grants you +5 Cyberware Capacity, and hitting Level 30 gives you another +10. You level up Engineering by doing things like defeating enemies with tech weapons (especially charged shots), using grenades or projectile launch cyberware, dealing elemental or damage-over-time effects, overloading turrets and drones, and even by disassembling weapons and clothing or crafting items.

Cyberware Capacity Shards

Finally, there are the Cyberware Capacity Shards. These are special items you can find scattered throughout Night City and its surrounding areas. They can drop randomly from enemies or be found in containers. When you pick one up, it permanently increases your Cyberware Capacity. The downside is they aren't super common, and there aren't fixed locations where you're guaranteed to find them. So, your best bet is to stay vigilant, search everywhere, and take down any enemies you come across – which, ironically, is also how you level up and gain Engineering EXP!